The Principles of Effective Governance and The Role of Technology

*Note: To facilitate the discussion, I encourage participants to read all sources provided under the Resource section. The session will be recorded and posted to the new GB&T Website for members who cannot attend. The session will be posted on our website www.globalbustech.org by Monday, July 27th, 2026, by 11:59 PM EST.

Join us as we explore the core principles of governance and examine how emerging technologies can help preserve, strengthen, and maintain governance frameworks designed to support transparency, accountability, and long‑term institutional resilience.

During the discussion, we will discuss the following ideas listed below. Bring your favorite aperitif which can be alcoholic or non-alcoholic and join us for a meaningful discussion.

1. Define governance
2. What constitutes effective governance?
3. Define social institutions and the role they play in society.
4. Are businesses considered social institutions and how can they utilize the principles of governance to comply with their social responsibilities to the public?
5. What role do governance frameworks play in ensuring the social institutions meet their objectives?
6. What role does technology play in social institutions implementing effective governance frameworks that ensure that they can meet their strategic objectives?

Resources:

1. 12 Principles of Good Democratic Governance - Centre of Expertise for Multilevel Governance
2. What is Good Governance?
3. G20/OECD Principles of Corporate Governance 2023 | OECD