Past Events

In recent years, diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) have been recognised as essential to organisational success, innovation and societal progress. Yet today, we are witnessing a shift in tone — from political pushback to budget cuts — that risks rolling back hard-won gains. This Branch event will explore why DEI remains vital, not just as a moral imperative but as a driver of resilience, competitiveness, and trust in a volatile global environment.

Join us for an evening reception with networking and knowledge-sharing, exploring how company secretaries can prepare their boards and governance teams for seamless leadership transitions

Join us for a candid and insightful conversation as we hear from experienced Company secretaries and Chairs sharing their perspectives on board effectiveness. Positioned at the heart of board operations, Company Secretaries have a front-row seat to the dynamics, behaviours, and practices that contribute to, or detract from, high-performing boards.

The Yorkshire and Humber Branch are hosting a social and networking event in Leeds. The night promises to provide you with opportunities to mix and mingle with other Governance professionals from across the city and region.

Values play a crucial role in shaping the behaviour, culture, and performance of individuals and institutions within the public, private and third sector. These values serve as guiding principles to ensure we act ethically, responsibly, and in the best interest of the public. Join us for this panel session where we delve into the values in governance.

AI is a hot topic amongst the governance community and this lunchtime event looks at 'How AI is developing as a tool for governance community, its pitfalls and how to control the beast.'

This year's Subsidiary Governance Conference is back to explore the evolving landscape currently impacting parent and subsidiary companies. By investigating a range of geopolitical, economic, legal and regulatory issues, this event aims to better equip participants with the knowledge and strategies needed to navigate these complex governance challenges.

Navigating ECCTA Verification Requirements – Are You Ready? Join us for an essential session on the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) and its new verification requirements that are reshaping corporate compliance across the UK.

Join us in this lunchtime webinar hosted by Peter Swabey FCG, Policy and Research Director at CGIUKI as we discuss with David Mortimer (Head of External Affairs) the results of the Boardroom Bellwether and the CGI's external affairs activities which will be followed by all the hot topics governance professionals are talking about and need to know.

Join our North West of England branch for this face-to-face networking event on Wednesday 9 July 2025.

Join our South West of England branch for this in person CPD and networking event at Hargreaves Lansdown, Bristol.

Enjoy summer with friends at the CGIUKI Irish Region BBQ at Odeon Bar, Dublin on Thursday 19 June 2025. Open to members and students, this will be a fun and relaxed social occasion for everyone to catch up, mingle, and network with peers.