Attend breakout sessions and workshops for


actionable tactics to help conquer real-world IR chal- lenges. You’ll be able to choose from a broad range of topics so you can customize the learning you need.


Learning Opportunities Abound From keynote presentations to informal, interactive ses- sions, a multitude of learning formats offer opportunities for every learning style and preference. Tey include: • General Sessions: Hear from thought leaders and industry experts in the General Sessions on key topics that are shaping the future of investor relations and the capital markets.


• Concurrent Sessions: Multiple rounds of education sessions align with the domains of the IR Competency Framework so you can design a learning experience that meets your personal objectives and educational goals.


• Tought Leader Sessions: Explore cutting edge IR trends, practical tips, and best practices from NIRI2023 sponsoring partners.


• Express Talks: Delivered by NIRI2023 sponsoring partners, these talks are short, concise presentations held in the IR Showcase during exhibition hours.


• Career Development Hub: Leverage this unique opportunity to interact with IR experts in a space designed to facilitate networking and reflection around your career trajectories and pathways to success. You can earn up to four professional development


units (PDUs) per day at NIRI2023, and conference attendance is typically accepted for continuing pro- fessional education (CPE) credits as well.


Discover the Latest Products and Services NIRI’s IR Showcase will feature exhibits from the most respected companies in the industry showcasing the products and services that can make your job easier. Visit the Showcase and to discover new products,


view live demonstrations, and meet leading service providers who can partner with you and amplify the capabilities of your IR program. See the sidebar, “IR Showcase Sponsors” to see


some the companies that have already committed their valuable support to NIRI2023.


NIRI Annual Conference Committee


NIRI thanks the following members of the NIRI Annual Conference Committee for their ongoing efforts to develop NIRI2023:


CHAIR Hala Elsherbini, NIRI Fellow, Senior Director, Investor Relations, Tyler Technologies, Inc.


VICE CHAIRS Patrick Davidson, NIRI Fellow, SVP, Investor Relations, Oshkosh Corporation


Mark Fasken, COO and Co-Founder, Irwin


COMMITTEE MEMBERS


Shawn Alcaraz, IRC, President- Elect, NIRI Chicago Chapter (Chapter Liaison)


Don Cassidy, Senior Managing Director, Georgeson LLC


Lucia Domville, Managing Director, Grayling


Jordyn Eskijian, Senior Financial Analyst, Investor Relations, H&R Block


Peggy Foran, Chief Governance Officer, SVP and Corp Secretary, Prudential Financial


Kellie Friery, Senior Vice President, Dix & Eaton


Ira Gostin, Chief Strategist, G8 Strategies


Laura Kiernan, CPA, IRC, CEO, High Touch Investor Relations


Douglas Kris, IRC, VP of Investor Relations, Diversified Energy


Jackie Marcus, Managing Director, Alpha IR Group


Peter McDermott, Senior Client Partner, Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs, Korn Ferry


Meighan McGowan, Director of Sales, Morrow Sodali


Michael Micciche, Vice President, Investor Relations, Progress Software


Michael A. Miller, CFA, Executive Director, Global Client Advisory & Thought Leadership, S&P Global


Mark Pellegrino, Chief Executive Officer, CorpAxe Inc.


Fatma M. Sardina, IR Account Coordinator, Three Part Advisory


Jessica Schmidt, Senior Director, Etsy


Michael Travers, Senior Manager Investor Relations, Evoqua Water Technologies


Mike Wallace, Chief Decarbonization Officer, Persefoni


Dawn Wotapka, Freelance


Dylan Yaworski, Director, Perception Study Practice and Research Center of Excellence, Corbin Advisors


Rachael Zahn, VP, Marketing: IR & Corporate Comms, Investis Digital


NIRI BOARD LIAISONS TO THE COMMITTEE


John Moten, IRC, Senior Vice President of Investor Relations, Aventiv Technologies, NIRI Board Chair-Elect


Katie Royce, CFA, Chief Financial Officer, Zenbusiness, NIRI Board Chair


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