In the spirit of continuing the rich dialogue and scholarly exchange from the Interdisciplinary Conference on Financial Communication Research, we intend to publish an edited handbook expanding upon the innovative research presented at the conference. This edited volume seeks to consolidate and extend the theoretical and practical insights generated by the conference, providing a lasting contribution to the field of financial communication and investor relations.

Selected conference participants will be invited to develop their research papers into comprehensive book chapters, incorporating rigorous analysis, illustrative case studies, and actionable recommendations. To bridge the gap between theory and practice, every chapter will include a case study that illuminates and expands upon the theoretical arguments presented in their conference papers. The case studies should provide a nuanced understanding of real-world challenges and opportunities in financial communication, demonstrating the practical relevance and applicability of the research findings.

We plan on scheduling a chapter development workshop during the conference for those interested and invited to contribute a chapter to this edited volume. We welcome chapter proposals on a wide range of topics related to financial communication and investor relations, reflecting the diversity of research presented at the conference. These may include but are not limited to:

• Corporate disclosure and transparency

• Investor relations strategies and tactics

• The role of social media in financial communication

• Crisis communication and reputation management

• Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting

• The impact of regulation on financial communication

• Cross-cultural and international perspectives

• Technological innovations such as AI or VR

• Decentralized approaches to finance and investments