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IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
17 September 2025, 10am - 5pm PDT
15TH ANNUAL NORCAL FORUM
NORCAL

San Mateo, CA 

USA

Save the date to connect with your NorCal community this September in San Mateo, CA! 

IN-PERSON CONFERENCE
28 April 2025, 8am - 30 April 2025, 3pm CEST
GEO'S 26TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Prague

PRAGUE

All plan types
Global

SAVE THE DATE FOR GEO'S 26TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE

PRAGUE - 28-30 APRIL 2025

STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS! 

LIVE WEBCAST
10 April 2025, 1 - 2pm EDT
GLOBAL EQUITY UPDATES Q1 2025
Webcast

SPEAKERS: Barbara Klementz, Baker McKenzie | Kela Shang, Baker McKenzie

Trending now
All plan types
Global

GEO is dedicated to keeping you informed about the latest developments in equity compensation worldwide. Stay up-to-date with the fast-paced changes in the industry. In this session, we'll delve into new regulations, reporting obligations, and recent guidance issued in the industry during the past quarter.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Gain insights into the latest regulatory changes impacting equity compensation globally
  • Understand new reporting obligations and compliance requirements affecting your company's equity plans
  • Learn valuable industry guidance to navigate emerging challenges and opportunities in equity compensation


WE ARE OFFERING THE FOLLOWING OPPORTUNITIES TO JOIN THIS LIVE GLOBAL WEBCAST:   

ASIA-PAC - 10am AEDT | 12pm IST
EUROPE - 10am GMT | 11am CET | 6pm GMT
THE AMERICAS - 4/9 8pm ET | 5pm PT | 10am PT | 1pm ET | 6pm GMT

 

COST
GEO members: No charge
GEO non-members*: $85 

Become a GEO member to attend webcasts for free in the future!

*Fees are non-refundable. Recordings are available to access on-demand following the webcast.

CPE Credit Hours: 1.0*
Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Levels: O
Delivery method: Group Internet-Based
Advanced preparation: None

CEP Continuing Education (CE) credit: 1.0 credits

*CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only. Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.

REGISTER TO ATTEND
Registration is required. Connection and login instructions are sent to registered participants prior to this webcast.

IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
8 April 2025, 8:40am - 12pm CEST
NORDIC CHAPTER MEETING
CHAPTER

Copenhagen, Denmark

All plan types
Denmark
Finland
Norway
Sweden

Join us for a dynamic session hosted by Ascendis Pharma, offering insights into EU pay transparency, Nordic legislative updates, and best practices for share plans.

Attendees will learn about the latest trends in stock options and performance conditions, and gain valuable insights from case studies and expert panels, featuring speakers from Ascendis Pharma and Pandora.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Stay ahead of regulatory changes and understand the technical implementation required for compliance.
  • Gain insights into the latest legal developments and key considerations for operating equity plans in the region.
  • Learn from Ascendis Pharma and Pandora’s share plan strategies, along with current trends in performance conditions.

The event will provide ample networking opportunities, concluding with an update from GEO and a post-event survey.
 

AGENDA
8.40am - Issuer only arrivals – tea/ coffee /breakfast pastries/ networking
9.00am - Providers arrivals – tea/ coffee /breakfast pastries/ networking         
9.20am - Welcome to Ascendis Pharma and about GEO    
9.25am - SESSION 1 – EU Pay Transparency 
10.00am - SESSION 2 -  Share Plan TSR Performance Conditions Trends and Insight
10.30am - BREAK – Networking  
10.50am - SESSION 3 -  Denmark Case Law on Stock Options
11.20am - SESSION 4 – Panel Discussion – Share Plan Success Stories 
11.55am - Closing – GEO update – Upcoming events and post-event survey
12.00pm - Lunch - Sponsored by IUNO Law

Special thanks to our lunch sponsor

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LIVE WEBCAST
1 April 2025, 1 - 2pm EDT
DOING MORE WITH LESS: CUTTING THE NUMBER OF QUESTIONS IN HALF
webcast

SPEAKERS: Amit Gupta, Salus Financial | Robyn Shutak, FGE, Infinite Equity

Communications
All plan types
Global

Join us as we explore strategies and evidence-based approaches to cut the number of questions your team has to answer in half. Answering equity compensation questions from employees requires reading up on an individual's situation, understanding regional nuances, and taking on personal reputation risk when answering. But, that’s just one of the many drains on your time we will dive into. 

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Understand the moments in time that create the most confusion for employees
  • Learn actionable strategies to free up your team's time while also leveling up your participants' expertise
  • Set yourself up to access further time-saving opportunities in your day-to-day work even with a limited budget


WE ARE OFFERING THE FOLLOWING OPPORTUNITIES TO JOIN THIS LIVE GLOBAL WEBCAST: 

ASIA-PAC - 10am AEDT | 12pm IDT | 2.30pm IST
EUROPE - 10am GMT | 11am CET | 6pm GMT
THE AMERICAS -  3/31 7pm ET | 4pm PT | 10am PT |1pm ET 
 

COST
GEO members: No charge
GEO non-members*: $85 

Become a GEO member to attend webcasts for free in the future!

*Fees are non-refundable. Recordings are available to access on-demand following the webcast.

CPE Credit Hours: 1.0*
Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Levels: O
Delivery method: Group Internet-Based
Advanced preparation: None

CEP Continuing Education (CE) credit: 1.0 credits

*CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only. Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.

REGISTER TO ATTEND
Registration is required. Connection and login instructions are sent to registered participants prior to this webcast.

LIVE WEBCAST
18 March 2025, 1 - 2pm EDT
AUTOMATION IN SHARE PLANS: A GLOBAL ISSUER ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
webcast

SPEAKERS: Dexter Tang (Moderator), Google | Jennie Anderson, Microsoft | Lamont Walker, Lyft | Annemarie Kalsbeek, S&P Global

Operational effectiveness
All plan types
Global

Automation is revolutionizing how organizations manage share plans, enabling streamlined workflows, improved accuracy, and enhanced participant experiences. But how do you determine where to begin, prioritize effectively, and navigate inevitable challenges along the way?

Join experts from Lyft, Microsoft, and S&P Global, moderated by Google, for an in-depth discussion on share plan automation. This session will explore how leading organizations evaluate existing processes, implement solutions, and involve key stakeholders to ensure success. Gain insights on overcoming hurdles like data migration and employee resistance while balancing efficiency with a personalized participant experience.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Craft a roadmap for automating share plan processes, including evaluation, prioritization, and collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Tackle common challenges such as data migration and participant resistance while maintaining a human-centered approach.
  • Learn practical strategies for achieving impactful automation on a limited budget and preparing for AI-driven advancements in share plan management.

WE ARE OFFERING THE FOLLOWING OPPORTUNITIES TO JOIN THIS LIVE GLOBAL WEBCAST: 

  • ASIA-PAC - 10am AEDT | 12pm IST
  • EUROPE - 10am GMT | 11am CET |  | 5pm GMT
  • AMERICAS -  3/17 7pm ET | 4pm PT 10am PT | 1pm ET | 5pm GMT


COST
GEO members: No charge
GEO non-members*: $85 

Become a GEO member to attend webcasts for free in the future!

*Fees are non-refundable. Recordings are available to access on-demand following the webcast.

CPE Credit Hours: 1.0*
Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Levels: O
Delivery method: Group Internet-Based
Advanced preparation: None

CEP Continuing Education (CE) credit: 1.0 credits

*CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only. Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.

REGISTER TO ATTEND
Registration is required. Connection and login instructions are sent to registered participants prior to this webcast.

IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
5 March 2025, 5:30 - 7:30pm PST
NORCAL CHAPTER MEETING
NorCal

Redwood City, CA

USA

NORCAL ANNUAL WINTER SOCIAL

The GEO NorCal Chapter wish you a happy and successful new year!

To start off 2025 in the spirit of togetherness, we are once again organizing our annual winter social to be held in-person on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
We will be at Gourmet Haus Staudt in Redwood City. We look forward to seeing you and to kicking off the year with a bang. 

Looking forward to see you there! 

Sponsored by: 

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LIVE WEBCAST
27 February 2025, 1 - 2pm EST
DECISÃO DO STJ: IMPLICAÇÕES TRIBUTARIÁS E ESTRATÉGICAS PARA EMPRESAS NO BRASIL - Entregue em português
Webcast

ALEX DE SOUZA, REMOTE | GIULIANA REGGI, DISTU | CARLOS HENRIQUE DE OLIVERIA, MANNRICH E VASCONCELOS ADVOGADOS | LUIZ FERNANDO GOEDERT LEITE, MATTOS FILHO | NADIA LEME, DELOITTE

All plan types

A recente decisão do Superior Tribunal de Justiça (STJ) introduziu avanços significativos no cenário jurídico e tributário que afetam os planos de ações na região. Este webcast oferecerá uma análise detalhada da decisão, abordando perspectivas jurídicas, implicações fiscais e tendências de design de planos de ações.

Principais Pontos de Aprendizado:

  • Compreenda o alcance e as implicações da decisão do STJ, bem como seu impacto potencial nos requisitos de conformidade para organizações no Brasil.
  • Obtenha insights sobre como essa decisão influencia os custos tributários e aprenda estratégias práticas para lidar com esses desafios de forma eficaz.
  • Explore tendências inovadoras e ajustes práticos no design e na implementação de planos de ações à luz do impacto da decisão.
     

Estamos oferecendo três oportunidades diferentes para participar deste webinar.

ÁSIA-PAC - 10h AEDT | 26/02 18h horário do leste | 15h PT
EUROPA - 10h GMT | 11h CET | 12h IST
AMÉRICAS - 10h PT | 12h CT | 13h horário do leste dos EUA | 18h GMT

 

FOS: Conhecimento Especializado 
Nível: O
Crédito: 1,0 

CUSTO
Membros GEO: Sem custo
Não-membros GEO*: US$ 85 

Torne-se um membro GEO para assistir a webcasts gratuitamente no futuro!

*As taxas não são reembolsáveis. As gravações estão disponíveis para acesso sob demanda após o webcast.

INSCREVA-SE DOIS DEZOITO
O registro é obrigatório. As instruções de conexão e login são enviadas aos participantes registrados antes deste webcast.

IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
25 February 2025, 8 - 10am GMT
UK AND CHANNEL ISLANDS CHAPTER MEETING
UK chapter

HYBRID - LONDON

All plan types
UK and Channel Islands

Q1 CATCH UP FOR YOUR SHARE PLAN QUESTIONS AND QUERIES!

The first GEO UK and Channel Islands chapter event of 2025 is here! Come and join the GEO UK Chapter team for a coffee, croissant, and a catch up – this will be the perfect opportunity to connect with the share plan community and get all your queries answered.

Whether you prefer to join us virtually or in-person at the MUFG offices in London, this event is not to be missed!

TIMINGS

8am – Arrival time for in person attendees & pre-content networking over breakfast (in-person only)
9am – Content & discussion start (online attendees to join)
10am – Event to conclude

LOCATION
MUFG Offices
51 Lime Street
London
EC3M 7DQ

OR

Join us virtually - details will be emailed to you after you register.

Please choose your preference when you register.

GEO members and non-members are welcome to join.  Registration is required.

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GEO VIRTUAL 2023 - ON DEMAND

Access 20+ live, 30 'Best of Edinburgh sessions and an inspiring keynote on-demand.

Available until 15 September

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