Programme

A high-level dialogue with representatives from TWSE, Tokyo Stock Exchange, and KRX. With Northeast Asian markets showing strong performance globally in the first half of 2026, the session will assess real progress in governance and value creation programmes, moving from initial disclosures and signalling to tangible outcomes in capital allocation, dividend policies, share buybacks, and board accountability. This session will consider early results and investor reactions, remaining barriers, sustainability of market gains, and the next wave of expectations from regulators and investors.

AI has moved from experimentation to core operations and strategy. This session explores how boards are building practical oversight frameworks around risks (bias, cybersecurity, ethics), opportunities, and value creation, alongside evolving investor expectations for transparency and accountability in 2026. 

Many Asian listed companies continue to feature strong founder or family influence with the board dynamics a function of cultural norms. The discussion will examine how these boards are professionalizing governance — particularly around succession, independent oversight, and capital discipline — while    leveraging the long-term strengths of family stewardship.

This workshop will examine the progress, headwinds, and evolving trends in minority shareholder protections in Japan and Korea. It explores key regulatory and market developments, challenges around controlling shareholder influence and related-party transactions, and the question of whether a stronger focus on minority rights best serves long-term corporate health. The session also considers how improved alignment between investors and companies can support better outcomes across the shareholder base.

Geopolitical and geoeconomic risks remain structural. Boards must address supply chain resilience, investment decisions, and scenario planning in this environment. The session will focus on practical approaches to maintaining strategic agility while respecting national security and regulatory realities in Asia.

Presentation and in-depth analysis of the latest ACGA CG Watch report. This session will unpack significant movements in market rankings and underlying drivers, standout reformers and laggards, notable shifts, and the persistent weaknesses that continue to hold back governance standards in the region, with clear takeaways for companies, investors, and regulators. 

Rising demands for expertise in AI, cybersecurity, climate transition, and capital efficiency are reshaping INED roles. This comparative session reviews evolving practices across APAC jurisdictions, focusing on how boards can foster genuine independence alongside stronger skills, evaluation processes, and overall effectiveness.

As companies develop and disclose climate and sustainability transition plans, the spotlight is shifting from ambition to delivery and accountability with a focus on energy security and the role of renewables. This session examines how boards in Asia are overseeing these plans (targets, metrics, capital allocation, and risk integration), regulatory expectations and gaps across jurisdictions, corporate challenges and successes in implementation, and investor perspectives on credibility and engagement in 2026.

Deep dive into Taiwan’s corporate governance priorities, including progress on capital market reforms, board refreshment, and strategies to enhance international competitiveness.

Focused discussion covering ongoing SEBI-driven reforms, governance in family-promoter companies, remuneration proposals, engagement with directors and sustainability practices.  

Regional overview covering key ASEAN jurisdictions, with emphasis on regulatory harmonisation, strengthening board independence, Value-up initiatives and improving the quality of sustainability disclosures. 

This session brings together leading investors, companies, and regulators to examine how stewardship and active ownership are shaping governance improvements across Asia. The session will highlight effective strategies for improving board effectiveness, capital allocation, family and group oversight, and credible transition plans, while candidly addressing remaining gaps. Discussion will focus on practical approaches that work in the region’s diverse markets and what more investors, companies, and regulators must do to raise standards and deliver sustainable long-term value.