GEO membership helps you stay ahead of global equity issues by being:

• Better informed about the fast-changing factors that affect your company, clients and employees, such as legislation, regulation, employment practices and culture
• Better connected through meeting and developing relationships with other issuers and providers around the world and in your local country and region

Benefits to members include:

Exclusive member-only access to updates and articles covering 68 countries Global and local updates submitted by members on legislative, regulatory and employment changes affecting stock plans Articles of interest, ranging from academic papers to corporate communications Presentations from past local and regional events and the annual GEO Conference   International network of member-run chapters Opportunities to learn about and share best practices with peers and other industry professionals Regular calendar of meetings, developed and organized by members Presentations available for download   Annual GEO Conference Attracts more than 400 international delegates Presentations from providers and issuers Workshops and case studies Opportunities for networking Exclusive issuer-only session GEO Awards ceremony to recognize and honor excellence in companies of all sizes who operate global equity plans, and their advisor/providers Opportunities for sponsorship Exhibition Hall Online archive of all past conferences   Regional and OneDay Events Held in the US, EMEA and Asia Pacific regions Typically one-day Opportunities for sponsorship Open to non-member companies and firms interested in membership   Web Seminars Regular, free seminars on different aspects of global stock plan design, implementation and administration Presentations can be downloaded for post-event viewing   Audio Podcasts Presented by specialist in compensation strategy, executive compensation, and equity-based compensation Free to download; available in mp3 format   Membership Directory (online, members only) and the Providers Directory (online, member and public access) Specific benefit to providers Allows website visitors and issuer members to search for GEO members who can provide advice or services   GEO Glossary of Terms Compiled with assistance from members   Participation in GEO Governance GEO is a member-governed organization with an annually elected volunteer board and committees. All members are encouraged to consider taking an active role in GEO through participation in GEO governance