Who Governs the Future: A Leadership Roundtable on Governance, Effectiveness and Resilience in an Age of Disruption
What does the “Board of the Future” look like?
DATE & TIME
25 Sept 2026, 08:00 – 10:30 GMT-4
Oliver Wyman, Marsh McLennan, 1166 Avenue of the Americas, 34th Floor, New York, NY 10036
ABOUT THE EVENT
THE REYKJAVIK GLOBAL & THE OLIVER WYMAN FORUM PRESENT:
Who Governs the Future – a Leadership Roundtable on Governance, Effectiveness and Resilience in an Age of Disruption
For corporate boards, it’s time to throw out the old playbook.
As our world is fundamentally reshaped by disruption, so, too, is the role of the board. It’s no longer just about managing risks and keeping the house in order. Boards are increasingly expected to steer the enterprise through geopolitical fragmentation, technological acceleration, economic volatility, polarization and declining trust, and other transformative forces defining our times.
These challenges will only be met through an array of experiences, perspectives, and capabilities — from board members with diverse backgrounds and ways of thinking.
How can we ensure that boards are up to the challenge? What experience and skills are required for effective governance? What allows for resilience and adaptability? And for trust in shared decision-making?
What does the “Board of the Future” look like?
This question will lie at the heart of our discussion, bringing together senior leaders across sectors, regions, and backgrounds to begin writing a new playbook. Featuring insights from Oliver Wyman Forum and ECB research, and from the Reykjavik Index for Leadership.
The event is held on Friday, September 25th 2026 at Oliver Wyman,
Marsh McLennan, 1166 Avenue of the Americas, 34th Floor, New York, NY 10036
08:00-08:30 Breakfast & registration
08:30-10:00 Roundtable discussion
10:00-10:30 Unstructured discussion & networking
To secure your seat at the table please RSVP now as capacity is very limited.