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(Saturday) January 23rd 2027
0900 hrs to 20:30 hrs
Hotel The LaLiT Ashok
Bengaluru
Boards at a Turning Point:
Leading Enterprises through a New Era
Title Partner
Knowledge Partner
Indoor Air Quality Partner
Media Partner
Chairman
Institute of Directors
former Chief Justice of India
Hon'ble Member of Parliament
(Lok Sabha)
former Cabinet Minister
Govt. of India
Chief Secretary
Govt. of Maharashtra
Additional Chief Secretary to Hon. CM of Maharashtra
& Managing Director
Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited
Secretary
Industries Department
Govt. of Maharashtra
Vice-Chairman & MD
City and Industrial Development Corporation Of Maharashtra Ltd. (CIDCO)
Chief Executive Officer
Maharashtra Industrial
Development Corporation (MIDC)
Chief Executive Officer
Khadi and Village Industries Commission
Secretary to the Governor of Maharashtra
Whole Time Member
SEBI
Executive Director
SEBI
Chairman & Managing Director
ONGC
Managing Director
State Bank of India
Managing Director & CEO
NSE
Managing Director & CEO
NCDEX
Today, boardrooms stand at the crossroads of unprecedented change and opportunity. As organisations navigate a rapidly evolving global landscape, the role of boards has never been more strategic in shaping resilient, responsible, and globally competitive enterprises. Responding to the growing aspirations of the IOD Global Boardroom Community, the Institute of Directors (IOD), India, in partnership with TRISTAR Group (UAE) as the Title Partner, has launched the prestigious TRISTAR–IOD National Convention Series on 'Boards' (2026–27) across India's leading metropolitan cities.
Upon the resounding success of the Inaugural Convention in Chennai, this landmark initiative seeks to bring together directors, board leaders, policymakers, regulators, industry experts, and governance professionals to deliberate on the evolving challenges and opportunities shaping the boardrooms of the future next in Bengaluru.
The Convention will honour distinguished IODGlobal Driving Excellence Award for Leadership (IDEAL) winners and IOD Life Members for their contribution to corporate governance and leadership excellence followed by a Banquet Dinner.
The Convention is ideal for board members, independent directors, and chairpersons, along with CEOs, Managing Directors, CFOs, and CXOs across sectors. It is especially relevant for leaders from banks, NBFCs, insurance companies, and capital market institutions focusing on financial governance and regulatory compliance. Regulators, policymakers, and government representatives will also benefit from the discussions. Additionally, audit committee members, risk and compliance professionals, ESG and sustainability leaders, and technology heads will gain valuable insights. Legal professionals, will find the Convention highly relevant.
The programme brings together high-impact plenary sessions, engaging fireside chats, and cross-sector discussions spanning global world order, finance, governance, technology, and sustainability. It offers practical insights into emerging boardroom priorities, encourages interactive audience engagement, and includes focused dialogues on high-growth enterprises. Participants also benefit from valuable networking opportunities and a special segment recognizing excellence in leadership and corporate governance.
Strengthening board accountability and governance frameworks in line with evolving regulatory expectations, particularly across financial markets, audit practices, and supervisory engagement.
Enhancing board oversight of financial performance, capital allocation, risk governance, and compliance within the banking and broader financial sector.
Integrating ESG principles and sustainable finance into board strategy, with a focus on climate risk, energy transition, and responsible business practices.
Governing digital transformation through robust oversight of data privacy, cybersecurity, AI-driven innovation, and emerging technology risks.
The Boardroom at a Turning Point: Building resilient governance frameworks for long-term value creation
Boards Without Borders: Leading Enterprises Across Markets, Cultures & Geographies
Independent Directors: The Conscience and Compass of the Board
ESG, Climate & Responsible Growth: From Compliance Imperative to Boardroom Strategy
The Intelligent Board: Governing AI, Technology, Cyber Risk Technology-Led Transformation
The Trust Dividend: Building Institutions That Endure
Open to IOD Members
& Non-Members
For IOD Members:
Complimentary (Active)
For Non IOD Members: Rs.7000/- (inclusive of GST)
For Overseas Participants: (USD) $100/- (inclusive of GST)
Pre-registration required; walk-in registration not available
Increase Your Reach and Exposure
Generate Strong Leads
Networking and Relationship Building
Deliver Great ROI
Enhance Business Opportunities
Long Term Collaboration Opportunities
