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Diligent Market Intelligence Stewardship Series @Ease, 1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York • 2026

The Diligent Market Intelligence (DMI) Stewardship Series returns to New York this March, ahead of the highly anticipated 2026 proxy season, bringing together investors, issuers, and advisors for its third year to strengthen shareholder engagement.

Through essential panels, expert insights, and valuable networking, the summit offers leaders the opportunity to exchange ideas and best practices on shareholder activism, corporate governance, and proxy voting.

March 3, 2026, 5:00 PM-11:00 PM ET
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Your Agenda for Success

Agenda

Moderator
Antoinette Giblin

Antoinette Giblin

Editorial ManagerDiligent Market Intelligence
Speakers
Kai Liekefett

Kai Liekefett

Co-Chair Shareholder Activism & Corporate Defense PracticeSidley Austin LLP
Ryan Nebel

Ryan Nebel

Vice Chair - Shareholder Activism PracticeOlshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Moderator
Jason Booth

Jason Booth

Shareholder Activism Editor, Diligent Market IntelligenceDiligent Market Intelligence
Speakers
Ele Klein

Ele Klein

PartnerMcDermott Will & Schulte
Aaron Atkinson

Aaron Atkinson

PartnerDavies
Townsend Belisle

Townsend Belisle

Founder & CEOHaystack Needle
Brendan Foo

Brendan Foo

PartnerForward Global
Nick Capuano

Nick Capuano

Partner Kekst CNC

Speakers
Rachit Gupta

Rachit Gupta

Head of Global Data & Research, Diligent Market IntelligenceDiligent
Husein Bektic

Husein Bektic

VP of Product ManagementDiligent Market Intelligence

Moderator
Josh Black

Josh Black

VP of Editorial, Diligent Market Intelligence
Speaker
Danielle Sugarman

Danielle Sugarman

Deputy Head of Americas, Investment StewardshipBlackRock

Moderator
Josh Black

Josh Black

VP of Editorial, Diligent Market Intelligence
Speakers
Robert Herr

Robert Herr

Senior Vice PresidentAllianceBernstein
Caitlin McSherry

Caitlin McSherry

Global Head of Investment Stewardship Neuberger Berman

Moderator
Josh Black

Josh Black

VP of Editorial, Diligent Market Intelligence
Speaker
John Galloway

John Galloway

Head of Investor Engagement and Chief Communications OfficerVanguard

Moderator
Rachit Gupta

Rachit Gupta

Head of Global Data & Research, Diligent Market IntelligenceDiligent
Speakers
Jonathan Haymon

Jonathan Haymon

Director of Proxy VotingFederated Hermes
Melissa Severance

Melissa Severance

Senior Director, Metro New York Work & Rewards LeaderWillis Towers Watson

Headshot of Josh Black

Josh Black

VP of Editorial, Diligent Market Intelligence
Headshot of Aaron Atkinson

Aaron Atkinson

Partner
Headshot of Antoinette Giblin

Antoinette Giblin

Editorial Manager
Headshot of Brendan Foo

Brendan Foo

Partner
Headshot of Caitlin McSherry

Caitlin McSherry

Global Head of Investment Stewardship
Headshot of Danielle Sugarman

Danielle Sugarman

Deputy Head of Americas, Investment Stewardship
Headshot of Ele Klein

Ele Klein

Partner
Headshot of Husein Bektic

Husein Bektic

VP of Product Management
Headshot of Jason Booth

Jason Booth

Shareholder Activism Editor, Diligent Market Intelligence
Headshot of John Galloway

John Galloway

Head of Investor Engagement and Chief Communications Officer
Headshot of Jonathan Haymon

Jonathan Haymon

Director of Proxy Voting
Headshot of Kai Liekefett

Kai Liekefett

Co-Chair Shareholder Activism & Corporate Defense Practice
Headshot of Melissa Severance

Melissa Severance

Senior Director, Metro New York Work & Rewards Leader
Headshot of Nick Capuano

Nick Capuano

Partner
Headshot of Rachit Gupta

Rachit Gupta

Head of Global Data & Research, Diligent Market Intelligence
Headshot of Robert Herr

Robert Herr

Senior Vice President
Headshot of Ryan Nebel

Ryan Nebel

Vice Chair - Shareholder Activism Practice
Headshot of Townsend Belisle

Townsend Belisle

Founder & CEO

The Stewardship Series presents unmissable insights for the following:


  • Stewardship Teams
  • Corporate Law Firms
  • M&A Consultants
  • General Counsels & IROs
  • Activist Investors
  • Communications and PR Advisors

DMI Stewardship Series Sponsorship Opportunities


Following the successful sponsorship program in 2025 with the participation of Olshan, Sidley, Davies, Forward Global, Schulte Roth + Zabel, and Haystack Needle, we would be delighted to discuss relevant opportunities in 2026 and beyond.




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

Diligent Market Intelligence Stewardship Series | NYC | 2026