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The State's Real IRR - Why Your JV Model Keeps Getting Reopened

A deep-dive into joint venture structures, regulatory risk, and the governance blind spots that derail even the most sophisticated expansion strategies.

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Upcoming Events

Sep.
24
2026

Roundtable

Virtual

Managing Up: Influence, Trust, and Decision-Making

This virtual roundtable explores the psychological drivers of influence, trust, and authority.

Speakers:
- Nihad E. Karabernou
- WNORTH (Moderator)

Event Organized By the WNORTH - Award-winning Membership Network of Women in Leadership

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Jan.
27
2027

Keynote

Virtual

Behaviorally Intelligent Governance: What Directors Need to Know

Driving Leadership, Culture & Decision-Making Through Cognitive Governance. What Directors Must Prepare For.

Speakers:
- Giovanni Giamminola
- Nihad E. Karabernou (Moderator)

Event Organized By the Private Directors Association PDA - Wisconsin Chapter

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Past Events & Key Takeaways

Jun.
03
2026

Webinar

Virtual

Don’t Win The Acquisition Battle Only to Lose the Integration War

Panelists:
- Nihad E. Karabernou (Host)
- Roger Sowerbutts (Expert)
- Richard Torres (Expert)

Webinar Organized By Acquence

Key Takeaways

Jul.
23
2026

Keynote

Virtual

From AI Oversight to Cognitive Governance: Building Behaviorally Intelligent Boards

Speakers:
- Giovanni Giamminola
- Nihad E. Karabernou (Moderator)

Multichapter Event Organized By the AI National Interest Group (SIG)

Key Takeaways

Jun.
10
2026

Keynote

Virtual

Driving Leadership, Culture & Decision-Making Through Cognitive Governance

Speakers:
- Giovanni Giamminola
- Nihad E. Karabernou (Moderator)

Multichapter Event Organized By the Private Directors Association PDA

Key Takeaways

Jul.
27
2026

Keynote

Virtual

Behaviorally Intelligent Governance:
Why Behavioral Intelligence is the New Standard for Effective Governance

Speakers:
- Nihad E. Karabernou
- Inge Plautz (Moderator)

Event Organized By Acquence and the Forum Group

Key Takeaways

Organizers’ Takes

I wholeheartedly recommend Nihad E. Karabernou and Acquence to any leader or organization committed to elevating their governance. Nihad brings a rare combination of world-class board expertise, fiduciary experience, and behavioral science, enabling her to strengthen not only governance structures but the human dynamics that make boards truly effective. Her depth of knowledge, practical wisdom, and ability to bridge strategy, oversight, and leadership make her an exceptional advisor. Our partnership with Acquence has been an invaluable addition to The Forum Group, and I am confident that anyone seeking to build stronger, more impactful governance will benefit tremendously from working with Nihad.

— Inge Plautz, Owner, President & CEO, The Forum Group

I highly recommend Nihad E. Karabernou and Giovanni Giamminola for future board and leadership events. As a volunteer-organizer, I invited them to share their thoughts at the national special interest group focused on AI governance at the Private Directors Association (PDA).

The session was well received by the audience. We see the value of preserving independent judgment, constructive dissent, and accountability in AI-mediated decision-making within the context of board governance process and maturity.

Giovanni and Nihad are an exceptional choice for any organization seeking a behaviorally intelligent approach to AI governance.

— Gary Cao, Organizer, AI National Special Interest Group at the Private Directors Association (PDA)

I personally recommend Nihad E. Karabernou and Giovanni Giamminola for future board and executive engagements. Following their successful multi-chapter national presentation, which secured 150+ registrations from across the United States, they have proven to be an outstanding choice for organizations navigating the complexities of the AI era.

Together, they deliver a high-impact methodology that equips boards with “Behaviorally Intelligent” tools to preserve independent judgment and accountability in AI-mediated decisions. They are a standout team and an excellent asset for any organization seeking to master the human side of AI governance.

— Jose U. Soto, Program Chair of the Private Directors Association (PDA), South Florida Chapter