Synopsis
This webinar examines artificial intelligence through the lens of board-level accountability, strategy, risk and compliance. Rather than focusing on specific tools, Paul will help directors and senior executives explore how AI is already reshaping decision-making, risk management, and organisational culture.
The session also addresses the board’s role in developing policy, setting boundaries, asking better questions, and ensuring AI is used to augment - not replace - human judgement. Emphasis will be placed on practical governance responses: clarifying accountability, embedding AI into decision-making wisely, and strengthening oversight without slowing the organisation to a crawl.
Designed for directors and executives who want a clear, grounded understanding of AI as a governance issue, rather than a technical one, and who recognise that ignoring AI is itself a strategic and compliance risk.
Profile
Paul Smith, known as “The Board Futurist”, is a globally recognised innovator and thought leader in corporate governance. As the founder of Future Directors, he is helping to revolutionise how boards and directors learn, connect, and adapt through a holistic platform combining technology, education, and community. His mission is clear: to future-proof boards and help directors become effective stewards for an uncertain and complex world. A sought-after international speaker, Paul shares insights on impactful governance, inclusive decision-making, and the transformative potential of technology, particularly artificial intelligence, in the boardroom. His philosophy, that the board of the future will be "simultaneously more human and less human", drives his work in blending behavioural science with technology to enhance decision-making.
Paul is the award-winning author of Right Seat Right Table, a cornerstone text for emerging board members, and The Artificially Intelligent Boardroom, the essential guide for future-focused directors ready to move from confusion to confidence with this revolutionary technology. With 15 years of board experience, Paul has served as chair and non-executive director for companies across Australia, the UK, and Europe. His work extends to mentoring chairs, founders, and CEOs, and advising boards on performance, processes, and culture. Through ongoing partnerships and initiatives, Paul demonstrates his commitment to building governance practices that are inclusive, impactful, and ready for the future.
Webinar Details
Date: Tuesday, 17th February 2026
Time: 5:20 pm to 6:30 pm
Zoom Link: Provided upon registration
Registration: Please register your attendance by completing the form below
Contact
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Faculty of Law Engagement Manager, Nadia Singh via email at [email protected].