The IR Showcase was a hub of activity throughout the conference.
The popular Express Talks delivered by sponsors in the IR Showcase attracted many attendees.
The AI Evolution Te rise of AI has created an abundance of opportunities for companies. Although AI’s impact on the investor relations profession has yet to be fully realized, the technology has already begun to influence some of the core responsibilities – and concerns - of the IRO. A panel of experts shed some light on the rapidly evolving world of AI at the NIRI Conference in the session, “AI Evolution: Navigating Opportunities, Risks, and Compliance.” Panelists included Steven Eliuk, Vice President
of AI & Governance at IBM; J.T. Ho, Co-Head of Orrick’s Public Companies & ESG practice; Sparky Zivin, Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Teneo Research at Teneo; Gary Kazantsev, Head of Quant Technology Strategy in Bloomberg’s CTO Office. Te session was moderated by NIRI Fellow Mary Turnbull, Managing Director, Corporate Access at Raymond James. Tey explored AI and its strategic implications
and opportunities, including its role in driving in- novation, enhancing operational efficiency, and creating new revenue streams. Te panel also discussed the risks and challenges
of deploying AI responsibly and safely, including ethical considerations, data privacy issues, and the need for robust regulatory frameworks
The Role of Exchange Traded Funds Technology has transformative potential, and that’s especially true in the capital markets. Exchange
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Traded Funds (ETFs) and index funds have had a considerable impact on capital markets, which impacts IR. To shed some light on developments in ETFs,
the shift toward active management, and how IROs can tailor their approach to engage these investors, Davidson moderated a panel of two industry experts: Jennifer Grancio, Global Head of Distribution at TCW, and Dana Martin, Managing Director of ETF Trading Solutions at WallachBeth Capital. In their session, “Navigating the ETF Landscape:
Passive Money or Untapped Opportunity?,” the panelists dissected ETFs and index funds, explaining what they are and how they work. Tey also explained how IROs can tailor their approach to engage these investors.
Analyzing Shareholder Activism With record-breaking levels of activist campaigns, shareholder activism continues to reshape the land- scape of corporate governance, challenging the traditional power structures within companies. Tis topic continues to be top of mind for companies and IROs unlucky enough to find themselves in an activist battle. An impressive panel shared their views on the
latest trends in the session, “Inside the Trenches: Shareholder Activism and the Battle for Corporate Control.” Panelists included Pamela Codo-Lotti, Managing
Director and Global Chief Operating Officer at Gold- man Sachs; Demetrius Warrick, Partner at Skadden;
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