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  • Date

    July, 03 - 04, 2026
    (Friday - Saturday)

  • venue

    Radisson Gift City Club, Gandhinagar
    Gujarat (India)

  • Theme

    Board Strategy for Securing the Future: Risk and Resilience in Nature and Climate Governance

  • Chairman

    Meghwal
     

    Hon’ble Justice
    U. U. Lalit

    former Chief Justice of India

  • IOD President

    Surinder
     

    Lt. Gen. Surinder
    Nath, PVSM AVSM (Retd.)

    President
    Institute of Directors

    former Chairman, UPSC
    former Vice Chief of Army Staff

  • Vice-Chairman

    Meghwal
     

    Hon’ble Justice
    Ritu Raj Awasthi

    Vice-Chairman
    Institute of Directors

    Judicial Member Lokpal of India
    former Chairperson
    Law Commission of India
    former Chief Justice
    Karnataka High Court

  • Guest of Honour

    Girish
     

    Girish Chandra
    Murmu, IAS (Retd.)

    former Comptroller & Auditor
    General of India

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Recognitions & Felicitations

 
 
 
  • GPA Individual Leadership Award


    Golden Peacock Awards

  • Golden Peacock Awards


    Institutional Award Winners

Distinguished Guests and Eminent Speakers

 
 
 
  • Stephen  

     
    H.E. Stephen Hickling

    British Deputy High Commissioner to Gujarat and Rajasthan

  • Srikant  

     
    Dr. Srikant Nagulapalli, IAS

    Director General
    Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH)
    Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
    Govt. of India

  • Kartikeya  

     
    Kartikeya Sarabhai

    Founder Director
    Centre for Environment Education (CEE)
    Padma Shri Awardee

  • Jayanti  

     
    Dr. Jayanti S. Ravi, IAS

    Additional Chief Secretary
    Revenue Department
    Govt. of Gujarat

  • Mona  

     
    Mona Khandhar, IAS

    Additional Secretary
    Department of Social Justice & Empowerment
    Govt. of India

  • Shalabh  

     
    Shalabh Tandon

    South Asia Regional Head of Operations & Climate Change
    International Finance Corporation (IFC)
    (World Bank Group)

  • Somes  

     
    Somes Bandyopadhyay

    Managing Director
    Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL)

  • Debolina  

     
    Dr. Debolina Kundu

    Director
    National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA)

  • Sameer  

     
    Prof. (Dr.) Sameer Sood

    Director
    National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Gandhinagar

  • Manish-Bhardwaj  

     
    Manish Bhardwaj, IAS

    Advisor, Inter State Council Secretariat, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt of India

  • Lochan  

     
    Lochan Sehra, IAS

    Secretary, Department of Labour, Skill Development and Employment
    Govt. of Gujarat

  • Sanjay  

     
    Dr. Sanjay Joshi, IAS

    Director
    Industrial Extension Cottage
    (iNDEXT-c)
    Govt. of Gujarat

  • Ruchir  

     
    Ruchir Agrawal

    Director (Finance)
    Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd.
    Ministry of Defence
    Government of India

  • Anil  

     
    Dr. Anil Prakash Joshi

    Himalayan Environmental Studies and Conservation Organization
    Padma Shree and Padma Bhushan Awardee

  • Vibhuti  

     
    Vibhuti (Dudeja) Garg

    Director
    South Asia
    Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)

  • Rajadhyaksha  

     
    Nilesh Rajadhyaksha

    Country Programme Manager
    UN-Habitat India
    (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)

  • Sinha  

     
    Amit Raj Sinha

    Managing Director & CEO
    Sigachi Industries Limited

  • Biswajit  

     
    Dr. Biswajit Roy

    Director General
    Gujarat Energy Research and Management Institute (GERMI)

  • Soumitro  

     
    Dr. Soumitro Chakraborty

    Founder, Director & CEO
    Innovative Project Management
    Services Pvt. Ltd. (IPMS)

  • Ranil  

     
    Ranil Salgado

    Senior Resident Representative for India, Bhutan & Maldives
    International Monetary Fund (IMF)

  • Rajul  

     
    Prof. (Dr.) Rajul K. Gajjar

    Vice Chancellor
    Gujarat Technological University (GTU)

Associate Partner

 
 
 
Sigachi Industries
 

Insurance Partner

 
 
 
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Key Convention Topics

 
 
 
  • IODThe Board’s Mandate: Integrating Climate & Environmental Risk into Corporate Strategy

  • IODDeveloping Credible Transition Plans & Driving Decarbonization

  • IOD Board’s Role in Clean Energy Infrastructure & Sustainable Industrial Growth

  • IODGovernance of Circular Business Models & Responsible Resource Use

  • IODBoard Strategy for Sustainable Investment & Climate-Aligned Capital

  • IODCorporate Leadership, Ethics & Long-Term Environmental Accountability

 
 
 

Registration

Non Residential Registration Fee *Inclusive of all taxes

 
Indian Participants
Overseas Participants

Non IOD Member

INR Rs. 15,000
USD $ 180

NGOs

INR Rs. 10,000
USD $ 120

IOD Members (Active)

Complimentary for IOD Members

No charge

Partnership Opportunities & Benefits

 
 
 
  • Increase Your Reach and Exposure  

    Generate Strong Leads  

    Networking and Relationship Building  

  • handshake
  •   Deliver Great ROI

      Enhance Business Opportunities

      Long Term Collaboration Opportunities

Some of the Participating Organizations

 
 
 

26th International Conference on
Environment Management and Climate Change - 2025

Golden Peacock Awards

26 – 27 June 2025
Bengaluru (India)

Note: The Institute of Directors (IOD) reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or reschedule the conference at any time, with or without prior notice and at its sole discretion, without assigning any reason. The right of admission is reserved.
Disclaimer: The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by the speakers at IOD events are their own & do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the organizing committee, associated entities, or the Institute of Directors, India. The content of the speeches is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. The IOD or the organizers do not assume any responsibility or liability for any decisions made or actions taken based on the information provided during the event. Attendees are encouraged to seek independent advice before making any decisions.
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  • Date
    IOD

    Saturday, July 25, 2026
    10:00 AM - 21:00 PM

  • Venue
    IOD

    Taj Coromandel
    Nungambakkam, Chennai

  • Theme
    IOD

    Driving Transformation for Global Competitiveness

  • Chairman Emeritus

    Venkatachaliah  

    Hon’ble Justice M. N. Venkatachaliah

    Chairman Emeritus
    Institute of Directors

    former Chief Justice of India

  • Chairman

    Lalit  

    Hon’ble Justice U. U. Lalit

    Chairman
    Institute of Directors

    former Chief Justice of India

  • Co-Chairman

    Awasthi  

    Hon’ble Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi

    Vice-Chairman
    Institute of Directors
    Judicial Member, Lokpal of India

    former Chairperson
    Law Commission of India
    former Chief Justice
    Karnataka High Court

  • President

    Nath  

    Lt. Gen. Surinder Nath, PVSM AVSM (Retd.)

    President
    Institute of Directors

    former Chairman, UPSC
    former Vice Chief of Army Staff and former Independent Director, L&T Ltd.

Distinguished Keynote Speakers
over the years

  • Somanathan  

    Dr. T. V. Somanathan, IAS

    Cabinet Secretary
    former Finance Secretary
    Govt. of India

  • Venkataramani  

    R. Venkataramani

    Attorney General for India

  • Tuhin  

    Tuhin Kanta Pandey, IAS

    Chairman
    Securities & Exchange
    Board of India (SEBI)

  • Ravneet  

    Ravneet Kaur, IAS

    Chairperson
    Competition Commission of India

  • Sujata  

    Sujata Saunik, IAS

    Chief Secretary
    Government of Maharashtra

  • Chanchal  

    Chanchal Kumar, IAS

    Secretary
    Ministry of Information
    & Broadcasting
    Govt. of India

  • Girish  

    Girish Chandra Murmu, IAS (Retd.)

    former Lieutenant Governor J&K
    Ex-Comptroller & Auditor General
    (CAG) of India

  • Amitabh  

    Amitabh Kant

    Ex- India's G20 Sherpa &
    former Chief Executive Officer
    NITI Aayog, Govt. of India

  • Dilip  

    Dilip Shanghvi

    Chairman & MD
    Sun Pharmaceutical
    Industries Ltd.

  • Nadir  

    Nadir B. Godrej

    Chairman & Managing Director
    Godrej Industries Limited

  • Mohit  

    Mohit Burman

    Chairman
    Dabur India Ltd.

  • Sunil  

    Sunil Kant Munjal

    Chairman
    Hero Enterprise

  • Niranjan  

    Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani

    Co-Founder & MD
    Hiranandani Group

  • Eugene  

    Eugene Mayne

    Founder & Group Chief Executive
    Tristar Group, UAE

  • Mohit  

    Mohit Ralhan

    Global CEO & Managing
    Partner, TIW Capital
    Singapore

  • Sanjeev  

    Sanjeev Krishan

    Chairman
    PwC, India

  • Ashok  

    Ashok Chandra

    MD & CEO
    Punjab National Bank, India

  • Vijay  

    Vijay Karia

    Chairman & MD
    Ravin Group of Companies, India

  • Nasser  

    Nasser Munjee

    Chairman of Board of Directors
    Tata Motors Finance

  • Rajaraman  

    K. Rajaraman, IAS (Retd.)

    Chairperson
    International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)

  • Shaji  

    Shaji K. V.

    Chairman
    National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)

  • Angelo  

    Dr. Angelo George

    CEO
    Bisleri International

  • Srinivasan  

    G. Srinivasan

    Hony. Chairman
    IOD, Chennai Region
    MD & CEO – Galaxy Health Insurance
    former CMD The New India Assurance Co.

  • Hans  

    Hans Raj Verma, IAS (Retd.)

    Director General
    Council of State Industrial
    Development and Investment
    Corporations of India (COSIDICI)

  • Sandeep  

    Dr. Sandeep Saxena, IAS

    Additional Chief Secretary
    Chairman & MD
    TNPL, Chennai

  • Senthil  

    Dr. K. Senthil Raj, IAS

    Managing Director
    SIPCOT

  • Vikram  

    Vikram Kapur, IAS

    Addl. Chief Secretary to Government, (Planning and Development)
    Govt. of Tamil Nadu

  • Vinay  

    Dr. T.G. Vinay, IAS

    Managing Director
    Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board

  • Sandeep  

    Sandeep Kumar Gupta

    former Chairman and MD
    GAIL (India) Ltd.

About the Conclave

The conclave - Driving Transformation for Global Competitiveness is designed as a high-level platform bringing together board members, independent directors, CXOs, and policy leaders to reflect on the evolving role of governance in a rapidly transforming industrial landscape. As industries navigate technological disruption, sustainability imperatives, and increasing interdependencies across sectors, the boardroom is no longer confined to oversight but is emerging as a strategic driver of foresight, resilience, and long-term value creation.

The conclave will deliberate on strengthening strategic foresight and adaptive governance, positioning sustainability and ESG as drivers of enterprise value, fostering leadership and organizational culture aligned with performance and accountability, and preparing directors to be future-ready through continuous learning, digital fluency, and diversity of thought.

Participants are expected to gain a clear strategic perspective on the evolving role of boards, practical frameworks for foresight-driven decision-making, insights into integrating sustainability with profitability, stronger alignment between boards and management, and a roadmap for building high-impact, future-ready governance structures. More than a conference, the conclave seeks to shape a new paradigm of board leadership where governance inspires direction, enables innovation, and delivers enduring institutional impact.

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Conclave Topics

  •  Governance Excellence for Long-Term Value Creation

  •  Integrated Manufacturing Ecosystems & Scale Advantage

  •  Global Manufacturing & Innovation Hub

  •  Sustainability, Climate & ESG Leadership

  •  Digital, AI & Technology Governance

  •  IOD – Members Meet

Partnership Opportunities & Benefits

  • Increase Your Reach and Exposure  

    Generate Strong Leads  

    Networking and Relationship Building  

  • handshake
  •   Deliver Great ROI

      Enhance Business Opportunities

      Long Term Collaboration Opportunities

Our Previous Events

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For Registration

  •   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

Some of the Participating Organizations

Disclaimer: The Institute of Directors (IOD) reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or reschedule the conference at any time, with or without prior notice and at its sole discretion, without assigning any reason. The right of admission is reserved.
Disclaimer: The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by the speakers at IOD events are their own & do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the organizing committee, associated entities, or the Institute of Directors, India. The content of the speeches is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. The IOD or the organizers do not assume any responsibility or liability for any decisions made or actions taken based on the information provided during the event. Attendees are encouraged to seek independent advice before making any decisions.
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  • Date

    August, 22, 2026
    (Saturday)

  • venue

    Hotel Le-Meridien
    New Delhi (India)

  • Theme

    Making Boards Effective for
    Investor Confidence & Sustainable Value Creation

  • IOD Chairman

    Lalit
     

    Hon’ble Justice
    U. U. Lalit

    Chairman
    Institute of Directors

    former Chief Justice of India

  • IOD President

    Surinder
     

    Lt. Gen. Surinder
    Nath, PVSM AVSM (Retd.)

    President
    Institute of Directors

    former Chairman, UPSC
    former Vice Chief of Army Staff

  • IOD Vice-Chairman

    Awasthi
     

    Hon’ble Justice
    Ritu Raj Awasthi

    Vice-Chairman
    Institute of Directors

    Judicial Member Lokpal of India
    former Chairperson
    Law Commission of India
    former Chief Justice
    Karnataka High Court

  • Guest of Honour

    TuhinKantaPandey
     

    Tuhin Kanta Pandey, IAS

    Chairman, SEBI
    (Securities and Exchange Board of India)

  • Guest of Honour

    Rajesh
     

    Rajesh Agrawal, IAS

    Secretary, Department of Commerce
    Ministry of Commerce and Industry
    Govt. of India

Felicitation of IOD Distinguished Fellows

  • IOD Distinguished Fellowships  
  •  

Over the Years

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Distinguished Guests and Eminent Speakers
over the years

  • Venkataramani  

     
    R. Venkataramani

    Attorney General for India

  • Amitabh  

     
    Amitabh Kant, IAS (Retd.)

    Ex- India's G20 Sherpa &
    former Chief Executive Officer
    NITI Aayog
    Govt. of India

  • Ajay  

     
    Dr. Ajay Bhushan Prasad Pandey, IAS

    Chairperson
    National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) and
    DG & CEO, India Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA)

  • Ravneet  

     
    Ravneet Kaur, IAS

    Chairperson
    Competition Commission of India

  • Sunil  

     
    Sunil Kant Munjal

    Chairman
    Hero Enterprise

  • Lakshminarayanan  

     
    A.S. Lakshminarayanan

    Managing Director & CEO
    Tata Communications Ltd.

  • Kamala  

     
    G. Kamala Vardhana Rao, IAS

    Chief Executive Officer
    Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)

  • Pradeep  

     
    Pradeep K. Kheruka

    Chairman
    Borosil Renewables Ltd.

  • Amarendu  

     
    Amarendu Prakash

    Chairman
    Steel Authority of India Ltd.

  • Durga  

     
    Durga Shanker Mishra, IAS (Retd.)

    former Chief Secretary to Government of Uttar Pradesh

  • Rajarshi  

     
    Rajarshi Gupta

    Managing Director & CEO
    ONGC Videsh Limited

  • Shefali  

     
    Shefali Goradia

    Chairperson
    Deloitte, South Asia

  • Karia  

     
    Vijay Karia

    Chairman & Managing Director
    Ravin Group of Companies

  • Vishal  

     
    Vishal Gupta

    Managing Director
    Borges India

  • Shashank  

     
    Shashank Chaudhary, IAS

    Additional CEO
    Invest UP
    Govt. of Uttar Pradesh

  • Meenesh  

     
    Dr. Meenesh Shah

    Chairman & MD
    National Dairy Development Board

  • Nitin  

     
    Nitin Sethi

    Chief Executive Officer
    Aon Consulting
    India & South Asia

  • Prasanna  

     
    Prasanna Mohile

    National Head &
    Executive Board Member
    Pernod Ricard India

  • Mugdha  

     
    Mugdha Sinha, IAS

    Managing Director
    India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC)

  • Sumanta  

     
    Sumanta Chaudhuri, IAS (Retd.)

    former Secretary
    Ministry of Coal
    Govt. of India

  • Subhransu  

     
    Dr. Subhransu Sekhar Acharya

    Chairman-cum-MD
    National Small Industries Corporation Ltd. (NSIC)

  • Angelo  

     
    Angelo George

    CEO
    Bisleri International

  • Murali  

     
    Murali Vaidyanathan

    Sr. President & Country Head
    Liabilities Wealth Management
    Digital Banking & Marketing
    Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd.

  • Suman  

     
    Suman Kumar Jha

    Head Operations
    Patanjali Foods Ltd.

Bronze Partner

Gallup
 

Insurance Partner

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Key Themes for Deliberation

  •  The Future-Ready Board: Capability, Culture & Sectoral Foresight

  •  Leadership in an Era of Regulatory Intensification:
    Are boards prepared for regulatory activism?

  •  The ESG Inflection Point: From Reporting to Responsibility

  •  Promoter-Controlled Companies vs. Institutional Governance Models

Non Residential Registration Fee (*Inclusive of All Taxes) Indian Participants Overseas Participants
Non IOD Member Rs. 10,000* USD $ 120*
IOD Members Complimentary for IOD Members (Active)
NGOs Rs. 5,000* USD $ 50*

Past Events Highlights (Videos)

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Partnership Opportunities & Benefits

  • Increase Your Reach and Exposure  

    Generate Strong Leads  

    Networking and Relationship Building  

  • handshake
  •   Deliver Great ROI

      Enhance Business Opportunities

      Long Term Collaboration Opportunities

Galaxy of Speakers
(Over the years)

Some of the Participating Organizations

2025 IOD's Annual Directors Conclave

08 August 2025, New Delhi (INDIA)

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Disclaimer: The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by the speakers at IOD events are their own & do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the organizing committee, associated entities, or the Institute of Directors, India. The content of the speeches is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. The IOD or the organizers do not assume any responsibility or liability for any decisions made or actions taken based on the information provided during the event. Attendees are encouraged to seek independent advice before making any decisions.
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  • Date
    IOD

    (Saturday) September 05th 2026
    0900 hrs to 20:30 hrs

  • Venue
    IOD

    Hotel Taj Lands End
    Mumbai

    IOD
  • Theme
    IOD

    Board Leadership
    for an Emerging Global Order

  • Hon. Chairman

    Sitaram  

    Sitaram Kunte, IAS (Retd.)

    Chairman
    Institute of Directors, Western Region
    former Chief Secretary
    Govt. of Maharashtra & Member
    Board of Governors, NISM

Distinguished Speakers
over the years

  • IOD  

    Hon'ble Justice Uday U. Lalit

    Chairman
    Institute of Directors
    former Chief Justice of India

  • IOD  

    Anurag Singh Thakur

    Hon'ble Member of Parliament
    (Lok Sabha)
    former Cabinet Minister
    Govt. of India

  • IOD  

    Sujata Saunik, IAS

    Chief Secretary
    Govt. of Maharashtra

  • IOD  

    Ashwini Bhide, IAS

    Additional Chief Secretary to Hon. CM of Maharashtra
    & Managing Director
    Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited

  • IOD  

    Dr. P. Anbalagan, IAS

    Secretary
    Industries Department
    Govt. of Maharashtra

  • IOD  

    Vijay Singhal, IAS

    Vice-Chairman & MD
    City and Industrial Development Corporation Of Maharashtra Ltd. (CIDCO)

  • IOD  

    P. Velrasu, IAS

    Chief Executive Officer
    Maharashtra Industrial
    Development Corporation (MIDC)

  • IOD  

    Roop Rashi, IA&AS

    Chief Executive Officer
    Khadi and Village Industries Commission

  • IOD  

    Dr. Prashant Narnaware, IAS

    Secretary to the Governor of Maharashtra

  • IOD  

    Amarjeet Singh

    Whole Time Member
    SEBI

  • IOD  

    V. S. Sundaresan

    Executive Director
    SEBI

  • IOD  

    Alka Mittal

    Chairman & Managing Director
    ONGC

  • IOD  

    Alok Kumar Choudhary

    Managing Director
    State Bank of India

  • IOD  

    Ashish kumar Chauhan

    Managing Director & CEO
    NSE

  • IOD  

    Arun Raste

    Managing Director & CEO
    NCDEX

  • IOD  

    Pranay Ranjan Dwivedi

    Managing Director & CEO
    SBI Pension Funds Pvt. Ltd.

  • IOD  

    Gautam Thakur

    Chairman
    Saraswat Bank

  • IOD  

    Shishir Bajaj

    Bajaj Group Patriarch and Chairman
    Bajaj Foundation

  • IOD  

    Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani

    Co-Founder & MD
    Hiranandani Group

  • IOD  

    A.S. Lakshminarayanan

    Managing Director & CEO
    Tata Communications Limited

  • IOD  

    Vijay Karia

    Chairman and Managing Director
    Ravin Group of Companies
    India

  • IOD  

    Dr. Brinda Jagirdar

    Business Economist &
    Independent Director

  • IOD  

    Kalpana Unadkat

    Independent Board Member

  • IOD  

    Tony Goldner

    CEO – Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)

  • IOD  

    Alessandro Giuliani

    Managing Director
    SDA Bocconi Asia Center

 
           

Silver Partners

Insurance Partner

About the Conclave

The Institute of Directors (IOD) Western Region National Conclave 2026, themed “Board Leadership for an Emerging Global Order,” will bring together directors, policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders to deliberate on the evolving role of boards in a complex and interconnected global economy. Hosted in Mumbai, the conclave aims to strengthen boardroom leadership across corporate, financial, and public sectors, with a strong emphasis on governance in the financial domain, including regulatory compliance, risk oversight, audit integrity, and capital stewardship.

The conclave will also address broader priorities such as ESG integration, sustainable finance, and climate responsibility, alongside technology governance covering digital transformation, cybersecurity, data privacy, and AI-led innovation.

A special Felicitation Ceremony will feature the presentation of the IODGLOBAL Driving Excellence Award for Leadership (IDEAL), while also honouring distinguished IOD Life Members for their contribution to corporate governance and leadership excellence.

Who Should Attend

The conclave 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 conclave highly relevant.

Conclave Highlights

The programme brings together high-impact plenary sessions, engaging fireside chats, and cross-sector discussions spanning 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.

Key
Deliberations

  •  

    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.

Panel
Topics

  •  

    Regulatory Expectations & Board Accountability: Strengthening Governance in India’s Financial Capital

  •  

    Board Governance in India’s Financial Capital: Navigating

  •  

    Regulatory Expectations Across Critical Sectors

  •  

    Governance of Sustainable Growth & Climate Responsibility: The Board’s Mandate

  •  

    Technology Governance: Board Oversight in a Digital Era

For Registration

  •   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

  Register Online

Partnership Opportunities & Benefits

  • Increase Your Reach and Exposure  

    Generate Strong Leads  

    Networking and Relationship Building  

  • handshake
  •   Deliver Great ROI

      Enhance Business Opportunities

      Long Term Collaboration Opportunities

Note: The Institute of Directors (IOD) reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or reschedule the conference at any time, with or without prior notice and at its sole discretion, without assigning any reason. The right of admission is reserved.
Disclaimer: The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by the speakers at IOD events are their own & do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the organizing committee, associated entities, or the Institute of Directors, India. The content of the speeches is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. The IOD or the organizers do not assume any responsibility or liability for any decisions made or actions taken based on the information provided during the event. Attendees are encouraged to seek independent advice before making any decisions.
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  • November
    18 - 19
    2026
  • Hotel Montcalm Mayfair
    Inaugural Session
    Day-long Plenary Sessions
    Golden Peacock Awards Nite Banquet

 
  • November
    20
    2026
  • House of Lords UK Parliament
    ‘Global Business Meet’
    & Welcome Luncheon

 
  • November
    21
    2026
  • Special Session at:
    University of Westminster (UK)

Glimpses of the Last Event
A visual showcase of the highlights and key moments from the 2025 Annual London Global Convention

Recognitions Felicitations - 2026

  • IOD
  • IOD
  • IOD
  • IOD

Distinguished Speakers
over the years

  • Vikram

    H. E. Vikram Doraiswami, IFS

    the then Indian High Commissioner to the UK

  • Marland

    The Rt. Hon. Lord Jonathan Marland

    Chairman
    Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council and former UK Minister and PM's Trade Envoy

  • Clement

    Lord Clement-Jones CBE

    LibDem House of Lords spokesperson for Science
    Innovation and Technology
    UK

  • Alok

    The Rt. Hon. Sir Alok Sharma, KCMG, MP

    former President of COP26 & Member of Parliament for Reading West
    Govt. of UK

  • Paul

    Hon. Paul Scully MP

    former Minister for London and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Tech and the Digital Economy)
    Govt. of UK

  • Clementi

    Sir. David Clementi

    former Chairman
    BBC-The British Broadcasting Corporation, UK

  • Marshall

    Dr. Marshall Goldsmith

    Executive Coach
    Leadership Thought Leader
    #1 NYT Bestselling Author
    USA

  • Nagaraju

    M. Nagaraju, IAS

    Secretary
    Dept. of Financial Services
    Ministry of Finance
    India

  • Shallu

    Shallu Jindal

    Chairperson
    JSPL Foundation & Director on the Board, Jindal Steel
    India

  • Eugene

    Eugene Mayne

    Founder & Group CEO
    Tristar Group
    UAE

  • Vivek

    Dr. Vivek Lall

    Chief Executive
    General Atomics Global Corporation
    USA

  • Baroness

    The Baroness Verma

    Global Chair
    Advisory Council
    Institute of Directors, India
    Member of the House of Lords and Former Minister, International Development and Energy
    & Climate Change
    Govt. of UK

  • Tayeb

    Dr. Tayeb Kamali

    Global Chairman - UAE & Gulf
    Institute of Directors, India
    Chairman, Board of the Trustees
    Abu Dhabi School of Management
    UAE

  • Tim

    Tim Jones CBE

    former Director
    Tata Limited
    UK

  • Kay

    Sir John Anderson Kay, CBE

    Author, Columnist and Britain's leading Economist
    UK

  • Mark

    Prof. Mark E. Smith, CBE

    President & Vice Chancellor
    University of Southampton
    UK

  • Sergei

    Prof. Sergei Guriev

    Dean
    London Business School
    UK

  • Charlie

    Prof. Charlie Jeffery, CBE

    Vice-Chancellor & President
    University of York
    UK

  • Likierman

    Prof. Sir Andrew Likierman

    Prof. of Management Practice & Former Dean
    London Business School
    UK

  • Praveen

    Praveen Pardeshi, IAS (Retd.)

    Chief Economic Advisor to Hon. CM Maharashtra & Chief Executive Officer
    Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA)
    India

  • Kate

    Kate Thornley

    Chief Negotiator
    UK-India FTA
    Department for Business and Trade
    Govt. of UK

  • Martin

    Martin Wolf, CBE

    Chief Economics Commentator
    Financial Times
    UK

  • Venu

    Venu Lambu

    Chief Executive Officer & MD
    LTIMindtree
    UK

  • Sushma

    Dr. Sushma Paul Berlia

    Chairman
    Apeejay Stya &
    Svran Group and Chancellor
    Apeejay Stya University
    India

  • Chigurupati

    Dr. Krishna Prasad Chigurupati

    Chairman & MD
    Granules India Ltd.

  • Manoj

    Manoj Jain

    Chairman & Managing Director
    Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

  • Puneet

    Puneet Chhatwal

    Chief Executive Officer & MD
    The Indian Hotels Company Limited
    UK

  • Helen

    Helen Brand, OBE

    Chief Executive
    ACCA
    UK

  • Bilimoria

    Lord Karan Bilimoria, CBE, DL, FCA

    Hon'ble Member at
    the House of Lords
    Founder & Chairman
    Cobra Beer Partnership Ltd.
    UK

  • Velrasu

    P. Velrasu, IAS

    CEO
    Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation Limited
    India

  • Girija

    Girija Subramanian

    Chairman cum MD
    The New India Assurance Co Limited
    India

  • Raghav

    Raghav Singhal

    Managing Director & CEO
    ICICI Bank
    UK PLC

  • Kirloskar

    Alok S. Kirloskar

    Managing Director
    SPP Pumps Limited &
    MD, Kirloskar Brothers
    International B.V.UK

  • Karia

    Vijay Karia

    Chairman and Managing Director
    Ravin Group of Companies
    India

  • George

    Dr. Angelo George

    Chief Executive Officer
    Bisleri International
    India

  • Terry

    Terry Heymann

    Chief Financial Officer
    World Gold Council
    UK

  • Thompson

    Dr. Mark C. Thompson

    Chairman & Founder
    Chief Executive Alliance
    USA

  • Mohit

    Mohit Ralhan

    Global CEO & MD
    TIW Capital Group
    Dubai

    among a host of others.

About the Convention

The Institute of Directors (IOD), India, has had a long-standing presence in the UK, hosting the annual ‘London Global Convention’ on Corporate Governance & Sustainability along with the ‘Global Business Meet’ at the House of Lords for the past 25 years. These annual meetings in London have been increasingly successful, typically attracting around 500+ delegates.

This year, the ‘2026 Annual London Global Convention’ and ‘Global Business Meet’ will be held from November 18-21 2026, in London. During the convention, the famed Golden Peacock Awards for Corporate Governance, Sustainability, ESG, and Risk Management for the year 2026 will be conferred upon some of the best-performing organizations and leaders at a special glittering ceremony and banquet.

The annual convention in London is an exclusive forum that will bring together Government Officials, and Business and Industry Leaders from various parts of the world along with a large number of IOD India & Global Members.

Key Highlights

  •  

    Engage with over 500 global business leaders, board experts, government officials, and top executives.

  •  

    Discuss and debate pressing issues, including climate change, AI, the global economy, and the impact of worldwide elections.

  •  

    Network with peers and forge new connections over morning coffee and evening cocktails.

  •  

    Attend a special glittering business ceremony and banquet where the Golden Peacock Awards will be conferred.

  •  

    Special Business Session at the House of Lords, UK Parliament

Registration Details
Seats are Limited and Subject to Availability at the Time of Confirmation

  4 Day - Convention Highlights

Network with global leaders, policymakers, and experts from business, industries, and government & Gain access to world-class case study presentations.

  Four Days of Information-Packed, Interactive Sessions

• Top technical speakers and renowned board experts loaded with professional experience from across industries and geographies.
• Learn best practices and gain insights from well performing global companies through business case study presentations.

  Special Sessions:

• Special High-Level Sit-Down Luncheon and Global Business Meet at the House of Lords, UK Parliament.
• Special Golden Peacock Awards Felicitation Ceremony & Sit Down Banquet.
• Special Session at the University of Westminster

  Networking Opportunities:

• Meet & greet the winners of the Golden Peacock Awards in ‘Corporate Governance', ‘ESG’, ‘Risk Management’, and ‘Sustainability'.
• Business Networking sessions.

  • IOD Members fee (Active)
    INR 38,500 / GPB 350 / USD 450 includes special PASS for House of Lords session on 20th Nov.

  • Non-Member fee
    INR 48,500 / GPB 450 / USD 550 includes special PASS for House of Lords session on 20th Nov.

  • Accompanying Spouse fee
    INR 30,500 / GPB 250 / USD 350 includes special PASS for House of Lords session on 20th Nov.

Partnership Opportunities & Benefits

  • Increase Your Reach and Exposure  

    Generate Strong Leads  

    Networking and Relationship Building  

  • handshake
  •   Deliver Great ROI

      Enhance Business Opportunities

      Long Term Collaboration Opportunities

Roll of Honour
over the years

Glimpses
from the Past Events

Testimonials

A Report on
2025 IOD's London Global Convention

Golden Peacock Awards

04-07 Nov 2025, London (UK)

  Event Page

Note: The Institute of Directors (IOD) reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or reschedule the conference at any time, with or without prior notice and at its sole discretion, without assigning any reason. The right of admission is reserved.
Disclaimer: The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by the speakers at IOD events are their own & do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the organizing committee, associated entities, or the Institute of Directors, India. The content of the speeches is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. The IOD or the organizers do not assume any responsibility or liability for any decisions made or actions taken based on the information provided during the event. Attendees are encouraged to seek independent advice before making any decisions.
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Regional Events / Members' Meet

Past National / Global Events

National Conference on Business Excellence and Leadership
IOD UAE Global Convention 2026
20th International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility 2026

Past Regional Events

IOD Western Regional Conclave 2026
IOD Members' Meet - Delhi, 2026
Business Leaders Forum and IOD Members’ Meet, 2026

Past Global Webinars

Boardrooms Under Pressure:</br>Leading Through Geopolitical Flux</br>and Global Uncertainty
A Joint Webinar - IOD X Gallup on Culture at Workplace & Employee Engagement

Events & Conferences

Today, building an effective business network is vital.

Annually, IOD conducts a large number of workshops, seminars, national & international conventions on current boardroom challenges, covering themes ranging from corporate governance, sustainability, leadership, business excellence, corporate social responsibility, environment & climate change. To make India a preferred investment destination, annual outreach programmes, global business meets and workshops are also conducted, not only in different parts of the country, but also global business hubs like London, Dubai & Singapore since 2003 to promote global exchange of ideas & networking and also to resonate with the voice of the boardroom.

The ability to successfully drive and deliver the change agenda is, what sets IOD apart.

Flagship Events

IOD's Events and Conferences

UAE Global Convention
UAE Global Convention
UAE Global Convention
UAE Global Convention

Past Events

Roll of Honour: Over The Year
Glimpses From The Past Event

Some Of The
Participating Organization