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Tackling the Big Issues


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Everyone knows that the IR profession faces more critical issues than ever before. Tat’s why the 2023 NIRI Annual Conference General Sessions will dive into these topics: • Perspectives on ESG Investing • Predicting the Unpredictable Economy • Understanding Evolving Regulations • Leading Trough Volatility • Navigating Capital Markets • Demystifying the Confusing Buy Side • Creating Systemic Change Each of these is profiled below along with the expert speakers


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An Asset Manager’s Perspective on ESG Investing Tis conversation will help IR professionals gain a deeper understand- ing of where to focus ESG disclosure efforts, how ESG information can affect investment decisions, and how to effectively manage


ESG-related investor engagement. 1


2 Mindy Lubber, Chief Executive Officer and President, Ceres


Daniel Nielsen (Moderator), Managing Director, ESG, Clermont Partners


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Predicting the Unpredictable: Te Economic Outlook For 2024 and Beyond


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Tis session offers timely insights and commentary on key indicators, actions of the Federal Reserve, and the financial markets. Volatility has plagued the global economy throughout 2022 and 2023 and this session will discuss what to expect in the coming years and


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Richard de Chazal, Macro Analyst, William Blair & Company 19 20 21


NIRI Update and What’s New in Washington NIRI executives will speak on key regulatory developments, including the SEC’s proposed rule on climate change disclosure and related


NIRI advocacy efforts. 4


Matthew D. Brusch, CAE, President & CEO, NIRI


5 Niels Holch, JD, Vice President, Public Policy and Advocacy, NIRI 6 Katie Royce, CFA, CFO, Zenbusiness, NIRI Board Chair


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