THE RIGHT BOARD FOR THE RIGHT TIME

June 9-11, 2027 | Washington, D.C.

The only national conference focused on private company governance from both the owner and director perspectives.

Private company boards are being asked to do more, and to change faster than ever before. At The Private Company Governance Summit 2027 (PCGS), we'll explore what it takes to build the adaptable board: one with the structure, talent and agility to handle whatever comes next, whether that's a new technology, a leadership transition, a shift in ownership or a crisis no one saw coming. From launching your first board to strengthening one that has been in place for years, this year's program offers practical tools, candid perspectives and peer connections to help your board evolve with your company.

Over 2.5 days, leading directors, owners, executives and governance experts will take on the questions private company boards face right now: who belongs at the table as AI and geopolitical uncertainty reshape the landscape, how to respond in the critical first 72 hours of a crisis and how to turn board evaluations into real change. Sessions on ESOPs, governing the nonfamily private company, D&O insurance, committee structure and executive compensation offer ready-to-use guidance for boards at every stage. 

Join us to learn how to build a board that adapts, so your company can grow consistently, protect what matters most and thrive in any environment.

 SESSIONS INCLUDE:

• Building the Board You Need for Tomorrow
• Crisis Management: The Board’s Role When Things Go Wrong 
• Improving the Early-Stage Board
• Governing  the Nonfamily Private Company
• ESOPs: Employee Ownership as a Governance Model
• The Board Evaluation That Actually Changes Something
• Nuts & Bolts: Committees, Executive Sessions and Board Operating Rhythm 
• D&O and E&O Insurance: What Every Director Must Know

YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

 The 2027 Dinner and Private Company Boards of the Year Awards

Join us for a presentation of the winners of the 2027 Private Company Boards of the Year Awards. Hear from each of the winners as they discuss the role of good governance in their companies.

Sneak Peek of the 2027 Private Company Board Compensation Survey Results

Be among the first to preview the newly updated results of our renowned Private Company Board Compensation Survey, which now features a database of 2,000+privately owned companies. 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

PCGS was created for the owners, shareholders, senior executives and advisory/fiduciary board members of privately held, family-owned and private equity invested companies. The event accommodates companies anywhere in their governance development — from just starting out to adding sophistication and improving the execution of already high-performing boards. Many full boards attend PCGS to advance their learning and perspectives, and there are special rates for them.

ABOUT PCGS

The Private Company Governance Summit, now in its 15th year, is the only national conference focused exclusively on governance excellence for privately held, family-owned and private equity invested companies. Approximately 800 middle-market private companies have participated in PCGS to develop new governance strategies and benchmark their own board progress against best-in-class private company boards.

PCGS OFFERS:

The tools to develop road maps for high-performing fiduciary and advisory boards.

Speakers who are private company owners and shareholders or serving directors, sharing practical, real-world experience.

Immediately usable takeaways.

Expertly facilitated peer group discussions on key governance issues.

Networking and relationships with other owners, shareholders and directors.

A powerful conference app for quick access to program details, attendee information, resource center materials and session speakers.

WHAT OUR ATTENDEES SAY ABOUT PCGS...

“Excellent content and networking opportunities. I'll be back next year.”

 "This conference offers great insights, confirms that what we’re doing is correct, and shares ideas and nuances on how we can improve. So glad to have attended this year”

“Beyond networking it has been an excellent educational experience."

Cancellation Policy

All conference cancellations must be made in writing and sent to Alyssa Penecale, Directors & Boards, 1845 Walnut St., Ste 900, Philadelphia, PA 19103 or emailed to alyssa.penecale@familybusinessmagazine.com. Registrants who cancel more than four weeks prior to the program date are entitled to a full refund of the registration fee less an administrative fee of $150 per registrant; if canceled within four weeks, but more than 10 business days prior to the conference date, 50% of the conference registration fee will be refunded less an administrative fee of $150 per registrant; within 10 business days of the conference date and no shows, no refund is possible.

Directors & Boards may cancel the program if attendance does not meet required levels; in case of cancellation or rescheduling, full refunds of registration fees will be made. Travel fares and hotel deposits cannot be reimbursed.

Questions? Please contact Alyssa Penecale at 215-405-6063