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IN-PERSON CONFERENCE
19 April 2027, 8:30am - 21 April 2027, 3pm CEST
28th Annual Conference - COPENHAGEN
Copenhagen

Copenhagen, Denmark

Denmark

From 19–21 April 2027, more than 400 global share plan and executive compensation professionals will gather at the Tivoli Hotel in Copenhagen for GEO’s flagship Annual Conference. 

Carefully curated to create the right balance of scale and access, GEO Copenhagen attracts a high-calibre audience of senior decision-makers, company directors, stock plan leaders, HR, reward, legal, tax, and benefits professionals from around the world — maximizing opportunities for meaningful networking, strategic conversations, and lasting business connections.

Recognised as the premier global event for the equity compensation industry, GEO Annual brings together leading academics, thought leaders, policy makers, and industry experts to share best practice, explore emerging trends, and help shape the future of employee share ownership worldwide.

Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise, expand your global network, or discover new ideas and opportunities, GEO Copenhagen 2027 will deliver insights, inspiration, and connections that matter.

 

IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
12 August 2026, 3 - 6pm PDT
Pacific Northwest Chapter Meeting - SEATTLE
pacwest chapter meeting

Seattle, WA

USA

Join us for a relaxed summer gathering designed to bring our Pacific Northwest community together! Whether you’re a long-time member or new to the group, this is a great opportunity to step away from the day-to-day, connect with colleagues, and strengthen relationships across our network in a casual setting.

What to expect:

  • A welcoming environment to connect and unwind with peers
  • Fun, interactive activities at the start to help spark conversations and build connections
  • A happy hour with drinks available until 5PM
  • Light finger foods to enjoy throughout the event

We hope you can join us for an afternoon of networking, conversation, and summer fun!

LOCATION:
Madison Center, First Floor Conference Room
920 5th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104

GENEROUSLY HOSTED BY:

 

COST:
Members and non-members are welcome to attend. Registration is free. 

View the event attendee terms and conditions.

 

LIVE WEBCAST
1 September 2026, 10 - 11am PDT
AI-Powered Equity Management: From Compliance to Strategic Value - ZOOM
ai webcast

Donna Bell, insightsoftware 
Matt Lee, insightsoftware

Data and business intelligence
Operational effectiveness
All plan types
Global

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping equity compensation management, shifting it from a compliance-driven administrative function to a strategic enabler of business value. This session will explore how AI technologies are streamlining processes, enhancing data-driven decision-making, and helping organizations align equity programs more closely with broader business objectives.

Through practical examples and real-world use cases, attendees will gain insights into how AI can reduce administrative complexity, improve operational efficiency, and uncover strategic opportunities within equity compensation programs.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Identify practical applications of AI that reduce administrative burdens and improve operational efficiency in equity compensation management.
  • Explain how AI-driven data and analytics can support more informed decision-making and align equity programs with company strategy.
  • Evaluate real-world examples of AI adoption to determine opportunities for creating greater strategic and business value through equity compensation programs.

CPE CREDIT HOURS: 1.0*

 Field of study: Information Technology
 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.


COST

  • Members: Free access — Live and on-demand
  • Non-members: $85 per webcast — Live and on-demand

Unlock unlimited access! Join GEO from just $375/year and watch every webcast free—live or on-demand plus more member perks!

IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
3 September 2026, 1 - 4pm CEST
Nordic Chapter Meeting - HELLERUP
nordic chapter meeting

Hellerup, Denmark

Denmark

Join us in Hellerup for an afternoon of practical insights, real-world case studies and networking with equity professionals from across the Nordic region.

SPEAKERS:  Hans Christian Hoy, Grundfos | Viraj Arvind Patel, Leo Pharma | Fríði Jensen, Bakkafrost | Pernille Lundbæk Stahr, Ascendis |
Anders Jensen, Ascendis | Birgitte Arvidsen, Ascendis | Carla Walsham, Tapestry | Olivia Rodrigo, Tapestry | Søren Hessellund Klausen, iuno Law Firm | Cecillie Groth Henriksen, iuno Law Firm

 

SESSION ONE: Three Paths to Higher ESPP Enrollment: Discount, Localization, and On-Site Trust-Building

Discover how organisations have successfully increased ESPP participation by tackling affordability, improving employee understanding and building trust. Through three real-world case studies, you'll learn how plan design, localisation and in-person engagement can help drive higher enrolment.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Choosing the right mix of plan design and communications to maximise participation.
  • Building trust through local-language communications and regional ambassadors.
  • Using face-to-face education to engage hard-to-reach employee groups.

 

SESSION TWO: Going Global: The Ascendis Journey

Join Ascendis Pharma and Tapestry as they share practical lessons from expanding a global share plan, including the legal, tax and operational challenges they faced—and how they overcame them.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Overcoming the key legal, tax and operational challenges of global expansion.
  • Lessons learned from Ascendis Pharma's international rollout.
  • Using advisor expertise to simplify cross-border compliance.

 

SESSION THREE: EU Pay Transparency: Challenges Around the Inclusion of Share Plans

The new EU Pay Transparency Directive will have a significant impact on share plans as a form of variable pay. This session explores the implications for Nordic employers and the practical steps organisations should take to prepare.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • How the Directive applies to equity and share plans.
  • Nordic perspectives on the evolving regulatory landscape.
  • Practical actions to prepare for compliance.

 

Networking Reception

After the sessions, continue the conversation over networking drinks at JOLIE Eatery, just across the street from the venue. Networking is generously sponsored by:

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LOCATION:
Ascendis Pharma
Tuborg Boulevard 12,
2900 Hellerup, Denmark

COST:
Members and non-members are welcome to attend. Registration is free.

View the event attendee terms and conditions.

NEWS
4 August 2023
GOODBYE GENDER PAY GAP, HELLO EQUAL PAY
article

Dr. Luana Agius

General
Executive plans
European Union

The article discusses the recent efforts to address the gender pay gap in the European Union (EU). Despite the principle of equal pay being established in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, the gender pay gap in the EU remains at around 14%. On March 30, 2023, the EU Parliament approved a Directive aimed at strengthening the application of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value between men and women through pay transparency and enforcement mechanisms.

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ARTICLE
31 January 2026
COMPENSATION SEASON 2026
External News

Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance

USA

As 2026 begins, companies face a complex landscape of economic uncertainty, regulatory changes, and M&A activity, making the attraction and retention of key talent critical. Key developments include increased scrutiny of proxy advisory firms, evolving state and federal rules on restrictive covenants, potential SEC amendments to executive compensation disclosure, and new insider reporting obligations for foreign private issuers. In M&A contexts, early planning for executive transitions, equity award treatment, and retention incentives is essential, while companies are advised to regularly review compensation frameworks to balance legal, tax, and governance considerations and maximize long-term shareholder value.

ARTICLE
13 July 2026
What HMRC's Newest Employee Share Scheme Statistics Reveal
External News

Vestd

General
All plan types
UK and Channel Islands

Analysis of HMRC's latest employee share scheme data, highlighting trends in EMI, CSOP and other tax-advantaged plans. The article discusses growing adoption, changing employer behaviour and what the figures suggest about employee ownership in UK businesses.

NEWS
30 September 2023
HOW TATA GROUP COMPANIES ARE UNLOCKING THE POWER OF EQUITY-BASED INCENTIVES TO ATTRACT & RETAIN TALENT
article

SOURCE: The Economic Times

Design and strategy
Trending now
Performance shares
Restricted shares
Stock options
India


Over the last two years, Tata Consumer Products, Tata Power, Tata Communications, Titan and Tata Elxsi began offering performance-based stock units, restricted stock units and employee stock options (ESOPs) – all forms of equity-based compensation – for the first time. The latest is Tata Power, which sought shareholder approval to issue ESOPs this month. A top Tata group executive said instruments like ESOPs help companies to ensure their compensation packages are close to industry trends.
 

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NEWS
20 September 2023
INSTACART CEO SAYS ITS IPO WAS FOR EMPLOYEES AS THE GROCERY DELIVERY SERVICE LETS WORKERS SELL THEIR STOCKS
article

SOURCE: Yahoo! Finance

Private and pre-IPO companies
Stock options
USA

Instacart’s long-awaited initial public offering on Tuesday made it one of the largest companies to go public this year, marking a potential turning point in the recent lull of public listings. But the grocery delivery service's employees could be the real victors of the stock market debut, as the company relies on sales from existing shareholders, including workers, to drive its stock price. “This IPO is not about raising money for us. It's really about making sure that all employees can have liquidity on stock that they worked very hard for,” Instacart CEO Fidji Simo told CNBC’s Dierdre Bosa on Tuesday.

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