European Board Diploma Fall 2026
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As President of ecoDa, I am proud to represent the collective voice of over 50000 board members across Europe and 21 organizations supporting their professional commitment. Second, we are the voice of directors in Europe, bringing the real-world experience of boardrooms into the European debate. When Europe shapes corporate law and board duties, ecoDa ensures that the perspective of those who bear ultimate responsibility is heard. We advocate for regulation that is effective, proportionate and enables strong governance rather than box-ticking.
We believe that when directors are better prepared companies are stronger. And strong companies build a stronger and more competitive Europe. This is our commitment.
ecoDa is the European Confederation of National Directors' Institutes. We represent thousands of directors across member states, shaping corporate governance policy, advancing director education, and connecting boardrooms across Europe.
We are the European Voice of Board Members. ecoDa is an independent actor and a unique umbrella organization representing the main national institutes of directors in Europe
Speaking on behalf of European directors in Brussels with the Commission, Parliament, and standard-setters.
Setting the European standard for board directors through our own diploma and a network of national programs.
Connecting national institutes so that experience flows both ways, from mature markets to new ones, and back.
ecoDa actively drives European governance forward through targeted initiatives, policy advocacy, board-level education, and strategic research partnerships.
I am proud to lead ecoDa, with the strong support and commitment of our Chair, Board members and team, at a time when effective governance has never mattered more.
We bridge countries, sectors and governance traditions to create common understanding in an increasingly complex world, where expectations continue to rise. ecoDa is the connective intelligence of European board governance — the place where Europe's governance community learns together, speaks with one voice and shapes the future together.
A unique programme designed for European board members by senior European board members. The ecoDa programme is designed as an add-on to the national education programmes.
Our members offer specialized certification tracks, board simulations, and continuous development frameworks for governance excellence.
With the growing public scrutiny of corporate behaviour and public demand for improved corporate accountability and transparency, ecoDa wanted to share principles of good governance that are adapted to the specific challenges faced by unlisted companies.
As a member you have access to our comprehensive repository of governance resources, including research reports, policy briefings, and practical guidance tools. Through your account, you can also access partner insights, academic publications, and specialized training materials designed to support board performance and international collaboration.
Sparks Meeting
Rue Ravenstein 60, 1000 Brussels