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For session and speaker details, see the Schedule. All times displayed in E.T.




Tuesday, June 22
12:00-1:30 pm General Sessions
Powerful presentations by thought leaders and leading industry experts on the key topics that are shaping the future of investor relations and capital markets engagement
  • Keynote Address by SEC Commissioner Elad Roisman
  • Public Company, Public Voice
1:40-1:55 pm Express Talks
Short, concise presentations sponsored and delivered by expert service providers
  • Your Roadmap Toward ESG Performance: An IR Perspective, Sponsored by Broadridge
  • Optimizing Your IR Website for Improved Stakeholder Engagement, Sponsored by Intrado Digital Media
  • Events Without Limits: Reimagining Virtual Events for 2021 and Beyond, Sponsored by Q4
  • How Consumer Trends Offer Insight on the Market, Sponsored by Sentieo
2:00-2:50 pm Industry Breakout Discussions  *not available on demand
Choose the group discussion that most closely aligns with your industry or interest.
3:00-3:50 pm Education Sessions
Concurrent sessions on leading IR and capital markets trends to keep you informed and help you conquer real-world IR challenges
  • The Evolving ESG Landscape: What do IROs Need to Know?
  • SPACs: The Emerging Capital Markets Tool and Opportunities for IR
  • The Economics of the Sell Side and Implications for SMID Coverage
  • Strategy for More Proactive Comms vs Reactive Comms
  • Using AI to Level the IR Playing Field
4:00-4:50 pm Education Sessions
Concurrent sessions on leading IR and capital markets trends to keep you informed and help you conquer real-world IR challenges
  • How Investors are Looking for the "S" in "ESG"
  • The Corporate Governance Journey: SMID and Newly Public Company Spotlight
  • How New Trading Patterns Affect the IR Community
  • Virtual Investor Days: Leveraging Technology to Elevate your IR Strategy
  • Crisis Communications & Dealing with Disinformation: An IR Survival Guide
5:00-6:00 pm Virtual Networking Event: Minute to Win It!  *not available on demand
Join your colleagues for a fun hour of networking and discussion. Open to all conference attendees.


Wednesday, June 23
11:30-11:45 am Express Talks
Short, concise presentations sponsored and delivered by expert service providers
  • How is ESG Impacting Your Story and Overall Narrative? Sponsored by Cision
  • The IPO Surge: Direct Listings, SPACs and 2021 Market Trends, Sponsored by AlphaSense
  • What AI Tells Us About Earnings Messaging During & Post COVID, Sponsored by Nasdaq
  • Best Practices - Market and Competitive Intelligence, Sponsored by Virtua
12:00-1:30 pm General Sessions
Powerful presentations by thought leaders and leading industry experts on the key topics that are shaping the future of investor relations and capital markets engagement
  • Toward More Consistent, Accurate Climate Disclosure
  • A Healthier Planet Through Active Investing
  • Simplifying the Corporate Reporting Landscape with the Value Reporting Foundation
  • Not Your Parent's #Stonks Market
1:40-1:55 pm Express Talks
Short, concise presentations sponsored and delivered by expert service providers
  • Evolution of ESG Disclosure - What Stories are Companies Telling? Sponsored by NYSE
  • Reddit, GameStop, Shorts & More – Deciphering Today’s Headline Issues, Sponsored by IHS Markit
  • The New Role of the IRO: Reputation, Responsibility, Recruitment, Reach, Sponsored by Investis Digital
  • 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Targeting and Prospecting New Investors, Sponsored by Irwin
2:00-2:50 pm Virtual IRC Lounge Discussions  *not available on demand
Interactive, facilitated discussions on themes and topics falling with each domain of the IR Competency Framework
3:00-3:50 pm Education Sessions
Concurrent sessions on leading IR and capital markets trends to keep you informed and help you conquer real-world IR challenges
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: How Are Companies Responding to Stakeholders on these Issues?
  • The Real Deal: ESG, Cost of Capital and Access to Capital
  • Virtual, In Person or Hybrid: What Does the Future Look Like?
  • How to Get the Most out of Q&A Sessions
  • How to Successfully Navigate Reg FD Compliance and the Street’s Data Needs
4:00-4:50 pm Education Sessions
Concurrent sessions on leading IR and capital markets trends to keep you informed and help you conquer real-world IR challenges
  • Addressing the Investor Demand for Climate-Related Disclosures
  • Direct Listing vs IPO: Which is Better for Your Company?
  • Best Practices for Measuring the Effectiveness of Your IR Program: What’s in Your Toolbox?
  • Best Practices for Interacting with Potential Shareholders
  • Beyond the CEO & CFO: Building an All-Star Bench of External Speakers
5:00-6:00 pm Senior Roundtable IR Social  *not available on demand
Join your colleagues for a fun hour of networking and discussion. *Open to SRT members