Brilliant IR: Bringing Clarity and Value to Investor Relations
2017 marks an important milestone in the history of CIRI as we meet in beautiful Kelowna, British Columbia to celebrate oiur 30th Annual Conference. This year’s theme, Brilliant IR: Bringing Clarity and Value to Investor Relations, not only recognizes the event’s diamond anniversary, but the core of what our profession brings to investors and the companies we represent.
The political and economic environment over the past year has arguably been one of the most uncertain and unpredictable we’ve ever seen. Market volatility and increasing pressure on fund managers to demonstrate the value of active management has placed greater emphasis on the role of IROs and their ability to deliver an effective IR program. Understanding the diverse needs of your shareholder base, the role of technology in the flow and delivery of information as well as the emergence of new trends in regulation, governance and trading has increased the complexity of the investor relations function.
This year’s Conference has been designed to provide you with the knowledge, tools and network to excel as an IRO in the changing landscape of investor relations. You’ll gain valuable insights on the latest economic trends from Chris Lawless, Chief Economist at British Columbia Investment Management Corporation, C-Suite perspectives on the value of investor relations from Randy Smallwood, CEO of Wheaton Precious Metals, and motivational speaker Mary-Jo Dionne will pull back the curtain on how individuals can tap into their own unique source of brilliance to feel radiant as people and professionals. You will also hear about how the latest capital market trends are impacting the trading of your stock, how technology and social media are changing the way we communicate with investors, how the increasing importance of ESG affects investment decisions and how to bring greater clarity in your messaging to investors.
In addition to a great line-up of speakers and sessions, we hope you enjoy CIRI’s Wine & Dine and Grape Stomp on Monday evening. This interactive grape-stomping event has been designed to challenge and motivate you to build and strengthen your IR network.
Welcome to Kelowna!
Meghan Brown Greg Dilworth
Director, Investor Relations Vice President, Investor Relations
Endeavour Silver Corp. Sun Life Financial Inc.
Conference Program
Sunday, June 11
7:00am 21st Annual Golf Tournament
9:30am East Bench Wine & Cheese Tour
9:30am Kettle Valley Bike Tour
12:00pm Registration
2:00pm CIRI/Ivey IR Certification Program Information Session
3:30pm The Power of Networking
4:30pm Securing Your Earnings: Mitigating Risk During the Earnings Process
Business Wire Sponsored Session
5:30pm Conference Kick-Off Cocktails
Monday, June 12
7:00am Registration / Breakfast with Exhibitors
8:15am Welcome & Opening Remarks
8:30am Wheaton Precious Metals: A Constant in Canadian Mining
9:30am Breakout Sessions (select one)
Option #1 The Changing Investor Landscape
Option #2 Is It Time to Move to a Virtual AGM?
Option #3 Elevate Your Earnings Game: Best Practices to Differentiate Your Company
Sponsored by Corbin Advisors
10:30am Break with Exhibitors
11:00am In Conversation with the Street
Sponsored by Scotiabank
12:00pm Awards Ceremony & Lunch
Sponsored by Nasdaq Corporate Solutions
2:00pm Breakout Sessions (select one)
Option #1 Bringing Clarity to Your Messaging
Option #2 Strategic IR: Being a Trusted Board Advisor
Option #3 Keys to Marketing Success
3:00pm Break with Exhibitors
3:30pm The Anatomy of Brilliance
6:00pm It’s Our 30th Cocktail Party with Exhibitors
7:30pm CIRI’s Grape Stomp and Wine & Dine
Tuesday, June 13
7:30am Breakfast with Exhibitors
8:00am CIRI National Annual General Meeting
8:30am Today’s Economy – What to Expect for 2017
Sponsored by TD Bank Group
9:30am Breakout Sessions (select one)
Option #1 Navigating Proxy Season
Option #2 Trends in IR Communications
Sponsored by Blender Media
Option #3 What’s Going on With My Stock?
Sponsored by TMX Group Limited
10:30am Break & Prize Draws with Exhibitors
11:15am Breakout Sessions (select one)
Option #1 Social Media: Should I Care?
Sponsored by CNW Group
Option #2 Responsible Investing: The Impact of CSR on Investment Decisions
Sponsored by Donnelley Financial Solutions
Option #3 Shining a Spotlight on Non-GAAP Measures
Sponsored by CPA Canada
12:15pm Power Lunch: M&A & IR: Learning from the Pros
Sponsored by McMillan
1:45pm Closing Remarks
***Sessions are subject to change