IR Leader
April 29, 2025

CIRI's Annual Conference is Less Than Two Months Away and Booking Quickly. Register Today!

CIRI's 38th Annual Investor Relations Conference is coming to Niagara-on-the-Lake, June 18-20. 

Join us and your peers to re-energize your IR practices and expand your network. CIRI's Annual Conference provides the inspiration, education and connections needed to grow and deliver a best-in-class IR program.

This year's Conference will provide progressive insight to refine your IR program and rejuvenate personal growth through diverse perspectives. We will make an impact with thought-provoking speakers, engaging discussions and a variety of sessions that will modernize your skills and knowledge. You don't want to miss it!

Click here to learn more and register.

Not a CIRI member? No problem!

CIRI Membership/Conference Bundle

If you're planning on coming to the Conference, the largest educational and social event of the year for the IR community, why not join CIRI and take advantage of all the benefits of membership. Join CIRI now with this Membership/Conference Bundle and save! Find more info here.
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Looking for a New IR Role? Need to Hire an IRO? Check Out CIRI's Career Hub

Are you looking for a new job opportunity?
Companies are planning for the year ahead and we are seeing an increase in job listings. Currently, we have one position listed – an Investor Relations Associate (Vancouver). These listings are accessible by visiting CIRI's Career Hub.


Are you looking to hire someone for your company or a client? 

CIRI offers an effective way to reach qualified targets through job listings on our Career Hub. Get in front of IROs who may be looking for new challenges by posting your job opportunity with us. Members may submit a job listing free of charge. Non-members may submit a job listing for only $150+HST. Click here to sign in and submit a job listing.

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