Power Lunch: Skating to Success
Retired speed skater, Kristina Groves, a three-time Olympian and
four-time Olympic medalist, was a Canadian powerhouse in the world of
women's speed skating. Get ready to be inspired as Kristina shares with
us her inspiration, how she has overcome challenges and how she
accomplished her goals.
Speaker: Kristina Groves, Four-Time Olympic Speed Skating Medalist and Olympic Broadcast Analyst
Join us in Banff to engage with industry leaders and find out how your
colleagues are navigating the challenges that 2015 has brought thus far.
Register today to be a part of the largest gathering of IROs in Canada! Learn more at CIRI.org.
Conference Sessions Include:
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CSR and IR Convergence
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Writing Workshop - Part I & II
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Priorities for Canada's Capital Markets
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How Equity Strategies and Asset Allocation Impacts the Buy Side
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Enhancing and Unlocking Value of IR Websites
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Hosting a Successful Investor Day
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A Multi-Perspective Discussion on the Global Economy
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In Conversation with the Street
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Taking Charge of Your Marketing Program
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View from the C-Suite
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Alberta's Resources, Canada's Outlook
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And more session topics and speakers to be announced soon!
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