Luxembourg – The Institute of Directors Luxembourg (ILA) has announced several upcoming professional training sessions aimed at strengthening governance standards across both the non-profit and corporate sectors. Scheduled for February and March 2026, the programmes address essential responsibilities for ASBL and foundation administrators, as well as emerging strategic and risk considerations linked to blockchain and digital assets at board level. The two most discussed training sessions are as following –
ASBL & Foundations: Getting Governance Right
In collaboration with FEDAS Luxembourg asbl, ILA will host an interactive training entitled “Être administrateur d’une ASBL ou Fondation : les fondamentaux de la Gouvernance” on 11 February 2026.
The session is designed for current and prospective administrators of ASBLs and foundations who wish to better understand their legal, administrative, and governance responsibilities under Luxembourg law.
Participants will gain practical insights into:
- The importance of clear governance structures and fundamental governance principles
- Legal obligations arising from the ASBL framework
- Administrative and accounting responsibilities of board members
- Practical tools to support effective and compliant governance
The training will be delivered by Raphael Docquier and Anne Goeres, both recognised for their expertise in governance and non-profit administration.
Event details:
- 📅 11 February 2026
- 🕘 09:00 – 12:00
- 📍 FEDAS Luxembourg asbl
👉 Registration: https://buff.ly/v0D4Lgb
Blockchain & Digital Assets: A Board-Level Perspective
ILA will also offer a forward-looking training session titled “Introduction to Blockchain & Digital Assets for Directors”, taking place on 19 March 2026 at the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce.
This half-day programme is tailored for Non-Executive Directors, Board Members, Board Advisors, and governance professionals seeking a structured and accessible introduction to blockchain, digital assets, and tokenisation, with a focus on board-level oversight rather than technical detail.
Participants will explore:
- Core blockchain concepts and underlying infrastructure
- Market trends including tokenisation, stablecoins, and emerging use cases
- Case studies highlighting Luxembourg’s role as a growing Web3 hub
- Initial governance, compliance, and risk considerations
- Key questions boards should be asking management
The session will feature expert speakers Joao Amaral, Veronica Martinez Sotillo, and Daniel Rodríguez Miguel.
Event details:
- 📅 19 March 2026
- 🕘 08:45 – 12:30
- 📍 Chambre de Commerce du Luxembourg
👉 Registration: https://buff.ly/sVEcfZj
Similarly, there are other courses such as the ILA Fund Directors’ Forum – Key Governance Updates for iNEDs, ILA Coffee Chat – Digital Settlement Assets Demystified: CBDCs, Tokenized Deposits and Stablecoins for Institutional Finance, Technology & Cybersecurity Mastery for Boards: Governance in the Digital Age, from Fundamentals to Future-Proofing, ILA Bootcamp – Fundamentals of Luxembourg Corporate Governance, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for CGOs, and more. Detailed information can be found on their official website: ILA Upcoming Training and Events.
Governance as a Strategic Imperative
Through these several programmes, ILA underscores the growing importance of strong governance practices across all sectors from ensuring legal compliance and accountability in ASBLs and foundations to equipping boards with the knowledge needed to oversee rapidly evolving technologies.
As regulatory expectations increase and strategic complexity grows, such targeted training initiatives play a vital role in supporting effective, responsible, and informed board-level decision-making in Luxembourg.
