About the event
The IR Impact Awards – Europe takes place on Thursday, June 18, 2026 in London. This very special event honors excellence in the investor relations profession across Europe and we are excited to welcome everyone for an evening of fine food and lots of celebrating!
WHEN
WHERE
The Peninsula London
Celebrating IR excellence
Since the annual event first launched in 1990, tens of thousands of analysts and investors have voted in the surveys behind the awards. The result: vital benchmarking information on which companies do the best IR. In recent years, the awards program has expanded to recognize more aspects of an IRO’s role as we add new categories to the list and give IR teams the opportunity to nominate themselves.
By popular demand, we present two types of award categories – researched and nominated – both celebrating the success of those individuals and companies that are leading the way in IR across Europe.
For our researched categories, companies do not submit nominations. Instead, hundreds of analysts and investors cast their votes and give their opinions on which companies provide the best IR service. In our nominated categories, companies submit written entries to articulate their success and achievements from the past year, giving any publicly listed company the opportunity to be considered for an award.
Awards by nomination
For our awards-by-nomination categories, individuals and companies are given the opportunity to submit written entries, free of charge, to be put forward to a panel of expert judges made up of investment professionals and IR Impact editorial team members.
NOMINEES ANNOUNCED!
We are delighted to announce the 2026 nominees! View the full list by clicking here.
The final list of categories presented at the awards ceremony are subject to change.
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] or call +44 20 8004 4989.
Categories
Market cap breakdown: Micro-cap = below €300 mn / Small cap = between €300 mn – €1 bn / Mid-cap = between €1 bn – €7.5 bn / Large cap = €7.5 bn – €200 bn / Mega cap = €200 bn and over.
Best annual report (large cap)
Are shareholders and analysts raving about the quality of your annual print or online report? Give us your vision of good reporting practice.
Judges will be looking for a well-articulated equity story, ease of flow or navigation, state-of-the-art design and consistency or complementarity between different reports.
Evidence can include examples of clear vision, design, messaging, investor or analyst feedback and engagement metrics across print and digital formats.
Nominees
adidas
Banco Santander
British American Tobacco
EDP – Energias de Portugal
Heineken
Turkish Airlines
Best annual report (mid-cap)
Are shareholders and analysts raving about the quality of your annual print or online report? Give us your vision of good reporting practice.
Judges will be looking for a well-articulated equity story, ease of flow or navigation, state-of-the-art design and consistency or complementarity between different reports.
Evidence can include examples of clear vision, design, messaging, investor or analyst feedback and engagement metrics across print and digital formats.
Nominees
CIE Automotive
Deutsche EuroShop
Entain
Glanbia
Premier Foods
Senior
Best annual report (small cap)
Are shareholders and analysts raving about the quality of your annual print or online report? Give us your vision of good reporting practice.
Judges will be looking for a well-articulated equity story, ease of flow or navigation, state-of-the-art design and consistency or complementarity between different reports.
Evidence can include examples of clear vision, design, messaging, investor or analyst feedback and engagement metrics across print and digital formats.
Nominees
Funding Circle Holdings
Galata Wind Enerji
Maib
Norcros
YouGov
Young & Co’s Brewery
Best annual report (micro-cap)
Are shareholders and analysts raving about the quality of your annual print or online report? Give us your vision of good reporting practice.
Judges will be looking for a well-articulated equity story, ease of flow or navigation, state-of-the-art design and consistency or complementarity between different reports.
Evidence can include examples of clear vision, design, messaging, investor or analyst feedback and engagement metrics across print and digital formats.
Nominees
Anora Group
DN AGRAR Group
James Fisher
Kenmare Resources
Topps Tiles
TPXimpact
Best CEO communications *NEW FOR 2026*
How your CEO communicates with capital markets stakeholders is a critical part of telling your company’s story and building confidence in its leadership. This category recognizes how IR and the C-suite work together to shape the company’s narrative and strengthen trust with the market.
Judges will look for examples such as innovative communication methods, impactful CEO letters or videos, effective campaigns during challenging moments or any approach that successfully brought clarity, credibility and connection to the market.
Evidence can include the CEO letter or video, press coverage or investor and analyst feedback.
Nominees
Applied Nutrition
BASF
British American Tobacco
Rathbones
Unilever
Wärtsilä
Best innovation in shareholder communications
Judges are looking for IR teams who have had to think out of the box in the past 12–18 months to update their shareholder communications campaign and keep up with the evolving needs of the investor community. We’re looking for that tiny spark of innovation that sets your company apart!
Please include clear examples of original approaches, such as new formats or interactive channels, that demonstrate agility and creativity.
Evidence can include campaign materials, engagement metrics, survey results, changes in shareholding or testimonials from investors and analysts.
Nominees
Epiroc
Iberdrola
NoHo Partners
Pirelli & C.
QIAGEN
Best investor event (large cap)
Did you hold a capital markets day, site visit or other investor event that made your company stand out from the crowd?
Judges want to see why the event was conceived (eg, strategy update, facility showcase, etc.), the originality of the format, the quality of execution and how it met or exceeded audience expectations. Both virtual and in-person events will be considered.
Evidence can include quantitative outcomes, event agendas, formats used, use of technology, follow-up meeting requests, investor feedback surveys or analyst notes.
Presented by Irwin, a FactSet Company
Nominees
Fresenius Medical Care
Heidelberg Materials
Infineon Technologies
Lufthansa Group
QIAGEN
Reckitt Benckiser
Best investor event (mid-cap)
Did you hold a capital markets day, site visit or other investor event that made your company stand out from the crowd?
Judges want to see why the event was conceived (eg, strategy update, facility showcase, etc.), the originality of the format, the quality of execution and how it met or exceeded audience expectations. Both virtual and in-person events will be considered.
Evidence can include quantitative outcomes, event agendas, formats used, use of technology, follow-up meeting requests, investor feedback surveys or analyst notes.
Presented by Irwin, a FactSet Company
Nominees
Glanbia
Hiscox
Kier Group
Titan
Türkiye Sigorta
WPP
Best investor event (small cap)
Did you hold a capital markets day, site visit or other investor event that made your company stand out from the crowd?
Judges want to see why the event was conceived (eg, strategy update, facility showcase, etc.), the originality of the format, the quality of execution and how it met or exceeded audience expectations. Both virtual and in-person events will be considered.
Evidence can include quantitative outcomes, event agendas, formats used, use of technology, follow-up meeting requests, investor feedback surveys or analyst notes.
Presented by Irwin, a FactSet Company
Nominees
Anora Group
DN AGRAR Group
Finnair
Kenmare Resources
Molten Ventures
NoHo Partners
Best investor targeting strategy
Have you gone above and beyond to reach new investors and tell your company’s story? Did you adapt your targeting strategy to reach new prospects, respond to adversarial circumstances or get a better return from your investor engagements?
Judges are looking for a clear explanation of the targeting challenge, innovative use of data and analysis to optimize outreach and evidence that your approach delivered tangible results for management’s time on the road and at conferences.
Evidence can include changes in shareholder base, senior management or investor feedback.
Presented by Irwin, a FactSet Company
Nominees
Embla Medical
Havas
Iberdrola
International Workplace Group
MICHELIN
Smiths Group
Best IR during a corporate transaction
How did your IR team go above and beyond to support a recent corporate transaction?
Judges will look at how IR helped shape and deliver market messaging, engaged with key shareholders and stakeholders and contributed to a smooth and successful process.
This category covers transactions such as M&A, IPOs, spin-offs, restructurings or other significant corporate actions where IR played a pivotal role.
Evidence can include details of IR’s involvement, changes in share price, market reactions or feedback from investors, analysts, the board or senior management.
Nominees
Banco Santander
Coca-Cola HBC
Helvetia Baloise Holding
Pepco Group
Smiths Group
Unilever
Best IR impact (large cap)
Tell us about a time in the past 18 months where IR made a significant difference to your company. This could be an unusual capital raise, navigating a tricky situation, reshaping investor perception or finally landing that investor you’ve been courting.
Judges will look for a clear explanation of how the IR team’s work drove success, detailing what that success looked like and its impact on the company.
Evidence can include share register changes, analyst commentary or feedback from senior management and the board.
Nominees
Airbus
Iberdrola
Sandoz Group
Wärtsilä
Best IR impact (small to mid-cap)
Tell us about a time in the past 18 months where IR made a significant difference to your company. This could be an unusual capital raise, navigating a tricky situation, reshaping investor perception or finally landing that investor you’ve been courting.
Judges will look for a clear explanation of how the IR team’s work drove success, detailing what that success looked like and its impact on the company.
Evidence can include share register changes, analyst commentary or feedback from senior management and the board.
Nominees
Air Astana
Convatec Group
Endeavour Mining
International Workplace Group
Standard Life
Tritax Big Box REIT
Best IR website (large cap)
The IR website is the first point of contact for an IRO’s audience. We want to hear from companies that have developed a best-in-class website displaying top-notch customer experience, engaging content that meets analysts’ and investors’ needs and multiplatform access.
Judges will look for sites that provide clarity, transparency and easy access to information. Strong entries will show how design, functionality and content work together to meet investor and analyst needs and reflect best practices in digital communication.
Evidence can include before/after screenshots, analytics reports (traffic, downloads, engagement), user testing results or investor feedback.
Nominees
CaixaBank
Diploma
Orkla
Porsche Automobil Holding
Turkish Airlines
Unilever
Best IR website (mid-cap)
The IR website is the first point of contact for an IRO’s audience. We want to hear from companies that have developed a best-in-class website displaying top-notch customer experience, engaging content that meets analysts’ and investors’ needs and multiplatform access.
Judges will look for sites that provide clarity, transparency and easy access to information. Strong entries will show how design, functionality and content work together to meet investor and analyst needs and reflect best practices in digital communication.
Evidence can include before/after screenshots, analytics reports (traffic, downloads, engagement), user testing results or investor feedback.
Nominees
Caledonia Investments
Fiskars Group
Ignitis Group
MODIVO
Technip Energies
ZIGUP
Best IR website (small cap)
The IR website is the first point of contact for an IRO’s audience. We want to hear from companies that have developed a best-in-class website displaying top-notch customer experience, engaging content that meets analysts’ and investors’ needs and multiplatform access.
Judges will look for sites that provide clarity, transparency and easy access to information. Strong entries will show how design, functionality and content work together to meet investor and analyst needs and reflect best practices in digital communication.
Evidence can include before/after screenshots, analytics reports (traffic, downloads, engagement), user testing results or investor feedback.
Nominees
Aydem Yenilenebilir Enerji
DFS Furniture
Finnair
Norcros
Topps Tiles
Volex
Best retail IR strategy
IR teams have recently started to pay attention to and service the traditional blind spot in their shareholder base – the retail investor block.
In this category, judges will look for IR campaigns that went beyond the standard program to engage and communicate effectively with retail shareholders. Strong entries will show why retail was a priority, how the strategy differed from the usual program and the tangible results achieved.
Evidence can include details of what was implemented – for example, tailored communications, simplified disclosures, webinars, dedicated microsites or partnerships with retail investment platforms – and details of the results, such as shareholding changes, media coverage, senior management recognition, etc.
Presented by Edison Group / Euroland IR
Nominees
Banco Santander
BBVA
BP
Ignitis Group
Valmet
Wärtsilä
Best sell-side management (large cap)
Working closely with analysts is a core part of many IR programs, but it can pose a challenge when thinking about how to prioritize your time and focus on your company’s sell-side followers.
In this category, the judges are looking for teams that have implemented new strategies for keeping up with the sell-side, working with analysts and deriving the most from their relationships to best serve their equity story.
Evidence can include details of the strategy employed, analyst coverage reports, feedback from analysts or changes in recommendations.
Presented by Edison Group / Euroland IR
Nominees
Airbus
Banco Santander
BBVA
Iberdrola
Infineon Technologies
Unilever
Best sell-side management (small to mid-cap)
Working closely with analysts is a core part of many IR programs, but it can pose a challenge when thinking about how to prioritize your time and focus on your company’s sell-side followers.
In this category, the judges are looking for teams that have implemented new strategies for keeping up with the sell-side, working with analysts and deriving the most from their relationships to best serve their equity story.
Evidence can include details of the strategy employed, analyst coverage reports, feedback from analysts or changes in recommendations.
Presented by Edison Group / Euroland IR
Nominees
International Workplace Group
Optima bank
Smiths Group
Standard Life
Titan
Türkiye Sigorta
Best sustainability reporting (large cap)
Companies face new pressure to effectively communicate how they manage sustainability risks and opportunities in line with investor expectations.
Judges will look for reports with a new focus that go beyond compliance to provide substance, detail and performance data. Strong entries will show how the report was conceived, its objectives, how it was executed and what tangible results it delivered in terms of transparency and engagement.
Evidence might include reports, screenshots, summaries, ESG ratings changes, analyst commentary, investor feedback, readership/download metrics or alignment with frameworks.
Nominees
ArcelorMittal
Aviva
BASF
CaixaBank
GEA Group
United Utilities Group
Best sustainability reporting (mid-cap)
Companies face new pressure to effectively communicate how they manage sustainability risks and opportunities in line with investor expectations.
Judges will look for reports with a new focus that go beyond compliance to provide substance, detail and performance data. Strong entries will show how the report was conceived, its objectives, how it was executed and what tangible results it delivered in terms of transparency and engagement.
Evidence might include reports, screenshots, summaries, ESG ratings changes, analyst commentary, investor feedback, readership/download metrics or alignment with frameworks.
Nominees
AAK
Ignitis Group
LANXESS
Mondi Group
NOS
Türkiye Sigorta
Best sustainability reporting (small cap)
Companies face new pressure to effectively communicate how they manage sustainability risks and opportunities in line with investor expectations.
Judges will look for reports with a new focus that go beyond compliance to provide substance, detail and performance data. Strong entries will show how the report was conceived, its objectives, how it was executed and what tangible results it delivered in terms of transparency and engagement.
Evidence might include reports, screenshots, summaries, ESG ratings changes, analyst commentary, investor feedback, readership/download metrics or alignment with frameworks.
Nominees
Aydem Yenilenebilir Enerji
Barco
CTT – Correios de Portugal
Finnair
Kenmare Resources
Mister Spex
Best use of social media and video
Have your IR teams increased visibility and engagement digitally through the use of different communication channels?
Judges will look for innovative use of video, audio, social platforms, infographics or webcasts to strengthen communication with investors. Strong entries will demonstrate creativity, quality of output and tangible evidence of how these tools improved investor and analyst engagement.
Your entry can include video messages, LinkedIn or X campaigns, IR podcasts, live webcasts, infographics or interactive Q&A sessions. Evidence should consist of links to the video, social media campaign screenshots, viewership analytics, press mentions or investor feedback.
Nominees
ASML
Epiroc
Fresenius
Funding Circle Holdings
Kenmare Resources
Valmet
Best use of technology including AI
Have you harnessed technology such as AI to enhance your IR efforts?
Judges will look for IR teams that used cutting-edge tools to overcome challenges, create efficiencies, improve intelligence or raise the quality of IR activities.
Strong entries will highlight not only the technology itself, but also how it was applied in practice, the safeguards used to ensure responsible adoption and the measurable outcomes achieved.
Examples can include AI-assisted content creation, predictive analytics for investor targeting, perception or sentiment analysis, workflow automation or the use of chatbots and digital assistants to improve efficiency. Evidence should include screenshots, time/cost savings metrics, targeting outcomes or internal/external feedback on effectiveness.
Nominees
Deutsche EuroShop
DHL Group
Galata Wind Enerji
Iberdrola
NSI
ZIGUP
Rising star
This award seeks to honor individuals who bring fresh thinking and a unique approach to the profession. This category is open to anyone who has been working in IR for less than 10 years and has less than 15 years of total professional experience.
This category celebrates emerging talent making a meaningful impact on their organization and the wider IR profession.
Evidence can include testimonials from management, examples of their initiatives, KPIs or investor/analyst quotes – results that set the nominee apart from their peers.
Presented by Bank of America
Nominees
Elif Hamlacioglu Gedik
Aydem Yenilenebilir Enerji
Jemima Benstead
Coca-Cola HBC
Martijn Massen
NSI
Anna Duranti
Pirelli & C.
David Trevalinet
Technip Energies
Luke Murphy
TPXimpact
How the winners are chosen +
The awards-by-nomination categories differ from our traditional researched awards, as individuals and companies are given the opportunity to submit written entries, free of charge, to be put forward to a panel of expert judges made up of investment professionals, IR experts and IR Impact editorial team members.
The judges’ votes are not made public, but their comments may be published in articles or reports after the event. Judges are not required to make comments against every submission.
The judging process consists of three simple phases:
Phase one
Once the entry deadline has passed, the IR Impact editorial team reviews all submissions and produces the shortlist
Phase two
The shortlisted entries are shared with an independent judging panel made up of industry experts. The judges review each shortlisted entry based on four criteria scoring each criterion on a scale from 1 to 5. The scores for all four criteria are then summed to produce a total score for each entry per judge.
The IR Impact awards team receives the results and contacts all shortlisted companies to give them the good news. The shortlists are then published to the entire IR community a month before the event.
Phase three
The judges come together to discuss, debate and select the final list of winners who will go on to win an award
Meet the judges
We are delighted to announce our judging panel for the 2026 awards! Click on each photo below to find out more.
Hall of Fame
Past winners of our coveted IR Impact Awards are invited to be inducted into the IR Impact Hall of Fame. This is an exclusive alum organization reserved only for individual winners of our awards including the categories – Best IR Professional across all cap sizes.
We wanted to provide a platform that offers ongoing recognition for this monumental achievement and an opportunity for our award winners to help shape the future of excellence in the IR community.
Awards by research
Our awards-by-research nominees are determined by the input of hundreds of analysts and portfolio managers, who give their opinions on which companies provide them with the best IR service in Europe. Every year we invite any publicly listed company to submit their list of buy and sell-side analysts and portfolio managers, so that they have the opportunity to vote via our survey.
NOMINEES ANNOUNCED!
We are delighted to announce the 2026 nominees! View the full list by clicking here.
The final list of categories presented at the awards ceremony are subject to change.
Please click on the tabs below to view the research timeline. For any further queries about the research process, please contact [email protected].
Categories
Market cap breakdown: Micro-cap = below €300 mn / Small cap = between €300 mn – €1 bn / Mid-cap = between €1 bn – €7.5 bn / Large cap = €7.5 bn and over.
Best overall investor relations (large cap)
This category covers companies that have most impressed the investment community with their overall IR program.
Presented by OTC Markets Group
Nominees
ASML
Infineon Technologies
Rheinmetall
Sandoz Group
Sanofi
Subsea 7
Best overall investor relations (mid-cap)
This category covers companies that have most impressed the investment community with their overall IR program.
Presented by OTC Markets Group
Nominees
AAK
Aperam
Asseco Poland
International Workplace Group
Salzgitter
Technip Energies
Best overall investor relations (small cap)
This category covers companies that have most impressed the investment community with their overall IR program.
Presented by OTC Markets Group
Nominees
Akenerji Elektrik Üretim
Applied Nutrition
Ceres Power Holdings
CTT – Correios de Portugal
eDreams ODIGEO
GCP Infrastructure Investments
Best investor relations officer (large cap)
This category is for individual IROs whose knowledge of their company and sector and whose ability to build relationships with members of the investment community and to be transparent, accessible and responsive, sets them apart.
Presented by Bank of America
Nominees
Lauren Swales
AstraZeneca
Alexander Foltin and Daniel Györy
Infineon Technologies
Carl-Philip Schniewind
Rheinmetall
Craig Marks
Sandoz Group
Thomas Kudsk Larsen
Sanofi
Katherine Tonks
Subsea 7
Best investor relations officer (mid-cap)
This category is for individual IROs whose knowledge of their company and sector and whose ability to build relationships with members of the investment community and to be transparent, accessible and responsive, sets them apart.
Presented by Bank of America
Nominees
Carl Ahlgren
AAK
Joanna Paczkowska-Tatomir
Asseco Poland
Christian Cowley
Computacenter
Richard Manning
International Workplace Group
Markus Heidler
Salzgitter
Phillip Lindsay
Technip Energies
Best investor relations officer (small cap)
This category is for individual IROs whose knowledge of their company and sector and whose ability to build relationships with members of the investment community and to be transparent, accessible and responsive, sets them apart.
Presented by Bank of America
Nominees
Elif Hamlacioglu Gedik
Aydem Yenilenebilir Enerji
David de la Roz Fernandez
eDreams ODIGEO
Chloe Marlow
GCP Infrastructure Investments
John Musk
Greencoat Renewables
Aaron Clark
Gulf Keystone Petroleum
Daniel Álvarez
HelloFresh
How the winners are chosen +
The first thing to explain is that our awards are different from most others: for our awards by research, companies do not submit nominations. The winners are identified by in-depth research and any publicly traded company is eligible to be considered. This survey is the only one of its kind to go directly to the investment community, via a combination of an electronic survey and one-to-one telephone interviews, canvassing the opinions of the people who matter to you most.
November – December 2025: Sample selection
IR Impact has been building investment community databases for more than 35 years. As part of the updating process, listed companies are contacted every year for details of the professionals who currently cover their stock.
January – February 2026: Telephone survey
The telephone survey then gets under way. The researchers conduct in-depth interviews with 300 portfolio managers and analysts across Europe. Many of them participate in the study year after year, but there is always a healthy proportion of new respondents each year as well. As the research progresses, the sample is adjusted to ensure appropriate weightings are maintained.
January – February 2026: Electronic survey
IR impact then conducts an electronic survey of buy-side and sell-side analysts and portfolio managers. The electronic survey typically receives 300 individual responses from the investment community. These responses are then initial analyzed by our in-house research team. Our research team determines what will constitute a representative sample, weighted for industry sector.
Results analysis
Once the survey stage of the research is completed, the final analysis is undertaken. The companies with the highest scores make the shortlists for the awards categories, and the points are further analyzed to identify the best exponents of IR by sector.
April 2026: Shortlist compiled
IR impact receives the results and contacts the shortlisted companies to give them the good news. The shortlist is then published to the entire IR community the month before the event.
June 18, 2026: Winners announced
And finally… the winners are announced at the awards ceremony on Thursday, June 18, 2026!
FAQs +
Why do you need my buy-side and sell-side contacts?
We survey analysts and portfolio managers to identify which companies, IROs and senior leaders delivered the strongest IR service. Their votes shape the shortlists for our regional awards.
What will the data be used for?
We use it only to survey your analysts and portfolio managers and to compile category shortlists and global rankings for the IR Impact Awards and our research programs.
Is there a data template I can use?
Yes. Click here for the template. You’re also welcome to use your own format if the data is already organised.
Can I sign a data-sharing agreement?
Yes. We have a GDPR-compliant data-sharing agreement available here that can be signed on request.
Where’s your privacy policy?
You can read it here.
How should I send the data?
You can either:
- Share it via your company’s secure FTP (please send the link and password separately) or
- Upload a password-protected Excel file with names, company name, job title, direct phone number and email to our online form (email the password separately to [email protected]).
Will the data be used for anything else?
No. It will only be used for IR Impact’s surveys to identify the best performers in IR. It will never be used for marketing or promotion.
How long do you keep the data?
Up to three years for survey purposes only. You can ask us to delete it at any time by emailing [email protected].
Will my data be shared with third parties?
No.
Will you tell me when the survey starts?
Yes. We’ll notify you so you can encourage your covering analysts and investors to take part.
When will the shortlist be announced?
We’ll notify you by email once results are collated and verified. To avoid missing the notification, please update us at [email protected] with your latest email address and add ir-impact.com to your safe senders list.
When will winners be announced?
At the IR Impact Awards in each region. You can see our upcoming events here.
If you have any further questions, please contact our research team.
What our attendees say
Who attends our events
Attendees at this event are leading IR practitioners from across Europe. Each participant is someone with an established track record and a strategic IR role within their company.
Below is a sample list of our attendees:
| JOB TITLE | COMPANY |
|---|---|
| CEO | DN Agrar Group |
| CFO | Ocado |
| Deputy CFO | Mobico |
| Deputy head, IR | OMV |
| Director, IR | Barco |
| Director, IR | Purcari Wineries |
| Director, IR | Schneider Electric |
| Director, IR | Technip Energies |
| Director, IR Europe | ASML |
| Head of IR | Alpha Bank |
| Head of IR | Coca-Cola HBC |
| Head of IR | IAG |
| Head of IR | Ignitis Group |
| Head of IR | International Workplace Group |
| Head of IR | Kenmare Resources |
| JOB TITLE | COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Head of IR | Puig |
| Head of IR | Rheinmetall |
| Head of IR | Sabanci Holding |
| Head of IR | Salzgitter |
| Head of IR | Sanofi |
| Head of IR | Subsea7 |
| Head of IR | Ulker Biskuvi |
| Head of IR | UniCredit |
| Head of IR | Unilever |
| Head of IR and media | Epiroc |
| SVP, IR | Fresenius |
| SVP, IR | HUGO BOSS |
| VP, IR | Experian |
| VP, IR | Sage |
| VP, IR and sustainability | Grifols |
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Timings
Times are show in BST (British Summer Time).
Timings are subject to change.
6.15 pm
Opening cocktail reception
7.15 pm
Dinner and awards ceremony
10.15 pm
The after-party and desserts!
Midnight
Event concludes
Master of Ceremonies
We are delighted to announce that Glenn Moore is the master of ceremonies at the 2026 awards presentation.
Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Glenn Moore is a comedian, actor and one of the best and most prolific joke writers in the country.
Glenn’s 2022 Edinburgh Fringe show Will You Still Need Me, Will You Still Feed Me, Glenn I’m Sixty Moore sold out with rave five star reviews from The Mail on Sunday, Chortle and The Courier, amongst a number of other publications. It was released as a special on Sky and Now TV in December 2025.
Glenn is a regular face on TV, having appeared on Live at the Apollo, Mock The Week (BBC), The Russell Howard Hour (Sky), Guessable (Comedy Central), Rob Delaney’s Stand Up Central (Comedy Central) and The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2). He is also a regular guest on The Great American Joke Off (CW network) in the US. His Radio 4 series Glenn Moore’s Almanac has aired for two series with the latest finishing in October 2025.
Venue information
Accommodation
We have arranged preferential rates for attendees at nearby hotels. View the hotels and rates by clicking here.
Dress code:
Black tie – the theme is Starlight Soirée!
Book your place
If you have any questions, please contact Thomas Williams on [email protected] or +44 208 090 2156.
INDIVIDUAL SEAT
£595
STANDARD rate
- Individual seat
- Opening cocktail reception
- 3 course sit-down dinner
- Entertainment
- After-party
- Networking opportunities
STANDARD HALF A TABLE – 5 SEATS
£2,695
STANDARD rate
- Half a table – 5 seats
- Opening cocktail reception
- 3 course sit-down dinner
- Entertainment
- After-party
- Networking opportunities
STANDARD TABLE OF 10
£5,355
STANDARD rate
- Table of 10
- Opening cocktail reception
- 3 course sit-down dinner
- Entertainment
- After-party
- Networking opportunities
CORPORATE VIP TABLE OF 10
£6,255
STANDARD rate
All standard table of 10 benefits plus:
- A bottle of champagne
- Themed cocktail on arrival for your whole table
- Company branding on the table
- A larger table-top for the comfort of your guests
- Place cards for your table
- Mention in the opening remarks by the MC
- A member of the organization interviewed at the event
If you are a non-corporate looking to book a VIP table, please contact Henry Wright on [email protected].
Make a day of it: join our think tank
Join us earlier in the day as we host the IR Impact Think Tank – Europe at Bank of America in London. This event, exclusively for senior IR officers, is free to attend and our unique format enables participants to network extensively, discuss, debate and dissect topical issues affecting today’s IROs.
Our think tanks are far removed from the traditional conference set-up as the event consists of a series of panel sessions followed by roundtable discussions on select IR issues. These interactive sessions are an opportunity to share experiences with and learn from other top-rated IROs. All table discussions are confidential, and none of the participants’ comments is attributed. This allows attendees to talk freely and have frank, open discussions.
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Highlights
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Key insights
‘Profit and purpose have been our yin and yang’: TPXimpact’s Luke Murphy on a first IR Impact award win
When the small-cap UK firm TPXimpact cropped up on the shortlists ahead of the IR Impact Awards – Europe 2025, it was a name unfamiliar to many of the judges – and perhaps many other onlookers. The company, which enables digital transformation projects for a range of organizations, including public sector bodies in the UK, may not be well-known in general, but Luke Murphy, head of IR and chief of staff, was among the names for the rising star award. The company’s annual and ESG reporting were also nominated.
‘I felt a mix of respect and fear’ going into IR, says Infineon’s multiple award-winning IR lead
German semiconductor firm Infineon Technologies has had a busy year. To start with, as revealed in the latest instalment of The CFO column, Dr Sven Schneider, the firm’s finance chief, told IR Impact about the 30 conferences and 20 roadshows the company has held this year. It has also been a year of huge success for the IR team, which took home some of the most prestigious IR Impact trophies at the Europe Awards in June, winning the best overall investor relations (large cap) category as well as the gong for best in sector, technology. The same night also saw…
‘IR is fun in good times but more important in bad’: Inaugural winner of the Best IR Impact award on managing a crisis
This is a story that is perhaps best started at the end, after Irina Zhurba of Mister Spex had won the inaugural trophy for Best IR Impact at the IR Impact Awards – Europe 2025. She took that gong in recognition of everything that makes IR so hard to measure, from rebuilding trust with dissatisfied shareholders – even taking calls at 5.00 am before climbing Machu Pichu – to supporting C-suite through leadership transitions, to managing a difficult activist situation. When that activist announced via press release its intent to sell a 7.6 percent stake in the German eyewear company,…
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Upcoming events
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Think Tank – Europe
About the event The IR Impact Think Tank – Europe will take place on Thursday, June 18, 2026 in London and exclusively for senior IR officers. Our think tanks are free to attend and our unique format enables participants to network extensively, discuss, debate and dissect topical issues affecting today’s…
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Corporate Governance Forum
About the event WHEN WHERE VENUE_ADDRESS Awards by nomination Categories Awards by research Categories What our attendees say IR Rankings – LOCATION The IR Rankings – LOCATION report is the ultimate benchmarking resource for any IRO looking to improve their IR program. It provides detailed analysis and statistics on the…
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Corporate Governance Awards
About the event WHEN WHERE VENUE_ADDRESS Awards by nomination Categories Awards by research Categories What our attendees say IR Rankings – LOCATION The IR Rankings – LOCATION report is the ultimate benchmarking resource for any IRO looking to improve their IR program. It provides detailed analysis and statistics on the…
