Shareholder Activism Summit NYC | January 29th, 2026
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AGENDA
7:30-8:25 AM | Registration and Networking Breakfast
8:25 - 8:30 AM | Welcome Remarks
Christopher P. Skroupa, Founder & CEO, Skytop Strategies
8:30 - 8:50 AM | Trendline Report
TRENDLINE: Shareholder Activism in the Media
Presenter:
John S. Wilson, Managing Partner, Skytop Media Group
8:50 - 9:15 AM | Fireside Chat
Season 2026: Activists Weigh-In on Engagement Priorities
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Discussants:
9:15 - 9:50 AM | Panel Discussion
Board Refresh: Challenging Long-Tenured Board Members Through Universal Proxy
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9:50 - 10:25 AM | Panel Discussion
Board Accountability: Increased Pressure on Under Performing CEOs
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10:25 - 10:40 AM | Networking Break
10:40 - 11:10 AM | Workshop Findings
How to Stave off an Activist Advance: Best Practices in Special Situations
Presenters:
11:10 - 11:35 AM | Interview
Sustainability and Social Responsibility: Balancing Shareholder Demands with Broader Stakeholder Concerns
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11:35 AM - 12:10 PM | Panel Discussion
Strategic Transactions: Why Activists Push for Mergers, Acquisitions, or Divestitures
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12:10 - 12:35 PM | Exclusive Interview
Navigating Evolving Mandates: Update on SEC Disclosure and Corporate Governance Reforms
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12: 35 - 1:05 PM | Workshop Findings
Geopolitical Risk: Economic Chaos and Capital Disruption
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1:05 - 2:05 PM | Networking Luncheon
2:05 - 2:40 PM | Panel Discussion
Executive Compensation: Pay structures Under Scrutiny by Activist Investors
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2:40 - 3:15 PM | Panel Discussion
Human Capital: Remote Work, Tight Labor Markets, and Employer Expectations
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3:15 - 3:45 PM | Workshop Findings
AI & Technology: Risks Embedded in the Digital Transformation
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3:45 - 4:00 PM | Networking Break
4:00 - 4:30 PM | Workshop Findings
Cybersecurity & Data Privacy: Best Practices in Stress Testing Company Resilience
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4:30 - 5:05 PM | Panel Discussion
Operational Efficiencies: Capital Efficiencies and Shareholder Friendly Policies
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5:05 - 5:35 PM | Presentation
Editorial Committee: Views on the Year Ahead
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5:35-5:45 PM | Closing Remarks
5:45 - 7:15 PM | Network Reception
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