INSEAD Directors Forum - Governance Riding the Waves of Change

In the complex tapestry of today's business paradigm, organisations are confronted by a myriad of challenges marked by geopolitical tensions, macroeconomic pressures, responsible technology, emergence of generative AI, ESG issues and climate change crisis. The convergence of these forces, coupled with increased scrutiny from stakeholders, investors and regulators, are compelling board directors to rethink their governance strategies to mitigate risks, foster breakthrough innovations, and develop new leadership capabilities to stay resilient amidst the unceasing waves of change and disruption. 

Organised by the INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre, with the support from INSEAD Directors Network (IDN), the INSEAD Directors Forum on the theme “Governance Riding the Waves of Change” will delve into the potential shifts from a macro perspective and the boardroom strategic directions, such as leveraging the new technology and artificial intelligence for governance and fostering innovation in an era of rapid change and uncertainties. These dynamic challenges call for an intentional leadership imperative to develop new capabilities and competences and to maintain healthy dynamic of trust and open communication between the different stakeholders.

Join us as we bring to you exciting line-up of speakers, plenary and panel sessions. Whether you are looking to receiving your INSEAD Certificate in Corporate Governance or seeking new perspectives on corporate governance strategies and practices, the Forum promises unparalleled opportunities for learning, group work, exchange and networking with peers, academic faculty and experts on campus and dinner on Friday evening, 5 April to celebrate the Award Ceremony for newly certified directors.

The agenda is tentative and subject to changes. Be sure to check it regularly for updates.

Friday, 5 April 2024

Please refer to the table below for the applicable fee.

Cancellation policy

Please take note of the cancellation policy that we will apply for this event.

- Full refund for cancellation request made by 5 March.
- 50% refund for cancellation request made between 6 March to 20 March.
- No refund for cancellation request made from 21 March.

We have pre-reserved some hotel rooms at the INSEAD Residences for two nights for your stay during 4-6 April 2024.

To book your room, please click here to go to the hotel booking webpage and enter the group code: IDF2024.

The standard room rate is SGD245.00+ per night for single occupancy. There will be an additional charge of SGD35.00+ per night for the extra person. Rates are inclusive of daily breakfast.

Should you wish to extend your stay, please put in your request via the "Add Special Request" column box found in the details section and our hospitality colleague will check the availability and respond to you.

For further questions regarding room reservation, please email directly to INSEAD Residences at [email protected].

Getting to INSEAD Asia Campus, Singapore

The INSEAD Campus is located at No. 1 Ayer Rajah Avenue, Singapore 138676.

Parking and public transportation

Should you wish to drive, there are 15 visitors parking lots available on campus. They are on first come first serve basis. Please inform the security that you are here for INSEAD Directors Forum. Alternatively, you may park at the carpark of the Fusionopolis One, which is located just adjacent to INSEAD.

The nearest MRT station to the campus is the one-north MRT station (on the Circle Line). Walking distance is approximately 2 minutes from Exit A.

Dress code

The dress code is business casual for on-campus events.

Photos and videos

We have engaged an official photographer who will take photos of the sessions and during the Award Ceremony.

Bring your own device

The Forum is paperless so please bring your own electronic device (laptop/tablet/smartphone with Wi-Fi connectivity) as you will need it during the Forum to engage in some sessions.

WiFi access

Wireless internet is available on campus. Visitors are invited to join the WiFi named "INSEAD". The Wifi network will display a login page for you to enter your credentials (@insead.edu) or create a personal account (Guests, visitors with no @insead.edu account).

We are happy to share with you the following articles and resources which are useful reference related to the topics to be discussed during the INSEAD Directors Forum. Please check this section for latest updates.

1. Thawing US-China Relations: Competition Meets Interdependence by INSEAD Professor Pushan Dutt
    
2. Key Players in the Indo-Pacific Region by INSEAD Professor Pushan Dutt
    
3. Business and Politics Should Never Mix – Or Should They? by INSEAD Professor N. Craig Smith and Markus Scholz , TU Dresden
    
4. How to Tell the Age of an Innovation by INSEAD Professors Henrich Greve , Ivana Naumovska and Vibha Gaba
    
5. OpenAI's Crisis Is Yet Another Wake-Up Call by INSEAD Professors Theodoros Evgeniou, Ludo Van der Heyden and Yann Lechelle from Probabl
    
6. HBR digital article Bring Human Values to AI by by by Jacob Abernethy, François Candelon, Theodoros Evgeniou, Abhishek Gupta, and Yves Lostanlen
    
7. Beware Explanations from AI in Healthcare, Science Magazine, July 2021
    
8. Algorithms on Regulatory Lockdown in Medicine, Science Magazine, December 2019
    
9. AI: What the C-Suite Needs to Know, WEF Agenda, January 2022
    
10. AICD Keynote Address by Catherine Livingstone AC FAICDLife, Chair, Pacific National (relevant for IDN workshop)
     
11. Four Global Trends in Business and Society in 2024 by Katell Le Goulven , Mark Stabile , and Francisco Veloso , INSEAD (relevant for IDN workshop)

Please click on the links below to access:

1. Presentation slides (The files are password protected. Please refer to email by INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre for the password.)
    
2. Please click here to access the photo gallery.