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Breakfast of Corporate Champions

The State of Board Leadership

September 17, 2026

48 Wall Street, New York, NY

The Breakfast of Corporate Champions

The Breakfast of Corporate Champions brings together CEOs, corporate directors, and governance leaders to open the Global Summit with a high-impact morning of recognition and leadership. Centered on this year’s theme, The State of Board Leadership, the program honors S&P 500 and Fortune 1000 companies with more than 40% women on their boards and underscores the progress driving stronger governance and better business performance.

Themes

Leadership in the Age of AI

A forward-looking conversation on the role of boards in overseeing artificial intelligence, reputation, and risk in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Companies Leading at 40%+ Representation

Celebrating CEOs and companies that have achieved 40% or greater women’s representation on their boards.

CEO Leadership: Driving Gender Parity as a Business Imperative

CEOs discuss why developing strong leadership pipelines and advancing more women into senior leadership are business imperatives for long-term success.

2026 Corporate Champions

Recognizing over 290 S&P 500 and Fortune 1000 companies with boards that include at least 40% women directors.

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Hotel Options

A selection of hotels within walking distance or a short cab ride of our Financial District venue. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so book early.

Hotel Indigo Wall Street

Modern comfort with historic charm in the Financial District. Steps from South Street Seaport and the Statue of Liberty, with rooftop cocktails and skyline views to close the…

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Gild Hall

A Lower Manhattan original just steps from Wall Street, One World Trade Center, and the Seaport. Mid-century interiors, Italian cuisine, and craft cocktails on-site.

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