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WCD PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

October 5–7, 2025 | In-Person

Conference

Celebrating 25 Years: WCD Global Institute & Visionary Awards

Registration is open for the 2025 Global Institute & Visionary Awards held October 5–7 in Chicago! This year’s theme, 25 Years of Impact: Empowering Global Boards for a New Era, promises to deliver timely best practices and insights for today’s board leaders, while also convening our global community to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Women Corporate Directors.

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April 30, 2025 | Virtual

BoardNext

Navigating the Board Selection Process

Join us for a comprehensive review of how to navigate the board selection process and position yourself for success. Learn how to identify the right board opportunities, build relationships with recruiters, network with peers, and confidently prepare for board interviews. Gain insight into the in-demand skillsets boards are seeking now, and strategies for networking with the right people, including Nominating & Governance Committee members

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May 26–27, 2025 | Amstelveen

Regional Institute

WCD Europe Institute 2025

Join us for a Regional Institute covering corporate governance issues focusing on innovation, entrepreneurship and technology in the boardroom.

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June 1–3, 2025 | Mexico City

Regional Institute

WCD LATAM Institute 2025

Join us for WCD's LATAM Regional Institute that brings together board members, business leaders and other experts for meaningful conversations about important issues in the LATAM region and across the world such as the economic and geopolitical environment (incl. trade and tariffs), AI/GenAI/new tech innovation and risk, cybersecurity, sustainability and the energy transition, investment trends in the region, among many others.

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Boardroom Beyond Podcast

Global Governance Perspectives in Latam & Beyond

In the latest episode of Boardroom Beyond, Marta Viegas—a member of the Board of Executive Directors at Inter-American Development Bank Group—explores global governance perspectives in LATAM and beyond.

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WE ARE A GLOBAL COMMUNITY

Where trailblazing women transform corporate governance

Expand your local and global network and gain vital thought leadership and business-critical insights to accelerate your success and propel your boards forward.

Global chapters across six continents

Women Corporate Directors, including Board Chairs, CEOs, and C-suite executives from some of the largest companies on indices like S&P 500, FTSE 250, DAX, and Nikkei

Corporate boards on which our visionary corporate directors serve

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WCD connects members with new board opportunities - helping directors expand their own networks and contacts.

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