Nithya B. Das

General Manager, Governance and Chief Legal Officer

With organizations navigating market shifts and regulatory hurdles, successful governance now demands a blend of visionary leadership and technological agility. Both public and private companies need to harness AI, adapt to risks and set the standard for board effectiveness faster than ever before. In our opening keynote, we’ll spotlight how the future-ready leaders in governance will be defined by adaptability, innovation, and the intentional use of AI.

Behind every successful public company transaction is a General Counsel pulling the strings-navigating disclosure landmines, managing stakeholder expectations, and mitigating legal risk at every turn. In this high-impact session, we zero in on the GC’s critical role in complex transactions like take-privates, mergers, and strategic acquisitions. Through real-world case studies and lessons from recent transitions, you’ll gain actionable strategies to navigate scrutiny, align stakeholders, and deliver successful outcomes in high-stakes environments

For private companies, every deal is a credibility test - for your governance, your data, and your leadership. Whether preparing for a funding round, a strategic acquisition, or a pre-IPO sprint, this session offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to be transaction-ready. Learn how to build investor trust, streamline legal workflows, and position your company for growth with confidence.

Christoper D'Ambola

Senior Director, PMM (Diligent Entities)

As AI reshapes the way organizations operate, legal and governance teams at public companies face growing pressure to adopt the technology while ensuring clear policies, procedures, and oversight are in place to avoid risk. This session explores how forward-thinking organizations are building “AI-aware” board cultures, balancing human-led decision-making with AI-assisted workflows. We’ll visit success stories to share how organizations are able to use AI in their legal and governance processes to get through the red tape and reach the potential of AI impact.

Join this session to see how growth-stage companies can “do more with less” by transforming their legal and board operations with AI. Learn how AI-enabled reporting, workflows, and smart document management can help your GC, CFO, and CEO maintain professional standards, ensure compliance, and free bandwidth to focus on strategic initiatives.

Ready to earn your seat as the board’s most trusted advisor? This session is designed for GCs and company secretaries looking to elevate their impact where it matters most-in the boardroom. Learn how to cut through complexity, frame risks with strategic clarity, and deliver the kind of high-impact reporting that commands attention and drives smarter decisions. We’ll unpack what directors really want to see, how to anticipate tough questions, and how to transform board materials into your best tool for influence.

Amanda Carty

General Manager, Compliance

Diligent

Our closing address summarizes key insights from the day and outlines a path forward. This session highlights how Diligent enables effective, confident governance at every level, connecting current challenges to future opportunities.