NIRI Twin Cities – Sharpen Your Pencils and Your IR Strategy

Kick off 2026 with confidence! Gain actionable insights from IRO’s across sectors on how to build your 2026 playbook for success.

JOIN us for a dynamic, back-to-school-inspired virtual session where seasoned IR leaders across market caps and sectors share how they’re kicking off 2026 and setting the tone for the year ahead. Whether you’re leading IR at a small-cap disruptor or steering strategy at a mega-cap institution, now is the time to reset, refocus, and get intentional. From setting KPIs to mapping out strategic calendars, you’ll gain insights into:

📌 The biggest planning challenges—and how to tackle them

🗓️ How to build and prioritize your IR calendars

🔍 What’s top of mind heading into the new year

🎯 How to define and align KPIs with broader business goals

Whether you’re refining your playbook or building it from scratch, this session will equip you with the tools, inspiration, and peer perspectives to start strong.

Speakers:

  • J.C. Weigelt, Vice President of Investor Relations at Polaris
  • Kimberly Esterkin, Vice President, Investor Relations at ASGN Incorporated
  • Hala Elsherbini, Senior Director, Investor Relations at Tyler Technologies
  • Bill Seymour, Partner at Vallum Advisors