Theme: The Global IR Revolution: SA’s next chapter
The IR Society South Africa’s 2025 Annual Conference will take place on 23 October 2025. This flagship event brings the investor relations community together to examine global trends, explore local implications and consider the next chapter for IR in South Africa.
The programme will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions and opportunities for meaningful networking. Delegates will gain insights into critical issues shaping investor relations both globally and locally.
Special Guest: Oskar Yasar
Time: 08:30AM – 13:00PM
Cost: MEMBERS FREE, NON-MEMBERS R2 500
Venue: JSE
Further details, including the full programme and speakers, will be announced shortly. Registration is now open. Secure your place at this key event now.
Following the recent announcement of the Emerging EMEA Awards by Extel in London, attention now turns to South Africa.
he inaugural IRSSA Annual Awards 2025 will recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of companies and professionals shaping the future of investor relations locally.
Award categories include:
– Best IR by market capitalisation – Small Cap
– Best IR by market capitalisation – Medium Cap
– Best IR by market capitalisation – Large Cap
– Best IRO by market capitalisation – Small and Medium Cap (SMID)
– Best IRO by market capitalisation – Large Cap
– Most improved IRO – Large Cap only
– Best financial disclosure (buyside votes based)
– Most improved financial disclosure (buyside votes based)
Date: 23 October 2025
Time: 14:00 (SAST), following a networking lunch from 13:00
Venue: JSE or online
Cost:
Free for IRSSA members and those who attended the Annual Conference
R500 for those attending only the lunch and awards event
Topic: The Future of Corporate Reporting – Digital Transformation & Efficiency
How Can Technology Improve Reporting Workflows?
Corporate reporting is more complex than ever. With increasing sustainability disclosure demands and electronic reporting formats, traditional workflows are under pressure. Many teams rely on manual processes, legacy tools, or disconnected systems, making it harder to collaborate efficiently, ensure consistency, and meet regulatory requirements.
This session will cover:
• Streamlining reporting workflows—how digital tools can reduce inefficiencies.
• The impact of electronic reporting requirements on corporate processes.
• The benefits of an integrated, single-source, multi-channel approach—ensuring consistency across formats while reducing duplication.
• Preparing for the future of reporting—leveraging technology to meet evolving demands.
Join us for this final session, where we’ll bring everything together and explore how the right tools can make corporate reporting more efficient, compliant, and scalable.
Date: Thursday, 9 October 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM