Join A&B NI’s annual Cultural Governance Conference. This is a rare opportunity for the unsung heroes of charity boards to connect with other trustees, share experiences and discuss the big issues in charity governance. This year A&BNI are delighted to welcome sponsors, award-winning accountancy and business advisory firm Harbinson Mulholland to the stage.

There are both in person and online opportunities to take part. The in-person conference will be complimented with an online learning series that takes a deeper dive into the conference topics which can be viewed at your leisure. Take Part at Cultural Governance Conference Online Book an online ticket and bring our practical governance learning series to your computer screen.

The online sessions which will take a deep dive into practical governance topics, available for board members and cultural leaders to view at their leisure. There will be online videos on the following topics, with the full line-up to be announced in coming weeks. This is the perfect way to continue the conference on your own schedule*.

*Videos will be available to view on demand 3rd October – 2nd December.

Each bitesize 30 – 40 minute video will cover topics including:

  • Organisations Going Through Changes: Navigating Risk and Change
  • What’s the Point? Why having good governance is so important to your cultural organisation
  • Chatting About Cash – What to ask as a trustee when it comes to finance and as a cultural leader, what you should ask your board!
  • Is your board truly inclusive or diverse? Diversity on the Board
  • Cracking the Code: Cyber security on your board
  • Dude, Where’s my Board? Processes and Handovers
  • Raising Funds- Fundraising on the board

Book an in-person ticket and join for a half-day session in the stunning surrounds of the Belfast Harbour Office. The in-person conference will feature conversations packed with inspiration and cover various topics and examples of good governance from current arts board trustees. Topics will include diversity and inclusion, the role of the Chair, navigating risk and challenges in arts governance. This year’s keynote speaker is Independent curator, consultant and broadcaster, Kathleen Soriano who will be joined by leaders from across the cultural sector.

Costs including VAT:

In Person Event Only
£48.00- This is ticket for the In Person event in the Belfast Harbour on the 3rd October

Online Resources Access Only
£60.00- This ticket gets you access to only the online resources

Combo Ticket
£103.38- This tickets gets you access to the online resources and access to the in person event on the 3rd October

A&B NI members get exclusive code for discount on all ticket prices.

Tickets and more info can be found via this link to their website on Monday from 12noon