NIRI CONFERENCE


and gain actionable insights by connecting with peers at the world’s largest IR conference. Make new connections and strengthen existing ones. 3. Experience Innovative Education: Participate in hours of learning designed to build your expertise within the industry, discover solutions to today’s challenges, and explore new and emerging solutions. 4. Discover Products and Solutions: Explore the latest products and solutions from the indus- try’s leading service providers. This is your one- stop destination to find the right products and service providers to maximize your effectiveness and ensure you have the right tools for success. 5. Accelerate Your Leadership Skills: Specialty events throughout the conference provide you the ability to take your leadership skills to the next level. Whether you are looking to advance in your career or are a seasoned professional looking to refine your skills, there is something for everyone at NIRI2023.


A New Weekday Pattern NIRI2023 has a different weekday pattern just for this year—instead of starting on Sunday, the program begins with afternoon sessions and networking opportunities on Tuesday, June 6, followed by the Opening Reception at 6 p.m. Wednesday and Tursday will feature full days


of general sessions, education, IR Showcase hours, networking, and evening receptions. Te program will conclude Tursday evening with the Closing Reception. “We couldn’t be happier to back in Chicago,” says


NIRI President and CEO Matthew Brusch, CAE. “Te IR community loves coming together in Chicago, and we always see a nice positive bump in attendance there. Te Sheraton Grand Riverwalk is a beautiful property close to everything Chicago has to offer. We can’t wait to see everyone!”


Something for Everyone With dozens of sessions at different experience levels, NIRI2023 will offer learning opportunities for IR professionals at every stage of their career and in a variety of learning formats. Hear from leading industry experts on the key topics that are shaping the future of IR and the capital markets.


2 0 WI N T E R 2 0 2 3 ■ IR UPDAT E


Range of Sessions Tackle Key IR Issues and Capital Market Trends


N


IRI2023 features many concurrent sessions on Wednesday and Thursday covering key IR issues and capital markets trends to keep you informed and help you conquer real-world


IR challenges.


Topics include: • Communication in a Crazy World: 3 Proactive and 3 Reactive Communication Strategies in Times of Change and Uncertainty


• IROs in an ESG World: Find Your Voice and Your Purpose • How to Avoid IR Becoming Obsolete • ESG Investment on the Buy Side – How is it Integrated? • Showcasing Your Leadership Bench – Do’s and Don’ts • Tips for Effective Presentations and Impactful Storytelling • To Tweet Or Not To Tweet: The Debate Around the Use of Social Media in IR Communications


• The Evolution of the Sell Side Continues: What Does IR Need to Know?


• Award-Winning IR Programs • Proxy Season 2023: Trends and Lessons Learned • Making the Sell Side Work for You • Creating a Culture of Creativity and Innovation in Your Investor Relations Department


• Making the Sell-Side to IR Transition • IR Marketing & Communications: Soft Skills for Success and Strategies to Elevate Your Game


• Leveraging Your Executives and Directors for Effective Shareholder Communications


• What You Really Need to Know About ESG and the SEC • Developing an IR Plan


But Wait…There’s More! Arrive on Tuesday by 2 pm and take advantage of these Pre- Conference Education Sessions, sponsored and delivered by expert service providers (included in conference registration): • Never Waste a Crisis: IR Communications and Management in Hard Times (2:00 - 4:00 pm)


• Every Earnings Call is New Beginning – What To Do Pre, During, and Post Earnings (2:00 - 3:00 pm)


• Managing Up: An IRO’s Guide to Working with Executives and Directors (3:00 - 4:00 pm)


ni ri .org/ irupdate


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40