JOIN THE GLOBAL SHARE PLAN COMMUNITY AT GEO'S 27TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
On 21 - 23 April 2026 more than 350+ global share plan and executive compensation professionals, company directors, senior managers, stock plan, HR, reward and benefits professionals will fill the halls at the JW Marriott in Austin, Texas.
Our flagship conference is where the best equity minds meet. It brings together academics, thought leaders, stock plan experts and policy makers from across the globe to explore best practice in equity compensation and work together to drive a vision for future employee share ownership.
Unlock a world of possibilities – igniting inspiration regardless of your experience!
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:
- access to all keynotes, panels and roundtable sessions
- conference lunch and tea and coffee breaks
- evening social events, including the Opening Night Party and GEO Awards
- access to exhibitors that span all industry disciplines and geographies
- access to the online platform and speaker materials
- use of the GEO conference app
- continuing education credits, including CEP
- 24/7 high-speed WiFi connection in all event spaces
Ticket prices are based on an attendee's GEO membership category and status. Read our event attendee policy.
BE IN GREAT COMPANY
The conference attracts inspired individuals from around the world. You will meet representatives from public household name companies and smaller, private companies who are looking to share their knowledge and connect with you.
- Stock plan administration
- HR, compensation and benefits
- Executive pay
- Compliance and legal
- Finance and accounting
- Employee communication
- IT and support services
- Industry partners and service providers
- Academic and government representatives
What Attendees Say
ATTENDING GEO AUSTIN: AN EASY BUSINESS CASE!
Attending GEO’s Annual Conference in Austin (21–23 April) is a high-value investment in professional development and organisational impact.
You will gain actionable insights, CPE credits, and access to a global network of 400+ peers from 20+ countries — all supporting stronger, more effective share plan programmes.
There are many reasons to attend GEO Austin, here are just a few!
Stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry
Join the global employee share plan community and gain access to the latest thinking on regulation, plan design, governance, and innovation. With 50+ expert-led sessions, GEO’s conference equips you with practical insights to help your programmes stand out and deliver real impact.Invest in your professional development
Enhance your expertise while earning up to 8 CPE credits and learning from three keynote speakers and industry leaders. It’s no surprise that 92% of recent attendees met their learning objectives, with 88% reporting high engagement throughout the event.Build a powerful global network
Connect with 400+ professionals from 20+ countries through curated networking events and roundtables designed for meaningful, peer-to-peer exchange. Strengthen relationships with senior decision-makers and expand a global network that continues to deliver value long after the conference ends.Lead, influence, and be recognised
Position yourself and your organisation as trusted voices in employee share ownership. Align with the world’s largest non-profit dedicated to advancing share ownership and demonstrate your commitment to making employee equity programmes bigger, better, and more inclusive.
To make securing approval even easier, we’ve created a Sample Budget Request Email Template that you can copy, paste, and tailor to your organisation.
It highlights the key benefits of attending GEO Austin and provides a clear, persuasive case for investment in your professional development and your company's share plan programmes.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THIS APRIL!
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