Future of Governance International Conference 2026

A Day to Reflect, Reimagine, and Redesign Governance

• Arrival & Welcome - Begin the day with informal networking over coffee and registration. A moment to reconnect and set the tone.
• Opening Reflections - A look back and a look forward: Envisia shares key milestones and sets the vision for the day with opening remarks that frame this year’s theme — The Great Governance Reset.
• Keynote: Time, Trust & Tension - What defines responsible leadership in the decade ahead? A provocative keynote exploring the parameters of future-ready governance.
• Panel | Legitimacy and New Power - What makes authority credible in 2030? This conversation explores how institutions can rebuild relevance, public trust, and moral legitimacy in a rapidly shifting society.
• Coffee Break & Media Moments - Pause for energizing conversation, short 1:1 interviews, and informal exchanges with speakers and guests.
• Panel | Crisis-Ready Governance - From reactive to resilient: How do we build boards that not only survive disruption but anticipate and adapt with foresight?
• Networking Lunch - Enjoy a curated lunch experience while connecting with peers across sectors and geographies.
• Fireside Chat | Private Integrity, Public Impact - Where do personal values meet institutional influence? A one-on-one conversation on ethical decision-making, responsibility, and leadership legacy.
• Partner Spotlight - A space for strategic partners to share insights, initiatives, or provocations aligned with the conference’s mission.
• Panel | Intergenerational Co-Governance - From inclusion to collaboration — what happens when generations lead together? A dialogue on co-decision, long-term thinking, and shared accountability.
• Coffee Break - A short intermission before the final sessions.
• Panel | Governing the Machines - Who holds accountability when algorithms make the decisions? Exploring governance in the age of automation, AI, and ethical disruption.
• Closing Panel - What remains, what evolves, and what must be reimagined? Perspectives on the evolving role of boards in a fractured yet interconnected world.
• Closing Reflections - Key takeaways and parting thoughts. An invitation to carry the day’s insights beyond the room.
• Cocktail Dinner & Networking

The evening closes with a celebration of community, purpose, and cross-sector collaboration.

This isn’t just a conference. It’s a table where the future of governance is being written.

At Future of Governance 2026, you’ll join a vibrant and growing community of European leaders committed to leading through trust, responsibility, and long-term value.

Whether you’re a board professional, policymaker, regulator, or strategist, this is your opportunity to:

• Engage with cutting-edge governance themes — legitimacy, trust, intergenerational leadership, ethics in AI, and crisis preparedness.
• Connect with peers and visionaries from corporate, institutional, regulatory, and academic backgrounds.
• Gain foresight and direction to lead confidently in an increasingly complex boardroom landscape.
• Co-shape the future — not just by observing trends, but by challenging and shaping them.

Ticket categories and registration options will be released in early 2026.

All registered attendees will receive:

• Full access to the day’s conference program
• Lunch, coffee breaks, and evening cocktail
• Digital booklet with insights and key takeaways
• Priority access to post-conference resources