America Square Conference Centre, London
With an increasing number of investors, governance and corporate communications teams adopting machine-learning and generative AI to support their day-to-day decision-making, it is critical for IR teams to follow suit. However, at this nascent stage, there are a lot of questions about the ethical use of AI, accuracy, privacy concerns and more.
The IR Magazine Forum – AI & Technology will take place on Thursday, March 13 in London and is designed to provide IR teams at publicly listed companies with a blueprint for the responsible use of AI to supercharge their IR program.
Featuring AI veterans from the buy side, experts from tech companies, and issuers who has successfully implemented AI, the forum provides actionable checklists and best practice booklets on how to successfully implement an AI-powered IR strategy in 2025.
08:30 AM
Registration, breakfast and morning networking
08:55 AM
Welcome to IR Magazine Forum – AI for IR
09:00 AM
Getting started with AI: Overview, policies and use-cases
One of the main barriers cited to AI adoption is not knowing where to start. To kick things off our panelists will share specific use-cases of AI within IR, discuss what makes a good ‘AI user manual’ for IR teams, and provide practical advice on how to build an AI-powered IR strategy.
Moderator: Laurie Havelock, editor-at-large, IR Magazine
Erik Carlson, COO & CFO, Notified
Nick Stone, head of investor relations, GSK
09:45 AM
Closing the AI skills gap: Ensuring your IR team is AI-ready
In this panel we’ll analyze how AI is influencing the skills and responsibilities of IR, share specific tactics to make the most of AI tools, and discuss what you can do to ensure you and your team are informed and up-to-date on how to integrate AI into existing workflows.
Moderator: Noemi Distefano, reporter, IR Magazine
Ross Hawley, head of investor relations, Redde Northgate
David Irish, investor relations & ESG senior manager, Vodafone
Irina Logutenkova, head of investor relations, Getech
10:30 AM
Networking break
11:00 AM
AI and shareholder engagement: Leveraging AI to improve communications
In this panel we’ll be focussing on the specific ways AI can support your shareholder communication strategy, the value (and risks) of using different AI tools to generate IR content, and explore how to responsibly use AI to ensure more impactful shareholder interactions.
Moderator: Laurence Taylor, senior conference producer, IR Magazine
Greg Secord, vice president, investor relations, OpenText
11:30 AM
AI and targeting: Identifying and approaching compatible investors
Alongside streamlining your communications with existing shareholders, AI offers enormous potential for IR teams looking to access new investors and grow their shareholder base. Here our speakers will talk through how AI can support your search for compatible investors, facilitate with outreach and ensure your messaging is accurate and tailored to its audience. We will also discuss the specific applications and pitfalls of using AI to target retail investors.
Moderator: Tim Human, senior reporter, IR Magazine
Christian Bacherl, founder, ACCNITE
Gabriel Gonzalez-Gutierrez, investor Relations & ESG manager, Rolls-Royce
Jennifer Ramsey, senior investor relations manager, Imperial Brands
12:20 PM
AI for IR lightning pitch
Hear directly from a variety of service providers on how their tools and technologies can benefit your IR function. See innovative product demonstrations, take part in interactive polls and Q&As, and get up to speed on the rapidly evolving AI for IR vendor landscape.
12:30 PM
Lunch
13:30 PM
AI and the buyside: Adapting your messaging to AI-driven capital markets
The buy-side has been using AI for years to inform their investment decisions, from algorithmic trading to sentiment & market analysis. In this panel we’ll examine how the adoption of new AI tools and technologies is reshaping the investment landscape, and what this means for IR teams looking to ensure their company story is communicated effectively.
Moderator: Laurie Havelock, editor-at-large, IR Magazine
Harry Jack, head of pan European equity research, Schroders
Stefanie Mollin, global equities portfolio manager, GIB Asset Management
14:15 PM
Beat the bot: Using AI to anticipate analyst questions
In this interactive session, attendees will work together to analyze an earnings call summary and anticipate questions from analysts. Afterwards, we’ll compare results with ChatGPT to determine the value AI can bring in help IR teams prepare for their next Q&A.
You can read the earnings call summary here
15:00 PM
Building an AI powered ESG toolbox
This year, large companies already subject to the NFRD must comply with the CSRD, significantly increasing the scope and depth of sustainability reporting. In this panel, we’ll discuss how AI can support IR teams in their sustainability reporting journey, adapt to new disclosure requirements and deliver effective ESG communications to all stakeholders.
Moderator: Laurence Taylor, senior conference producer, IR Magazine
Alex Annaev, independent expert
15:30 PM
Champagne roundtables: Learn from your peers in interactive group discussions
In this interactive session, attendees will synthesize learnings into an actionable checklist to hit the ground running on deploying AI. Through group collaboration and exercises, IROs will blueprint an AI implementation roadmap that’s tailored to their IR program, including:
16:15 PM
Closing remarks and networking drinks
Our attendees are leading IR practitioners with an established track record and strategic IR role within their company.
Below is a sample list of our past attendees:
Job title | Company | Job title | Company | |
Associate | Carlyle | Head, sustainability | B2 Impact | |
CFO | Hexagon Composites ASA | Investor planning assistant | Unilever | |
Communications manager | Paragon Bank | IR analyst | Deutsche Rohstoff | |
Corporate development director | Pollen Street Capital | IR analyst | Scancom (MTN) | |
Deputy, head of IR | Halma | IR and strategy | Workspace | |
Director, communications | Oxford Nanopore Technologies | IR lead | Foresight Solar | |
Director, IR | Fevertree Drinks | IR manager | Bekaert | |
Director, IR | GSK | IR Manager | Severn Trent | |
Director, IR | YouGov | IR officer | Rezil | |
ESG IR manager | ArcelorMittal | IR operations director | GSK | |
Financial communication manager | Airbus | IR, senior manager | Schneider Electric | |
Group head of IR | BAT | Manager, IR | Sanoma Corporation | |
Head of IR | Afentra | Senior IR manager | BAT | |
Head of IR | Close Brothers Group | Senior IR manager | BP | |
Head of IR | Subsea7 | Senior IR manager | Foresight Group | |
Head of IR, M&A, ventures | Aperam | Senior M&A and IR analyst | Solid State | |
Head, investor desk | British International Investment | VP, IR | BP |
Why partner with us? The IR Magazine Forum – AI & Technology brings together some of the most influential people in the IR community.
The event offers an effective approach to targeting clients when they are exploring how they can implement AI as part of their IR strategy and shareholder communication practice. Through our unrivalled knowledge of the subject matters and commitment to in-depth agenda research, our events are guaranteed to attract a qualified audience.
The unique buzz we create at our events makes them multi-faceted and highly interactive, with great engagement, particularly with decision-makers at listed companies. This allows our partners to have meaningful conversations with corporates who are deciding which parts of their programs to invest in, which service providers to engage and which consultants to retain. By partnering with us on an event, you can generate leads, showcase your thought leadership and position yourselves as the partner of choice.
We’d love to chat with you about how you can get in front of a truly engaged and motivated audience at the IR Magazine Forum – AI for IR. Get in touch with Henry Wright or call on +44 20 8004 5337.
America Square Conference Centre
One America Square
17 Crosswall
London EC3N 2LB
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Accommodation
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IMPORTANT: The corporate rate is reserved for in-house IR and communication professionals, employed directly by a corporation listed on a public stock exchange ONLY. All other bookers should select the non-corporate rate.
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