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)
IOD Bengaluru Regional Conclave on the Role of Independent Directors & Startup Governance
  • Date
    IOD

    (Saturday) June 13th 2026
    0900 hrs to 1600 hrs

  • Venue
    IOD

    Hotel Royal Orchid
    Old Airport Road
    Bengaluru

    IOD
  • Theme
    IOD

    Driving Transformation
    for Global Competitiveness

  • Hon. Chairman

    Chakravarthi  

    Chakravarthi Mohan, IAS (Retd.)

    Chairman
    Institute of Directors, Bengaluru Region
    former Secretary
    Government of Karnataka

Keynote Speakers

  • Parasuraman  

    T R Parasuraman

    Chair Professor
    SRM Institute of Science
    and Technology, Chennai
    former President &
    Whole Time Director
    Toyota Industries
    Engine India Pvt. Ltd.

  • IOD  

    Anand Sri Ganesh

    CEO – NSRCEL- Innovations
    IIM Bengaluru

Distinguished Speakers

  • IOD  

    Sriharsha Narasimhan

    Technology Strategist
    Advisor (GBITCIA)
    Independent Director

  • IOD  

    Ganapathi Subramanian Akshayan

    Practice Head - Guidewire and Insurtech - Blitzenx Solutions, Independent Director

  • IOD  

    V. Ramachandran

    Adjunct Faculty, IIMB & IIMK, Executive Coach, ICF Credentialed & Independent Director - Konkan Speciality PolyProducts Pvt. Ltd. & William Penn Pvt. Ltd.

  • IOD  

    C S Sheela Aravind

    Practising Company Secretary - M/s. Sheela Aravind & Co., Independent Director - Pasari Group, Avana Electrosystems Ltd.

  • IOD  

    Dharmendra Chatur

    Partner
    Poovayya Advocates and Solicitors

  • IOD  

    Dr. T.V Rao

    Former Director - Export Import Bank of India Independent Director - Indian Immunologicals Ltd, Lendingkart Technologies Private Limited

  • IOD  

    R. G. Rajan

    Honorary Zonal Director
    Institute of Directors
    former CMD, RCF/NFL/PDIL
    former Chairman
    FAI/SCOPE

  • IOD  

    Ruchi Deepak

    Founder - Jolene Club | Founder, Board Member - ACKO General Insurance Limited

  • IOD  

    Prasanna Bedi

    Founder & Managing Partner
    Practicing Company Secretary
    Bedi & Sons Corporate Solutions LLP

  • IOD  

    Ratnakar Bade

    Senior Vice President
    Zepto Resilience Team

  • IOD  

    K.P. Rudrappaiah

    Managing Director
    Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd.
    (KREDL), India

Galaxy of Speakers
(Over the years)

Gold Partner

Bronze Partner

Associate Partners

About the Conclave

The event on “Evolving Role of Independent Directors and Startup Governance” brings together board members, founders, investors, and governance experts to explore how Independent Directors are shaping stronger, more accountable organizations in today's dynamic business environment. It focuses on their expanding role in driving ethical governance, balancing stakeholder interests, enhancing board effectiveness, and supporting sustainable growth amid increasing regulatory and investor expectations.

As startups transition from early-stage innovation to scaling and even unicorn status, they face increasing expectations around transparency, compliance, and accountability. This event focuses on equipping stakeholders with the tools and insights needed to build resilient governance structures covering areas such as board effectiveness, the role of independent directors, investor relations, risk management, and ethical leadership.

Event Themes

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    Redefining Independent Directors as strategic enablers by strengthening independence, fostering diverse perspectives, and elevating board effectiveness, participation, and oversight to build high-performing future-ready boards.

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    Driving objectivity, governance maturity, and long-term value creation

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    Navigating decision-making dynamics between founders, investors, and independent board members.

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    Board Dynamics in high-valuation, fast scaling companies. Aligning agile business models with robust governance, compliance, and accountability structures.

For Registration

  •   Open to IOD Members
    & Non-Members

  •   For IOD Members:
    Complimentary (Active)

  •   For Non IOD Members: Rs.5000/- (exclusive of taxes)

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.
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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