Diligent Market Intelligence Stewardship Series
Join us for a one-day, in-person event bringing together investors, issuers and advisors for expert insights, meaningful discussion and valuable networking on shareholder activism, corporate governance and proxy voting. As our third event in London, and with the series continuing to grow in both New York and London, this summit will offer practical perspectives, essential panels and the opportunity to exchange ideas with peers. Secure your seat as soon as possible, as places fill quickly.
Event location: White & Case, LONDON
Consult the event agenda
Registrations open
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Buffet Lunch & Networking
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Opening remarks
1:00 PM - 1:05 PM
Speaker
Yovanka Bylander
Head of Diligent Market Intelligence
Shareholder Activism in Europe 2026 Launch
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Speakers
Antoinette Giblin
Editorial Manager
Diligent Market Intelligence
Tom Matthews
Partner
White & Case
Cas Sydorowitz
Global Head of Activism and M&A
Georgeson
DMI shares key findings from its latest special report, including data on activist demands, success rates, and predictions for the coming proxy season.
The Latest Activist Tactics
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Moderator
Lizzy Ellicott
Research Manager - Activism
Speakers
Brendan Foo
Partner
Forward Global
Patrick J. McHugh
Co-Founder and Senior Managing Director
Okapi Partners
Stefan Duffner
Head of Activism and Shareholder Advisory EMEA
Goldman Sachs
Alex Le May
UK Head of M&A & Activism
FTI Consulting
Understand how activist investors are pursuing their objectives, including use of investigations, digital media, litigation and other tactics to win board seats, oust CEOs and boost shareholder value.
Coffee Break & Solutions Showcase
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Meet Diligent’s research and editorial teams and learn about new product features.
Activist fireside chat
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Speakers
Patrick Sarch
Partner
White & Case
Christopher Meeker
Portfolio Manager
Franklin Templeton
Diligent Stewardship Intelligence
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Speakers
Rachit Gupta
Director of Stewardship Intelligence, Diligent Market Intelligence
Husein Bektic
VP of Product Management
Diligent Market Intelligence
DMI’s Rachit Gupta and Husein Bektic demonstrate our latest product live on stage.
Compensation and Governance Insights
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Moderator
Rachit Gupta
Director of Stewardship Intelligence, Diligent Market Intelligence
Speakers
Andrew Ninian
Director, Stewardship, Risk and Tax
The Investment Association
Karoline Herms
Director, Investor Stewardship
Legal & General Investment Management
Kristin Drake
Head of Investment Stewardship
Dimensional Fund Advisors
Nicolas Stratford
UK Practice Leader
Marsh
Fresh research from DMI on prevailing trends that showcase DMI analytics followed by a panel discussion on how investors assess pay for performance alignment, one-time awards, and incentive packages.
Coffee Break & Solutions Showcase
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Meet Diligent’s research and editorial teams and learn about new product features
Stewardship in an evolving landscape
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Moderator
Antoinette Giblin
Editorial Manager
Speakers
Vineet Chhibber
Director of Investment Stewardship
BlackRock
Vaishnavi Ravishankar
Engagement Manager
Local Pensions Partnership Investments (LPPI)
Deborah Gilshan
Head of ESG & Stewardship, Europe
Australian Super
This panel will explore how EMEA-based stewardship teams are influenced by differing governance structures and market conventions across European markets, as well as by evolving regulatory and listing frameworks, including developments such as listing rules. Panelists will consider the influence of U.S. trends, asset-owner priorities, and the growing use of technologies such as artificial intelligence in stewardship research, engagement, and oversight, including related governance, social, and environmental considerations. The session is intended to foster an open and constructive discussion about how stewardship teams can remain effective, credible, and responsive as expectations and operating environments continue to evolve.
Stewardship, Strategy, and the Future
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Speaker
Rob Walker
Investment Management
Morgan Stanley
A fireside chat with Morgan Stanley's Rob Walker on the evolving practice of stewardship, preserving its strategic foundations, the opportunities presented by technology and AI and the principles that stand the test of time.
Closing remarks
5:15 PM - 5:25 PM
Speaker
Rachit Gupta
Director of Stewardship Intelligence, Diligent Market Intelligence
Drinks reception & Solution showcase
5:25 PM - 6:30 PM
Registrations open
Buffet Lunch & Networking
Opening remarks
Shareholder Activism in Europe 2026 Launch
The Latest Activist Tactics
Coffee Break & Solutions Showcase
Activist fireside chat
Diligent Stewardship Intelligence
Compensation and Governance Insights
Coffee Break & Solutions Showcase
Stewardship in an evolving landscape
Stewardship, Strategy, and the Future
Closing remarks
Drinks reception & Solution showcase
Meet the speakers
Secure your seat to the DMI conference
This bespoke event is sure to foster ongoing connection and collaboration among peers.
Who is this event designed for?
Investment Managers
Corporate Advisers
M&A Consultants
General Counsels
Investor Relations
Activist Investors
In partnership with our valued sponsors
DMI Stewardship Series Sponsorship Opportunities
Following the successful sponsorship program back in New York in February with the participation of Olshan, Strategic Governance Advisors, Schulte Roth + Zabel, Haystack Needle & Davies we would love you to join us for our third London event.
Sponsorship benefits
Network with all sides of the shareholder engagement community in London.
Share your expertise on stage with leading figures to discuss prevailing trends in stewardship.
Generate business development and brand-enhancement opportunities.
Request sponsorship brochure at dmievents@diligent.com
