AI is no longer seen as a technical endeavor, but a governance imperative. According to a recent study by MIT and Infosys, 95% of enterprise AI initiatives fail, costing more than $2 billion annually and exposing companies to significant reputational and regulatory risks.
In 2026, institutional investors will not only assess whether a company is using AI, but also whether the board is managing it. Boards need to prepare now, as BlackRock, Glass Lewis, and State Street say they intend to vote against directors of companies that lack disclosure of AI monitoring.
Join the Corporate Board Member Network to discuss what investors expect from disclosures in 2026 and the practical questions directors should ask management before filing their 2026 proxies.
Discussion topics include:
- What investors like BlackRock and Glass Lewis expect from proxy disclosures regarding AI governance
- How to evaluate a board of directors – composition, education and accountability
- The relationship between AI value creation claims and investor skepticism
- Warning signs of governance breakdown in AI strategy, adoption, and ethics
- What leading boards are doing to demonstrate AI oversight and long-term value protection
Featured speakers:
Dominic Shelton Leipzig, Founder and CEO, Global Data Innovation
Dominique Shelton Leipzig is CEO of Global Data Innovation, where he coaches Fortune 500 CEOs and boards of directors on AI governance. She has more than 30 years of Biglaw experience advising companies with market capitalizations of $3 trillion. He is an award-winning author and director and has been recognized as a leading innovator by Forbes, the Financial Times, and ADWEEK.
Roosevelt Giles, Chairman and CEO, Stakeholder Impact Foundation
Mr. Roosevelt is an experienced board chair and technology entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience in digital transformation, cybersecurity, and stakeholder strategy. He is Chairman of Atlanta Life Insurance Company and advises corporate and nonprofit boards on innovation and governance.
Christine Heckart, Founder & CEO, Xapa | Director, SiTime & Contentful Board of Directors
Christine is a veteran technology CEO and board member with over 30 years of leadership experience in public and private companies. She currently leads Xapa and serves on the boards of SiTime and Contentful, bringing deep expertise in AI, data infrastructure, and enterprise growth.
host:
Jamie Tassa, Publisher, Corporate Director and Vice President of Events, Chief Executive Officer Group
Jamie has over 20 years of experience developing programs for public company directors and senior executives, shaping peer exchanges, forums, and content initiatives that address the evolving responsibilities of modern boards.
