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The Institute offers a variety of events to support your professional development at every stage of your career.
Whether you to want brush up on your knowledge and skills, network with peers and add to your CPD, we run sessions on a variety of topics and in a variety of formats, with contributions from experts and guest speakers across the governance community.
CPD events
The Institute hosts a remarkable selection of webinars, virtual and face to face conferences through the year. They are the perfect opportunity for members and non-members who want to hear from a variety of expert speakers, network with other governance professionals and top up their CPD hours.
Branch and special interest events
Our local branches and special interest groups host a variety of virtual and face to face events for members and non-members who would like to network with other governance professionals living and working in their local areas. Find out more about your local branch here.
Introductory events
Are you new to governance – or looking to progress your career with one of our specialist qualifications? We host a number of introductory webinars to help you understand more about our qualifications and how they can support your career development.
Please note: For all CPD and branch events, payment must be made by credit card prior to the event.
CPD Events
The Institute hosts a remarkable selection of webinars, virtual and face to face conferences through the year. They are the perfect opportunity for members and non-members who want to hear from a variety of expert speakers, network with other governance professionals and top up their CPD hours.
| Event | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Celebrating women in governance - Beyond the glass ceiling | 8 March 2021 | Webinar |
| The vast, complex and ever-changing role of the director | 11 March 2021 | Webinar |
| Women in the boardroom: An international governance stocktake | 11 March 2021 | Webinar |
| Closing the gender pay gap | 17 March 2021 | Webinar |
| Are you covered against personal liability as a board member? | 24 March 2021 | Webinar |
| The Kids Company case - Impact on charity governance | 13 April 2021 | Webinar |
| ESG Summit: Embracing a green and sustainable recovery | 21-22 April 2021 | Virtual Summit |
| Changing the narrative – Sustaining a corporate culture | 28 April 2021 | Webinar |
| Effective communication during virtual board meetings – Getting it right | 10 May 2021 | Webinar |
| Governance Ireland 2021 – Creating a sustainable future | 21 May 2021 | Virtual Conference |
| Governance 2021: The Next Chapter | 5-7 July 2021 | Virtual Conference |
Branch and Special Interest Events
Our local branches and special interest groups host a variety of virtual and face to face events for members and non-members who would like to network with other governance professionals living and working in their local areas. Find out more about your local branch here.
| Event | Date | Venue | Branch/Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Options for the reduction of share capital in Irish companies | 23 March 2021 | Virtual | Irish Region |
| Charity Governance Code 2020 | 30 March 2021 | Virtual | South West of England |
| Board Effectiveness in Northern Ireland | 31 March 2021 | Virtual | Northern Ireland |
| Thinking about upgrading your membership to Associate or Fellow? | 20 April 2021 | Virtual | Yorkshire and Humber |
Introductory Events
Are you new to governance – or looking to progress your career with one of our specialist qualifications? We host a number of introductory webinars to help you understand more about our qualifications and how they can support your career development.
Please note: For all CPD and branch events, payment must be made by credit card prior to the event.
| Event | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to a qualification in academy governance | 18 March 2021 | Webinar |
| Introduction to a Qualification in Charity Law and Governance | 25 March 2021 | Webinar |
| Introduction to our foundation programme qualification | 19 April 2021 | Webinar |
| Introduction to a qualification in health service governance | 29 April 2021 | Webinar |
| Introduction to a qualification in corporate governance |
25 May 2021 | Webinar |
| Introduction to a qualification in international finance and administration (IFA) | 1 June 2021 | Webinar |
| Introduction to our Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme | 1 July 2021 | Webinar |