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The Deloitte Boardroom Programme is designed to support executive and non-executive directors across all organisations, from blue-chip board members to those looking to start their board journey. Our boardroom community consists of more than 500 directors and is open to anyone who is interested in keeping up to date with relevant board agenda topics and availing of networking opportunities. 

Our programme comprises a mix of supports from webinars providing local and global insights, relevant thought leadership and networking events. Our most popular event is our bi-annual Non-Executive Director dinner which is held in May and November in the Merrion Hotel. This brings together over 80 directors in a convivial atmosphere with a key note address provided by interesting and thought-provoking speakers. 

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Upcoming webinars

Irish webinar schedule

We reviewed some of the key corporation tax issues including the impact of Pillar 2; Gender Pay Gap and managing revenue authorities within the current tax controversy environment.

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This session focused on the Irish economic environment and outlook, as well as a wider European and global view of the current geopolitical landscape.

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In this webinar, we discussed the sustainability agenda from the perspective of directors and focussed on: the role of the board in responding to climate change; considering the roles and responsibilities of directors within the regulatory environment; and discussed some key sustainability themes from Deloitte's recent Sustainability Action report. The key speakers were Glenn Gillard, Sustainability Market Lead, Melissa Scully, Centre for Corporate Governance Lead and Marc Aboud, Sustainability Risk and Regulation Lead.

This webinar was in collaboration with Chapter Zero.

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This session focused on the key AI threats and opportunities for organisations and how they can be implemented in a trustworthy manner.

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Hear from Partner and Cloud Transformation Leader, Ruairi Allen as he addresses some of our Non-Executive Director Programme cohort on Cloud Accelerated Business Transformation and navigating the adoption journey.

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Generative AI (Gen AI) can provide businesses with new opportunities to improve their products and services, automate repetitive tasks, and create new and innovative customer experiences. Gen AI is in its infancy and not without risk and is something all organisations will need to understand better.

Playback this NEDs Tech Series session and hear from Martin Mannion, Partner and Artificial Intelligence & Data Leader at Deloitte, explaining Gen AI and helping non-executive directors understand the potential risks and opportunities associated with it.

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The final session in our NED Tech Series focused on Business Agility. This session focused on how organisations are adapting their work force and ways of working to gain competitive advantage.

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Global Boardroom Program webinar schedule

Deloitte Global Boardroom Program discussions are open to Board members and Senior Executives. If you are unable to attend because of time zone differences or scheduling conflicts, please register for the session and we will send you a link to the recording to watch at your convenience.

With increasing pressure on businesses from society for transparency over
decision-making, trust, and reporting, how is the role of the Audit Committee
and its governance shifting? Who is responsible for the widening remit? The
Audit Committee or Management? What is the investor perspective and what are their concerns regarding ‘trustworthy business'?

 Panelists:
  • Jan Babiak, Independent Director, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., Bank of Montreal
  • Carine Smith Ihenacho, Chief Governance and Compliance Officer, Norges Bank Investment Management
  • Jenn-Hui Tan, Chief Sustainability Officer, Fidelity International

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What should Boards expect from the upcoming US Presidential election? How can boards of directors plan for the uncertain result, and the effects of the election results on the US and Global economies? How can boards effectively navigate geopolitical complexities and align their decisions within this evolving reality?

In this webinar we will be joined by a distinguished panel of leaders from business, politics, and economics to discuss the upcoming US election and its impact on the world.

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As COP29 approaches, climate issues are now at the forefront of the Board's agenda. What can we expect from the upcoming COP29 meeting in Baku? How are leading boards building on the momentum around ambitions to reduce emissions, phasing out fossil fuels, and achieving a net-zero carbon footprint? What role can institutional investors play to drive meaningful change?

To help us answer these questions, please join a distinguished panel of business leaders, as we discuss the Climate challenge and its implications for the Boardroom.

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Non-Executive Director Dinner

As part of the Boardroom Programme we run bi-annual dinners in the Merrion Hotel for our Non-Executive Director community. These dinners provide an opportunity to connect with fellow directors and hear from a variety of keynote speakers. There is always very high demand for spots at these dinners, with a wait list in operation. Watch out for email invites 4-6 weeks before the next dinner.

Colm McDonnell and Deputy Pearse Doherty who spoke at our most recent Non-Executive Director dinner, May 2024.

Thursday 9 May

Our most recent NED dinner took place in the Merrion Hotel on 9 May. The guest speaker on the night was Deputy Pearse Doherty who highlighted his parties polices on a range of issues and participated in an engaging Q&A session.

Tuesday 19 November

Deloitte are delighted to announce that our  guest speaker on the night will be Caitríona Perry, a multi-award-winning journalist and broadcaster and BBC News Chief Presenter, based in Washington DC. Caitríona anchors World News America and several hours of daily primetime live news programming on BBC News and hosts The Global Story podcast. Caitriona’s take on the US political environment will be of huge interest to anyone following the upcoming US presidential elections.

Invitations have already been issued for this event with a wait list in operation. To be included in future invitations please join our Boardroom programme using the Get In Touch button at the top of the page.

Explore our thinking

Governance of AI: A critical imperative for today’s boards

Almost 50% of board directors and executives say AI is not yet on the board agenda. Is it time to step up AI oversight in the boardroom?

Climate change governance and the board chair of the future

How can chairs and boards help build momentum to meet the sustainability challenge head-on?

Women in the boardroom, eighth edition

A Deloitte Global report on gender diversity on boards and women in leadership. Greater focus and action needed.

Now decides next: Insights from the leading edge of generative AI adoption

Deloitte’s State of Generative AI in the Enterprise Quarter one report

Time to rethink talent in the boardroom

Only 36% of respondents in our latest Deloitte Global Frontier survey believe their board’s workforce-related discussions are adequate to meet their organisation’s needs.

Deloitte 2024 CxO Sustainability Report

Raed the third edition of Deloitte's 2024 CxO Sustainability Report

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