GEO's 19th Annual Conference was specifically designed with a focus on the hottest issues in global share plans and executive compensation and boasted a world-class keynote line-up and more than 50 unique breakout sessions delivered by international experts. The 2018 event featured a tailored agenda that addressed specific concerns and issues directly affecting GEO’s members, focusing in the areas of long–term incentives, share plan design, accounting, tax, legal, regulatory compliance, plan communications and administration.
As you make your plans to attend GEO's next Annual Conference, remember what makes GEO events different and better...
ACCESS TO THE LATEST INDUSTRY INFORMATION with sessions that provide actionable tactics and cover a range of useful topics from plan design considerations to executive compensation strategy.
THE CHANCE TO HEAR FROM INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKERS that represent some of the world's thought leaders and technical experts on equity and executive compensation.
ENJOYABLE NETWORKING SESSIONS hosted in an intimate, welcoming and relaxed atmosphere with industry contacts you want to meet.
A SEAT AT THE GEO AWARDS to hear the winners as they are announced and enjoy the excitement of the prestigious 2018 GEO Awards ceremony.
AN EXCLUSIVE EVENT AT UNIVERAL ORLANDO RESORT™ where you will enjoy private, after hours entry to the resort - exclusively with GEO, discover magic, rides and entertainment!
A THRILLING LOCATION on the grounds of Universal Orlando Resort™, you can enjoy sun, sand, palm trees, and exclusive preferred theme-park benefits at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort.
As "your global community with global connections," GEO Conferences attract delegates from around the world. Attendees include employees of public and private companies who offer share plans and equity compensation as part of their company’s remuneration and serve in the roles of analyst, manager, senior manager, director, senior director, vice president and various other executive level positions in functions such as human resources, accounting, finance, tax and stock plan administration. The delegate population also includes employees and management of the top companies providing services to companies who offer share plans.
Origin
Attendees hailed from all corners of the globe.
In 2017, delegates represented 21 countries. The overall country mix of attendees varies depending on event location. On average when the event is hosted in North America approximately 25% to 30% of the attendees come from locations outside of North America.
Role
The conference attracts professionals from a variety of roles from a wide range of industry types and sizes.
On average 69% of attendees are senior level professionals (Senior Manager or above), including CEOs, CFOs, Directors, Partners, Consultants or Heads of Departments.
Delegate Type
Over 450 delegates are expected to attend the 19th Annual Conference in Orlando, representing functions such as human resources, accounting, finance, tax and stock plan administration, and advisor or service providers.
On average 57% of attendee companies were issuers and 39% were advisor or service provider companies.
GEO's Annual Conferences are attended by enthused and engaged industry professionals. Here are just a few reasons why the industry’s best representatives enjoy our events:
"As a provider of share plan services, GEO events present my company with many sought after opportunities with potential clients, as well as partnerships with other service providers."
Jon Burg
Partner
Aon Equity Services (US)
"This industry is always evolving and I find that not only is GEO on top of the new trends, but they are able to attract household named companies to share best practices."
Clinton Shoap
Manager, Global HR Operations
Cargill (US)
"The GEO Annual Conference is global in scope and brings together leading minds in equity plan administration from all over the world."
Erron Smith
Senior Director, Executive Compensation &
Global Equity
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (US)
"GEO's international scope spans further than other similar organizations and allows me to link directly into individual markets. I look forward to meeting equity peers from other large companies in order to share challenges and learn from their accomplishments at GEO’s Annual Conference.
Jorgen Pedersen
Global Director, Group Compensation & Benefits
Saint-Gobain (FR)
