Sunday Sessions and Opening Reception


Arrive at NIRI2025 by 2:00 p.m. on Sunday and take advantage of several pre-conference events focused on tackling challenging situations and finding solutions, learning about successful investor days, and other oppor- tunities to engage with your IR peers. The lineup includes:


• Hallmarks of Best-in-Class Investor Days (panel of IR practitioners sponsored by Corbin) – 2:00 – 2:50 p.m.


• Solutions Spotlight (short demonstrations of problem-solv- ing solutions from service providers) – 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.


• New to NIRI Conference Orientation – 4:30 – 5:00 p.m. • The IR Situation Room (a practitioners-only collabora- tive session to solve each other’s real-life IR challeng- es) – 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.


• The Opening Reception in the IR Showcase officially kicks off NIRI2025 on Sunday from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.


by dozens of experts from all sectors of the IR profession. See the sidebar, “Concurrent Education Sessions Deliver Knowledge in All IR Domains of Practice,” to learn more.


Business Opportunities in the IR Showcase The IR Showcase exhibit hall is a one-stop destination to find the right product and service providers to maximize the ef- fectiveness of IR professionals and ensure they have the right tools for success. As the world’s largest assembly of IR products and services, the


IR Showcase is the best place to discover everything the industry offers. Attendees can stop by dozens of exhibits and tap into the incredible knowledge base of the industry experts in the service provider community. See the sidebar, “NIRI2025 Sponsors,” to see the range of exhibitors and sponsoring companies. Sunday and Monday night receptions will be held in the IR


Showcase, creating a festive atmosphere in the midst of network- ing and business opportunities. Te IR Showcase is also home to several Express Talks delivered by thought leaders from the sponsor community.


Career Growth and Credentialing Resources Beyond the learning, networking and business opportunities,


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Find Local Attractions With Meet Boston


Looking for restaurants or other things to do in Boston? Look no further than the official Boston visitor’s guide, customized especially for NIRI2025 attendees by Meet Boston. It includes recommendations on local restaurants, tourist attractions, and other resources to make the most out of your visit to Boston. Visit www.meetboston.com/niri2025/ to learn more.


NIRI2025 offers resources to help IROs advance their careers and earn respected credentials. Te Career Development Hub provides a forum where attendees


can leverage a unique opportunity to interact with IR veterans. Te space is designed to facilitate networking and discussion of career trajectories and pathways to success. Here, IR professionals can also learn about the criteria for


earning the IRC and other NIRI credentials, network with IRC- credentialed peers, and more. Attendees can earn up to four professional development


units (PDUs) per day at NIRI2025, and conference attendance is typically accepted for continuing professional education (CPE) credits as well. Tese PDUs are needed to earn and maintain the IRC credential.


A Special Closing Event NIRI has reimagined the Tuesday closing event for NIRI2025. Te late-afternoon event will offer a unique opportunity to connect with colleagues in a fun-filled community service event that will benefit the Boston community. Attendees will stuff backpacks with school supplies to donate to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston.


Still Time to Register! Tere is still time to register in advance or onsite for NIRI2025. Learn more and register today at www.niri.org/niri25. Remember to book your hotel room by May 17 at the Omni


Boston Hotel at the Seaport using the special NIRI2025 attendee rate. Te discounted rate may not be available after May 17. Learn more at www.niri.org/niri25/hotel-travel-2/. IR


Al Rickard, CAE, is Editor-in-Chief of IR Update; arickard@ associationvision.com.


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