Annual Conference

2026 Annual Learning and Connecting Conference
Recognizing your Board is navigating in uncertain times and that you will be thinking about the most effective ways to govern in the future... don't miss this annual learning and connecting conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
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THEME
Courageous Governance: Integrity, Innovation, Impact

WHEN
Thursday, June 11 to Saturday, June 13, 2026

WHERE
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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CONFERENCE LOCATION
Four Points by Sheraton Halifax, 1496 Hollis Street, Halifax, NS
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CONFERENCE ACCOMODATIONS
A special rate of $259 CAD per night has been secured for GOVERN for IMPACT conference attendees staying at the conference hotel.  Attendees are able to book for the following contracted dates:

  • Start Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
  • End Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026

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FEES

Preconference Sessions - June 11, 2026 (not included in the conference registration fee)

  • Full Day Introduction to Policy Governance
    • Affiliate $405
    • Organization Affiliate $405
    • Non-Affiliate $425
  • Full Day Advance Governance Practice - Part 1 - Effective Board Policy Developing Including AI Considerations - How Can Your Policy Development and Construction Result in Strong Impact Board Policies and Part 2 - Applied Advanced AI in the Boardroom - A Portfolio of Specific Uses for AI for Boards, Practical Examples and Tools, and Related Governance of Risk 
    • Affiliate $475
    • Organization Affiliate $475
    • Non-Affiliate $495
  • Half Day Applied Governance - Credit Union Sector
    • Affiliate $300
    • Organization Affiliate $300
    • Non-Affiliate $325
  • Half Day Applied Governance - Education Sector
    • Affiliate $300
    • Organization Affiliate $300
    • Non-Affiliate $325
Conference - Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13, 2026
    • Affiliate $815
    • Organization Affiliates (3 or more) $760 each
    • Non-Affiliate $875

Special Rates for Young Professionals (35 yrs and younger)

  • Preconference Full Day - Introduction to Policy Governance
    • Affiliate $325
    • Non-Affiliate $350
  • Preconference Full Day - Advanced Governance Practice
    • Affiliate $430
    • Non-Affiliate $450
  • Preconference Half Day - Either Sector
    • Affiliate $285
    • Non-Affiliate $300
  • Conference
    • Affiliate $295
    • Non-Affiliate $340