Masterclass Board of Directors 2026: Looking Ahead to the Challenges of Tomorrow

On 21 May, we will organise our annual Masterclass Board of Directors.

This event offers you, as a current or future board member, the opportunity to deepen your insights, exchange experiences with peers and further strengthen your expertise on the challenges of modern governance. Once again this year, you can expect a wide range of topical themes presented by leading experts.

What is on the programme?

Introduction: The masterclass will open with a keynote delivered by Mr. Tom Dechaene (Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Belgium).
Session 1: Governance Outlook 2026 & Regulatory Update: Trends, Projections and Evolutions on Sound Governance Rules – Mrs. Sandra Gobert (Executive Director – Lead Public & Social Governance, GUBERNA) & Mrs. Caroline Veris (Partner FSI Governance, Regulation and Compliance, Deloitte)
Session 2: Integrity in Boards: Ethics, Trust & Moral Leadership – Mr. Maarten Van Knippenberg (Partner, Belfort Law; Independent Board Member) & Mrs. Gudrun Vandewalle (Executive Director, Transparency International Belgium; Professor Ethics in Public Administration, Ghent University)
Session 3: The Temptations of Leadership: Saying No to the 7 Sins (Interactive session) – Prof. Dr. Martin Euwema (Full Professor Organizational Psychology, KU Leuven)
Session 4: Cybersecurity & Board Responsibility: Strategic Priorities – Mr. Marc Vael (Digital Security Expert)
Session 5: Human Leadership in an AI-Driven World – Mrs. Ann Caluwaerts (Board Director, IMEC & Bpost; Chairwoman, STEM-platform)

A forum for peer exchange

Beyond the content, interaction also plays a central role. The Masterclass Board of Directors brings together a limited group of board members, creating space for open discussions and the sharing of experiences around concrete challenges in the boardroom.

By listening to the approaches of other board members and discovering their perspectives, you can gain new insights and further strengthen your own role within the board of directors.

A valuable day for current and future board members

The Masterclass Board of Directors is aimed at current and future board members, committee members and professionals who wish to further develop their impact within a board of directors.

By combining expert insights, practical experience and peer exchange, this day offers you the opportunity to step back from day-to-day practice, gain new inspiration and prepare for the governance challenges of tomorrow.