Executive Leadership Programme · Ghana 2026

Reimagining the
Boardroom for
an AI-Driven Future

A high-level executive programme designed to equip boards and senior leaders with the knowledge, tools, and governance frameworks required to oversee and strategically leverage Artificial Intelligence.

📅 9th – 10th July 2026

📍 Western Serene Atlantic Hotel, Takoradi, Ghana

🕘 9:00 AM

The Boardroom Renaissance Conference 2026

This is not a conference. It is an executive leadership programme.

The Boardroom Renaissance Conference 2026 is designed specifically for board members, senior executives, and governance leaders seeking to strengthen institutional performance and board effectiveness in an AI-driven era. This programme combines governance intelligence, strategic oversight, AI readiness, and institutional transformation.

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Governance Intelligence

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Strategic Oversight

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AI Readiness

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Executive Decisions

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Risk Governance

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Transformation

About the Programme

AI for Boards &
Executive Leadership

The Boardroom Renaissance Conference 2026 introduces a practical, high-impact executive learning experience designed to prepare leadership teams for the realities of AI-driven governance.

This programme equips board members and senior executives with the frameworks, tools, and confidence to govern AI effectively — including non-technical directors who must nonetheless provide meaningful oversight.

Participants leave with a clear mandate and the institutional capability to lead AI adoption responsibly, strategically, and at the highest levels of governance.

Secure Your Place

01A clear understanding of Artificial Intelligence and its relevance to governance
02Practical insights into AI-driven decision-making and board oversight
03Awareness of risks, ethical considerations, and accountability frameworks
04Tools and frameworks for integrating AI into organisational strategy
05Confidence among senior leadership — including non-technical directors — to engage effectively with AI
06AI governance policies and board-level accountability structures
07Cybersecurity, data governance, and algorithmic bias frameworks
08Organisational AI readiness assessment and practical governance tools

The Strategic Imperative

AI is no longer a technology issue.
It is a governance issue. A boardroom issue.
A strategic competitiveness issue.

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AI Governance

Boards must now understand, challenge, and shape how AI is governed across their organisations. This is a fiduciary responsibility.

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Risk Oversight

AI introduces new categories of institutional risk — operational, reputational, legal, and ethical — that demand board-level attention.

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Regulatory Expectations

Regulators globally are increasing scrutiny of AI deployment. Boards unprepared for this shift face significant compliance exposure.

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Data Privacy

The intersection of AI and data governance presents critical privacy risks that boards must actively oversee and mitigate.

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Cybersecurity

AI-powered threats are evolving faster than traditional defences. Board oversight of cyber posture is now a governance imperative.

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Algorithmic Bias

Unchecked AI systems can amplify institutional bias. Governance frameworks must include mechanisms for bias detection and redress.

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Decision Integrity

As AI increasingly informs strategic decisions, boards must ensure the integrity, transparency, and accountability of AI-assisted processes.

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Strategic Transformation

Institutions that embed AI governance capability at the board level will outperform those that do not. The window for action is now.

Global Thought Leaders

Featured Speakers

World-class governance leaders and AI executives bringing unparalleled boardroom experience from across the globe to the Boardroom Renaissance Conference 2026.

Youssef Salem

Chief Financial Officer

ADNOC Drilling · Board Chair, Enersol — Abu Dhabi, UAE

A distinguished executive leader with deep expertise in financial governance, energy sector strategy, and board leadership in the Gulf region. Youssef brings a global perspective on AI integration within complex institutional frameworks.

Dr. Chris Cooper

Board Director & Advisor

Former CEO, AIQ (ADNOC) — United Arab Emirates

A pioneering figure in AI-driven enterprise transformation, Dr. Cooper brings unmatched experience as former chief executive of one of the world's leading AI companies in the energy sector. His board advisory work spans multiple continents and industries.

Richmond Anim Damoah

Chief Executive Officer

The Governance & Business Boardroom — Ghana

A leading authority on corporate governance and boardroom transformation across Africa, Richmond has dedicated his career to building governance capacity among boards, executives, and public sector leaders across the continent.

The Executive Experience

What to Expect

An immersive, world-class executive programme designed to challenge, inform, and equip board-level leaders for the governance demands of an AI-driven world.

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Masterclasses

Board-level AI governance sessions delivered by global thought leaders and practitioners.

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Boardroom Simulations

Immersive exercises that place executives in real-world AI governance decision scenarios.

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AI Demonstrations

Live demonstrations of AI tools and systems from an executive oversight perspective.

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Executive Networking

Exclusive cocktail and networking sessions with board chairs, CEOs, and senior leaders.

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Global Virtual Panel

International panel discussions connecting participants with governance leaders worldwide.

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Strategy Workshops

Facilitated workshops to develop institutional AI governance strategies and frameworks.

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Executive Dialogues

Curated discussions on governance challenges, regulatory dynamics, and AI readiness.

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Executive Certificate

A recognised executive certificate in AI Governance and Board Leadership upon completion.

Who Should Attend

Built for Executive Leaders

This programme is designed exclusively for senior decision-makers, governance professionals, and institutional leaders who shape strategy at the highest levels.

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Board Chairs & Directors

Executive and non-executive board members

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CEOs & MDs

Chief executives and managing directors

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C-Suite Executives

CFOs, COOs, CROs, CTOs, and senior management

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Audit & Risk Committees

Committee chairs and members

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Public Sector Leaders

Government ministers, directors, and officials

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SOEs & Regulators

State-owned enterprises and regulatory authorities

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Company Secretaries

Corporate governance officers and secretaries

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Legal & Compliance

Governance advisors, counsel, and legal officers

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Investment Institutions

Fund managers, trustees, and institutional investors

Board-Level Participation

"Stronger Together:
Board-Level Participation"

When boards attend together, the impact is exponential. Shared learning creates shared language, shared frameworks, and a shared governance culture that transforms institutional performance.

Strategic Alignment

Entire boards develop a unified understanding of AI governance priorities and responsibilities.

Shared AI Literacy

Consistent AI knowledge across board members enables more effective oversight and challenge.

Governance Culture

Collective participation builds a stronger governance culture rooted in AI awareness and accountability.

Institutional Readiness

Organisations whose boards attend together are better positioned to lead AI transformation with confidence.

View Board Packages

Attendance Packages

Executive Participation Options

Select the participation package that best reflects your institution's commitment to AI governance excellence.

Individual

Executive Pass

Single Delegate

Full AI Programme access
Conference materials & AI Governance Toolkit
Executive Certificate
Networking access
Executive Networking Cocktail
Professional photo package

Two-Day Executive Programme

A carefully structured two-day experience balancing strategic learning, executive networking, and governance transformation.

Day One

9th July 2026

Arrival & Executive Networking Cocktail

An exclusive evening of strategic engagement and relationship-building for board chairs, CEOs, directors, and senior executives. Arrive, connect, and begin the governance conversation in an elegant, curated setting.

Executive delegate registration and welcome
Exclusive networking cocktail reception
Strategic introductions and peer engagement
Opening address by conference leadership
Informal AI governance conversation tables
Board delegation meet-and-greet sessions

Day Two

10th July 2026

AI for Boards & Executive Leadership Programme

A full-day board-level executive masterclass focused on AI governance, strategic oversight, and leadership excellence — combining world-class presentations, simulations, and interactive learning.

Opening keynote: AI and the Boardroom Mandate
Masterclass: AI Governance Frameworks for Boards
Boardroom simulation exercise
Global virtual panel discussion
AI risk, ethics and regulatory landscape
Governance strategy workshops
Executive certificate presentation
Closing address and programme conclusion

Registration

Register Your Board &
Leadership Team

Secure your institution's place at Africa's premier AI governance and executive leadership programme. Spaces are strictly limited to preserve the executive standard of the experience.

Venue

Western Serene Atlantic Hotel

Takoradi, Ghana

📅 9th – 10th July 2026 · 🕘 9:00 AM

Payment Method

Cheque payable to: THE GOVERNANCE & BUSINESS BOARDROOM

Payment must be received prior to the event. All amounts are tax-exclusive.

Full Name

Designation / Title

Company / Organisation

Email Address

Phone Number

Delegate Package

Number of Delegates

Special Requirements (Optional)

Our team will contact you within 24 hours to confirm your registration.

Reimagining theBoardroom foran AI-Driven Future

AI for Boards &Executive Leadership