The trade union for professional board members, the Australian Institute of Company Directors, will convene its annual governance summit on Wednesday at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, and what could be a more perfect venue for this professional development opportunity than a renowned echo chamber?

Former Tabcorp chairwoman Paula Dwyer previewed her appearance as a summit speaker with a tremendously indignant interview in this month’s edition of the AICD magazine. The institute really should offer her life membership for the invaluable event marketing support.