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Hear from thought leaders and leading industry experts in General Sessions on the key topics that are shaping the future of investor relations and capital markets engagement - live broadcast from 12-1:30pm ET on June 22-23 and available on-demand until September 2021.
 

 

Keynote Address by SEC Commissioner Elad Roisman

Following a brief presentation on topics of interest to investor relations and capital markets professionals, Commissioner Roisman engages in Q&A with NIRI President and CEO, Gary LaBranche, on issues related to NIRI’s advocacy priorities including ESG disclosure, proxy advisory rules, institutional investor ownership reporting, capital markets evolution and more.
 

Speakers:

In conversation with Gary LaBranche, FASAE, CAE, President & CEO, NIRI
 
       
Elad Roisman
Commissioner,
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission		      




Public Company, Public Voice

The role of public companies in social activism is growing. Some have referred to CEOs as a new "fourth branch of government." Should public companies have a role in speaking out on and effecting social change? What, if anything, does it say about their companies if they remain silent on these issues? Learn how some companies are taking the lead in this area, and the many shareholder/stakeholder considerations involved.


Session Speakers:

Moderated by Michael Becker, EVP, Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives, Business Wire; Vice Chair, 2021 NIRI Annual Conference Committee
 
   
Ted Merz
Global Head of News Product, Bloomberg L.P.		 Marc Pritchard
Chief Brand Officer, Procter & Gamble		 Judy Samuelson
Executive Director, Business and Society
Program, Aspen Institute		  





Towards More Consistent, Accurate Climate Disclosure

Mary Schapiro, who leads secretariat of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, provides a brief overview of the risks and opportunities associated with the impacts of climate change and the transition to a low-carbon economy, and how investors, corporate issuers, and investor relations professionals can play an active role in supporting consistent, accurate climate disclosure as demand for this information grows.
 

Session Speaker:

 
   
Mary Schapiro
Vice Chair for Global Public Policy, Special Advisor to the Founder and Chairman of Bloomberg L.P.
 		    





A Healthier Planet Through Active Investing

The letters “ESG” loom ever larger for public companies in terms of ratings, disclosure and even investing. Once considered a relatively niche investment style, assets under management in funds that have some form of ESG focus have grown astronomically. Learn about a new breed of funds that take the next step for activist hedge funds, positively leveraging capitalism and governance in pursuit of a healthy planet.
 

Session Speakers:


In conversation with Mark Warren, IRC, Vice President, Investor Relations, Vulcan Materials Company; Chair, 2021 NIRI Annual Conference Committee
 
   
Eva Zlotnicka
President & Co-Founder, Inclusive Capital Partners
 		    





Simplifying the Corporate Reporting Landscape with the Value Reporting Foundation

NIRI Chair-Elect Victoria Sivrais joins Janine Guillot, CEO of the newly formed Value Reporting Foundation, to learn about the recent merger of SASB with IIRC, the prospect for harmonizing sustainability standards and metrics, and what it all means for public companies and investor relations professionals.
 

Session Speakers:


In conversation with Victoria Sivrais, Partner, Clermont Partners; NIRI Chair-Elect
 
   
Janine Guillot
CEO, Value Reporting Foundation
 		    




Not Your Parent's #Stonks Market

The stock market continues to evolve in often misunderstood ways. The recent “meme stock” WallStreetBets episode involving GameStop is a case in point. What forces drive this type of trading? Have market structure changes played a role? What are the implications and lessons learned for public companies in communicating with various stakeholders including the media, institutional and retail shareholders? Tune in for a fascinating look at this phenomenon, and key takeaways for IR programs.

 

Session Speakers:


Moderated by Moriah Shilton, Senior Vice President, LHA Investor Relations; Vice Chair, 2021 NIRI Annual Conference Committee
 
   
Justin Schack
Managing Director/Partner, Rosenblatt Securities		 Jason McGruder
Vice President Investor Relations,
Rocket Companies