Why attend
The Computershare Industry Conference offers a unique opportunity to gain live insights into industry trends, disruptive technologies, evolving regulations, and capital markets. Attendees will benefit from direct access to thought leaders and the chance to forge valuable connections. Registration is complimentary for Computershare guests; you simply arrange your airfare and hotel, and we will take care of the rest.
Agenda
Welcome: Ownership in a changing capital markets landscape- Macro outlook: Interest rates, IPO markets, private capital and the next five years
- Regulatory update: SEC priorities, shareholder rights, proxy developments and emerging rules
- Tokenization reality check: Is blockchain the foundation for future ownership?
- Own your career: Smart decision making
- Activism in 2027: How companies should prepare before the campaign begins
- Own your career: Living in a growth mindset
- Cybersecurity, fraud and identity: Protecting ownership in the digital era
- Keynote speaker: Jonathan Brill, Leading AI expert and business transformation architect
- Ownership in motion: Navigating M&A from announcement to integration
- Shareholder experience: The intersection of digital IPOs and traditional solutioning
- Own your career: Conflict resolution
- Unclaimed property: Maintaining ownership in a rapidly changing market
Lotte New York Palace
The majestic Lotte New York Palace is situated on Madison Avenue, within steps of prestigious business and shopping areas, and just a short walk from Central Park and Broadway's Theater District.
Please reserve your accommodation at our special discounted room rate of US$475/night by September 10, before the offer expires.
A transformative keynote address with Jonathan Brill
As the #1 Ranked Futurist in the World by Forbes, Emeritus Futurist in Residence at Amazon and the world’s leading transformation architect according to Harvard Business Review, Jonathan Brill helps audiences and executives take advantage of the collision of AI, geopolitical, economic and societal trends, to transform their business, mindsets, and turn ideas into action.
AI is changing how organizations think, operate and compete. Brill will introduce practical, science-based frameworks for identifying the signals of change, making better decisions amid complexity and taking action today.
Welcome reception
Join us on October 6, the evening before the conference begins, for a welcome reception at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel. The event will take place from 5 pm to 7 pm in the Villard Mansion’s drawing room with its rich, wood-paneled walls and the original library lined with literary works, an inspiring setting to kick off the conference.
Evening reception: Le Rock
Located in the landmark Rockefeller Center, Le Rock reimagines the historic Art Deco design for an updated take on a grand brasserie. James Beard Award-winning chefs Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr focus on traditional French cuisine presented in an elegant ambiance with impeccable service for a truly refined dining experience.
Who should attend
Professionals focused on shareholder services, corporate governance, investor relations, and capital markets trends – including corporate secretaries, general counsel, finance and HR leaders, and experts from the regulatory, legal, technology, and academic communities.
When
October 7 – 8, 2026
The conference will begin with a welcome cocktail reception on the evening of October 6.