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The NIRI Annual Conference is the world’s largest and most comprehensive IR event, with two and a half days dedicated to your professional development and networking. With dozens of education offerings in a variety of new and exciting formats, there will be plenty of time to connect with your peers while meeting your goals and objectives. Be sure to take advantage of the wealth of expertise offered by the service provider community as you explore the IR Showcase and discover products and services to enhance your work in IR.

The 2022 NIRI Annual Conference will be held June 5-7, 2022. The conference will officially begin on Sunday, June 5, with afternoon sessions and networking opportunities, followed by the NIRI2022 Opening Reception at 6pm. Monday and Tuesday will feature full days of general sessions, education, IR Showcase hours, networking, and evening receptions. The program will conclude Tuesday evening.

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Conference Schedule

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Saturday, June 4
7:00-9:00 pm	NIRI Leadership Celebration Dinner (by invitation) Celebrating the volunteer leaders who contribute their time and talents to NIRI throughout the year and those recognized for IR success and achievements

Sunday, June 5
2:00-4:00 pm	Express Talks (included in conference registration) Short, concise presentations sponsored and delivered by expert service providers Game the Algorithm: How to Leverage AI to Craft Effective External Comms (Sponsored by AlphaSense) Phew! The CSR Report is Published…Now What?! (Sponsored by Corbin Advisors) 22 Tips for IR Events: The Best of Investor Days, Earnings & Road Shows (Sponsored by Investis Digital) Securing New Capital in an Uncertain Economy (Sponsored by Nasdaq) IR Resilience Framework: Actionable Insights to Drive Sustainability (Sponsored by S&P Global Market Intelligence) How to Improve Stakeholder Engagement With Your IR Website (Sponsored by Notified) Carbonomics - How Companies Measure, Manage, and Report their GHG Approach (Sponsored by NYSE)
4:30-5:00 pm	New to NIRI Conference Orientation Meet other first-time conference attendees and learn what you need to know to optimize your conference experience
6:00-7:30 pm	Opening Reception in IR Showcase Make new connections while exploring IR products and solutions

Monday, June 6
7:30 am-7:00 pm	IR Showcase Open Hours
7:30-8:30 am	Breakfast in the IR Showcase
8:30-11:00 am	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. Picking Your Battles – Leading Through Historic Societal Changes Shining an Even Brighter Light on ESG NIRI's Think Tank on Corporate Purpose
11:00 am-1:00 pm	IR Showcase: Exhibits, Express Talks, & Lunch [Express Talk] Inconsistencies in IR communications on ESG (Sponsored by Sentieo) [Express Talk] On-site and Hybrid Investor Day Services (Sponsored by Chorus Call) [Express Talk] Key Findings from the Latest Industry Research from IR Magazine (Sponsored by IR Magazine) [Express Talk] Why Access to Real-Time Analyst Model Revisions Matters (Sponsored by Visible Alpha)
11:45 am-12:45 pm	Senior Roundtable Lunch Session (SRT membership required) A Deeper Dive on Corporate Purpose
1:00-1:50 pm	Education Sessions Concurrent sessions on IR and capital markets trends to keep you informed and help you conquer real-world IR challenges How Do You Measure IR Success? How to Become the Central Point of Intelligence for Senior Leadership Shareholder Activism Update (From the Activist’s Perspective) New Web Accessibility Guidance: How to Maintain Compliance and Manage Litigation Threats [Workshop Series Part 1] - Executing Best-in-Class Communications: Writing for IR (1:00-2:20pm)
2:00-2:50 pm	Education Sessions Concurrent sessions on IR and capital markets trends to keep you informed and help you conquer real-world IR challenges With the IR Landscape Rapidly Evolving, How Do We Stay Ahead to Elevate IR? The Mystery Behind Quiet Periods The 2022 Proxy Season "Post-Game Show" Getting Familiar with ESG Frameworks [Workshop Series Part 2] - Executing Best-in-Class Communications: Writing for Speaking and Events (2:30-3:50pm)
3:00-3:30 pm	Break in the IR Showcase: Exhibits and Express Talks [Express Talk] Aligning ESG Targets with Compensation Metrics: Easier Said Than Done (Sponsored by Computershare \| Georgeson)
3:30-4:20 pm	Education Sessions Concurrent sessions on IR and capital markets trends to keep you informed and help you conquer real-world IR challenges Effective Strategy Development – Meeting Your IR Goals Retail Investors: Current Trends and Outreach An IRO’s Guide to ESG in 2025 Mastering Stakeholder Communications: Lessons from the Front Line
4:30-5:45 pm	Industry Breakout Discussions Informal, facilitated discussions on issues specific to each industry or sector. IR practitioners only.
6:00-7:00 pm	Networking Reception in IR Showcase Make new connections while exploring IR products and solutions

Tuesday, June 7
7:30 am-3:30 pm	IR Showcase Open Hours
7:30-8:30 am	Senior Roundtable Networking Breakfast (SRT membership required)
7:30-8:30 am	Developing Leaders Roundtable Networking Breakfast (DLRT membership required)
7:30-8:30 am	Breakfast in the IR Showcase
8:30-11:00 am	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. Speak Frankly - The Buyside View of IR and More NIRI Update and What's Next in Washington Three Scenarios, Two Walls, One Cycle
11:00 am-1:00 pm	IR Showcase: Exhibits, Express Talks, & Lunch [Express Talk] Using Shareholder Data for Investor Targeting (Sponsored by FactSet) [Express Talk] Promoting Good Governance for Board Reelection and Long-Term Stability (Sponsored by Broadridge) [Express Talk] How to Best Enable Q&A for Remote Participants? Here are 5 Options (Sponsored by Open Exchange) [Express Talk] What IROs Think about the State of ESG Collaboration & Reporting (Sponsored by DFIN) [Express Talk] The ESG Bond Market – Path to a Sustainable Future? (Sponsored by MSCI)
1:00-1:50 pm	Thought Leader Sessions Discussions and presentations sponsored and delivered by expert service providers ESG Roadmap for IROs: A Comprehensive Guide for all Levels of IR (Sponsored by S&P Global Market Intelligence) Shake Hands with the Sell-Side: How to Create and Optimize Analyst Relationships (Sponsored by Irwin) The Future of Behavioral Analytics and the Next Generation of Targeting (Sponsored by Q4) Rivel’s 50-Minute IR Workout Session with the Buy-Side (Sponsored by Rivel)
2:00-2:50 pm	Education Sessions Concurrent sessions on IR and capital markets trends to keep you informed and help you conquer real-world IR challenges Developing the Right Messaging When Growth and Profitability are Not Linear Board Accountability and Risk Management – How IR Can Help the Board Identify and Avoid Risk Targeting: Giving Time to All the Right People [Workshop Series Part 3]: Executing Best-in-Class Communications: Public Speaking Strategies (2:00-3:20pm)
3:00-3:30pm	Break in the IR Showcase Last chance to explore the products and services in the IR Showcase
3:30-4:20 pm	Education Sessions Concurrent sessions on IR and capital markets trends to keep you informed and help you conquer real-world IR challenges Curious Who’s Really Trading Your Stock? Let’s Talk Surveillance Trends Earnings Call, What Earnings Call? Evolving Earnings Communications Importance of IR Following the De-SPAC Process Ethics in the Investor Pitch
4:30-5:30 pm	Closing Keynote Address by Dave McGillivray
5:30-7:00 pm	Closing Reception Enjoy a final opportunity to reconnect with the IR Community in a "wicked fun" reception with some local Boston flavor.

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