Strengthening the Narrative and Closing the Valuation Disconnect: Where the Capital Markets Meet Messaging

May 19, 2026 11:30 AM ET
 

For the first time

NIRI Virtual Chapter and CFA Society New York

unite to move beyond talking points.

Tuesday, May 19 | 12:15 AM - 7:00 PM

In–Person & Livestream Options

In–Person Seating is Limited

Hybrid-CFA Society NY

1540 Broadway, 10th Fl

New York, NY 10036

 

To Register, please contact admin@nirivirtual.org 

 

Overview:

This session will provide actionable insights on how companies and the buy-side can align in a 2026 market defined by information overload.

 

Key Themes:

  • Filtering Out the Noise: Communications expert Richard Torrenzano dissects the new world of information warfare—how synthetic narratives, rapid-fire social media, and AI-driven data further obscure key messages.

 

  • The High-Conviction Lens: A transparent look into what specific data points and signals actually move the needle for investors, and how IR communication can bridge that gap.

 

  • The Earnings Process Demystified: Real talk on managing expectations when the landscape is shifting daily. How IROs and analysts can calibrate signals for impact.

 

  • Decisions at the C-Suite Level: CFOs discuss how IR feedback is processed and incorporated.

 

 

Why This Matters for You

This is a unique and exclusive event bringing together professionals from a range of Investor Relations, Capital Markets and Financial Leadership roles to learn more about aligning messaging to market dynamics.

 

For the CFA:

Learn exactly how IR teams are curating the information you rely on and gain insight into deciphering corporate communication.

 

For the IR Professional:

Understand the precise “transparency” that high-conviction investors demand to further conduct due diligence.

 

Additional details are included below, with more speakers to be announced soon.

 

Pricing:

 

We are very excited to offer two options for attending - in person, or virtually via livestream. Either way, the Virtual Chapter is offering a special discount for our chapter members, so don't miss out on this unique opportunity.

 

To Attend In Person

$35 NIRI VC Members (*Special Discount For Members*) | $75 Partner Progaram & NIRI Members/CFA Members | $150 Non-NIRI/Non-CFA Members

 

Livestream Access

$20 NIRI VC Members (*Special Discount For Members*) | $40 Partner Program & NIRI Members/CFA Members | $50 Non-NIRI/Non-CFA Members

 

 

 Please email admin@nirivirtual.org to register.

 

 

The Valuation Gap Summit

A zero filtered exchange between IR and Wall Street

 

12:15 PM | NETWORKING LUNCH


1:00 PM | WELCOME REMARKS

Nicole Maselli, President Elect,  NIRI Virtual Chapter


1:10 PM | AI, IR, AND THE NEW WORLD OF INFORMATION & AUTOMATION

MODERATOR

Samir Desai, Managing Director, Needham & Company

PANELISTS

Douglas Borthwick, Co-Founder & Editor, The Bridge Newsletter

Gregg Lampf, IRC, VP, Investor Relations, Ciena Corporation


2:00 PM | THE BUYSIDE WHISPER

How IROs manage pre-earnings communications, and how to communicate effectively in this transformed landscape

MODERATOR

Stephen Willoughby, Sr Vice President, Investor Relations – ESG & Risk, Revvity

PANELISTS

Megan Larson, IRC, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, Efficient Markets (EnergyNet)

Walter B. Stackow, CFA, CSRIC, Sr Equity Research Analyst – Consumer, Thrivent Asset Management

David Speyer, Sr Equity Analyst, Schroders


2:50 PM | BREAK


3:00 PM | PRESENTATION

Protecting business, brand and reputation: Mastering and winning the AI digital battlefield

Richard Torrenzano, Chief Executive, The Torrenzano Group


3:40 PM | EXPLORING THE HEDGE FUND PROCESS

Deep dive into investor expectations

MODERATOR

Matthew Berry, CPA, CFA, Director of Capital Markets and Investor Relations, Nano Nuclear Energy Inc.

PANELISTS

Neil Guha, Head of Equity Capital Markets and Portfolio Manager, Corbets Capital

Griffin Newman, Portfolio Manager, Point 72


4:30 PM | BREAK


4:40 PM | INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO INVESTOR COMMUNICATIONS 

A lively discussion of emerging creative practices IR teams are using to get their story out with insights on what works and implications for IROs looking to try new approaches.

MODERATOR

Tara Dziedzic, Head of US LisftingsNYSE

PANELISTS

Rebecca Gardy, IRC, Chief Investor Relations Officer (retired), Campbell's

Lisa Friedman, Senior Managing Director, Teneo

Harry Shah, Principal & CEO, OUTKREATE, IR Presentation Experts


5:40 PM | CLOSING REMARKS

Danielle Kloeblen, CFA, Treasurer & SVP Investor Relations, MH


5:50 PM | NETWORKING RECEPTION

  

  

We would like to thank our exclusive event sponsor for helping make this event possible!