NIRI’s Legislative and Advocacy Fly-In is a unique opportunity for investor relations professionals to participate in hands-on advocacy work to benefit the profession. Join a small group of your IR peers on Capitol Hill to meet with members of Congress or their staff.
The Fly-In program includes:
Exclusive briefing sessions on key activities in Congress impacting the industry, new regulations, and implementation plans, and NIRI’s legislative priorities
Interactive training on advocacy, communicating your “ask”, and building relationships with your elected leaders
Meetings with Members of Congress or their staff
Networking with your NIRI peers from across the country
Tips on continuing valuable relationships with elected officials once you return home
Who should attend?
This limited-capacity program is open to NIRI members who are IR practitioners (corporate and counselors) who are interested in advocating for the profession, strengthening leadership skills, and influencing how policy is crafted on Capitol Hill.
Why should I attend?
Network with like-minded NIRI members who are passionate about advocacy
Seize the unique opportunity to advance the IR profession through public policy
Enhance your communication skills through discussion with key leaders and their staff
Learn how to engage with elected officials from your home base
Hone your leadership abilities and return to the workplace a more empowered team leader
Schedule* – Thursday, September 18
Time
Function
Location
8:30 – 9:00am
Registration/Check-In Light breakfast will be served.
FTI Consulting
9:00 – 11:30am
Legislative Briefing A briefing session on key activities in Congress impacting the industry, new regulations and implementation plans, and NIRI’s legislative priorities. Featuring special guest speakers from FTI.
FTI Consulting
11:30am – 12:20pm
Working Lunch Participants will be seated with their legislative meeting groups for strategy/messaging discussions with group leaders over lunch.
FTI Consulting
12:20 – 12:45pm
Travel to Capitol Hill
1:00 – 5:30pm
Capitol Hill Meetings Participants will meet with members of Congress or their staff in small groups.
Congressional Office Buildings
6:00 – 7:30pm
Networking Reception Reconvene with the full group over casual drinks to share stories and successes from the day.
Location TBA
Travel and Accomodations
Attendees will be responsible for the cost of their own travel and accommodations. NIRI has secured a discounted room rate with two local hotels. To book a room at the discounted rate, please visit the links below.
I had a great time on the Hill with members of NIRI, advocating for the modernization of legislation that impacts our day-to-day work as investor relations professionals. It was such a great learning experience on the legislative process and how we can influence change!
Rose Zu
Director, Financial Communications Strategic Communications, FTI Consulting, Inc.
*All times are shown in Eastern Time. Agenda subject to change
