Essential Director Update 2025

From cyber and AI to climate and more, get the essential update on the most critical issues for directors right now. It’s quick, complimentary and for members only.

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What directors need to know now

Every year, the AICD provides members with a complimentary and exclusive update on the most critical issues for directors in Australia right now.

The Essential Director Update is headlined by two speakers who travel to every Australian state and territory to:

  • debrief on the topics dominating your boardroom discussions, from cyber and AI to climate and more
  • distil the latest updates on crucial legislative and regulatory developments
  • drive your areas of focus as you prepare for the year ahead. 

Each session runs for around two hours and includes time for Q&A, networking and connecting with your director community.

Whether you join us in person or watch the livestream, this is the must-attend event of the year for company directors.

Check out the dates in your location and register for your complimentary ticket today.

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​This is a members-only event, so you’ll need to log into your AICD account to register for your ticket. 

If you’re not a member, join today and enjoy many membership benefits like the annual Essential Director Update.

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"It was abundantly clear to me from the EDU today that it is now game-on for directors. If you are not across climate, governance, Gen AI and cyber, then you are going to be left behind. The EDU is a must-attend event for every director on the calendar each year.

Rebekah Cheney GAICD
Climate Governance Lead, Deloitte

Learn from the leaders

Our keynote speakers this year are two widely respected directors: Penny Bingham-Hall FAICD and Bruce Cowley FAICD.

Penny and Bruce will present in every capital city and selected regional locations. Sessions in remaining regional locations will be led by a member of the AICD policy team. All sessions include a local panellist providing local insights in an audience Q&A.

Penny Bingham-Hall BA (Ind.Des) FAICD, SF(Fin)

Penny Bingham-Hall FAICD

Non-Executive Director, Fortescue Metals Group Limited

Portrait of Bruce Cowley

Bruce Cowley FAICD

Non-Executive Director, Australian Retirement Trust

Attend in person or watch a capital city livestream

​This is a members-only event, so you’ll need to log into your AICD account to register for your complimentary ticket. If you’re not a member, join today and enjoy many membership benefits like the Essential Director Update.

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AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

 

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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NORTHERN TERITORRY

 

TASMANIA

Acknowledgement

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Lands on which we are located and pay our respects to Elders, past and present. We recognise First Nations peoples' cultural and spiritual relationships to the Skies, Land, Waters, and Seas, and their rich contribution to society.

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