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San Francisco 2025 Board Governance Summit: Boards of the Future
The City Club of San Francisco
155 Sansome St., 10th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Category: San Francisco

2025 Board Governance Summit: Boards of the Future

Join us for the 2025 PDA San Francisco 2025 Board Governance Summit: Boards of the Future at the City Club of San Francisco on November 18th, 2025.

This year’s program dives into the intersection of AI, ethics, and strategic board leadership. Whether you’re just starting your board journey or are a seasoned director, the Summit will challenge your thinking and spark new approaches to how boards govern, evolve, and future-proof themselves. Through a mix of immersive sessions, working board simulations, and real-world stories, we’ll explore how private company boards are reimagining governance models, developing trusted oversight for emerging risks like cybersecurity and AI, and intentionally building inclusive board cultures that are ready for tomorrow. Don’t miss the chance to connect, learn, and advocate for privately held company boards by coming together with PDA members and other attendees who are committed to empowering and enhancing the value, growth, and resilience of private companies through excellence in the boardroom. 

This premier event is designed for everyone, from aspiring board members to seasoned directors, offering strategies to navigate board dynamics, secure the right board roles, and make a meaningful impact on critical issues like M&A, AI, and global expansion. Through engaging sessions, you'll also learn how to enhance your personal brand for board readiness and participate in an exercise focused on board effectiveness.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and advocate for excellence in the boardroom alongside fellow PDA members and industry leaders. Save the date, and we’ll see you at The City Club!

Preliminary Agenda:
Session 1: Governance in the Age of Acceleration and AI
Boards are under pressure to navigate AI oversight, cybersecurity risk, and public trust. This session explores how directors can stay ahead of tech while building credibility and resilience.

Session 2: Working Board Meeting – The Changing Board (Part 1)
An interactive simulation that explores how boards are already integrating AI into meetings, decision-making, and real-time engagement.

Session 3: Working Board Meeting – The Future Board (Part 2)
Take the conversation further with a focus on the ethics, liability, and legal implications of AI-augmented governance and human-AI collaboration.

Session 4: The Founder Board Evolution
Founders and scaling companies face unique governance inflection points. This session dives into professionalizing boards, planning for leadership transition, and future-readiness.

Session 5: Boardrooms of the Future
What’s next for board composition, values-based leadership, and culture? Explore how to build inclusive, intentional boards equipped for tomorrow’s challenges.

Parking
Parking is available in the 555 California Garage. 
(Parking not included)

Early-Bird Registration:
$165.00 Early Bird Pricing | PDA Members
$215.00 Early Bird Pricing | Non-members
             Early-Bird Ends October 27th!

Standard Registration
$185.00 Regular Pricing | PDA Members
$240.00 Regular Pricing | Non-members

Registration Capacity Reached:
Please reach out to Hazel Evans to be placed on the waitlist.

Thank you to our Chapter Sponsors!

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Thank you to our National Sponsors!

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Contact: [email protected]