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IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
3 December 2025, 4 - 7pm CST
GEO TEXAS CHAPTER - AUSTIN
AUSTIN SQUARE

AUSTIN, TX

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All plan types
USA

Join your fellow chapter members for an evening of high-level networking at the lovely Juliet Italian Kitchen in the Arboretum.

This event is dedicated solely to connection and relationship building within our professional community. Step inside this private setting to forge new connections, reconnect with peers, and discuss industry trends in an elegant and relaxed atmosphere.

LOCATION:
Juliet-Arboretum
10000 Research Blvd
Austin, TX 78759

There is no cost for this chapter meeting.  

Members and non-members are welcome to attend.  Registration is required.

View the event attendee terms and conditions.

We look forward to seeing you.

The Texas Chapter Team

 

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IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
18 November 2025, 11am - 1pm MST
COLORADO CHAPTER MEETING
colorado chapter

Greenwood, CO

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All plan types
USA

Get your employee benefit and equity programs ready for a strong year-end and a seamless start to the busy season.

Join fellow Denver-area compensation and benefits professionals for a dynamic, insight-packed session designed to help you navigate the most critical aspects of year-end preparation and beyond. Gain practical strategies and proven best practices in four key areas:

• Equity Plan Health Checks
Identify and resolve potential issues before year-end filings to ensure accuracy, compliance, and confidence going into Q1.

• Year-End, Q1, and Busy Season Readiness
Follow a comprehensive roadmap to streamline administration, stay ahead of deadlines, and prepare effectively for audits.

• Maximizing ROI on Participant Education
Discover impactful ways to boost employee engagement — and measure the real return on your financial wellness and retirement communications.

• Smarter Plan Design for Better Administration
Learn how strategic design decisions can simplify administration, minimize compliance risk, and improve employee outcomes.

Prepare your programs, empower your people, and set your organization up for success in the year ahead.

LOCATION
6400 S Fiddler's Green Circle 
Suite 1100
Greenwood Village, CO
80111

There is no cost for this chapter meeting. 

Members and non-members are welcome to attend. Registration is required.  

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IN-PERSON REGIONAL EVENT
12 November 2025, 9am - 6pm GMT
PAN EUROPEAN REGIONAL EVENT
PERE

London UK

Global

This year, we’re excited to host our event at a brand-new, centrally located venue, bringing together more than 200 attendees from Europe, the US, and across the globe. 

With influential equity compensation decision-makers under one roof and three essential content streams,  PERE 2025 offers a unique opportunity to strengthen your connections and enhance your global share plan knowledge.

IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
3 November 2025, 4 - 6pm CET
GEO ITALY CHAPTER MEETING
ITALY CHAPTER

Milano, IT

Italy

WELCOME TO THE ITALY CHAPTER LAUNCH!

We are pleased to announce the inauguration of the GEO Italy Chapter. The ambition of the Chapter is to foster the circulation of knowledge, best practices and market trends within the long term incentives ecosystem, with contributions from leading experts and listed/private companies.  We are pleased to offer two session to kick off this brand new chapter!

SESSION ONE: Broad-Based Share Ownership Plans in Italy: Between Participation and Corporate Growth

In this session, the stories of Generali and A2A's broad-based share ownership plans will be shared — covering their origins, the challenges faced along the way, and the key takeaways that any company can draw on when looking to launch such a plan.

SESSION TWO: From Design to Engagement: Winning Strategies for a Broad-Based Share Ownership Plan

This session will be a round table discussion focusing on key aspects of broad-based share ownership plans, including design challenges, communication strategies to maximize participation, and the use of different share instruments — such as free, loyalty, and matching shares — to balance complexity and encourage employee participation.

A cocktail networking hour will follow the conclusion of session two.

LOCATION:
Deloitte Milan
Via Santa Sofia
28, 20122
Milano, Italy

FEES:
There is no cost to attend this chapter meeting, but registration is required.

Both GEO members and non-members are welcome.

IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
13 November 2025, 9 - 11am EST
NEW YORK CHAPTER MEETING
new york chapter meeting

New York, NY

USA

As the crisp air of fall arrives, so too do new developments in equity regulations and compliance standards.

Join us on 13 November as Baker McKenzie explores the latest trends, tax implications, and legal changes shaping incentive plans around the world. This timely session will provide valuable insights into recent legislative updates, compliance requirements, and best practices to help you keep your equity programs both compliant and competitive — across domestic and international landscapes.

Topics will include:
• Key legislative and regulatory updates in the U.S. and globally
• Effective compliance strategies for global share plans
• Practical tips to optimize incentive programs
• Emerging trends and hot topics in equity compensation

Expand your expertise and reconnect with the New York area equity community as we embrace this season of change — and prepare for what’s next in the world of global equity.

LOCATION
Baker McKenzie
452 5th Ave
New York, NY 10018

There is no cost for this chapter meeting. 

Members and non-members are welcome to attend. Registration is required.  

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IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
25 November 2025, 5:30 - 7:30pm AEDT
GEO AUSTRALIA CHAPTER MEETING
Australia chapter

Sydney, Australia

Australia

GEO SYDNEY FESTIVE EVENT

Celebrate the season with GEO Sydney! Join us for an evening of festive networking, drinks, and delicious nibbles — proudly sponsored by Automic.

As the year draws to a close, take this opportunity to connect with fellow industry professionals, reflect on the year that’s been, and enjoy some light-hearted fun with a share plan–themed quiz.

Looking forward to seeing you all there.

LOCATION:
Velvet Lounge
Wenworth Bar 
Sofitel Hotel 
Sydney
61 - 101 Phillip St

There is no cost for this chapter meeting.  

Members and non-members are welcome to attend.  Registration is required.

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IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
4 December 2025, 3 - 7:30pm GMT
GEO UK AND CHANNEL ISLANDS FESTIVE EVENT
uk festive event

London, UK

UK and Channel Islands

Join us for the GEO UK and Channel Islands Chapter Festive Event 2025!

Wrap up the year in style with your fellow share plans professionals at our annual festive gathering. This special event is the perfect chance to celebrate GEO UK’s achievements in 2025, reconnect with friends and colleagues, and look ahead with excitement to 2026.

Event highlights:

  • Festive networking and quiz – Test your knowledge, share a few laughs, and enjoy a relaxed, holiday atmosphere.
  • Chapter leader board finale – Your last chance to score points before we crown our 2025 winners!

Timings:

3.00 PM – Arrivals
3.30 to 4.00 PM – End-of-year wrap-up
4.00 to 5.00 PM – Quiz
5.00 to 7.30 PM – Drinks and networking

Location:
Diageo 
16 Great Marlborough St
London, W1F 7HS

Come raise a glass, share the holiday spirit, and celebrate another successful year with us!

Cost:

There is no cost for this chapter meeting. Members and non-members are welcome to attend.  Registration is required.

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IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
28 October 2025, 6:30 - 8:30pm HKT
GEO GREATER CHINA CHAPTER MEETING
greater china
Hong Kong, China
Greater China

CELEBRATE THE REVIVAL OF THE GREATER CHINA CHAPTER

Join us as we reignite the Greater China Chapter with a relaxed networking event bringing together practitioners in equity-based compensation.

This gathering marks an exciting new chapter for our community — a chance to reconnect, share insights, and exchange perspectives on the latest trends shaping our industry.

Come be part of the momentum as we celebrate the chapter’s vibrant revival and look ahead to what’s next!

We look forward to seeing you there!

LOCATION:
Nuevo Tapas Bar – G/F
Winner Building Block B, 
8-16 Wing Wah Ln
Central 
Hong Kong

There is no cost for this chapter meeting.  

Members and non-members are welcome to attend.  Registration is required.

View the event attendee terms and conditions. 

VIRTUAL COURSE
15 October 2025, 7 - 9:30am PDT
GLOBAL SHARE PLAN BASICS BOOTCAMP - DAY 4
Bootcamp

Virtual

All plan types
Global

A PRACTICAL INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL SHARE PLANS

Tailored for newcomers to the equity compensation industry, this comprehensive four-part educational program features experts from accounting, tax, legal, and administrative fields collaborating with issuer colleagues. Together, they deliver a globally-focused starter pack comprising core concepts and real-life case studies.

Ideal candidates are taking their first steps into their equity compensation career or those in related fields who are interested a ‘big picture’ basic overview of our industry.

Online classes are intentionally kept small to encourage interactive dialogues, allowing you to learn from both your peers and expert tutors.

Get ready — the next Bootcamp will be held on 15 October! Register today

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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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