Executive Compensation and 'Say on Pay'. There has been a lot of talk in the media internationally about 'Fat Cats' and
International Young Governance Professionals 3rd Annual Summit Vancouver, Canada ● June 18 - 20, 2015 A unique international event for young professionals to learn, network and share ideas on development and innovation in corporate and non-profit governance. Corporate governance, as a field of work and study, has been gaining more and more attention in public spheres in recent years and many young people are now taking up careers in the field of governance. In doing so, they are working to help organizations be more effective, accountable, and responsible. If you are 35 or under, the IYGP Summit is an opportunity for you to: Learn about a variety of perspectives, models, best practices, challenges and innovations in board governance theory and practice Gain tools to improve your effectiveness as a governance professional or director Meet and learn from a wide range of governance experts and peers Find out about opportunities to become a director/trustee Early Registration (up to January 31, 2015): $150.00 USD Regular Registration (February 1 - April 30, 2015): $175.00 USD Late Registration (May 1 - May 31, 2015): $200.00 USD Location: Pinnacle Hotel Vancouver Harbourfront If you are coming from outside Vancouver and would like to stay at the hotel, call 1-844-337-3118 to book ASAP.
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International Young Governance Professionals Summit 2015 Programme Thursday, June 18th, 2014 8:00 – 9:30am 9:30 – 10.00am 10:00 – 4:30pm
6:00 – 7:30pm
Registration Welcome Policy Governance Orientation This will be an interactive and enlightening introduction to Policy Governance and the set of key principles for governing boards within this model. Other approaches to governance will also be reviewed throughout the programme. Opening Evening Reception Friday, June 19th, 2015
7:30 – 8:45am 9:00 – 10:30am
Breakfast Welcome from the IPGA and Keynote Speaker: Craig Freshley on "The Wisdom of Group Decisions"
10:40 – 12:00pm
Being a Strategic Board and Asking the Right Questions It is recently becoming accepted that good governance is about more than just compliance with regulation and more than just good advice to the CEO. Boards should act in a strategic capacity, creating a vision for the organization, however they often don’t do this for a variety of reasons. This session will explain what questions you should ask to steer a board in a strategic direction. 12:00 – 1:30pm Lunch 1:45 – 3:00pm Choice from IPGA Sessions: a) How to Build Meaningful ‘Ends’ b) The Role of the Board Administrator c) Leading Together – Specific Tools and Techniques 3:00 – 3:15pm Break 3:15 -4:30pm International Progress on Board Diversity There is a generally held consensus that diversity of age, background, gender and ethnicity on boards helps to support good decision making and better represent society at large. However, what progress is being made around the world on achieving boardroom diversity? Are there particular industries or sectors that have made more progress than others? What strategies are being used, for example, legislation, shareholder activism or self-regulation, and how effective have they been so far? 4:30 – 4:45pm Break 4:45 – 5:45pm Understanding Organizational Budgets and Financial Statements Governance is, in large part, about oversight and this includes on the financial affairs of the organization. This session will provide a grounding in how to read, analyse and assess organizational budgets and financial statements which will be invaluable for current or prospective board members and any governance professionals. 7:00pm – 10:00pm Dinner Cruise on board the Abitibi
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Saturday, June 20th, 2015 7:30 – 8:45am 8:45 – 9:00am 9:00 – 10:45am
4:45 – 5:30pm
Breakfast Break Managing Board Dynamics and Communications in a Crisis Working with a group of people, such as a board, with the difficult task of governing an organization, contentious issues are bound to come up. This session will provide tools for managing meetings on difficult issues and dealing with board dynamics. The board is also responsible for communicating with the public and this session will also provide information on how to do this effectively, especially in a crisis situation. Break Approaches to Corporate Governance Challenges How do different approaches to governance resolve typical boardroom issues? In this session a panellists who come from a variety of different approaches to the work of boards, will tackle common issues from their different perspectives. Lunch Government Corporations and State Owned Enterprises State owned enterprises (usually referred to as Government Corporations in Canada) play an important role in the economy of countries around the world. In Canada, these agencies include Canada Post, VIA Rail, the Bank of Canada, and the Canadian Broadcasting Company. In British Columbia, Government Corporations include B.C. Hydro and B.C. Transit. As in the rest of the world, Government Corporations in Canada have come under attack for a variety of reasons, and in many cases have been privatized (i.e. Air Canada). This session will address the governance challenges posed by these Government Agencies and State Owned Enterprises, and what has been done internationally to improve their corporate governance. Break Executive Compensation and ‘Say on Pay’ There has been a lot of talk in the media internationally about ‘Fat Cats’ and the movement for shareholders and stakeholders to have a ‘Say on Pay’. How does compensation for board members and executives work and how is it determined? How is compensation linked to company and individual performance? What are the aims of different compensation strategies and are they effective? Have shareholders had any influence on executive compensation and is this likely to increase in the future? Closing Speeches and Door Prizes
6:00 – 7:30pm
Final Evening Reception
10:45am-11:00am 11:00am-12:00pm
12:00pm – 1:30pm 1:45 – 3:00pm
3:00 – 3:15pm 3:15 – 4:30pm
This event is in partnership with the International Policy Governance Association (IPGA) and will be taking place alongside the IPGA Annual Conference. This will provide increased networking and learning opportunities throughout the Summit.
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