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Date
(Saturday) December 19th 2026
0900 hrs to 1400 hrs -
Venue
Hyderabad
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Theme
Strengthening Board Leadership & Governance: Navigating D&O Liability & Emerging Risks
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Hon. Chairman
Neerabh Kumar Prasad, IAS (Retd.)
Hony. Chairman
Institute of Directors (IOD)
Hyderabad Region
former Chief Secretary
Government of Andhra Pradesh
Distinguished Speakers
over the years
Dr. Shashank Goel, IAS
Vice Chairman
Centre for Good Governance Government of Telangana
Navin Mittal, IAS
Special Chief Secretary
Energy Department
Government of Telangana
Jayesh Ranjan, IAS
Special Chief Secretary
& CEO
Industry & Investment Cell in CMO and Smart Proactive Efficient and Effective Delivery, Government of Telangana
Sanjay Kumar, IAS
Special Chief Secretary
Industries & Commerce Department & ITE&C and Sports Department
Government of Telangana
Ravi Gupta, IPS (Retd.)
former Director General of Police (DGP) of Telangana & Executive Vice - Chairman & Director General
Centre for Good Governance
Dr. BVR Mohan Reddy
Founder Chairman
Cyient Limited
J. A. Chowdary
Founder Director
Software Technology Parks of India(STPI)
PR Ramesh
former Chairman
Deloitte India
Deepali Anantha Rao
Director
India Insure Risk Management & Insurance Broking Services Private Limited, Hyderabad
Arindam Ghosh
Director
India Insure Risk Management & Insurance Broking Services Private Limited, Hyderabad
Associate Partner

About the Conclave
The role of Independent Directors has evolved beyond traditional oversight, with growing expectations for independent judgement, strategic guidance, constructive challenge and governance leadership. The Conclave will explore ways to strengthen board effectiveness, accountability, ethical governance, stakeholder confidence and long-term value creation, while navigating an increasingly complex business environment.
The Regional Conclave on Role of Independent Directors – 2026 will bring together aspiring and serving Independent Directors, Board Members, senior executives and governance professionals to exchange insights on D&O liability, insurance and director protection, emerging boardroom risks, effective oversight and board resilience. The Conclave will provide a platform to share perspectives and best practices for building stronger, more effective and future-ready boards.
Key
Focus Areas
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Independent Director Effectiveness, Board Leadership & Strategic Judgement
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Governance, Ethics, Transparency & Accountability
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Constructive Challenge, Decision-Making & Long-Term Value
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D&O Liability, Insurance & Director Protection
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Stakeholder confidence, Risk Preparedness & Board Resilience
Why you should
Attend?
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Strengthen Independent Director effectiveness, judgement and Boardroom contribution.
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Enhance strategic oversight, decision-making and Board effectiveness.
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Navigate Director liability, regulatory expectations and emerging risks.
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Gain insights into D&O protection, AI, cybersecurity and technology risks.
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Build Board resilience, accountability and stakeholder trust.
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Network with Independent Directors, Board Members, CXOs and governance leaders.
Who should
Attend?
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Independent Directors & Board Members
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Chairpersons, CEOs & Senior Management
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CFOs, Company Secretaries & Chief Legal Officers
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Governance, Compliance & Risk Professionals
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Board & Committee Members
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Legal, Insurance and D&O Risk Professionals
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Senior Executives aspiring for Board positions as Independent Directors
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Corporate Governance Practitioners & Academics
For Registration
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Open to IOD Members
& Non-Members -
For IOD Members:
Complimentary (Active) -
For Non IOD Members: Rs.2000/- (inclusive of GST)
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Pre-registration required; walk-in registration not available
Partnership Opportunities & Benefits
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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
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