Sleepless in Australia: What’s keeping directors and officers up at night in 2026?

There are many things that are keeping directors and officers up at night such as personal liability, increased compliance, AI and cyber risk, insolvency, retaining talent, geopolitics and shareholder activism.  Being aware and informed is critical to how you manage your organisation and keep the regulators and others at bay.

Even if you are tapped on the shoulder, how do you acquit yourself if you believe you have done all you could to comply with your duties? As expectations rise and non-compliance is the subject of emerging case law, the stakes are high.

This interactive panel discussion has two experienced directors exploring the key issues in 2026 that are keeping directors and officers up at night. Hear how, with the benefit of hindsight, and from practical examples provided by a forensic expert, directors and officers can mitigate risk.

Panelists

• Bernie Brookes, Chairman Direct Group (Innovations and TVSN), Chair of the Board of Dotz Tech, Chairperson of AFGC, Chairman of Direct Group

• Helen Hamilton-James, Partner – KPMG

• Andrew Connelly, Director, Fraud and Forensic Services - RSM

Join us for this not to be missed session, hosted by Gavin Stuart and moderated by Rebecca Hegarty.