Recognition to Responsibility
Thursday, September 17, 2026
48 Wall Street, New York, NY
Global Summit Week brings together the leaders shaping corporate governance, moving from celebrating progress to defining what comes next. It opens with recognition, at the Breakfast of Corporate Champions, and closes with responsibility, at the Global Summit, where directors and executives take on the questions boards face now.
The State of Board Leadership
7:00 – 10:00 AM
Recognizing CEOs from companies that have reached 40% or more women directors on their boards. This year’s honoree: Ron Vachris, President and CEO of Costco Wholesale, recipient of the Muriel F. Siebert Leadership Award.
The Future Board Agenda
12:00 – 7:00 PM
A senior leadership convening on the responsibilities directors must lead as corporate governance evolves. Opening keynote from Baroness Dambisa Moyo of Knightsbridge, Member of the House of Lords and board director at Chevron, Condé Nast, and Starbucks.
Access decision-makers committed to improving governance and board leadership, elevate your brand, and provide your senior leaders with networking opportunities.
Build meaningful relationships and position your brand among corporate leaders.
Share your expertise and support stronger, more inclusive board leadership.
Prepare and elevate your senior executives for board service.
Click this link to register for The Global Summit.
Click this link to register for the Breakfast of Corporate Champions.
Please contact our Events Team at events@5050wob.com.
Access to all Global Summit events including the panel discussions, breakout sessions, and networking reception from 11:00AM – 7:00PM ET on September 17.
Your Global Summit ticket does not include registration for The Breakfast of Corporate Champions.
Access to the breakfast, awards ceremony, and panels during the entire Breakfast of Corporate Champions from 7:00AM – 10:00AM ET on September 17.
We recommend business attire. There will be a step-and-repeat for photo opportunities and a photographer on site.
Both events on the 17th will take place at 48 Wall Street in the financial district in lower Manhattan.
By subway: Take the 2,3, 4 or 5 train to Wall Street
From Newark Airport: Take I-78 E/Holland Tunnel to Broadway, Wall St. in Manhattan, NY
There will be an area to store bags or luggage but please note there is no coat-check or attendant.
Charging stations will not be available and we recommend you bring a portable charging block if you anticipate needing to power your phone or computer.
