Explore the Board Leadership Center events and programs
Continuing education credits
Many of the Board Leadership Center programs are eligible for continuing professional education (CPE). Contact the Board Leadership Center for details and visit the KPMG Executive Education site for more CPE eligible offerings.
*Webcast replays are not eligible for continuing professional education (CPE) credits.
KPMG Board Leadership Webcast Series *CPE eligible
This quarterly webcast series provides updates and insights into issues affecting board oversight—from key accounting and regulatory changes to developments in risk oversight.
A Conversation with Ian Bremmer - The Board and Geopolitical Risk
October 31, 2023 | 11:00 AM EDT
Join us for this timely dialogue with Ian Bremmer, President and Founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media on the forces reshaping the geopolitical landscape and the implications for business and the boardroom. Hosted by KPMG Board Leadership Center Leader John Rodi, the webcast will include insights from the new KPMG‑Eurasia Group paper, Shifting geopolitics and the role of the board, offering practical takeaways for a holistic approach to geopolitical risk governance.
Directors Roundtable Series *CPE eligible
Brings together board directors, audit committee members, senior executives, and leaders in governance to discuss challenges, emerging trends, and leading practices impacting board oversight.
What workers want | Understanding the new employee/employer dynamic
2022 event concluded
Our 2022 Directors Roundtable explored the tectonic shift in the employee/employer dynamic and the implications for board oversight.
KPMG Board Leadership Conference *CPE eligible
2023 event concluded
The KPMG Board Leadership Conference—corporate board directors, KPMG leaders, governance experts, and speakers addressed the challenges and opportunities posed by the high level of disruption and uncertainty companies are facing today.
KPMG Board Insights Podcast Series
The KPMG Board Insights podcast series features conversations with directors, business leaders, and governance luminaries to explore the emerging issues and pressing challenges facing boards today.
Director and audit committee member onboarding
The Board Leadership Center team is available to discuss a new director’s onboarding needs—i.e., materials and personal briefings/presentations that would be most appropriate given the director’s level of experience and committee assignments.
Contact the Board Leadership Center for more information.
Board Fit
Led by the KPMG Board Leadership Center, Board Fit provides education to empower leaders to develop into outstanding corporate board members.
A highly customizable initiative, Board Fit is delivered by invitation, including to KPMG clients and sponsored organizations, through keynote addresses, featured panels, table discussions, and networking events designed for aspiring board members and novice new corporate directors looking to strengthen their skills.
Audit Committee Peer Exchanges
The Audit Committee Institute (ACI) hosts audit committee peer exchanges in several cities across the country. These small-group sessions—typically 10-12 participants—foster high-quality, candid discussions on issues and challenges that are top of mind for the attendee and their boards. KPMG’s professionals facilitate the session, but the agenda is shaped and driven by the directors.
If you are interested in participating in a peer exchange in your area, please contact the Audit Committee Institute.
Portfolio Company Board Readiness Program
Offered via KPMG Executive Education, the Portfolio Company Board Readiness Program is designed to build and enhance awareness of good governance among investment professionals, including employees and partners of private equity and venture capital firms, and family and multi-family offices, who are stepping in to portfolio company board positions. The program is a highly customizable seminar on corporate governance and board effectiveness, and can address firm-specific preferences and expectations.
Portfolio Company Board Effectiveness Workshop
Offered via KPMG Executive Education, the Portfolio Company Board Effectiveness Workshop is designed to raise awareness of board effectiveness among directors of private equity and venture capital portfolio companies, including investment professionals, portfolio company executives, operating advisors and other independent directors. The workshop is highly customizable and can address firm-specific preferences and expectations.
Chair and Lead Director Leadership Symposium at the NACD Global Board Leaders’ Summit *CPE eligible
Sponsored by the Board Leadership Center, this invitation only, daylong symposium brings together lead directors and chairs to share their insights and ideas. Seasoned boardroom leaders and subject matter experts explore effective practices in boardroom leadership as well timely issues and challenges.
Audit Forum – at the NACD Global Board Leaders’ Summit *CPE eligible
Sponsored by ACI, the daylong Audit Forum explores timely issues and leading practices in audit committee and board oversight. From seasoned audit committee chairs and subject matter experts to regulators, investor representatives, and other stakeholders, this program brings an array of perspectives and insights to the dialogue on audit committee challenges and priorities.
Some or all of the services described herein may not be permissible for KPMG audit clients and their affiliates.
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