Boardroom Excellence Workshop Series 2026
2026-03-23 08:00 - 2026-07-16 17:00 (Europe/Malta)
IFSP Directors Chapter (IDC Malta) launches Boardroom Excellence Workshop Series 2026

The IFSP’s Directors Chapter, IDC Malta, is announcing the launch of its Boardroom Excellence Workshop Series 2026, a five-part programme designed to elevate governance standards and strengthen boardroom performance in today’s complex regulatory and business landscape.
As Malta’s recognised voice for directors and a full member of ecoDa – the European Confederation of Directors Associations – IDC continues to promote European best practice, ethical leadership and professional board development. IDC is supported by the Malta Financial Services Authority.
Running between March and July 2026, the full-day workshops will be hosted at leading national institutions and IFSP / IDC strategic partners, and include the Malta Financial Services Authority, The Malta Chamber, the University of Malta and Bank of Valletta. Workshops will be conducted by leading international experts and combine strategic insight with an emphasis on practical case studies and boardroom simulations, making for an engaging and interactive experience.
The 2026 Boardroom Excellence Workshop Series covers:
• Corporate Governance and Board Dynamics
• Board Communication and High-Performance Boards
• Finance and Accountability for Directors
• Strategy and Value Creation
• Digital Governance: AI, Cybersecurity and DORA Oversight

Who should attend?
The Boardroom Excellence Workshop Series 2026 is tailored for current and aspiring directors and senior executives seeking to enhance governance capability and drive sustainable value creation.

Key Information
Workshop 1: Foundations of Corporate Governance and Board Dynamics
Date: 23 March 2026
Venue: Malta Financial Services Authority, Birkirkara
Time: 0830 – 1400
Speaker: Prof. Marco Bodellini, Professor of Banking and Financial Regulation at the University of Bergamo, Counsel at PWC Legal, Milan
Interviewees: Stefano Santucci, Massimo Gentil and Nicola Ceccaroli
Agenda: Click here to download the Agenda
More Information: Click here to download the Outline of Workshop
CPE Hours: This event has been accredited with 3.75 hours of structured CPE qualifying under Core competency as per the Accountancy Board Accreditation Rules.

Workshop 2: Board Communication, Behaviour and High-Performance Boardrooms
Date: 5 May 2026
Venue: The Malta Chamber, Valletta
Time: 0830 – 1400
Speaker: Antonie T. Knoppers, adjunct faculty Rotterdam School of Management. Speaker, facilitator and author of Leading with Presence (Emerald Publishing).
Agenda: Click here to download the agenda
CPE Hours: This event has been accredited with 4 hours of structured CPE qualifying under Professional Development competency as per the Accountancy Board Accreditation Rules.

Workshop 3: Finance, Reporting and Accountability for Directors
Date: 8 June 2026
Venue: Malta Financial Services Authority, Birkirkara
Time: 0900 – 1400
Speaker: Daniel Davies, Consultant and Author, Managing Director at Frontline Analysts Ltd
Agenda: Click here to download the agenda
CPE Hours: This event has been accredited with 4 hours of structured CPE qualifying under Professional Development competency as per the Accountancy Board Accreditation Rules.

Workshop 4: Strategy and Value Creation
Date: 1 July 2026
Venue: Bank of Valletta plc, BOV Centre, Triq il Kanun Zone 4, Central Business District, Santa Venera
Time: 0830 – 1400
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Isabell M. Welpe, Chair of the Strategy and Organisation research group at the Technical University of Munich, Germany
Agenda: TBC
CPE Hours: This event has been accredited with 4 hours of structured CPE qualifying under Professional Development competency as per the Accountancy Board Accreditation Rules.

Workshop 5: Digital Governance, AI, Cybersecurity and DORA Oversight
Date: 16 October 2026
Venue: Malta Financial Services Authority, Birkirkara
Time: 0900 – 1400
Speaker: Prof. Maria Lucia Passador
Agenda: Click here to download the Agenda
More Information: Click here to download the Outline of the Workshop
CPE Hours: TBC

Registration and Fees
Attendees may choose to participate in one or multiple workshops, according to their preference. Tickets can be purchased directly from this page. For any enquiries, please contact us at events@idc.org.mt.
Fees per session:
IFSP members/ MFSA employees/ The Malta Chamber members/ MBN members – € 250
Non members – € 350
Fees for five sessions (full series):
IFSP members/ MFSA employees/ The Malta Chamber members/ MBN members – € 1,000
Non members – € 1,400
Corporate Rate (3+ delegates):
Organisations registering three or more employees from the same firm (not necessarily for the same workshop) qualify for a discounted corporate rate. These firms are kindly requested to contact Ms Lindsey Busuttil on events@idc.org.mt.
Per session, per person: € 250
Five sessions, per person: € 1,000

CPE Hours
This series meets the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks of the MIA and is accredited with Core CPE Hours.

Photography and Social Media
Photography will take place during this conference, conducted by the organising team, collaborators, or attendees. Images captured may be used in social media posts, websites, or other promotional materials. By attending this event, you acknowledge and consent to the potential use of your image for promotional purposes.

More information
For more information, kindly contact the IDC team on events@idc.org.mt.
