William Blair today kicked off its 45th Annual Growth Stock Conference, a three-day event featuring over 250 companies and hosting more than 900 clients from around the globe.
The 45th Annual Growth Stock Conference, held at Loews Chicago Hotel, will feature companies spanning the market-cap spectrum in seven sectors—consumer; energy and power technologies; financial services and technology; global services; healthcare; industrials; and technology, media, and communications.
“The caliber of executive access and the breadth of sectors represented make this event a cornerstone for our clients,” said Scott McLaughlin, head of equities at William Blair. “It’s where meaningful conversations spark actionable insights.”
In addition to the formal presentations by the management teams of presenting companies—nearly 99% of which will be represented by the highest ranks of management (chairman, chief executive officer, president, chief financial officer, or chief operating officer)—William Blair has scheduled more than 5,500 one-on-one meetings between clients and management teams.
“This conference reflects our enduring belief in the power of innovation and disciplined research,” said John Kreger, director of equity research at William Blair. “We’re proud to bring together companies that are not only shaping their industries but also redefining what long-term growth can look like.”
William Blair is the premier global boutique with expertise in investment banking, investment management, and private wealth management. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet our clients’ evolving needs. As an independent and employee-owned firm, together with our strategic partners, we operate in more than 20 offices worldwide.*
*Includes strategic partnerships with Allier Capital, BDA Partners, and Poalim Capital Markets