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CORE 2025 Justification Toolkit
Computershare's GEMS and Entity Compliance Client Conference
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Join us in Summerlin, just outside the vibrant city of Las Vegas, for CORE 2025, Computershare’s exclusive GEMS and Entity Compliance Client Conference. This immersive three-day, in-person event delivers the latest insights, best practices, and hands-on learning that will take your entity management practices to the next level. Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills or discover new industry trends, CORE is a must-attend event for corporate governance professionals and GEMS users. Immerse yourself in educational breakouts, exclusive GEMS product announcements and demos, user-led discussions, and expert panels. Plus, enjoy exciting evening networking opportunities set against the backdrop of the bright lights of Las Vegas.
Empower your entity management at CORE 2025: Where innovation and compliance meet
Connect. Learn. Elevate.
Get a glimpse of what you can expect from CORE 2025.
Walk away from CORE with actionable insights and a fresh perspective to help you lead compliance efforts with confidence and clarity.
Leave energized and inspired
Forge new relationships with governance pros across industries through curated networking experiences, including happy hours, dinners, and more.
Make meaningful connections
Hear from top industry minds and your fellow users in peer-led sessions and expert panels.
Learn from the best
Be among the first users to explore new features and tools through live demos, product announcements, and in-depth training.
Get hands-on with GEMS
Stay on top of major trends – AI, automation, shifting regulations – and what they mean for your global entity management.
Uncover new trends
Very informative and fun! Great balance."
I liked the social aspect. The interactive ability for the audience made it even more engaging."
Excellent conference with well-shaped sessions."
Efficiently organized with useful discussions."
I get to tap into new ideas that will help my coworkers."
I value the opportunity to share experiences and get inspiration from other users."
I am amazed at how much I think I know about GEMS and am equally amazed at these conferences and how much there is still to learn."
The best benefit is the opportunity to interact with other clients to improve our entity management knowledge."
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Build your CORE conference experience from beginning to end. Take your pick from a diverse selection of breakout sessions or add on optional, expert-led hands-on GEMS Training to create an agenda that best suits your interests and needs. Plus, sign up for exclusive one-on-one sessions with the GEMS experts and get your most-burning questions answered by the specialists.
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Training session A - GEMS basics: Getting started Are you new to GEMS? Discover how to effortlessly navigate its features and dive into the tools that help you locate, filter, and export entity data with ease. Training session B - Manage users like a pro Are you a GEMS administrator looking to elevate your user management skills? This admin user session will show you how to efficiently create new users. You'll also learn how to enhance the security of your GEMS database by setting precise permissions for which entities, documents, and features your different users can access. Training session C - Organizational charts made easy Building and maintaining organizational charts can be tedious, but GEMS makes it easy. Learn about the features in the GEMS charting tool that allow you to build, search, and customize your organizational charts effortlessly.
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Training session A - GEMS basics: Updating entity data Acquire the essentials of managing your business entity data in GEMS. In this beginners' session, you'll learn how to create new entities, edit entity data, manage documents, and track activities. Training session B - Driving compliance: Manage and track activities For admin users who need to manage and monitor compliance activities in GEMS. Design and implement customized processes and workflows with the GEMS compliance tracker tool to meet deadlines, reduce manual effort, and enhance oversight. Training session C - Data and reporting fundamentals Get the data you need from your GEMS database through our foundational reporting and exporting tools: the Advanced Search and Sample Reports. Learn how to construct Advanced Searches, save Advanced Searches for others to use, run pre-built Sample Reports, and adapt reports to better meet your organizational needs.
Training session A - Data and reporting fundamentals Get the data you need from your GEMS database through our foundational reporting and exporting tools: The advanced search and sample reports. Learn how to construct advanced searches, save advanced searches for others to use, run pre-built sample reports, and adapt reports to better meet your organizational needs. Training session B - Gain data insights with GEMS dashboards Discover how to tailor GEMS dashboards to meet your specific business needs. This admin user session will show you how to set up live GEMS dashboards to make it easier for your users to visualize GEMS data. You'll also learn how to edit and export dashboard reports. Training session C - Customize reports your way Build upon the data and reporting fundamentals session by diving deeper into GEMS reporting. Acquire the skills and confidence you need to produce highly customized, insightful, and professional reports based on your organization's specific needs.
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
3:15 pm – 4:45 pm
Training session A - Organizational charts made easy Building and maintaining organizational charts can be tedious, but GEMS makes it easy. Learn about the features in the GEMS charting tool that allow you to build, search, and customize your organizational charts effortlessly. Training session B - Manage users like a pro Are you a GEMS Administrator looking to elevate your user management skills? This Admin user session will show you how to efficiently create new users. You'll also learn how to enhance the security of your GEMS database by setting precise permissions for which entities, documents, and features your different users can access. Training session C - Customize reports your way Build upon the Data and Reporting Fundamentals session by diving deeper into GEMS reporting. Acquire the skills and confidence you need to produce highly customized, insightful, and professional reports based on your organization's specific needs.
9:00 am – 10:45 am
9:00 am – 9:30 am
General Session: Welcome and opening remarks Welcome to CORE 2025! In this opening session, we’ll set the stage for an exciting and insightful conference ahead. Join us as we reflect on the evolving landscape of global entity management, share key industry trends, and discuss the improvements and innovations driven by your feedback. Let’s kick off the event with a look at what’s to come, and how together, we can shape the future.
9:30 am – 10:45 am
All in on innovation Get an exclusive look behind the curtain in this dynamic two-part session. First, we’ll showcase the most impactful GEMS product updates from the past year. Then, tune in for a candid executive conversation with Tony Ford and Andrew Moore, as they discuss the vision driving our product evolution and what’s next for GEMS.
10:45 am – 11:00 am
Break
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Roundtable Discussion Join small-group conversations designed to explore industry standards, evolving processes, and best practices that matter most to your role. These interactive sessions offer a valuable opportunity to exchange insights, learn from peers across industries, and tackle real-world challenges together in an open, collaborative setting.
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Live Q&A
2:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Breakout 1 - Share your organizational structure in ways you've never imagined Explore creative, real-world examples of how organizations are using the organizational charting feature to visualize structure, support decision-making, and enhance internal reporting. You'll learn just how quick and easy it is to implement these charts — and how to share meaningful insights across your organization. We'll also touch on the kinds of charts teams are building today, including KYC charting, beneficial ownership, tax charts, line of liability, and organizational change charting. Breakout 2 - All bets on compliance: Navigating regulatory changes and what they mean for you Join us for an insightful session exploring the latest domestic and international regulatory changes impacting entity management and compliance. We’ll examine key updates across major jurisdictions, from new corporate governance rules in the U.S. to global transparency and reporting requirements. Learn how businesses can adapt to these shifts, reduce risk, and stay compliant in a rapidly evolving global regulatory environment.
3:15 pm – 3:30 pm
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Breakout 1 - We love compliance tracker so much we want to share the house Get a behind-the-scenes look at how Computershare Entity Solutions leverages activities and to-dos to keep entity data accurate, up to date, and reliable as a single source of truth. In this session, we’ll walk through real scenarios and internal use cases that drive consistency and efficiency. Plus, CORE attendees will receive exclusive access to the templates and workflows showcased — ready to adapt and use in your own operations. Breakout 2 - Don't roll the dice on UBO & KYC Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) and Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements are evolving fast—and the risks of non-compliance are rising even faster. In this session, we'll dig into global trends, key enforcement updates, and practical strategies for managing UBO and KYC compliance across complex corporate structures. Learn how technology, data transparency, and cross-border enforcement are reshaping the landscape and what your organization needs to do to stay ahead.
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Networking Reception
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Lunch
3:00 pm – 3:15 pm
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Opening Reception
9:00 am – 10:30 am
Client Panel - Collaborating on change: Client-led AI innovation in entity management This engaging panel discussion will feature the AI champions who have been instrumental in shaping the direction of AI within GEMS. Hear firsthand from clients who’ve led the way in adopting AI-driven solutions, as they share their experiences, successes, and insights on how AI is transforming global entity management. This session will offer valuable perspectives on the challenges, opportunities, and future potential of AI in your day-to-day operations.
Roundtable Discussion Building on the momentum from Day 1, this session continues the conversation with fresh topics and deeper dives into the challenges and opportunities shaping your daily work. Connect with peers, exchange practical insights, and leave with new perspectives you can put into action within your organization.
10:30 am – 10:45 am
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Client Panel - Entity management unleashed: Redefining roles, driving impact This session goes beyond titles and platforms to uncover the human side of entity management. Panelists will share their career journeys—how they got started, how their roles have evolved, and how they’ve transitioned from operational tasks to strategic leadership. From overcoming career challenges to adapting to shifting priorities, new technologies, and rising expectations, this panel offers a candid look at what it takes to grow and thrive in today’s dynamic entity management landscape.
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Breakout 1 - Smarter entity management: Unlocking productivity with AI Discover how AI is transforming productivity across the GEMS platform — from natural language search and identifying missing data, to uncovering compliance risks and streamlining everyday workflows. Learn how these AI-driven features can help all users work smarter, faster, and with greater confidence. Breakout 2 - Annual report readiness: Staying ahead in a high-stakes environment Annual report season doesn’t have to be stressful—if you start early and know what to expect. This session is your readiness guide to navigating filing season with clarity and confidence. From validating entity data to managing jurisdiction-specific nuances, we’ll share best practices and highlight common pitfalls to avoid. You’ll walk away with practical insights to reduce compliance risk, streamline your process, and ensure your entities stay in good standing.
3:30 pm – 3:45 pm
3:45 pm – 5:00 pm
Breakout 1 - From Complexity to Clarity: Visualizing Corporate Structures for Strategic Insight In this session our experts will cover everything you want to know about organizational structure charting in GEMS. Using real life scenarios, they'll provide a deep dive into the GEMS Charting module and demonstrate the new and expanded functionality. Breakout 2 - Compliance Reporting: The Enterprise Management Edition Join us as we guide you through the process of reporting and tracking entity compliance at the enterprise level. Gain insight into the workflows and methodologies for effectively monitoring, reporting, and viewing compliance across your entire business.
5:00 pm
Free Time
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Breakout 1 - Standardizing the non-standard In today’s fast-evolving corporate landscape, organizations often need to track entity-level data that doesn’t fit into core data sections. This session will walk you through real-world examples of how you can manage these unique scenarios using the flexible features of GEMS. Learn how to leverage custom screens, fields, rules, searches, reports, dashboards, and snapshots to track and report on the data that matters most to your organization. Breakout 2 - All bets on compliance: Navigating regulatory changes and what they mean for you Join us for an insightful session exploring the latest domestic and international regulatory changes impacting entity management and compliance. We’ll examine key updates across major jurisdictions, from new corporate governance rules in the U.S. to global transparency and reporting requirements. Learn how businesses can adapt to these shifts, reduce risk, and stay compliant in a rapidly evolving global regulatory environment.
10:00 am – 10:15 am
10:15 am – 11:00 am
The winning hand: What's next for GEMS The odds are in your favor! In this session, we’ll deal out the latest updates and key innovations coming soon to GEMS. From new features to strategic enhancements, get a sneak peek at how GEMS is evolving to help you achieve even greater success in global entity management.
11:00 am – 11:45 am
Final spark: Insights, highlights and GEMS in action Wrap up the conference with a high-energy session celebrating the key moments of CORE 2025. Our expert panel will share standout insights, favorite tips and tricks, and reflections from roundtable conversations. It's your chance to walk away inspired, informed, and ready to put what you’ve learned into practice.
11:45 am – 12:00 pm
General Session: Closing Remarks and Discussion
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Breakout 1 - Leverage the power of GEMS for a healthy user community Keeping your data clean and complete pays off, and this session shows you how. Explore the powerful features in GEMS that turn strong data practices into real-time user value, including mobile access, smart notifications, API integrations, certifications, and more. Learn how to ensure your users get the right information, exactly when and how they need it. Breakout 2 - The high stakes of M&A and entity management: The good, the bad and the ugly M&A activity puts your entity management practices to the test. In this session, we’ll explore real-world lessons from the front lines of mergers and acquisitions. You'll hear what works well (the good), what often gets overlooked (the bad), and what can derail deals or delay timelines (the ugly). From data hygiene and organizational charts to jurisdictional headaches and hidden liabilities, we’ll break down how to prepare your corporate structure for due diligence—and beyond.
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Breakout 1 – Share your organizational structure in ways you've never imagined Explore creative, real-world examples of how organizations are using the Organizational Charting feature to visualize structure, support decision-making, and enhance internal reporting. You'll learn just how quick and easy it is to implement these charts — and how to share meaningful insights across your organization. We'll also touch on the kinds of charts teams are building today, including KYC charting, beneficial ownership, tax charts, line of liability, and organizational change charting. Breakout 2 – All bets on compliance: Navigating regulatory changes and what they mean for you Join us for an insightful session exploring the latest domestic and international regulatory changes impacting entity management and compliance. We’ll examine key updates across major jurisdictions, from new corporate governance rules in the U.S. to global transparency and reporting requirements. Learn how businesses can adapt to these shifts, reduce risk, and stay compliant in a rapidly evolving global regulatory environment.
Just a stone’s throw away from the Las Vegas Strip, the luxurious JW Marriott resort offers a perfect blend of excitement and tranquility. With its Mediterranean-style architecture and stunning mountain views, JW Marriott provides an inspiring backdrop for innovative discussion and discovery. An ideal retreat from the non-stop fun of the Strip, JW Marriott Las Vegas is a peaceful haven where you can unwind and recharge during the conference. Until October 25, guests can enjoy a discounted hotel room rate of $259 plus additional taxes/fees per night for a single or double room (prices are subject to current tax rates).
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Please note: Any cancellations made before August 1, 2025, will receive a 100% refund of the fees paid. Between August 2 – September 26 2025, you will receive an 85% refund of the fees paid. Cancellations received after September 26, 2025, are not subject to refund.
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Opening reception dinner on Wednesday All conference sessions Wednesday-Friday Continental breakfast Wednesday-Friday Lunch Wednesday-Thursday Wednesday night event and dinner
Take advantage of discounted rates with early bird registrations and by bringing a colleague to the conference. Group bookings of two or more guests can also enjoy an additional $200 off, if registering before August 1. For information on hotel room rates, visit our Hotel and Travel information page.
The standard conference registration includes all regular conference activities from November 11-14, 2025:
Optional training sessions on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm can be added for an additional fee. Training sessions will be available for guests looking to enhance their knowledge of the GEMS portal. The training sessions are divided into modules, making it easier for guests to attend those that interest them the most. The training modules cover a variety of topics, including sessions for: New clients Admin users All user levels
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How much is the registration fee? Click here for pricing information. Will there be training offered at the conference? Yes. For an additional fee, optional hands-on GEMS training sessions will be available for guests who want to improve their knowledge of the GEMS portal. Can I bring a guest to the conference? Attendees registering for CORE 2025 can bring a guest for $475. Both guests must register at the same time during the registration process to enjoy the offer. How do I get to the conference? JW Marriot Las Vegas The Resort at Summerlin is in Las Vegas, NV, and is a 20-minute drive from Harry Reid International Airport. The hotel does not provide shuttle service, but there is complimentary parking on-site. Valet costs $29 per day. Click here to visit the hotel website. What attire is appropriate for the conference? We recommend business casual for training, general sessions, and workshops during the day. The temperature inside the conference rooms can vary, so wearing layers is advised. We recommend casual or festive attire for evening social events. Can I cancel my registration? Yes. Depending on when you cancel, you may qualify for a full or partial refund. Click here for our cancellation policy. Who do I contact if I still have questions? Please contact the Computershare Events Team at CPUEvents@computershare.com for more information.
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Benefits of attending
CORE 2025 offers a valuable opportunity to improve your entity management processes, explore emerging trends and best practices, and gain insights to take on today’s compliance demands. But we get it; sometimes, you need to justify the time spent away from the office. This toolkit is designed to support your request to attend CORE 2025 by helping you highlight the value of your participation. It includes:
Justification letter template
Immerse yourself in a vibrant environment where you’ll hear from industry experts as well as peers. Leave CORE feeling inspired by fresh perspectives and new strategies, fully equipped to conquer challenges and transform your entity management approach.
Find inspiration
Discover innovative strategies for your entity management and compliance practices with dynamic sessions packed with actionable insights. Gain exclusive, first-hand training from Computershare experts on how to master your use of GEMS and elevate your proficiency and use of this platform.
Gain insights
At CORE, you’ll connect with corporate governance professionals from a wide range of industries and roles. We’ll help you break the ice with nightly happy hours and engaging networking events, so you leave the conference with a valuable network of new contacts.
Form connections
Why you should attend
When justifying the reasons for attending CORE 2025, focus on the event’s benefits. CORE provides corporate governance professionals with development sessions focused on maximizing entity management using the GEMS platform and improving entity compliance practices. The sessions aim to provide you with tools and knowledge you can use to enhance your company’s entity management practices.
When seeking approval to attend CORE 2025, it’s helpful to focus on the value your participation brings to the organization. Framing the conference as a strategic opportunity for learning, growth, and operational impact can strengthen your case. Here are some key points to consider:
Demonstrate business value Highlight how the insights you’ll gain—such as regulatory updates, compliance best practices, or new GEMS functionality—can be applied to improve processes, support risk mitigation, and align with broader business goals. Connect to current initiatives Tie specific sessions or training opportunities to current challenges or initiatives your team is focused on, such as optimizing entity management, increasing efficiency, or staying ahead of compliance trends. Commit to knowledge sharing Offer to share key takeaways with colleagues after the event through a recap or presentation. This ensures the knowledge extends beyond a single attendee and benefits the broader team. Leverage direct access to experts Mention the opportunity to schedule one-on-one sessions with GEMS specialists—ideal for resolving specific questions, gaining expert guidance, or exploring tailored solutions for your organization. Highlight networking opportunities Connecting with professionals from other companies and industries can spark new ideas, uncover best practices, and open the door to valuable long-term relationships.
Short on time? No worries. We have provided a customizable justification letter template that you can send to your manager, complete with information about the event.
Justification letter template for your supervisor
You’ll need to show your company that the cost of attending CORE 2025 will be a valuable return on investment for them. While justifying the reasons for your attendance, make sure to demonstrate the cost and other expenses. When calculating the return on investment, we suggest using the information below.
Cost and return on investment
Registration fee CORE 2025 May 3 – June 13: $1,200 June 14 – July 25: $1,300 July 26 – November 14: $1,500 CORE 2025 + Hands-on GEMS training May 3 – June 13: $1,900 June 14 – July 25: $2,000 July 26 – November 14: $2,200 Hotel room Hotel room rate: $259 and additional taxes/fees, per night Parking Complimentary on-site parking, valet $29 per day Food costs Breakfast included: Wednesday-Friday Lunch included: Wednesday-Thursday Dinner included: Tuesday-Wednesday Reimbursement fees For any other applicable expenses, such as mileage. Transport to and from the hotel Variable Potential value and return: Practical strategies and tools to improve efficiency and reduce risk First-hand access to GEMS product updates and expert guidance Insights into regulatory trends and emerging technologies Knowledge sharing opportunities that benefit your wider team
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