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Boardroom Governance Summit
Keynote Speaker - Chief of Staff of the Republic of Ghana., Julius Debrah
Theme

Daring to be Different: The Role of the Chairperson in Effective Boardroom Governance

The 2025 Boardroom Governance Summit brings together Africa’s most dynamic public and private sector leaders for a full-day engagement on governance transformation. This year’s theme boldly focuses on chairpersonship—its evolving responsibilities, ethical standards, and influence on strategic board decisions.

Date

14th October, 2025

Venue

Labadi Beach Hotel

Event Flow

Shaping Accountability by the Boardrooms

7:30 AM – 8:00 AM

Arrival of Guests

Welcome, Registration & Morning Refreshments Visuals: Highlights from BGS 2024

8:00 AM – 9:20 AM

Breakfast & Networking

Facilitated social engagement with curated playlists

Boardroom Governance Summit
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Opening Ceremony & Keynote

The opening segment will feature an opening prayer and acknowledgments, followed by remarks from the Summit Convener, a keynote address by the Chief of Staff, and an interlude with a spoken word performance.

10:35 AM – 11:35 AM

Panel Discussion

Panel 1: The Role of the Chairman in Effective Boardroom Governance Insights from leading public and private chairpersons

11:35 AM – 12:05 PM

Audience Q&A

12:05 PM – 1:05 PM

Lunch Break

Network, connect, and reflect over a curated buffet

1:10 PM – 2:10 PM

Panel Discussion

Panel 2: Chair or CEO – Sequence and Governance Dynamics Debate: What comes first and why it matters?

2:10 PM – 2:40 PM

Audience Q&A

2:45 PM – 3:45 PM

Panel Discussion

Panel 3: The Role of the Board Secretary

3:45 PM – 4:15 PM

Audience Q&A

4:15 PM – 4:35 PM

Summary & Reflections

Key insights and takeaways from the day

4:35 PM – 4:45 PM

Group Photography & Departure

Capture the legacy of this transformative gathering