Events

Upcoming Events

Sep 30, 2026

Talent for the Next Business Cycle

New York, NY

September 30, 2026 / 11:10am-12:00pm

Attracting and retaining key executive talent is a priority for most Compensation Committees. In an increasingly competitive market where pay levels continue to increase, one-time special awards are more prevalent and leadership stability is paramount, it is more important than ever to examine compensation programs for their performance leverage and retentive…

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Oct 06, 2026

Executive Equity Compensation: What’s Next in Award Design?

San Francisco, CA

October 6, 2026 / 11:50am-12:35pm

Technology companies are increasingly experimenting with sophisticated equity structures to reinforce strategic priorities and long-term value creation. This session will review evolving market practices and dissect several high-profile award designs, focusing on practical lessons related to metric selection, payout structure, valuation, and accounting treatment.

Speakers:

Kyle Eastman, Partner (CAP…

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Oct 14, 2026

Future-Proofing Compliance: What New SEC Disclosure Rules Mean for You

Orlando, FL

October 14, 2026 / 1:45-2:15pm

Anticipated updates to SEC executive compensation disclosure rules are expected to reshape how organizations prepare, present, and govern compensation reporting. Get a strategic overview of how emerging disclosure expectations affect equity programs, reporting processes, and governance frameworks—and guidance on evaluating readiness across data, systems, and controls before the final rules arrive…

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Oct 27, 2026

The Leadership Pipeline: Retaining Tomorrow’s CEOs

Yale Club, NYC

October 27, 2026 / 3:15-4:05pm

Competition for senior leadership talent remains intense, particularly for executives seen as future CEO candidates or leaders with technology and AI expertise. Boards are increasingly focused on retaining high-potential leaders while maintaining internal pay equity and disciplined compensation practices. This conversation will explore strategies for strengthening leadership pipelines, managing succession risk…

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Oct 30, 2026

Family Business Executive Compensation

The VEA Newport Beach, CA

October 30, 2026, 8:55-9:25 AM PT

Bonnie and Susan (CAP) take the main stage to share what’s driving exec pay in family businesses — fresh 2027 survey data plus insights from CAP’s World at Work partnership on private company incentive pay. Fast-paced, practical takeaways for boards and comp committees.

Speakers:

Susan Schroeder, Partner…

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Past Events

Sep 25, 2026

Use of Equity When Share Price Falls

New York Downtown Marriott

September 25, 2026 / 8:40-9:10am

Kick off day two with a deep dive into the executive compensation issue that matters most to you. CAP Partner, Roman Beleuta will facilitate a discussion on the following: Recalibration of equity programs to preserve motivation, retention, and shareholder alignment when stock prices decline.

Speakers:

Roman Beleuta, Partner (CAP)

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Sep 21, 2026

Compensation & Talent: The Evolving Role of the Compensation Committee

JW Marriott Austin

September 21, 2026 / 10:30-11:05am

The responsibilities of compensation committees are growing as banks navigate regulatory scrutiny, competitive pressures and strategic complexity. This session equips directors to go beyond compliance to effectively oversee all aspects of pay and talent strategy – including director and executive compensation, incentive programs, benefits and governance practices – while balancing regulatory scrutiny, risk, shareholder…

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Sep 20, 2026

Bank Compensation Peer Exchange

JW Marriott Austin

The Bank Compensation Peer Exchange is for small groups of compensation committee members and human resources officers to meet in closed-door, off-the-record peer groups for candid discussions about various issues and challenges facing officers and directors. Groups are determined by title, type of institution (private or public) and bank asset size.

Speakers:

Shaun Bisman, Partner (CAP…

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Aug 12, 2026

2026 Private Company Compensation and Governance Survey

Webinar

Join the PDA Minnesota chapter on August 12th for a webinar led by Bonnie Schindler and Louisa Heywood, who will provide a comprehensive overview of results from the recently released 2026 Private Company Compensation and Governance Survey from MLR Media’s Private Company Director magazine and Compensation Advisory Partners (CAP), a leading executive compensation consulting firm. The survey results cover…

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Jun 25, 2026

Roundtable: Short-Term Incentives in a Volatile Performance Environment

Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile

Join Partner Eric Hosken and Partner Lauren Peek for a roundtable discussion on how organizations effectively design and adapt short-term incentive plans in today’s volatile business environment. The conversation will explore the forms of economic uncertainty impacting business performance, their potential impact on incentive plan payouts and approaches for addressing them through the incentive design and performance evaluation…

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Jun 25, 2026

PSUs: An Effective Tool for Aligning Pay and Performance?

Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile

This panel will explore diverse perspectives on PSUs, sharing real-world experiences, research findings, and market trends. Attendees will gain insights on how to design and implement PSUs to better align pay with performance.

Speakers:

Melissa Burek, Partner (CAP)
Mike Bonner, Partner (CAP)
Liz Herron, Head of Line Business and Executive Compensation (KeyBank)

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