# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Sir Alexander Stone Commercial Law Annual Lecture
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Sir Alexander Stone Lecture: 8 October 2026, 17:00About this EventThe inaugural lecture will be delivered by Professor Irene-marie Esser on 8 October 2026, with a response given by Lord Braid. Professor Irene-marie Esser was appointed to the Sir Alexander Stone Chair in Commercial Law during 2025 and will be hosting an annual lecture.Purpose Under Pressure: Board Decision-Making in Times of UncertaintyThis lecture examines how boards translate corporate purpose into long-term decision-making and sustainable value creation under conditions of uncertainty.Drawing on empirical research of collaborative projects with the Institute of Directors and the FTSE Women Leaders Review, and academic work on corporate purpose and stakeholder governance, it argues that purpose only becomes meaningful when boards possess the behavioural and institutional capacity to embed it within governance, strategy and collective judgement.The lecture explores how the UK's governance framework, including section 172 of the Companies Act 2006 and the UK Corporate Governance Code, provides a foundation oriented toward long-term value creation, yet significant gaps persist between formal compliance and substantive board effectiveness. It further contends that governance failures frequently stem from behavioural deficiencies rather than structural inadequacies alone, and that cognitive diversity, independent challenge and effective chairmanship are essential conditions for purposeful governance.The lecture concludes that corporate purpose is not a communications exercise or an ESG aspiration, but a practical governance mechanism enabling boards to navigate complexity, sustain institutional legitimacy and deliver long-term value in an increasingly uncertain environment.Response to the Lecture: Lord Braid (https://judiciary.scot/home/judiciary/judicial-office-holders/senators-of-the-college-of-justice/lord-braid)Please note this event is taking place in the Senate Room at the Gilbert Scott Building of the University of Glasgow.Agenda🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:30 PMArrivalInfo: Teas and Coffees🕑: 05:30 PMOpening: Professor Claire McDiarmid🕑: 05:35 PMPhilip Rodney: Sir Alexander Stone Sketch🕑: 05:45 PMAnnual Lecture by Professor Irene-marie Esser🕑: 06:30 PMResponse to Lecture: Lord Braid🕑: 06:50 PMClose: Professor Graeme Roy🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PMDrinks reception
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glasgow/sir-alexander-stone-commercial-law-annual-lecture/100001993524373064
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
  - Location: University of Glasgow Senate Room
  - Languages: English

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- **city**: Glasgow
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: University of Glasgow Senate Room
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- **full address**: University of Glasgow Senate Room, Gilbert Scott Building, Glasgow, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Sir Alexander Stone Commercial Law Annual Lecture being held?
  - **A:** Sir Alexander Stone Commercial Law Annual Lecture takes place on Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm at University of Glasgow Senate Room, Gilbert Scott Building, Glasgow, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Sir Alexander Stone Commercial Law Annual Lecture?
  - **A:** Sir Alexander Stone Commercial Law Annual Lecture is organized by College of Social Sciences, University of Glasgow.
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  - **A:** Sir Alexander Stone Commercial Law Annual Lecture is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Glasgow, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Sir Alexander Stone Commercial Law Annual Lecture sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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