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IIAR> Café An Evening of Conversations, Connections & Drinks on 14th October 2026

IIAR> Café at PAC Horizons London

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Join fellow Analyst Relations professionals for a relaxed IIAR> Café in the heart of London. Whether you are attending the PAC Horizons event, you want to network after work, or just want to venture into the city and take a break from the home office, we welcome all AR pros. Hosted by Julia Popa-Boulton, IIAR UK Chapter Co-Lead & Senior AR Manager at Bloomreach, this is an opportunity to connect with the AR community, exchange ideas and share experiences in a relaxed environment with likeminded peers.
Date: Wednesday, 14 October 2026
Time: From 17:30

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The wait is over: the IIAR> Awards 2026 are officially open!

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The IIAR> AOTY & ARPOTY Awards 2026 are coming!
What makes an outstanding Analyst Relations professional or analyst firm? Is it the strength of relationships, strategic insight, responsiveness or the results they deliver?
The IIAR> Analyst of the Year (AOTY) and Analyst Relations Professional of the Year (ARPOTY) Awards are back to celebrate excellence across the AR profession.
Using the IIAR> SOSM methodology and the 3Rs framework — Responsiveness, Relationships and Results, the 2026 Awards will recognise the individuals and firms making a meaningful impact.
We’re inviting AR professionals and industry analysts worldwide to share their perspectives and help shape this year’s awards.
The 2026 winners will be revealed at the IIAR> London Christmas Party in November 2026!
Stay tuned for details on how to participate in the Awards survey.
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IIAR> Discussion Group: How To Structure AR Measurement?

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How should AR teams measure real business impact rather than simply counting activities? This members-only IIAR> discussion explores practical ways to connect analyst engagement with sales, go-to-market outcomes, coverage, and awareness, while examining how AI and LLMs are creating a new dimension of visibility for AR programs.

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IIAR> Webinar: Managing AR programme on a startup budget

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Discover how to build an effective Analyst Relations programme without a large budget in this IIAR> Webinar. Learn practical strategies, creative approaches, and prioritisation techniques from experienced AR professionals to maximise analyst engagement and business impact while working with startup-level resources.

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IIAR> Café: a cultural networking experience at the British Museum

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Step away from the office and connect with fellow Analyst Relations professionals for an afternoon of culture, networking, and conversation at London’s iconic British Museum. Enjoy a guided tour of the South East Asian Wing, followed by lunch and informal discussions at the Museum Café. Open to both IIAR> members and non-members, this event offers a unique opportunity to build meaningful connections in a relaxed setting.
Date: Friday, 30 September 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM BST (1-hour museum walkthrough followed by lunch/networking)
Location:
The British Museum, London

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IIAR> Webinar : Independent Analyst Panel Highlights (06/26)

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Check out the highlights from the IIAR> Independent Analyst Panel Webinar, held on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, featuring an outstanding panel of analyst relations and industry experts: Steven Dickens (HyperFRAME), Jon Reed (Diginomica), Virginie O’Shea (Founder, Firebrand Research), Richard Stiennon (IT-Harvest), Chris Germann (Independent AR Professional and IIAR> Member), Sarita Kincaid (Senior Director, Analyst Relations, SugarCRM), Ludovic Leforestier (IIAR> Board Member and Founder, Starsight Communications), Noelle Shipley (Independent AR Professional), Robin Schaffer (Principal AR Consultant, Schaffer AR), and Dr. Jochen Wolf (Global Communications and Analyst Relations Professional and IIAR> Member).

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IIAR> Webinar:  Insights from over 40 AR professionals to accelerate your AR journey, (07/26)

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Missed the IIAR> Summer Forum in London?
Join the IIAR> on 9 July for Insights from over 40 AR Professionals to Accelerate Your AR Journey. Hear the key takeaways, practical recommendations and lessons learned from the Summer Forum workshops, followed by a live Q&A with the workshop leaders.
Whether you attended the Forum or not, this webinar is your chance to gain actionable insights from the IIAR> community.
Not a member? Join now! HERE
Register here> https://iiar.member365.com/public/event/details/30ddd57b740f452f4814325e8c4a114804942d13/1
Thursday 9 July 2026
0800 PDT / 1100 EDT / 1600 BST / 2030 IST
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IIAR> Café, Noida (Delhi NCR): connecting the AR community in India, (07/26)

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Join us on Friday 10th July from 1000 IST for an in-person IIAR> Cafe! 

A vibrant morning to catch up with AR peers, swap ideas, and chat about the latest hot topics in the industry.

This event is free for IIAR> Members

This IIAR> Café is hosted by Bhushan Martre/Founder Marathe Analyst Relations  /IIAR> India chapter lead

Kumar Pallav/Senior area sales director HCL Tech/ IIAR> India chapter lead.

If you are not an IIAR> member but are an AR professional and would like to attend, please contact the IIAR> meher@analystrelations.org or click here to become a member.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect and network with your AR peers.

When> Friday 10th July 2026

Time> 1000 IST onwards

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IIAR> Independent Analyst Panel, (06/26)

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Unlock the hidden power of independent analysts at the next IIAR> webinar on Tuesday, 23 June 2026. This dynamic panel pairs four elite independent analysts with six top analyst relations (AR) professionals to explore how boutique firms offer unmatched agility, deep specialization, and strategic advantages that mega-research firms cannot match.Attendees will discover actionable ways to integrate independent analysts into their current AR strategies, dismantle common “pay-to-play” industry misconceptions, and maximize their ROI. Ideal for AR professionals looking to diversify their market insights and elevate their analyst engagement, this session offers direct access to premier industry thought leaders. Register today to secure your spot and transform your approach to analyst relations.

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IIAR> Discussion Webinar: Working Smarter with AI: How LLMs Are Reshaping Analyst Relations (05/26)

IIAR> Discussion Group: Working Smarter with AI: How LLMs Are Reshaping Analyst Relations (05/26)

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IIAR> Discussion Webinar: Working Smarter with AI: How LLMs Are Reshaping Analyst Relations (05/26)
This IIAR> webinar will be hosted by the IIAR> Editorial Committee:
Ludovic Leforestier / Starsight, Noelle Shipley, Chris Germann, Jochen Wolf, Robin Schaffer / Schaffer AR, Sarita Kincaid #ARchat

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IIAR> Analyst Firm Webinar with Omdia, (04/26)

IIAR> Analyst Firm Webinar: Omdia – Highlights (04/26)

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IIAR> Analyst Firm Webinar on the Wednesday 29 April 2026 featuring Check the highlights of our IIAR> Firms Webinar with Omdia Alexia O’Sullivan/ VP & Global AR Leader and IIAR> Member, Capgemini (Linkedin), Ashutosh Dikshit / IIAR> UK Chapter Co-Lead and AR Lead, Amdocs (LinkedIn), Aniruddho Mukherjee / IIAR> Board Member and Analyst Relations Lead EMEA, Amazon Web Services  (LinkedIn), Kristine Neufeld / Industry AR, NVIDIA (LinkedIn), Ludovic Leforestier/ IIAR> Board Member and Founder Starsight Communications (LinkedIn), Bill Morelli / I&A President, Omdia (LinkedIn), Evan Kirchheimer / Chief Research Officer, Omdia (Linkedin), Iva Gotovac / VP Marketing, Omdia  (LinkedIn), Mengya Du / VP Product, Technology and Strategy, Omdia (LinkedIn)#ARchat

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IIAR> AR Forum + Summer Networking Party London, 11th June 2026

The 2026 IIAR> AR Forum + London Summer Party! (06/26)

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-Networking with analyst relations professionals and industry peers
-Informal conversations and relationship building
-Opportunities to connect with IIAR> members and guests
-A relaxed evening celebrating the AR community
-Insightful discussions around industry trends and shared experiences

Event Details:
Date: Thursday 11 June 2026
Time: Afternoon + Evening
Venue: TBC

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IIAR> Webinar with India Chapter : Advisor Relations (04/26)

IIAR> Webinar with India Chapter: Advisor Relations(04/26)

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This IIAR> Webinar explores the growing role of sourcing advisors, providing practical strategies for AR teams to build effective relationships and integrate advisor relations into their broader strategy. Featuring insights from our IIAR> Board Member, IIAR> Chapter leads, IIAR> members and experts at Zoho, AWS, and Tredence, the session offers actionable takeaways for navigating this evolving landscape on April 28, 2026.

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IIAR> Discussion Group on Measuring Analyst Influence: Turning IIAR> Awards Insight into Action, 19/3/26, hosted by Aniruddho Mukherjee / IIAR> Board ; Member and Analyst Relations Lead EMEA, Amazon Web Services  and Bill Reed / Co-Founder Narrative Worx IIAR> Member

Measuring analyst influence: turning IIAR> Awards insights into action (03/26)

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Measuring Analyst Influence: Turning IIAR> Awards Insight into Action 19th March 2026

Following the announcement of the IIAR> Awards 2025 winners, we are hosting a special follow-up webinar designed to move the conversation forward — from recognition to actionable insight.

The Awards reflect a composite view of influence across Analysts and Analyst Firms. In this session, we will revisit how IIAR> determined the Awards using:

Member survey data and peer nominations

Insights from the AR Insights Power 100 and Narrative Worx data

Media mentions and broader visibility indicators

Each of these inputs captures a different dimension of impact — peer credibility, analyst recognition, and market visibility.

This IIAR> Discussion Group is hosted by the IIAR>

Aniruddho Mukherjee / IIAR> Board Member and Analyst Relations Lead EMEA, Amazon Web Services  (@aniruddho, LinkedIn)

William Reed / Co-Founder Narrative Worx IIAR> Member (LinkedIn)

Date> Thursday 19th March 2026
Time> 0800 PST / 1100 EST / 1600 GMT / 2130 IST(other time zones)

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IIAR> Café at NVIDIA GTC on 17/3/26 hosted by hosted by Aniruddho Mukherjee / Global AR Lead at AWS and IIAR> Board Member and Noelle Shipley / IIAR> Editorial Committee

IIAR> Café: at NVIDIA GTC, San Jose – 2026 (03/26)

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Join us on Tuesday 17th March from 0700 PDT for an in-person IIAR> Cafe! 

A vibrant morning to catch up with AR peers, swap ideas, and chat about the latest hot topics in the industry.

This event is free for IIAR> Members (refreshments not included).

This IIAR> Café is hosted by Aniruddho Mukherjee / Global AR Lead at AWS and IIAR> Board Member (Linkedin).

If you are not an IIAR> member but are an AR professional and would like to attend, please contact the IIAR> nitin@analystrelations.org or click here to become a member.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect and network with your AR peers.

When> Tuesday 17th March 2026

Time> 0700 PDT

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IIAR> Discussion Group: The Dangers of AI for AR (02/26)

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IIAR> Discussion Webinar: The Dangers of AI for AR, 24th February
This IIAR> webinar will be hosted by the IIAR> Editorial Committee: Chris Germann / Independent AR professional, Dr. Jochen Wolf / Global Communications and Analyst Relations Professional, Ludovic Leforestier / IIAR> Board Member and Founder Starsight Communications (LinkedIn), Noelle Shipley / Independent AR professional, Robin Schaffer / Principal AR Consultant, Schaffer AR
Sarita Kincaid / Senior Director, Analyst Relations, SugarCRM

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