2026 Annual London Global Convention | Corporate Governance & Sustainability & Presentation of Golden Peacock Awards | Theme - Boards at the Crossroads of Volatility and the AI Era: Shaping the future of Corporate Governance and Sustainability | 18 – 21 November 2026, London (UK)
2026 IOD Chennai Region Regional Directors Conclave on ESG
  • Date
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    Saturday, January 31, 2026
    08:30 AM -03:00 PM

  • Venue
    IOD

    * ITC Grand Chola, Guindy
    Chennai

    *Tentative Venue
  • Theme
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    Board's ESG Stewardship for Sustainable Future

 
 
 
 
Sitaram

Hon. Chairman
G. Srinivasan

Chairman
IOD CHENNAI REGION
MD & CEO - Galaxy Health Insurance
former Chairman cum MD - The New India Assurance Co.

Distinguished Keynote Speakers
over the years

  • Hans  

    Hans Raj Verma, IAS (Retd.)

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

  • George  

    V. A. George

    Executive Chairman
    Thejo Engineering Limited
    Chennai

  • Santhanakrishnan  

    Santhanakrishnan S.

    Independent Director on the Boards of Tata Consumer Products Ltd., ICICI Home Finance Company Ltd., Tata Housing Development Company Ltd. & Tata Realty and Infrastructure Limited

  • Mahalingam  

    G. Mahalingam

    Independent Director on the Board of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
    former Whole Time Member
    SEBI Securities and
    Exchange Board of India

  • Vijay  

    M. P. Vijay Kumar

    Executive Director & Group CFO
    Sify Technologies

  • Velan  

    Dr. C. Velan

    CEO
    CEEBROS Group
    Chennai

Partial List of Our Sponsors
(Over the Years)

Concept Note

Boards’ Stewardship of ESG for Sustainable Development

In an era where sustainability defines corporate resilience, the ESG Conclave 2026 brings together visionary leaders, policymakers, and board members to explore the evolving role of boards in shaping responsible, future-ready organizations. Centered on “Boards’ Stewardship of ESG for Sustainable Development,” this conclave delves into how governance excellence, ethical leadership, and long-term strategy can drive environmental and social impact while delivering enduring value.

Through thought-provoking dialogues, expert panels, and real-world case insights, the conclave will illuminate how boards can embed ESG principles into the corporate DNA - transforming compliance into commitment, risk into resilience, and purpose into performance.

Join us as we reimagine corporate stewardship for a sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future.

Panel Topics

  •  The Business Case for ESG: Beyond Compliance

  •  Navigating ESG in India: Current Regulations and Future Outlook

  •  Corporate Governance for Ethical Economies

  •  ESG in the BFSI Sector: Managing Risks and Opportunities

  •  Public–Private Partnerships: Joining Forces for a Better Tomorrow

  •  ESG in India’s MSME Ecosystem

  •  ESG Reporting and Assurance: The Path to Credibility

  •  ESG Metrics as the New Business Performance Indicators

  •  Reimagining Growth: ESG as a Lever for India’s Net Zero Roadmap

  •  Tech-Driven ESG: Unlocking Insights Through Data and Innovation

  •  Investors’ Lens on ESG: Redefining Value and Performance

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Partnership Opportunities & Benefits

  • Increase Your Reach and Exposure  

    Generate Strong Leads  

    Networking and Relationship Building  

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  •   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.
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