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ESSENTIALS IS BACK!

Join us in Orlando, FL, January 27-29, 2026

The Society for Corporate Governance is once again hosting our popular Essentials conference. With a program designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience loaded with practical knowledge and insights, attendees will leave the conference equipped with the essentials for effective corporate governance.

Sessions are led by seasoned practitioners in an interactive setting, with ample opportunities to engage, ask questions, and discuss real-world challenges. We hope to see you there!

25+

Sessions

60+

Presenters

300+

Attendees

20+

Exhibitors & Sponsors

and YOU!

Attendee Testimonials

I joined an in-house legal department 10 years ago and attended Essentials at the urging of my new boss. The insights and peer connections I gained became foundations I returned to throughout my in-house career, ultimately helping guide my path to the Corporate Secretary position within my company, leadership positions in my local Society chapter, and most recently to the Society’s Board of Directors.

- Jacob Bernstein, Deputy General Counsel & Secretary, Booz Allen

I’m a true beginner in corporate governance and the corporate secretary function. This was an extremely valuable conference for me and just what I was hoping it would be!

Essentials 2025 Attendee

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Corporate governance is for everybody. Whether you're in legal, finance, HR, operations, management, etc., you can't go wrong learning the fundamentals of governance. The content offered at this conference is so practical and immediately applicable that I left with clear action steps to bring back to my team right away.

Essentials 2025 Attendee

Fort Lauderdale, FL

What You’ll Learn About

Deepen your expertise with sessions designed to strengthen your foundational knowledge, enhance board and shareholder engagement, ensure compliance, and explore the trends shaping the future of corporate governance.