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Enhance Board Effectiveness with Peer-Driven Expertise
For more than 30 years, NACD’s annual Blue Ribbon Commission reports have convened experienced directors and governance leaders to examine emerging boardroom challenges and deliver clear, actionable recommendations.
These reports equip directors with the insights and practical tools needed to strengthen oversight, enhance decision-making, and lead with confidence in an increasingly demanding environment.
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Strengthen the Board-CEO Relationship
Drive trust and alignment with the 2025 Blue Ribbon Commission Report, a peer-driven playbook featuring nine recommendations and 12 actionable tools.
Announcing the 2026 Blue Ribbon Commission
Meet the cochairs and commissioners whose insights will inform this year's report on strategy execution, reflecting experience from more than 70 boards across the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors.
Explore Earlier Reports
Review past guidance from NACD’s longstanding Blue Ribbon Commission series.
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2026 Registration
Register by Thursday, April 30 to take advantage of this exclusive discounted pricing.
October 11-14, 2026
The Gaylord National Harbor | Washington, DC Area
