Global Stewardship Forum & Awards 2026
1 December 2026
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Global Stewardship Forum Venue: Deloitte, 2 New Street Square, London, EC4A 3HQ (9am – 5pm)

Awards Venue: 116 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5ED (6.30pm – 11.30pm)

The ICGN Annual Global Stewardship Forum is the ideal opportunity to network with asset owners, asset managers and expert advisers from around the world.

The Forum will be followed by the ICGN Awards 2026. The ICGN Awards are recognised internationally as prestigious accolades for corporate governance and stewardship professionals. These awards recognise and celebrate excellence in corporate governance and investor stewardship, highlighting the work and achievements of professionals across the globe.

Full and half tables are available to purchase at the ICGN Awards ceremony at the below rates. If you are interested in purchasing a table, please contact events@icgn.org

  • Full table for £3000 + VAT
  • Half table for £1700 + VAT

 

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ICGN 2026 GSF & Awards - ICGN Member


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SessionTuesday, 1 December
08:00 Registration open (all day)
09:00 - 09:10 Welcome Remarks

  • Jen Sisson, CEO, ICGN, UK
09:10 - 09:25 Keynote Address
09:25 - 09:40 Keynote Address
09:40 - 10:40 Session 1: Looking back, looking forwards – proxy voting trends in 2026 and beyond
This session will review key proxy voting trends from the 2026 season, unpacking what is going on with shareholder proposals, director voting and other key themes around the world. We will explore what these trends reveal about investor priorities, company responses, and evolving governance expectations. We will reflect on shifting global trends and changing expectations as we discuss what the future looks like for this fundamental stewardship activity.
10:40 - 11:10 Refreshment Break
11:10-11:55 Session 2: Expert briefing: What happens now? Post midterms implications for Stewardship in the USA
This expert briefing will unpack the evolving US legal and political landscape following the 2026 midterm elections, highlighting the implications for investors and corporate governance. We will examine how shifts in congressional priorities, state-level initiatives, and regulatory dynamics may affect stewardship expectations, shareholder rights, and engagement practices in 2027.
11:55 - 12:55 Session 3: Effective Stewardship on Nature-Related Risks: Tools, Tactics, and Data
This session will explore how investors can exercise effective stewardship on nature-related risks, focusing on the practical tools and tactics emerging across global markets. We will examine how investors assess material nature impacts, and how they integrate nature considerations into investment models, engagement strategies, and voting. We will also talk about how some are starting to use escalation pathways when progress stalls. The discussion will highlight what “good” looks like in this rapidly developing area and how stewardship can support more resilient business models and long-term value creation.
12:55 - 14:00 Networking Lunch
14:00 - 15:00 BPPOC present annual report and panel on proxy advisor regulation
15:00 - 15:45 Session 4: The New Dynamics of Shareholder Activism: Patterns, Priorities, and Pressure Points
This session will explore the evolving dynamics of shareholder activism, analysing the patterns and priorities emerging from recent campaigns across global markets. We will examine why activists are increasingly focused on governance fundamentals and what this means for companies and long-term investors. The discussion will highlight the pressure points driving activism today and provide insights into how boards and shareholders can navigate these trends to support sustainable value creation
15:45 - 16:15 Refreshment Break
16:15 - 17:00 Session 5 fireside chat: Advocacy in an Era of Backlash: Staying Evidence-Based, Constructive and Effective
This conversation will examine how investors can pursue effective governance and stewardship policy advocacy amid growing political and regulatory backlash. We will explore how evidence-based positions, constructive engagement with policymakers, and clear articulation of investor priorities help maintain credibility and influence in polarised environments. The discussion will highlight practical approaches to ensuring advocacy remains focused on market integrity, investor protection, and long-term value creation.

  • Nirmalee Wanduragala, Managing Director of Strategic Communications FTI Consulting, UK
17:00 - 17:10 Close of conference

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