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Take your next career step forward at the Career Development Hub & IRC Lounge. Join informal discussions with IR experts and discover how to build on your existing strengths to maximize your potential. Look for the Career Development Hub in the IR Showcase (Level 5).

Appropriate for all career levels, no appointments or invitation needed.

 

Sunday


 
6:15 PM-6:45 PM New to IR Meetup

New to investor relations or new to NIRI? Drop in for micro-networking during the Opening Reception to meet new people, find a conference buddy, meet the staff, and learn more about NIRI.

 

Monday


 
8:00-8:20 AM Compass Mentor Coffee Meetup

Open to mentors and mentees in the Compass Mentor Program and anyone interested in learning more about the program. Bring your coffee for an informal gathering to explore how mentoring relationships can help advance your career or give back to younger professionals.


11:10-11:30 AM The IRO to CFO Career Track
Katie Royce, CFA

IR can be a lifelong career or a stepping stone to other roles, including to the C-suite. What does it take for IR professionals to rise to CFO positions? How do IR professionals grow into a strategic role and earn a seat at the table to be best positioned for that trajectory? Hear from one former IRO who has successfully made the leap to CFO.

12:00-12:30 PM Meet the Executive Search Partner
Peter McDermott

Meet with Peter McDermott, Principal, Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations with Korn Ferry, for a behind the scenes look into the executive search and hiring process. Mr. McDermott is a member of Korn Ferry’s Corporate Affairs Center of Expertise and has placed numerous IROs, executive level IR and communications leaders. He will provide a primer on working with an executive search firm, including tips for positioning yourself for success.


3:00-3:30 PM Office Hours with NIRI’s Chief Credentialing and Governance Officer
Iman Hannon, CM

Drop by to meet with Iman Hannon, who leads NIRI’s Investor Relations Charter (IRC®) program, the Fellows program, and the new Compass Mentor program to learn more about these and several other initiatives and volunteer opportunities.


Tuesday


 
11:10-11:30 AM Proving Your Value in Uncertain Times
Melissa Plaisance

Leadership transitions can bring uncertainty and often unwelcome change; responding proactively and demonstrating your value can help you influence the outcome. In this discussion, NIRI Fellow Melissa Plaisance will share a candid account of a career challenge she recently faced, with applicable takeaways about resilience, commitment, and believing in your own skills and value.

11:45 AM-12:15 PM IRC Lounge Discussion: Leveraging the IRC and NIRI’s Resources
Chris Symanoskie, IRC

Investor relations veteran Chris Symanoskie, IRC will lead a casual and candid discussion about how NIRI and the IRC accelerates success in the field of investor relations.  Mr. Symanoskie will share personal stories about how NIRI helped him throughout his 25-year investor relations journey – from the first investor relations role and being part of the inaugural group of investor relations professionals who passed the IRC exam, to being a long-standing member of NIRI’s Senior Roundtable. New members and rising stars - bring your questions, share thought-provoking stories, and discuss examples of NIRI professional resources with your colleagues at this collaborative session. 


12:30-12:50 PM NIRI Fellows “Ask-Me-Anything”
Remy Bernarda, IRC
Jenny Kobin

NIRI Fellows are a select group of NIRI members who have been recognized for their leadership, integrity, involvement, and contributions to the investor relations profession. NIRI Fellows have seen it all, and they offer a depth of knowledge about both the practice of investor relations and the career opportunities within. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet with two Fellows and ask them anything – how they got their start in IR, how their careers have progressed, what surprises and challenges they have faced. Come prepared with your questions for career tips or IR practice questions that are relevant to you.


3:00-3:30 PM Office Hours with NIRI’s Chief Credentialing and Governance Officer
Iman Hannon, CM

Drop by to meet with Iman Hannon, who leads NIRI’s Investor Relations Charter (IRC®) program, the Fellows program, and the new Compass Mentor program to learn more about these and several other initiatives and volunteer opportunities.