Leading with Confidence in the Age of AI: Shaping Strategy, Adoption & Governance from the Boardroom

Leading with Confidence in the Age of AI: Shaping Strategy, Adoption & Governance from the Boardroom

Join an intimate group of current and aspiring female board leaders for a practical discussion on how boards can effectively engage with AI, and what it takes to lead as AI becomes a core driver of business strategy and transformation.

Designed for both experienced and emerging female board leaders, this session will demystify AI at board level, moving beyond uncertainty to enable informed, high-impact decision-making. From understanding the evolving AI landscape to navigating governance, risk, and investment decisions, the discussion will focus on what boards need to know, and do, now.

Sponsored by: UBS

Our speakers bring a combination of board, product, and operator perspectives, offering practical insight into how AI is shaping organisations today.

• Pippa Beg - CEO, Board Intelligence
  Pippa works closely with boards globally to improve decision-making and governance. She brings a clear view on how AI is reshaping board effectiveness and the implications for leadership.
• Amber Vodegel - Founder & CEO, 28X & Board Advisor
  Amber works with scaling AI businesses and brings a practical perspective on how boards support growth, transformation, and strategic decision-making in fast-moving environments.

Together, they will share perspectives on how boards can build confidence in engaging with AI, shape strategic direction, and ensure appropriate oversight in an increasingly complex and fast-moving landscape.

Key themes include:

• Understanding the AI landscape and what it means for boards today
• How boards guide AI-driven transformation and value creation
• Building board-level confidence and capability in AI
• Key decisions around AI investment, adoption, and partnerships
• Governance, risk, and responsible AI oversight

Designed for board members and senior leaders, this session offers practical insight, honest reflections, and a clear framework for engaging with AI at board level.

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