From board packs to better insight Strengthening risk oversight for UK SMEs
This session, in collaboration with Diligent, will explore how directors can move from data-heavy reporting to clearer, decision-ready insight that supports stronger judgement, better assurance and greater resilience.
Using fresh findings from Diligent’s What Directors Think 2026 research as a practical starting point, we’ll look at how boards can sharpen oversight of emerging and interconnected risks, respond to AI-driven change with more confidence, and improve the quality of the information they receive.
We’ll also examine how a more connected approach between board governance and enterprise risk management can help teams reduce manual reporting, bring greater clarity to board packs and deliver a more complete risk story to the board.
Designed for directors and governance leaders in UK SMEs, the discussion will focus on practical steps boards can take now to strengthen oversight, without creating unnecessary bureaucracy. Join us at IoD’s headquarters for breakfast, drinks and roundtable discussions with your peers.
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Diligent
Diligent is the leading GRC SaaS company, empowering more than 1 million users and 700,000 board members and leaders to make better decisions, faster. The Diligent One Platform helps organisations connect their entire GRC practice — including governance, risk, compliance, audit and ESG — to bring clarity to complex risk, stay ahead of regulatory changes and deliver impactful insights, in one consolidated view.
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