Boardroom 2.0: Power, Skills and Staying Relevant

The boardroom is changing, and so is the profile of who belongs in it. As companies navigate AI, geopolitical volatility, and stakeholder expectations, they require new skills and levels of engagement from their board members. We’ll discuss how to stand out in the board selection procession, how the role of the board has changed in recent years, and what it takes to be a sharp and impactful board member in 2026. Jane Bargmann, Global Managing Partner, Private Equity, Industrial & Life Sciences, Heidrick & Struggles Hanneke Faber, Chief Executive Officer, Logitech Merline Saintil, Lead Director, Rocket Lab; Co-Founder, Black Women on Boards Annie Young-Scrivner, Co-Founder and CEO, TwinPoint Collective Moderator: Diane Brady, Fortune Hosted by Heidrick + Struggles