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MEIRA Annual Conference 2025

MEIRA Annual Conference 2024

IFRS Foundation and OIBR (Italian Foundation for Business Reporting) 2024

MEIRA Kuwait Chapter 2024

MEIRA Abu Dhabi Chapter 2024

MEIRA Oman Chapter 2024

MEIRA Annual Conference and Awards 2023

GCC Board Directors Institute 2020

Reliable Annual Reports in Unreliable Times

IIRC Global Conference 2020

IIRC Conference 2019

Third Annual MENA Roadshow

Promoting investment through effective annual reports

MEIRA Annual Conference and Awards 2018

Middle East roadshow to introduce Integrated Reporting

Mainstreaming Integrated Reporting in Sri Lanka

IR Magazine Awards and Conference 2015

MEIRA Annual Conference and Awards 2015

Unlocking the potential of your annual report through design

Sri Lanka Institute of Directors 2014

International ARC Awards 2013 in NYC

Sustainability Management and Reporting Workshop

International ARC Awards 2012 in NYC

Smart International Convention 2012

Singapore Business Federation 2012

Reporting 3.0: Annual reports for the global village

Red Dot design awards 2012, Germany

Asian Bankers Association Conference 2011

International ARC Awards 2010 in NYC

MEIRA Annual Conference 2025

City, Country
Muscat, Oman

Organiser
MEIRA

Our Role
Event sponsor

Diamond sponsor of the MEIRA Annual Conference & Awards 2025, held on 24–25 September 2025 at the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre (Muscat), in partnership with the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX). The conference brought together some 1,000 senior IR professionals, listed companies, regulators, stock exchanges and global investors from across the Region.

Smart Media led IR Workshop-1, “Why Settle for Best? Towards leading practices in corporate reporting for the Region,” and engaged extensively with delegates through its exhibition presence. The workshop and exhibition booth together attracted strong interest, with live demonstrations of Smart Media’s digital-first corporate reporting capabilities highlighting how listed companies and IR teams can enhance disclosure quality, consistency and investor engagement across the region.

MEIRA Annual Conference 2024

City, Country
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Organiser
MEIRA

Our Role
Event sponsor, panelist, and presenter

Strategic sponsor of the MEIRA Annual Conference 2024, the region’s leading investor relations event. The conference attracted over 900 participants, including leading regional and international corporates, stock exchanges, and investors.

Panel participation on ‘The Future is Now – AI and Digital Transformation in Investor Relations’ by COO Malshini Silva, discussing how technology is reshaping IR practices.

Workshop titled ‘The Integrated Reporting (and Thinking) Journey: A Case Study’ presented to explore the importance of integrated reporting and showcase practical applications through case studies.

Launch of the revolutionary AI-powered SmartIRO, designed to empower Investor Relations Officers with innovative tools to transform investor communications.

IFRS Foundation and OIBR (Italian Foundation for Business Reporting) 2024

City, Country
Milan, Italy

Organiser
IFRS and OIBR

Our Role
Participant

IFRS Foundation Integrated Thinking and Reporting Conference on integrated reporting practice, how it supports the adoption of the ISSB sustainability disclosure standards and provides input to broader technical developments. Our client, SABIC’s Integrated Annual Report 2023 was one of the ten Integrated Reports selected by the Foundation to be exhibited at the conference.

MEIRA Kuwait Chapter 2024

City, Country
Kuwait City, Kuwait

Organiser
MEIRA

Our Role
Presenter

Presentation titled ‘Digital innovations in corporate reporting’ to reflect on Smart Media’s pioneering role and global trends.

MEIRA Abu Dhabi Chapter 2024

City, Country
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Organiser
MEIRA

Our Role
Presenter

Presentation titled ‘Digital innovations in corporate reporting’ to reflect on Smart Media’s pioneering role and global trends.

MEIRA Oman Chapter 2024

City, Country
Muscat, Oman

Organiser
MEIRA

Our Role
Presenter

OQ Gas Network (OQGN) and Smart Media shared their experience in the preparation of OQGN’s first annual report after what became the Sultanate's largest ever IPO.

MEIRA Annual Conference and Awards 2023

City, Country
Manama, Bahrain

Organiser
MEIRA

Our Role
Event sponsor

Gold sponsor of the MEIRA Annual Conference and Awards 2023 hosted by Bahrain Bourse in collaboration with the Central Bank of Bahrain, which attracted over 400 participants and over 40 speakers and panellists.

GCC Board Directors Institute 2020

City, Country
Riyadh, KSA

Organiser
GCC Board Directors Institute

Our Role
Presenter

Conducted an interactive seminar on integrated thinking and reporting at the Sustainability/ESG Workshop organised by the GCC BDI.

Reliable Annual Reports in Unreliable Times

City, Country
Colombo, Sri Lanka

Organiser
Smart Media

Our Role
Convenor and presenter

An interactive presentation titled ‘Annual Report 2020 - Reliable Annual Reports in Unreliable Times’ for over 100 annual report preparers to discuss the impact of the global pandemic, the challenges companies are facing, ways of sustaining and creating value, and the importance of communicating a cohesive story.

IIRC Global Conference 2020

City, Country
Virtual

Organiser
IIRC, UK

Our Role
Event Sponsor

Sponsor of the International Integrated Reporting Council's first virtual Global Conference marking the IIRC's tenth anniversary year.

IIRC Conference 2019

City, Country
London, UK

Organiser
IIRC, UK

Our Role
Participant

International Integrated Reporting Council’s Conference attended by over 250 business, investor, accountancy and regulatory leaders.

Third Annual MENA Roadshow

City, Country
Dubai, UAE

Organiser
Frontier Exchange

Our Role
Presenter

Presentation at the third annual MENA Roadshow on the key concepts and adoption of integrated reporting and how the market value of a business could be positively impacted if this story is told with a strategic focus.

Promoting investment through effective annual reports

City, Country
Riyadh, KSA

Organiser
Smart Media

Our Role
Convenor and presenter

An interactive seminar on ‘Promoting investment through effective annual reports’ as part of Smart Media’s Mainstreaming Integrated Reporting in the Middle East project targeting heads of organisations, investor relations, and corporate communications.

MEIRA Annual Conference and Awards2018

City, Country
Dubai, UAE

Organiser
MEIRA

Our Role
Event Sponsor

As Publications Partner for the MEIRA Annual Conference and Awards 2018 Smart Media provided advisory and practical support in creating event collateral including a corporate video on MEIRA’s role in the Middle East capital markets.

Middle East roadshow to introduce Integrated Reporting

City, Country
Dubai, UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Riyadh, KSA

Organiser
Smart Media

Our Role
Convenor and presenter

Along with the CEO of the International Integrated Reporting Council, UK we undertook a roadshow in the Middle East to introduce what Integrated Reporting was and why is it relevant for the Middle East, along with meetings with listed companies, stock exchanges, the media, and industry associations.

Mainstreaming Integrated Reporting in Sri Lanka

City, Country
Colombo, Sri Lanka

Organiser
CA Sri Lanka

Our Role
Panel Discussant

Participated in a panel discussion on mainstreaming integrated reporting in Sri Lanka along with the Chairman of CA Sri Lanka's Integrated Reporting Council and the CEO of the International Integrated Reporting Council, UK.

IR Magazine Awards and Conference 2015

City, Country
Singapore, Singapore

Organiser
IR Magazine

Our Role
Event Sponsor

Sponsored the IR Magazine Awards & Conference South East Asia 2015 at the Singapore Stock Exchange.

MEIRA Annual Conference and Awards 2015

City, Country
Dubai, UAE

Organiser
MEIRA

Our Role
Event Sponsor

Exclusive sponsor of the reception and awards dinner at the MEIRA Conference and Awards 2015 attracting a record 250 participants.

Unlocking the potential of your annual report through design

City, Country
Colombo, Sri Lanka

Organiser
Smart Media

Our Role
Convenor

Hosted a presentation titled 'Unlocking the potential of your annual report through design' delivered by Professor Alisa Zamir of the Pratt Institute, New York, offering insights into levering design to enhance the impact and effectiveness of annual reports.

Sri Lanka Institute of Directors 2014

City, Country
Colombo, Sri Lanka

Organiser
Sri Lanka Institute of Directors

Our Role
Event sponsor

Sponsored the CFO Forum organised by the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors.

International ARC Awards 2013 in NYC

City, Country
New York, USA

Organiser
MerComm

Our Role
Award Recipient

Clinched the Platinum Achievement Award for the third time for being the company to win the highest number of awards on behalf of their clients at the annual International ARC Awards 2013 along with seven Grands including the Best of Cover Design, Best of Written Text, Best of Printing and Production, Best of Non-Profit Organizations - President’s Letter, Grand Award for the Best Online Annual Report from across all countries outside the USA, and the Grand Award for the Green/Environmentally Sound Annual Report along with 25 Golds leading to a total sweep of 94 awards.

Sustainability Management and Reporting Workshop

City, Country
Colombo, Sri Lanka

Organiser
Smart Media

Our Role
Convenor and presenter

Ran a workshop on Sustainability Management and Reporting.

International ARC Awards 2012 in NYC

City, Country
New York, USA

Organiser
MerComm

Our Role
Award Recipient

Secured the Platinum Achievement Award for the second time along with three Grand Awards and 63 Category Awards, including 22 Golds at the annual International ARC Awards 2012

Smart International Convention 2012

City, Country
Colombo, Sri Lanka

Organiser
Smart Media

Our Role
Convenor

Hosted SmartConvention 2012 under the theme ‘Taking the business of annual reporting international’ to felicitate clients from Bahrain, Hong Kong, Oman, Qatar, and Sri Lanka, whose reports were recognised at various global award schemes, with the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka in attendance as the Chief Guest

Singapore Business Federation 2012

City, Country
Singapore, Singapore

Organiser
Singapore Business Federation

Our Role
Event Sponsor

A sponsor of the Global Entrepolis@Singapore Business Leaders' Summit, an annual platform bringing together regional leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to discuss global market trends, innovative business models, and growth strategies.

Reporting 3.0: Annual reports for the global village

City, Country
Hamburg, Germany

Organiser
HGB Hamburger Geschäftsberichte Gmb H & Co. KG

Our Role
Keynote speaker

Delivered a keynote address titled ‘Stakeholder Reporting: Best practices on the other side of the world’ at the convention titled ‘Reporting 3.0: Annual reports for the global village’ to explain our ‘Smart integrated reporting methodology’ that helped to produce Asia's first integrated annual report.

Red Dot design awards 2012, Germany

City, Country
Essen, Germany

Organiser
Red Dot GmbH

Our Role
Award Recipient

Won our third Red Dot, an international product and communication design prize awarded annually by Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen (Nordrhein Design Centre), Germany.

Asian Bankers Association Conference 2011

City, Country
Colombo, Sri Lanka

Organiser
ABA

Our Role
Event Sponsor

Principal sponsor of the Asian Bankers Association General Meeting and Conference to foster dialogue and innovation in the banking industry across the region.

International ARC Awards 2010 in NYC

City, Country
New York, USA

Organiser
MerComm

Our Role
Award recipient

Secured the Platinum Achievement Award along with four Grand Awards and 41 Category Awards, including 12 Golds at the annual International ARC Awards 2010 held at the iconic Plaza Hotel in NYC