THE INVESTOR RELATIONS SOCIETY 29 TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE IR TUESDAY 23 RD JUNE 2015 KINGS PLACE, LONDON N1 9AG Conference Sponsors The investor relations landscape is fundamentally changing. IR 2020: Back to the future will examine what this means for IR and will explore where IR is today, where it is heading and what you can do to ensure that you are fully prepared for the future. A comprehensive programme and a fantastic panel of speakers means that if you have one day out of the office in 2015 this should be it! Network with peers Stay up-to-date Prepare for the future It s everyone from the IR industry in one room on one day 2014 conference delegate #IRConf2015 Conference programme and booking form Book now at www.irs.org.uk or +44 (0) 20 7379 1763 or by returning this form
Conference 2015 overview As we prepare to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the IR Society in 2015, we recognise that the IR landscape is fundamentally changing. We are seeing significant shifts in the underlying market, operating and regulatory environment that put a greater onus on the industry to clarify its roles and responsibilities. Inevitably, changes in corporate reporting have followed and led to the need for faster, clearer and more dynamic investor communications by companies in response to an increasingly demanding investment community. What does this mean for IR? Hear from leading practitioners and commentators as we discuss where IR is today, where it is heading and what you can do to ensure that you are fully prepared for the future. We are delighted to welcome back Evan Davis as conference host for the 5th year running. We have an exciting line up of speakers, Xavier Rolet, CEO of London Stock Exchange Group will deliver the conference keynote address, while Marc Teasdale, Director of Market Oversight, FCA, will open the afternoon Regulator s Panel session. Closing the conference, will be Stephanie Flanders, Managing Director and Chief Market Strategist, UK and Europe, J.P. Morgan Asset Management. If you have any questions about the conference please contact John Gollifer, general manager of the IR Society at john.gollifer@irs.org.uk A brilliant networking opportunity, great topics covered and most presenters were incredibly engaging. Would recommend this to anyone in IR! 2014 conference delegate #IRConf2015
Programme (provisional) 08.00 08.50 09.00 09.30 10.15 10.45 Registration Chair s opening remarks and introduction of the conference host and moderator Sue Scholes, Chair, The IR Society Evan Davis, journalist and broadcaster Keynote address Moderator: Evan Davis Xavier Rolet, CEO, London Stock Exchange Group Plenary debate IR 2020: Back to the future Janet Dignan, Founder, IR Magazine Sarah Elton-Farr, Head of IR, Shire Alexandra Hockenhull, Director of Corporate Communications and IR, Xchanging David Walker, Head of IR and Corporate Development, Hays Morning break IR 2020: Back to the future! Break-out sessions Session 1: Results presentation: what is the perfect outcome? Moderator: John Dawson, Director of IR, National Grid Bill Hutchings, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley Richard Joyce, IR Director, Reckitt Benckiser Group Virginia Phillips, Director, Red Oyster Session 2: Managing change, uncertainty and critical market events Moderator: David Lloyd-Seed, Deputy Chair, The IR Society James Arnold, Head of IR, Tullow Oil Chris Griffith, IR Director, Tesco Mark Lidiard, Head of IR, BG Group Session 3: Being in the public domain the discipline of being a listed company Moderator: Catherine Nash, Director of IR, Royal Mail Martin Adams, Head of IR, TSB Oliver Hearsey, Managing Director, ECM & Corporate Broking, RBC Capital Markets David Shriver, Managing Partner, Tulchan Communications LLP 11.30 12.15 12.30 Feedback, discussion and wrap up by Senior IROs Moderator: Evan Davis Lunch Lunchtime sessions Session 1: How to train your CEO without getting fired! Ulf Brackmann, Managing Director, MindYourWay Session 2: Enhancing investor engagement why sustainability? Neil Brown, Investment Manager Pan European Equities, Alliance Trust Charlotte Cowley, Director of IR, Burberry Mike Tyrrell, Editor, SRI-CONNECT Continued on the next page
Programme (Continued) 13.30 14.45 15.30 16:00 Regulator s Panel Moderator: Evan Davis Neil Brown, Investment Manager Pan European Equities, Alliance Trust Emma Burdett, Partner, Head of IR & Governance, Maitland Robert Miller, Head of Research, Redburn Mark Stockdale, Managing Director of Corporate Broking, UBS Marc Teasdale, Director of Market Oversight, FCA Promoting Stewardship: The IR Society s IR Forum Showcasing the Society's policy discussion group, including corporate governance specialists from the buy-side Moderator: Sue Scholes, Chair, The IR Society Abigail Herron, Head of Responsible Engagement, Aviva Investors Charles King, Director of Investor Relations, SSP Group Daniel Summerfield, Co-Head of Responsible Investment, USS Lorraine Young, President, ICSA UKRIAT Afternoon break IR 2020: If IR Ruled the World Break-out sessions Session 1: 21st Century Corporate Reporting Moderator: Richard Carpenter, Managing Partner, MerchantCantos Simon Gittings, Creative Director, Investis Sejal Ierland, Investor Relations Manager, BAE Systems Paul Sharma, Director of Investor Relations, CSR Session 2: Valuing IR as a driver of reputation Moderator: Loraine Rees, Managing Director, IR-connect Limited Simon Cole, Founder and Director, Reputation Dividend Helen Parris, Director of Investor Relations, G4S Rupen Shah, PLC Finance and Investor Relations Director, Britvic Session 3: Future threats - The Rise of Activism Moderator: Brian Rivel, President, Rivel Research Scott Hopkins, Partner, Skadden Arps Patrick Hughes, Director, Nasdaq Corporate Solutions Peter Reynolds, Director of Communications, bwin.party Chris Young, MD, Head of Contested Situations, Credit Suisse 17:00 17.35 Closing keynote address Stephanie Flanders, Managing Director and Chief Market Strategist, UK and Europe, J.P. Morgan Asset Management: An exclusive with Evan Davis Evening reception
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