Diligent Webinar: APAC Governance Outlook 2026: Preparing Boards for the Year Ahead

The report identifies the top challenges and opportunities shaping the governance landscape in 2026 - from regulatory shifts and boardroom priorities to the evolving role of governance professionals. Designed to support strategic planning, the webinar will unpack the key findings and offer practical insights that boards and senior leaders can apply as they set their priorities for the coming year.

Positioned as a must-read resource for governance leaders, this annual outlook provides timely direction while boards and executives are finalising their initiatives for 2026.

Key findings:

• Cyber risk remains the top board priority, with leaders focused on resilience and risk oversight.
• Balancing growth and costs: boards are weighing expansion opportunities against financial uncertainty.
• AI transformation dominates agendas, with 94% of organizations taking action and boards focused on both risks and opportunities.
• Closing the skills gap: urgent need for digital/tech expertise, plus stronger legal, compliance, and strategic planning capabilities.
• Shaping better governance processes, including more time for strategic planning and greater access to external expertise.
• Preparing for emerging risks, from major cyber incidents to ethical misconduct investigations.