the Boardroom, the first private club for senior women executives preparing for board service, will partner with American Conference Institute (ACI) to deliver a high-impact, immersive boardroom simulation on July 28, 2026, at this year’s ACI’s Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law Summit (WILS) Boston event, July 29 - 30, 2026, at the Seaport Hotel in Boston.
For over a decade, WILS Boston has served as the key forum for professional growth, networking, and knowledge sharing for all attorneys in the life sciences and celebrates the accomplishments of women attorneys in the life sciences.
“Since our inaugural Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law (WILS) conference nearly 13 years ago, attendees—primarily women attorneys and executives across the life sciences industry—have consistently expressed a desire for practical guidance on securing and succeeding in board positions. Questions surrounding board qualifications, positioning, governance, dynamics, etiquette, and effective participation have remained a recurring theme. The boardroom Experience is designed to address these needs, offering attendees valuable insights and the closest possible experience to participating in an actual boardroom environment," commented Lisa J. Piccolo, Senior Divisional Director, Conference Production at ACI.
“The Boardroom exists to ensure that highly qualified women are not only prepared for board seats, but thrive once they reach them. Our partnership with ACI reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the pipeline of exceptional women into governance and leadership roles at the highest levels of business,” shared Diana Markaki-Bartholdi, Founder of the Boardroom and facilitator of July’s boardroom simulation.
Since 2021, the Broadroom has facilitated live board meeting simulations across Europe, the UK and the United States, allowing aspiring professionals to step into the role of a board member and work through scenarios spanning governance, strategic oversight and enterprise risk.
“ACI is delighted to bring the Boardroom Experience to our attendees and is absolutely honored to partner with the Boardroom on its second US venture.” Piccolo went on to say.
Full details can be found at AmericanConference.com/WILS/theBoardroom
American Conference Institute
A unique organization, American Conference Institute is devoted to providing the business intelligence that senior decision-makers need to respond to challenges both here in the US, and around the world. Staffed by industry specialists, lawyers and other professionals, American Conference Institute operates as a think tank, monitoring trends and developments in all major industry sectors, the law, and public policy, with a view to providing information on the leading edge.
the Boardroom
the Boardroom is the first private club for women executives who aspire to serve on corporate boards. Founded in Switzerland in 2021, it has since expanded internationally, with Private Clubhouses in Zurich, Athens, London, and Paris, and a New York Clubhouse set to open soon. Through a holistic approach to board readiness, the Boardroom provides a continuous learning and development experience built around four pillars: board education, peer learning, strategic networking, and inspiration. The community brings together senior women executives from diverse industries who are committed to accelerating their board careers and advancing boardroom diversity globally.
