CEO Trust upcoming events

Tentative - BoardTrust: Compensation Governance (August 20, 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Role, Responsibilities, and Process for the Compensation Committee

As executive compensation has steadily increased since the early 1990s, so has scrutiny of pay and the number of compensation standards intended to contain the growth of pay. Dodd-Frank’s imposition of Say-on-Pay in 2011 has been followed up with a host of disclosure rules culminating in the “Pay-vs-Performance” requirement implemented in 2022 and the enhanced ‘Clawback’ rule in 2023. The spotlight on Compensation Committees has not dimmed. Regulations and policies are proliferating from both the formal regulators at the SEC and the proxy advisory firms that serve as informal regulators of corporate governance. Through all these changes, Committees have had to retain their focus on the principal function of the Board, which is to support value creation at the companies they oversee.

In this program, we cover what directors need to know to be an effective Compensation Committee Member or Chair, including:

The role of the Committee, including its charter, fundamental responsibilities, and interactions with management and the rest of the Board
What the Committee oversees, including pay of top officers, company equity plans, pay-related disclosures, and an increasingly broader array of human resource issues
The Compensation governance process, including a typical planning calendar, working with advisors, and shareholder engagement

Beyond the basics, will cover select topics such as:

Management pay in the context of strategy
Peer group selection
Compensation metrics, including GAAP vs. non-GAAP and financial vs. non-financial measures
Proxy advisors
Other hot topics

Expect an intense exploration of Compensation Committee details along with time to interact with other top-tier Board candidates, public company Board faculty, and Compensation/Governance expert faculty.

Approved Attendees Only: If you wish to learn more or apply to participate in this program, apply at ceotrust.org/apply.

New Member Orientation (September 09, 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Join us to learn about our many members-only resources and activities, and to meet your fellow CEO Trustees (members).

Video Conference Time:
1pm - 2pm ET
12pm - 1pm CT
11am - 12pm MT

10am - 11am PT

IMPORTANT: This is a video conference with a visual presentation. For full participation, please join via web-based device with video capability. Registration is necessary in order to receive dial-in details.

Additional dates will be scheduled to meet new member needs and schedule constraints.

UTD Governance Conference (September 30, 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Conference with UTD's Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance

CEO Trust is collaborating with UTD on this program, and so we are inviting you and our CEO Trust members. The conference will focus on the role of directors in elevating their own effectiveness and that of their organizations through corporate governance.

Check-in and Breakfast: 7:30 am - 8:15 am

Program: 8:15 am - 4:15 pm

Reception: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Registration Fee: $445 with the CEO Trust discount code. The fee includes admission to all sessions, meals, and a parking permit. Opting to pay the full $495 registration fee grants an annual membership to IECG, which includes complimentary access to IECG's events for the upcoming year.

Register HERE: IECG Annual Conference Registration

Discount Code: CEOTRUST-50

*The code should be entered in the promotional code box before checking out.

For more information, view the conference flyer or visit the official IECG website.

CEO Roundtable on Navigating Through Volatility (October 27, 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Join the CEO Trust for a private gathering of CEOs in a roundtable designed to foster candid discussion, strategic insight, and peer-level exchange.

In an environment defined by rapid change, evolving markets, and technological acceleration, leaders are continually challenged to balance growth ambitions with resilience and adaptability. This roundtable will bring together a select group of CEOs and board directors to share perspectives, experiences, and practical strategies for leading through uncertainty and transformation.

Discussion Highlights:
• Driving sustainable growth amid market volatility
• Responding to disruption and emerging competitive threats
• Leadership decision-making in times of change
• Opportunities created by innovation and shifting business models