SCGN Conference to Examine How AI Is Changing Boardroom Decisions, Corporate Accountability
As businesses increasingly integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into strategy, operations and decision-making, questions around who remains accountable for technology-driven decisions are becoming increasingly important for corporate boards and senior executives.These issues will take centre stage at the Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria’s (SCGN) 2026 Annual Corporate Governance…
The Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria (SCGN) is set to host its 2026 Annual Corporate Governance Conference on October 8, 2026, in Victoria Island, Lagos. The theme of the conference is "Artificial Intelligence (AI), Power & Accountability: The New Architecture of Corporate Governance." The event will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders including board directors, chief executives, regulators, governance practitioners, technology experts, investors, and other business leaders.
The conference will explore how AI is reshaping the corporate governance landscape, with a focus on the responsibilities of boards and senior executives in overseeing AI-related risks. Key topics will include regulatory expectations, responsible innovation, organizational resilience, and the governance implications of emerging technologies across various sectors.
Notable speakers include Dr. Evans Woherem, Founder/Chairman of Digital Africa Global Consult Ltd., Dr. Rabiu Olowo, Executive Secretary/CEO of Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN), Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, Director-General of National Pension Commission (PenCom), and Mr. Alwin Magimay, Global Head of AI at PA Consulting, UK.
A panel discussion moderated by Mrs. Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho, Managing Director/CEO of Future Software Resources Ltd., will feature senior professionals from telecommunications, investment, professional services, and digital trust.
Prior to the main conference, SCGN will host a Legal Pre-Conference on October 6, 2026, focusing on the responsibilities of directors in adopting AI and other emerging technologies. The pre-conference, titled "Directors in the Age of Algorithms: AI Governance, Legal Accountability and the Board’s Duty of Care," will be organized in partnership with KENNA and Banwo & Ighodalo.
The conference aims to address the challenges and opportunities presented by the increasing integration of AI in business decision-making. It will delve into the balance between innovation and effective governance, and how boards should exercise oversight when important decisions are supported or influenced by AI systems. The discussions will also cover regulatory expectations, responsible innovation, organizational resilience, and the governance implications of emerging technologies.
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