Thanks to those who entered the 2026 Annual Conference Prize Draw
The prize draw asked entrants to answer the following question: “What do you believe will be the biggest opportunity shaping our industry over the next 5 years, and why?”
Ahead of the Investor Relations Society’s Annual Conference, taking place on June 24th, at the IET London, we asked our members what they viewed as the greatest opportunity for IR professionals in the next 5 years:
“The companies that succeed will be those that use technology to strengthen trust, not replace it. In that environment, IR becomes not just a communicator of value, but a creator of it.”
“As reporting, analytics and routine communications become faster and more streamlined, IR professionals will have greater capacity to focus on building trust, transparency, and long-term relationships with stakeholders.”
“Companies being bold and telling their own, specific, stories around these issues rather than Boards sticking with “low-risk” but bland boilerplate.”
“AI-generated content, faster news cycles, and the growth of private capital are changing how investors form opinions and value companies, increasing the importance of clear and consistent communication.”
The 2026 Annual Conference, “IR as a Trusted Advisor: Creating Opportunity from Uncertainty” will examine how the Investor Relations function is evolving to play a broader and more strategic role within organisations. The programme provides insights into emerging opportunities for IROs and practical guidance on strengthening stakeholder engagement. Book here.