APPLY TO SPEAK AT GEO COPENHAGEN
We invite you to share your expertise and insights by submitting a proposal to speak at GEO’s 28th Annual Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, 19-21 April 2027.
The GEO Annual Conference brings together equity compensation professionals from around the world to share knowledge, exchange ideas and explore the issues shaping the future of our industry. For Copenhagen, we’re looking for diverse, engaging speakers who can bring practical insights, real-world experience and fresh perspectives to the global GEO community.
As a speaker, you will have the opportunity to:
- Share your expertise with an engaged global audience
- Exchange ideas with industry peers and thought leaders
- Raise your professional profile
- Contribute to the advancement of the global equity community
To be considered, review our new speaker requirements and session formats before completing the online speaker submission form by Friday, 23 OCTOBER 2026.
Sunday, 18 Apr 2027
8.00 - 16.00
Exhibitor Set-up
16.00 - 17.00
HAPPY HOUR - GLOBAL CHAPTER TEAMS
GEO's global chapter coordinators only
17.00 - 18.00
HAPPY HOUR - FELLOWS, FUTURE LEADERS AND ELEVATE
GEO Fellows of Global Equity, geoElevate participants and Future Leaders only
18.30 - 23.00
SERVICE PROVIDER SPONSORED EVENTS
By invitation - non-GEO hosted offsite events
Monday, 19 Apr 2027
7.00 - 8.00
GEOfit CLUB - Morning run/jog/walk
Hotel Lobby - Valet
Everyone welcome!
Start your morning with a scenic run or walk along Copenhagen’s iconic waterfront.
8.00
Registration opens
8.30
ISSUER ATTENDEE ARRIVALS
Corporate issuer attendees only
9.00 - 10.15
ISSUER-ONLY CONNECT AND COLLABORATE
Corporate issuer attendees only
An exclusive chance for issuers to build global connections, exchange ideas, and participate in a dedicated issuer-only roundtable discussion over breakfast.
10.00
ALL NON-ISSUER ARRIVALS
Service provider and other non-issuer attendees arrive
10.00
Exhibit Hall opens
10.30 - 12.00
OPENING ALL - ATTENDEE SESSION AND KEYNOTE
Congress Hall - Main Stage
Hands-On and Minds-On: The Role of Play in a World of AI
In this interactive keynote, Per Kristiansen will help attendees discover how the power of play can unlock uniquely human intelligence and complement the capabilities of AI. Through an interactive keynote featuring three LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® activities, attendees will explore how creativity, collaboration, and hands-on thinking can accelerate and enhance the value we gain from AI.
12.00 - 13.15
ALL ATTENDEE LUNCH
Enjoy a networking lunch in the Exhibit Hall where you can reconnect with familiar faces and meet new attendees. As the first lunch of the conference, it’s the perfect way to start building connections that will last all week
13.15 - 14.15
BREAKOUT SESSION I
Trending Topics - CPE credits available
14.15 - 14.30
Transition
14.30 - 15.20
Case Studies - CPE credits available
15.20 - 16.15
COMMUNITY MARKETPLACE EXCHANGE
Afternoon break, contribute to community wall, visit activations, explore the Marketplace.
15.30 - 16.00
Issuer Council Meeting (by invitation)
17.00 - 17:30
First-timers' networking
17.30 - 22.00
OPENING NIGHT PARTY
Carlsberg Experience
Kick off GEO’s Annual Conference with an unforgettable evening at the iconic Home of Carlsberg. Explore the historic grounds and museum, discover the story behind one of Denmark’s most famous brands, and reconnect with the global GEO community.
Transfers to venue: 17.30 - 18:00
Opening night party: 18.00 - 22.00
Return transfers to Tivoli Hotel: 22.00 - Late
All attendees to wear conference badges. Guests to bring their event ticket
Guest tickets are available to purchase
Tuesday, 20 Apr 2027
7.00 -8.00
GEOfit CLUB - Morning run/jog/walk
Hotel Lobby - Valet
Everyone welcome!
Start your morning with a scenic run or walk along Copenhagen’s iconic waterfront.
7.30
Registration opens
8.00 - 9.00
BREAKFAST AT LEISURE
Gather in the Exhibit Hall following your breakfast to start your day the right way!
08.00
Exhibit Hall opens
8.00 - 9.00
GEO FELLOWS' BREAKFAST
GEO Fellows attendees only
9.00 - 10.30
ALL-ATTENDEE SESSION: The State of Global Equity
Take the pulse of global equity compensation in this interactive, all-attendee session exploring the trends, challenges, and priorities shaping the profession. Attendees will participate in live benchmarking to see how their approaches and experiences compare with peers across the GEO community. Together, we’ll uncover real-time insights, explore what the data reveals about the state of global equity today, and identify the trends shaping what comes next.
10.30 - 11.00
Refreshment break
11.00 - 11.50
BREAKOUT SESSION III
Expert Panels - CPE credits available
11.50 - 12.05
Transition
12.05 - 12.55
BREAKOUT SESSION IV
Fishbowl and Roundtables - CPE credits available
12.55 - 14.00
LUNCH AND NETWORKING BREAK
Exhibit Hall
Take a break, refuel, and connect with peers over lunch in the Exhibit Hall. It’s the perfect opportunity to network, recharge, and explore our exhibitors all in one place
14.00 - 15.00
BREAKOUT SESSION V
Peer-solving Labs - CPE credits available
15.00 - 15.45
GEO COMMUNITY MARKETPLACE
Exhibit Hall
Spend time in the Marketplace connecting with peers, exploring exhibitor activations, and completing the Marketplace Challenge. Stop by the GEO Community Booth to hear directly from shortlisted GEO Award short-listed companies, exchange ideas with the community, and enjoy afternoon snacks along the way.
15.45 - 16.35
16.35 - 18.00
FREE TIME
18.00 - Late
THE 26TH GEO AWARDS CEREMONY
The Circus Building
Transfers to The Circus Building: 18.00 - 19.00
Drinks reception: 19.00 - 20.00
Celebration gala and dinner: 20.00 - 22.00
After party: 22.00 - Late
Transfers to Tivoli Hotel: 22.00 - Late
A seat is included in the conference ticket - a limited number of guest tickets, individual tickets and tables of ten are available to purchase.
Wednesday, 21 Apr 2027
7.00 - 8.00
GEOfit CLUB - Morning run/jog/walk
Hotel Lobby - Valet
Everyone welcome!
Start your morning with a scenic run or walk along Copenhagen’s iconic waterfront.
8.00
Registration opens
08.30
Exhibit Hall opens
8.30 - 9.30
BREAKFAST AT LEISURE
Join us in the Exhibit Hall following your breakfast to kick-off the final day of the conference!
9.30 - 10.20
BREAKOUT SESSION VII
Expert Panels and Case Studies - CPE credits available
10.20 - 10.35
Transition
10.35 - 11.25
BREAKOUT SESSION VIII
Fishbowl Conversations - CPE credits available
11.25 - 11.40
Transition
11.40 - 12.40
BREAKOUT SESSION IX
Innovation Labs - CEP credit available
12.40 - 13.45
LUNCH AND NETWORKING BREAK
Exhibit Hall
Join all attendees in the Exhibit Hall for a lively lunch designed to spark conversations, build connections, and keep your conference energy going strong
13.45 - 15.00
ALL-ATTENDEE SESSION AND KEYNOTE
Congress Hall - Main Stage
Our final keynote session is followed by gamification prize giving and closing remarks
THE F-WORD (FEAR, FLYING, AND FINDING YOUR VOICE)
What does it take to perform when the pressure is on? Drawing on her extraordinary experiences as a former fighter pilot, Mandy Hickson explores the role fear plays in our lives - and what happens when we learn to harness it rather than let it hold us back.
Through powerful stories and practical insights, Mandy will challenge attendees to rethink their relationship with fear, build confidence in high-pressure moments, and find the courage to use their voice when it matters most.
15.00 - 18.00
Exhibitor breakdown
16.00 - 18.00
EXPERIENCE COPENHAGEN - Add-on Event