ANNUAL CONFERENCE


NIRI Delivers Investor Relations Education and Solutions in San Francisco


The NIRI 2024 Annual Conference offered insights from leading experts in all sectors of the financial ecosystem. BY AL RICKARD, CAE


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ore than 700 investor relations profes- sionals gathered in the financial hub of the West Coast—San Francisco—in June for the NIRI 2024 Annual Conference. It was an event highlighted by powerful


insights on economic trends; environmental, social and governance (ESG); exchange traded funds (ETFs); artificial intelligence; and shareholder activism. NIRI members also gained important perspec-


tive from an interview with a current Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner. Trough it all, attendees enjoyed reconnecting


at networking events including the Soirée by the Bay that brought the excitement and culture of San Francisco to life.


Setting the Stage Patrick Davidson, Chair of the NIRI 2024 Annual Conference Committee, set the stage at the opening general session: “We find ourselves at the intersection of innovation and resilience. Te world of investor relations continues to evolve rapidly, shaped by new technologies, changing regulatory environments,


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