Andrea Gilpin

The Canadian Investor Relations Institute (CIRI) is a professional organization that aims to enhance the credibility and competency of the investor relations profession. CIRI has four chapters located in different regions. The organization also provides insights on ESG processes and reporting for issuers at various stages in their ESG journey. The non-profit company is based in Oakville, ON, Canada. CIRI provides resources, professional development, networking opportunities, and advocacy to support the IR community. The organization has over 500 members, with most responsible for IR at publicly-traded companies. Visible Alpha is a sponsor of CIRI that enhances the investment research process. CIRI publishes IR Directions, a magazine that explores current and emerging practices of board reporting and engagement. Nathalie Megann has been the CEO of the Canadian company since 2004.

BioTalent Canada is a non-profit organization, which focuses on building partnerships and skills for Canada?s bio-economy to ensure the industry has access to job-ready people. It connects employers with job seekers, delivers human resource information, and skills development tools so the biotech industry through projects, research and product development .The company is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.