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The gap between the speed of disruption and the speed of governance is widening, and many boards are unprepared. Governance cadence, composition, education, and culture may be mismatched to modern velocity.

Artificial intelligence continues to be a prominent topic in boardrooms, but for many private company boards, the conversation is evolving. The question is no longer whether AI matters. Instead, boards are increasingly considering what effective oversight looks like as AI tools become more integrated into business operations.

Whether your goal is to sharpen your governance toolkit, deepen expertise in a specialized topic, or build the relationships that accelerate board opportunities, PRISM offers a mix of immersive education and high-value connection.

The Private Company Governance 2026 Report — a second annual survey conducted by the Private Directors Association in collaboration with the Arizona State University's New Governance Lab at the W. P. Carey
School of Business — offers a rare look inside private-company boardrooms.

The Securities and Exchange Commission proposed a pair of amendments aimed at modernizing how public companies raise capital through registered offerings and recalibrating ongoing reporting requirements based on company size and maturity—changes the agency says could increase efficiency, flexibility, and cost savings while preserving investor protections.

Scheduled for October 5–7, 2026, PRISM 2026 will take place at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead and is expected to convene directors, executives, owners, investors, and governance professionals from across the country for three days of education, networking, and strategic discussion.

The Private Directors Association has announced the appointment of Hazel S. Evans as the incoming President of the San Francisco Chapter.

PDA is pleased to announce the launch of its newest official Chapter in Kansas City, becoming the organization’s 22nd Chapter and further strengthening PDA’s national network of leaders committed to advancing private company governance.

The Private Directors Association is pleased to announce that Rodrigo Himiob has been named the new President of the PDA Houston Chapter.

Rochelle Campbell has been named Co-President of the DC Metro Chapter, to serve alongside William Carter. Campbell succeeds Guillermo Christensen, who helped guide the Chapter’s continued momentum and strengthen member engagemen

The formation of PDA’s newest Chapter in Kansas City began with an unexpected connection.

Frank T. Mamat is the new president of the PDA Detroit–Toledo-Windsor Chapter. Mamat succeeds Jean Vernor, who will transition into the role of past president.