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Ben Burgess Kokoda Trail Motel "IDAPNG membership provides opportunities for executives to network and develop a director mindset. " Imelda Horsburgh Hideout Cafe "A wonderful platform for directors to discuss what good governance and best practice looks like." Sean Kirkpatrick PNG Air "The Independent Directors Association sets a high standard of professionalism in governance." MEMBERSHIP Our members are at the heart of Papua New Guinea's governance community. ​ No matter where you are in your governance journey, the Independent Directors Association offers value through advocacy, corporate networking, mentorship, director placements, online courses, workshops, professional advice, member events and resources. All Members (not Associates) must meet the Member entry criteria and are required to undertake Professional Director Development (PDD). If you do not indicate acceptance of this condition, you can still apply to join as an Associate. ​ MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES ​ Associate ​ You can join the Independent Directors Association as an Associate if you are either: ​ Interested in the work of the IDAPNG and do not meet Member criteria A full-time student at a tertiary institution. A AICD Foundations of Directorship Course graduate or graduate of an equivalent program. A PNGID Director Development Program graduate. ​ Professional Member IDA-PM ​ You can join the Independent Directors Association as a Professional Member if you are any of these: ​ A director as defined in the Companies Act A member of the board of a government or quasi-government body A member of the board of a not-for-profit organisation A senior executive reporting to a board, a minister, or an equivalent A partner or sole proprietor in a professional practice or unincorporated business An academic at a tertiary institution at the level of head of department or above, or an equivalent Someone who, in the IDAPNG Board of Director's opinion, has a role comparable to any of these, and experience, qualifications, or professional background suitable for a Member. A AICD Company Directors Course graduate or graduate of an equivalent program. A GIA certified Governance Professional ​ As a Member, you have to: ​ Ensure you renew your membership annually Meet the continuing professional development requirement. Chartered Member IDA-CM ​ To be eligible to become a Chartered Member you must: ​ Be a member of the governing body of a qualifying organisation contiuously for at least five (5) years. Complete the IoD Certificate and Diploma in Company Direction, GIA Effective Directors Course, AICD International Company Directors Course, or an equivalent. Pass the IDAPNG Chartered Member Assessment or an equivalent. Confirm that you uphold the principles of the IDAPNG Charter, and are of good character and a fit and proper person to be admitted as a Chartered Member. Have at least ten (10) years’ experience as a director or equivalent in at least one (1) organisations of substance . ​ As a Chartered Member you make an annual confirmation that you meet the continuing professional development requirement, uphold the principles of the IDAPNG Charter , and are of good character. ​ Chartered Fellow IDA-CF ​ Membership as a Chartered Fellow of the Independent Directors Association is by application or invitation. ​ To be eligible to become a Chartered Fellow you must: ​ Be an IDAPNG member continuously for at least ten (10) years when you apply. Satisfy the IDAPNG Board of Directors that you have the experience and background appropriate for a Chartered Fellow. Confirm that you uphold the principles of the IDAPNG Charter, and are of good character and a fit and proper person to be admitted as a Chartered Fellow. ​ You also have to meet the following criteria: ​ You have completed the IoD's Certificate and Diploma in Company Direction or an equivalent. You have ​ passed the IDAPNG Corporate Governance Course or an equivalent. You have ​ passed the IDAPNG Chartered Member Assessment. You have at least ten (10) years’ experience as a director or equivalent in two (2) or more organisations of substance . You have experience and background that, in the opinion of the IDAPNG Board of Directors in exceptional circumstances, makes you suitable for membership as a Chartered Fellow. For example, you have given long, exemplary service in an organisation that you built into a significant business. ​ As a Chartered Fellow you make an annual confirmation that you meet the continuing professional development requirement, uphold the charter’s principles, and are of good character. ​ Distinguished Fellow IDA-DF ​ The Distinguished Fellow award is the Independent Directors Association's highest accolade. ​ Distinguished Fellow awards are made annually to IDAPNG members with distinguished governance careers, or who have made an outstanding contribution in governance to the IDAPNG, the community, or business. ​ To be eligible for membership as a Distinguished Fellow of the Independent Directors Association, you have to: ​ Have, in the opinion of the IDAPNG Board of Directors, sustained a prominent and distinguished career as a director or equivalent, made a significant contribution to the Association, or made an eminent or significant governance contribution to the community or business Have accepted our Board of Director's invitation to membership as a Distinguished Fellow. ​ There is no continuing professional development requirement for Distinguished Fellows. ​ Retired Fellow IDA-RF ​ To be eligible for membership as a Retired Fellow of the Independent Directors Association, you have to: ​ Be, or have been, a Chartered Fellow Not be a paid executive, director, or equivalent Be a person the IDAPNG council has no reason to consider is not of good character or a fit and proper person to be a Chartered Fellow ​ There is no continuing professional development requirement for Retired Fellows. ​ Retired Member ​ To be eligible for membership as a Retired Member of the Independent Directors Association, you have to: ​​ Be aged sixty-five (65) or over; and Be, or have been, a Professional Member or Chartered Member Not occupy a paid executive, director, or equivalent position; and Be a person the IDAPNG Board has no reason to consider is not of good character ​ There is no continuing professional development requirement for Retired Members. ​ ​ ​ Membership Form IDAPNG By-laws

Corporate Membership As an IDAPNG Corporate Member, your organisation demonstrates a commitment to the profession and excellence within it. This enhances your corporate profile with clients and other stakeholders. ​ The IDAPNG has two categories of corporate membership: Corporate Organisations Non-Profit Organisations ​ ​ The I D APNG value proposition is well developed and includes professional, career pathway and other value-adding benefits for each category of membership. IDAPNG membership is widely representative of commerce, industry, government, business and corporate professionals — spanning the full spectrum of business from public listed companies to private small medium enterprises and non-profit entities. Membership is also extended to directors of privately owned companies, professionals, business leaders and executives holding senior positions in the public and private sectors. ​ Our goal is to be the voice and advocate for corporate leaders with particular emphasis on value creation, inclusivity and board diversity. Although membership is for individuals, there is a special category of Corporate Membership for corporations that subscribe to the visions, ideals and objectives of the Independent Directors Association by having their full board as individual members of the IDAPNG. IDAPNG membership is widely representative of commerce, industry, government, business and corporate professionals —spanning the full spectrum of business from public listed companies to private small medium enterprises and non-profit entities. Membership is also extended to directors of privately owned companies, professionals, business leaders and executives holding senior positions in the public and private sectors. ​ Our goal is to be the voice and advocate for corporate leaders with particular emphasis on value creation, inclusivity and board diversity. Although membership is for individuals, there is a special category of Corporate Membership for corporations that subscribe to the visions, ideals and objectives of the Independent Directors Association by having their full board as individual members of the IDAPNG. CORPORATE ORGANISATIONS Any company, whether in Papua New Guinea or abroad, can apply to be an IDAPNG Corporate Member with no voting rights. Two Board Directors will be admitted as individual members with our compliments. ​ The tan gible value of IDAPNG's Corporate Membership includes: ​ 2 complimentary nominees Discount of 20% on individual subscription fees for directors of Corporate Member Discount of 10% discount for advertisement in IDAPNG Movers & Shakers Magazine Complimentary in-house Governance Course Complimentary vouchers to IDAPNG Seminars/Webinars Complimentary voucher to IDAPNG Summit/Conference of choice Complimentary vouchers to IDAPNG Corporate Networking Events Complimentary copies of IDAPNG's publications ​ The tangible value is twice the annual Corporate Members’ subscription of K6,000. There is a further discount of 10% for payment of 2 years subscription and 15% for 3 years subscription if you sign up before 30 June 2024. ​ ​ ​ ​ CORP Form Membership Fees 1 year K6,000 (excluding GST) K6,600 (including GST) ​ 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 Membership Fees 2 years K12,000 (excluding GST) K13,200 (including GST) ​ 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2025 Membership Fees 3 years K18,000 (excluding GST) K19,800 (including GST) ​ 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2026 Corporate Membership for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) ​ SMEs are essential to the economic growth in Papua New Guinea. In our mission to support their corporate governance journey, we are pleased to offer IDAPNG Corporate Membership to SMEs at subsidised rates. Companies can enjoy the SME rates if they meet the following conditions: ​ Not a public and/or listed company in PNG Not a subsidiary/associated to any public or listed company Have a sales turnover of less than K1 million Membership Fees 1 year K4,500 (excluding GST) K4,950 (including GST) ​ 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 Membership Fees 2 years K9,000 (excluding GST) K9,900 (including GST) ​ 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2025 Membership Fees 3 years K13,500 (excluding GST) K14,850 (including GST) ​ 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2026 Please take note that: ​ There is a K1,000 subscription fee for the first calendar year of joining regardless of your organisation’s admission date. The corporate annual subscription fee increases by 10% every three years. The discount of 10% or 15% for upfront payment of 2 or 3 years membership fees is valid for new sign ups. Subsidiaries of corporate members are entitled to a further discount of 20%. (Applicable for first time applicants only) Membership will be confirmed only upon approval by the Board of Directors and payment of fees. An invoice will be provided upon successful submission of the application form. Memberships are non-transferrable and fees paid are non-refundable. ​ NON-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS The world is not without its flaws. There are important battles to fight — diseases to cure, hungry children to feed, open spaces to protect, and much more. But it takes more than passion for a cause to be an effective non-profit leader and win battles. It takes tools, resources, and expertise. That’s where we come in. ​ IDAPNG corporate membership NFP (Not-for-Profit) programs are designed to make it easy and affordable for you to access the information and support you need to be an effective NFP leader, to advance the mission you care so deeply about, and to change the world for the better. ​ The tangible value of IDAPNG's Non-Profit Membership includes: ​ Waiver of joining fee for all directors of an Non-Profit Member Discount of 10% for advertisement in IDAPNG Movers & Shakers Magazine Complimentary in-house Governance Course Complimentary vouchers to IDAPNG Seminars/Webinars Complimentary voucher to IDAPNG Summit/Conference of choice Complimentary vouchers to IDAPNG Member Social Events Complimentary copies of IDAPNG's publications ​ The tangible value is twice the annual Non-Profit Organisation Members’ subscription of K3,000. There is a further discount of 10% for payment of 2 years subscription and 15% for 3 years subscription if you sign up before 30 June 2024. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ NFP Form Membership Fees 1 year K3,000 (excluding GST) K3,300 (including GST) ​ 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 Membership Fees 2 years K6,000 (excluding GST) K6,600 (including GST) ​ 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2025 Membership Fees 3 years K9,000 (excluding GST) K9,900 (including GST) ​ 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2026 Please take note that: ​ There is a K1,000 subscription fee for the first calendar year of joining regardless of organisation’s admission date. The Non-Profit Organisation annual subscription fee increases by 10% every three years. The discount of 10% or 15% for upfront payment of 2 or 3 years membership fees is valid for new sign ups. Membership will be confirmed only upon approval by the Board of Directors and payment of fees. An invoice will be provided upon successful submission of the application form. Memberships are non-transferrable and fees paid are non-refundable. ​

Coaching Services IDAPNG Coaching Service is a 1-to-1 private session that seeks to support your directorship journey by developing your overall effectiveness, professional and personal development, self-confidence, leadership, relationships, and decision-making. Coaching can be a powerful and focused development tool for senior leaders, especially board directors. It takes leadership development to a deeper and more sustainable level. They expand perspective, inspire, and provide challenge and support toward your personal goal. ​ The skilled and targeted conversations offered by our diverse range of professional coaches, some of whom are board members themselves, can help address emerging challenges and enhance the individual’s performance and impact within their role. From aspiring directors to current directors, senior independent directors to chairman positions, our coaching programmes are flexible and highly tailored to meet the evolving needs of all levels of directorship. Any personal goals and doubts can be privately discussed and coached for positive outcomes. IDAPNG Coaching is a paid service. IDAPNG members enjoy preferential rates. Check out the available professional coaches below. Robin Fleming Cheryl Parker David McCosker

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Finding the Right Director Looking for a director to serve on your governing body? The IDAPNG provides the following services and resources to aid organisations in their search for finding a director to serve on their board/governing body. Before you can start your search you first need to understand your board composition requirements. When assessing requirements, please consider that the governing body should comprise the appropriate balance of knowledge, skills, experience, diversity and independence for it to discharge its governance role and responsibilities objectivity and effectively. Once you have your criteria for the vacancy, we can assist you in advertising your vacancy to our members through the following two services: 1. Advertise a NED vacancy Advertise your board vacancy to the IDAPNG Member database, which will give you access to potential candidates. This is a free service available to all organisations in Papua New Guinea. Terms & Conditions REQUEST FORM Board Vacancy Template First Name Organisation Email Address Last Name Designation Phone Number Billing Address Positions Available Non-Executive Director Nomination Committee Member Audit Committee Member Remuneration Committee Member Social & Ethics Committee Member Trustee Other (please specify) Number of Vacancies Preferences Choose an option Application Deadline Role Description Candidate Criteria Company Description Company Number Company Website Submit Thanks for submitting! 2. Conduct a CV search If you wish to narrow down your search and/or advertisement, we can conduct a CV search of our members who meet your key words and notify only those individuals of the vacancy. This is a paid for service . Terms & Conditions REQUEST FORM First Name Organisation Email Address Last Name Job Role Phone Number Billing Address Positions Available Non-Executive Director Nomination Committee Member Audit Committee Member Remuneration Committee Member Social & Ethics Committee Member Trustee Other (please specify) Number of Vacancies Application Deadline Role Description Gender Requirement Choose an option Required Board Committee Experience Nomination Committee Remuneration Committee Audit Committee Risk Committee Social & Ethics Committee Governance Committee Executive Committee Finance Committee Task Force Committee Fundraising Committee Other (please specify) Ethnicity Requirement Choose an option Entity Experience Statutory Corporation Government Department Major, National and Provincial Entity Municipality (small towns) Partnership - limited/unlimited Not-for-Profit Large Private Listed Owner-Managed SME Pension Fund / Retirement Fund Other (please specify) Other Specific Candidate Requirements Company Description Company Number Company Website Accept Terms & Conditions View Terms & Conditions Submit Thanks for submitting!

CORPORATE SPONSORS The Independent Directors Association would like to thank the following sponsors for their generosity and support. Their contribution allows us to continue providing sought-after director services in Papua New Guinea. OUR PARTNERS We partner with leading organisations worldwide to deliver acclaimed courses to P.N.G.'s corporate community.

Chartered Membership Chartered Members of the IDAPNG have committed time to developing their skills and knowledge to meet the high standards of governance set by the Chartered designation. IDAPNG Chartered Members Why become chartered? Shows you meet the highest standards of governance Increases your credibility as a director Increases your value to boards Reduces the perceived risks of your organisation Chartered Member Assessment Handbook IDAPNG Charter Chartered Member/Fellow - Annual Confirmation Becoming an internationally recognised Chartered Director

Resources and Guides A range of guides, resources and templates to help you embed best practice governance in your boardroom. Digital Transformation GNDI guide to help directors lead successful digital transformation. ​ Cyber Security The reliance on online technology has increased the risk of data privacy breaches, fraud and cyber attacks . Conflicts of Interest A practice guide to help directors manage conflicts of interest in the boardroom and model good practice. Climate Risk Boards must respond to climate-related issues to ensure the sustainability of their organisations. Whatsapp 76343350 Email director@idapng.org Follow

What We Do 01 ADVISE 02 REFER 03 EDUCATE 04 EVALUATE Our Services 01 Director Placements Appointing a director is a vitally important decision for any board. We work with clients to ensure their boards have a diverse blend of skills and experience that match the strategic direction of their organisations. 03 Board Advisory We advise board and committee chairs on governance best practices and provide counsel on board and CEO succession planning, director orientation and board performance. 05 Course Referrals / PDD We assist aspiring directors plan and track their professional development. Our tailored approach allows us to recommend specific workshops and/or specialised courses that meet the needs of each individual member. IDAPNG encourages members to continue improving their skills and capabilities and commit to lifelong learning. 02 Board Evaluations Best practice recommends that any board should continuously review their effectiveness. Our board evaluation services are conducted by experienced directors who offer an independent, objective and holistic insight into your board's performance. Our approach is underpinned by a robust 8-step methodology which strikes a balance between achieving compliance and a rewarding learning experience. 04 Business Information Access information that will assist you and your board in driving performance. Read articles that keep you up-to-date on directorships and provide insight on governance issues. 06 Mentorship IDAPNG's mentoring program pairs aspiring directors with influential business leaders in PNG and abroad. The mentoring program doesn't just challenge brand-new directors, it also enables experienced directors to explore issues and embrace diverse views. Being a mentor, or getting mentored, helps you grow and become a more effective leader. IDAPNG exists to solve the critical issues facing organisations, both large and small. Our unique approach is not only what differentiates us, but also what makes us successful. We provide a broad range of services and solutions to help businesses facilitate change, achieve their vision and optimize performance and productivity. Cheryl Parker

Directors' Economic Confidence Index A timely look into boardroom sentiment in Papua New Guinea . ​ Launched in the second quarter of 2023, the IDAPNG Directors' Economic Confidence Index is Papua New Guinea’s first monthly pulse survey of board members on their perspective of the PNG economy and how policies and current events are affecting the companies they oversee. ​ Every quarter, we ask company direc tors questions regarding their confidence in the current business environment, their outlook for the economy six to twelve months from now, and their projections for their company’s revenue, profit, and cash/debt ratio for the year ahead. Supplementing those three questions are questions on current events, as they pertain to corporate strategy and governance. ​ Participation in the poll is reserved exclusively for dir ectors of PNG companies, across all sectors, industries and markets. ​ The survey remains open till the last day of the month, thus making for a very timely assessment of sentiment. The data is then compiled and analysed to establish trends and calculate the Index’s weighted averages. The results are released to IDAPNG members with exclusive comments and insights from participating directors. ​ Unless otherwise explicitly agreed upon by the respondent, all responses a re kept confidential to allow board members to share their perspective in a respectful, truthful, unbiased and collegial setting. ​ Thanks very much, the IDAPNG team ​ ​ DIRECTORS' ECONOMIC CONFIDENCE INDEX (DECI) SURVEY The survey has 6 identifying questions, 3 qualifying questions, and a few additional questions specifically on current business and/or governance issues, and should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. This survey is open to respondents who work for companies with headquarters or subsidiaries based in Papua New Guinea. ​ (If you happen to be a board member on more than one company you are welcome to fill in this survey multiple times. Please note, you will need to complete & submit each survey in full each time) Your industry and location 1. Which of the following best describes the principal industry of your organisation? Choose an option If industry is not listed, please specify below. 2. Do you work in a PNG based company? Yes No Your organisation and role 3. Which of the following best describes the organisation for which you work? Choose an option If organisation is not listed, please specify below. 4. Which of the following best describes your job function or title? (Please select ONE best response) Choose an option If job function/title is not listed, please specify below. 5. What is the annual financial turnover of the organisation you work for? K0 - K10 million K10 million - K100 million K100 million - K250 million K250 million - K500 million K500 million - K1 billion Over K1 billion 6. How many employees does your organisation have? 0 - 1 people 2 - 9 people 10 - 49 people 50 - 249 people 250+ people Qualifying Questions 7(a). How optimistic are you about the wider PNG economy over the next six months? Very optimistic Quite optimistic Neither optimistic nor pessimistic Quite pessimistic Very pessimistic Don't know 7(b). How optimistic are you about organisational performance over the next six months? Very optimistic Quite optimistic Neither optimistic nor pessimistic Quite pessimistic Very pessimistic Don't know If you answered 'optimistic', please proceed to the next section on current events. ​ If you answered 'pessimistic', please continue answering the two remaining questions below before proceeding to the next section. 8. You said you were pessimistic about prospects for the PNG economy. Which, if any, of the following factors best describes the reason you said you were pessimistic? Please select one response. Difficulties in trading relationships with other countries Falling customer demand in PNG Political instability in the PNG government Supply chain problems affecting PNG The price of fuel in PNG The rate of inflation in PNG Add another factor here... 9(a). Comparing the next six months with the previous six months, what do you believe the outlook for your organisation will be in terms of business investment? Much higher Somewhat higher No change Somewhat lower Much lower Don't know Not applicable Net positive 9(c). Comparing the next six months with the previous six months, what do you believe the outlook for your organisation will be in terms of exports? Much higher Somewhat higher No change Somewhat lower Much lower Don't know Not applicable Net positive 9(e). Comparing the next six months with the previous six months, what do you believe the outlook for your organisation will be in terms of revenue? Much higher Somewhat higher No change Somewhat lower Much lower Don't know Not applicable Net positive 9(b). Comparing the next six months with the previous six months, what do you believe the outlook for your organisation will be in terms of costs? Much higher Somewhat higher No change Somewhat lower Much lower Don't know Not applicable Net positive 9(d). Comparing the next six months with the previous six months, what do you believe the outlook for your organisation will be in terms of headcount? Much higher Somewhat higher No change Somewhat lower Much lower Don't know Not applicable Net positive 9(f). Comparing the next six months with the previous six months, what do you believe the outlook for your organisation will be in terms of wages? Much higher Somewhat higher No change Somewhat lower Much lower Don't know Not applicable Net positive Current Events 10. In your opinion, should the PNG Kina be devalued? Yes No Unsure Please explain the reason for your answer below. 12. What are the top economic challenges currently facing PNG businesses? Labour shortages Global economic uncertainty Climate change Productivity growth Regulation requirements / red tape Government debt levels Taxation system Geopolitics Logistics / supply chain Incompetent / ineffective government Other List additional economic challenges below. 11. Will a devaluation of the PNG Kina affect your business? Yes No Unsure Please explain how your business will be affected below. 13. Do you trust the PNG government? Yes No Undecided 14. Do you believe government corruption hinders economic growth in PNG? Yes No Undecided 15. Do you think SOEs in PNG should be privatised? Yes No Undecided 16. SOEs should not be purely evaluated only on the basis of financial results (the profit and loss account), but more widely on how they contribute to societal value creation, taking an integrated and holistic view of their impact. Please provide your thoughts below. Submit Thank you for your participation! ​ Your input is very much appreciated. A detailed report, based on the results of the survey will be available in the fourth quarter. ​ Yours in governance, the IDAPNG team.

Exclusive Services In order to assist IDAPNG members and those charged with governance to apply governance theory in practice, the IDAPNG has, in conjunction with various collaborators and sponsors, established forums mirroring that of a board and committee structure. The forums serve as hubs for corporate governance professionals to combine their knowledge and experience in order to raise awareness, stimulate dialogue and provide guidance on governance matters. Each forum has a specific focus area. 1 Board Governance Forum (BGF) The focus of the BGF is to debate and understand the hot topics and issues experienced in boardrooms with the aim to provide high-level governance guidance on such topics. Sponsored by: 2 Remuneration Committee Forum (RCF) The RCF researches and disseminates information on developments relating to remuneration committee issues through regular meetings, workshops and, when appropriate, publications. Sponsored by: 3 Social & Ethics Committee Forum (SEC) The activities of the SEC Forum have specific focus on the governance, accountability, role and duties of social and ethics committee members. Sponsored by: 4 Audit Committee Forum (ACF) The ACF serves as a technical resource and sounding board for audit committee members and regulators in the space. It aims to share information relating to governance, risk management, auditing, accounting and financial reporting, current issues, future changes and international developments effecting audit committees. Sponsored by: Let's Work Together Each forum is open to corporate sponsorship. We are inviting directors in PNG to support specific focus areas that they can contribute their time to.

Our Flagship Events Take advantage of our lucrative summits and conferences that focus on trending topics surrounding directorships. Our flagship events provide a great networking platform for professionals in PNG. Join us in discussing thought-provoking issues relating to best practice and good governance. Governance Summit 24 February 2023 IDAPNG is excited to host our first Governance Summit. The pandemic has highlighted the importance of good governance and the crucial role governance professionals play in delivering effective governance on anything from risk management to transparency and accountability. Join senior leaders across various industries and sectors to network, benefit from expert insights, and gain an in-depth understanding of critical issues facing organisations and their boards during the pandemic, and how they overcame them. There will be ample opportunity to share best practice and take away tools and tips which can be utilised as part of your governance strategy. NFP Governance Summit 21 April 2023 The impact of the pandemic has forced the dynamics of the third sector to adapt to challenges. Consequently, guidance, regulations, culture and values are evolving and therefore, governance professionals’ responsibilities are now shifting. Join us to be part of forward thinking conversations and access the latest information from our experts. Our agenda is packed with inspiring discussions, debates, interviews, case studies, workshops and networking opportunities. Leadership Conference 26 May 2023 IDAPNG 's Leadership Conference provides a platform for senior leaders to network with like-minded professionals and exchange views and information. Participants are able to discuss tomorrow's challenges as well as share ideas on how to leverage current business opportunities. Join us as we explore how boards can become even more useful - and essential - in ensuring the success of the organisations or companies they serve. Aspiring Directors' Summit 25 August 2023 IDAPNG 's Aspiring Directors' Summit has been developed to support the understanding, practice and values of good governance. The event enables participants to work on both intrapersonal and interpersonal skills in order to become effective leaders one day. Attendees will learn helpful public speaking tips and get the opportunity to put their newly acquired skills to practice. Throughout the event, speakers discuss key issues for aspiring governance professionals and explore the value of engaging and sharing best practice with one another. A series of workshops have been organised to help attendees develop their skills enroute to directorships. C-Suite Conference 22 September 2023 IDAPNG's signature C-Suite Conference has been designed for world class Executives and successful Entrepreneurs. Attendees are provided with opportunities to generate ideas that advance management practice in an environment designed to foster extensive peer-to-peer interaction. Surround yourself with people who think and talk about business the way you do, who authentically want to support your endeavours and who are open to being supported themselves. Open exclusively to C-suite executives. Chairperson's Conference 24 November 2023 IDAPNG's Chairperson's Conference brings senior leaders together. It is the ideal opportunity to gather, learn and network in an intimate setting, while benefitting from the perspectives of a diverse group of critical thinkers and industry leaders. Addressing topics across all sectors, the agenda provides unique opportunities to share business strategies and solutions while forming strong connections with peers. Invited guests include industry experts, policy makers and thought leaders, giving you exclusive access to those impacting the future of your business. Open exclusively to C-suite executives and directors.