AI Governance: Board Oversight and Accountability

Artificial intelligence (AI) is now embedded, formally and informally, across many organisations. Yet for boards and directors, expectations around oversight, accountability, and stewardship of AI-enabled activity remain unclear and inconsistently addressed. 

IoD Ireland research, published in March 2026, found that while directors and business leaders recognise the transformative potential of AI, the pace of adoption is outstripping the development of governance, skills, and regulatory preparedness. To support members and directors in this space, we have developed this new dedicated workshop, 'AI Governance: Board Oversight and Accountability'. 

This workshop provides a structured forum for directors to consider what good governance looks like when AI is in use. It focuses squarely on the board's role: how directors satisfy themselves that appropriate oversight is in place, that accountability is clear, and that AI use aligns with long-term organisational interests and responsibilities. 

This is not a technical session, nor an introduction to AI. It is a governance-first conversation for experienced directors navigating a complex and shifting landscape. 

This workshop is designed for: 

This session is designed for those with direct responsibility for oversight and governance, including: 

• Board directors and non-executive directors
• Senior leaders with board-level governance repsonsibiltiies 
• Executives preparing for non-executive or committee roles
• Governance professionals supporting board decision-making

It will be most relevant to participants who already engage with AI-related issues at board or committee level and are seeking greater clarity and confidence in their oversight role. 

What will Participants Learn from this Workshop?

Through facilitated discussion and realistic case scenarios, participants will explore: 

• The board's role in governing AI use and related decision-making. 
• How accountability for AI-enabled activity is defined, tested, and sustained. 
• Common governance blind spots, information gaps, and assumptions. 
• The difference between formal structures and effective oversight in practice. 
• The questions directors can use to challenge, probe, and seek assurance. 

Rather than prescribing models or tools, the session focuses on strengthening directors' judgement and scrutiny in live governance contexts. 

By the end of the session, participants will be able to: 

• Interrogate a management AI proposal and identify where accountability sits. 
• Distinguish between "good-looking" governance and effective governance in practice. 
• Apply a structured set of questions at board level to test AI-related decisions.

Is this eligible for CPD?

Dimension covered: Governance Framework

Eligible hours: 3 hours of Chartered Director CPD

This session may be eligible for other professional body CPD. Check with your relevant professional body.

Workshop participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance on completion of the session.

What is the cost?

IoD members - €295

Non-members - €370

It is not possible to book individual sessions, booking is paid for as a whole.

Cancellation and refund policy

Places are confirmed upon full payment. Cancellations with a full refund are accepted in writing to cpd@iodireland.ie Wednesday, 20th May 2026.  After this date, no refunds are possible, and all fees are forfeited for cancellations or non-attendance. Please note this virtual but live and interactive series requires live online attendance at each session. Unfortunately, recordings will not be available as part of post-session materials.

Group bookings

Contact the IoD Ireland Learning and Education team on cpd@iodireland.ie or phone +353 1 411 0010.

How do I attend? 

To reserve your space, book and pay through the “Book now” button.

Once registered, we’ll send an email to confirm your booking.

We'll also send a reminder email with a link to access the session closer to the date. You must click the link and confirm your details to receive the direct link to join the workshop.

The event will take place on Zoom. Download Zoom if you don’t have it already. Please ensure you have a working microphone and camera to take part in our interactive workshop.

Want to connect with fellow workshop participants?

All workshop attendees will receive a list of all other workshop participants in advance of the session. This will include name, job title and organisation. If you have any queries around this  please contact the Learning and Education team.

For GDPR reasons, we cannot provide contact details on the attendee list. 

Questions?

Reach out to Gillian, our Learning and Education Manager, if you would like more information about our upcoming workshops by emailing cpd@iodireland.ie or calling +353 1 411 0010.