Governance Watch Webcast: Shareholder Activism: 2026 Review

Webinar

Cleary Gottlieb partners Sebastian Alsheimer, Head of Shareholder Engagement and Activism Defense, and J.T. Ho will participate in The Conference Board’s Governance Watch Webcast: Shareholder Activism: 2026 Review.

Shareholder activism has accelerated in 2026. Activists are increasingly targeting larger companies and focusing on M&A, capital allocation, board change, and corporate strategy. Technology companies have drawn particular attention, including growing scrutiny of how companies are approaching AI.

At the same time, the playbook for activists and companies continues to evolve. Please join us for our annual webcast in partnership with The Conference Board as we unpack the key developments in shareholder activism in 2026, lessons from this year’s campaigns, and what boards and management teams should be preparing for in 2027.

Topics will include:

• Evolving levels of activist campaign activity in 2026
• The continued rise of M&A and capital allocation demands
• Board change, settlements, and the evolving impact of universal proxy rules
• Activist scrutiny of corporate strategy, including AI investment and execution
• Shifting institutional investor and proxy advisor dynamics
• How boards and management teams can strengthen activism preparedness for 2027

To learn more, visit the event website.