GEO INSIGHTS

SPEAKER: Pam Chernoff, Aon

3.00 PM – 4.00 PM: The Tax Bucket Challenge
4.00 PM onwards: Networking Happy Hour, sponsored by Morgan Stanley at Work

The Tax Bucket Challenge
What’s more confusing than a bucket of water dumped over your head? Trying to explain equity taxes without crossing the line into tax advice.

Participants want to understand what their awards mean, what happens when they sell and what they may need to consider at tax time. For equity teams, the challenge is providing clear, useful information while maintaining appropriate boundaries.

Using practical examples—including the often-confusing relationship between Form 1099-B reporting and taxable gains—this lively session will explore what works, what doesn’t and how organizations can make equity tax communications easier for participants to understand.

Then stay and continue the conversation at our Networking Happy Hour, sponsored by Morgan Stanley at Work.

KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Identify approaches for simplifying complex equity tax information for participants.
• Distinguish between participant tax education and individual tax advice.
• Evaluate common tax communication challenges and apply strategies to improve participant understanding.

Generously hosted and sponsored by:

LOCATION:
Morgan Stanley 
845 Texas Ave
Houston, TX 77002
 

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:
This session is eligible for CPE and CEP credits. Attendees must sign in and out of the session to qualify.

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

View the event attendee terms and conditions.

SPEAKER: Pam Chernoff, Aon

11.30 AM - 12.00 PM: Lunch and Networking, sponsored by Aon
12.00 PM - 1.00 PM: Session

The Tax Bucket Challenge
What’s more confusing than a bucket of water dumped over your head? Trying to explain equity taxes without crossing the line into tax advice.

Participants want to understand what their awards mean, what happens when they sell and what they may need to consider at tax time. For equity teams, the challenge is providing clear, useful information while maintaining appropriate boundaries.

Using practical examples—including the often-confusing relationship between Form 1099-B reporting and taxable gains—this lively session will explore what works, what doesn’t and how organizations can make equity tax communications easier for participants to understand.

Then stay and continue the conversation at our Networking Happy Hour, sponsored by Aon.

KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Identify approaches for simplifying complex equity tax information for participants.
• Distinguish between participant tax education and individual tax advice.
• Evaluate common tax communication challenges and apply strategies to improve participant understanding.

Generously hosted by 

Lunch sponsored by

LOCATION:
Morgan Stanley 
301 Congress Ave, 
Austin, TX 78701

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:
This session is eligible for CPE and CEP credits. Attendees must sign in and out of the session to qualify.

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

View the event attendee terms and conditions.

SPEAKER: Pam Chernoff, Aon

11.30 AM - 12.00 PM: Lunch and Networking, sponsored by Aon
12.00 PM - 1.00 PM: Session

The Tax Bucket Challenge
What’s more confusing than a bucket of water dumped over your head? Trying to explain equity taxes without crossing the line into tax advice.

Participants want to understand what their awards mean, what happens when they sell and what they may need to consider at tax time. For equity teams, the challenge is providing clear, useful information while maintaining appropriate boundaries.

Using practical examples—including the often-confusing relationship between Form 1099-B reporting and taxable gains—this lively session will explore what works, what doesn’t and how organizations can make equity tax communications easier for participants to understand.

Then stay and continue the conversation at our Networking Happy Hour, sponsored by Aon.

KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Identify approaches for simplifying complex equity tax information for participants.
• Distinguish between participant tax education and individual tax advice.
• Evaluate common tax communication challenges and apply strategies to improve participant understanding.

Generously hosted by 

Lunch sponsored by

LOCATION:
Morgan Stanley
5001 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 900W
Dallas, TX 75244

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:
This session is eligible for CPE and CEP credits. Attendees must sign in and out of the session to qualify.

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

View the event attendee terms and conditions.

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FROM AUSTIN TO BRISTOL: YOUR GEO CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS TOUR

The GEO UK and Channel Islands Chapter is delighted to bring its GEO Austin Conference Highlights Roadshow to Bristol — marking our very first GEO Chapter meeting in the South West.

This interactive session will bring key insights and takeaways from GEO's 27th Annual Conference in Austin directly to the region, while also creating an opportunity for local members to help shape the future of GEO activity in the South West.

Designed to encourage open discussion and peer exchange, the event will combine conference highlights, issuer perspectives, practical examples, and collaborative conversation on the topics and support most valuable to the regional community.

Join fellow issuers and industry professionals to connect, share experiences, exchange ideas, and help define how the GEO Chapter can best support members across the South West going forward.

LOCATION:
JTC Offices
Crescent, Temple Back
Redcliffe
Bristol, BS1 6EZ
United Kingdom

REGISTRATION AND COST
Members and non-members are welcome to attend. Non-member providers will incur a fee - join GEO.  Registration is required.
View the event attendee terms and conditions.

Join your Bay Area equity compensation peers on 22 September at Pinstripes in San Mateo, CA! 

We're bringing you the latest insights on current industry trends and challenges. This is your golden opportunity to stay at the forefront of your field. But it's not just about learning; it's about connecting.

Meet us there to engage with your local NorCal chapter friends and other GEO members. Exchange ideas, build valuable relationships, and fuel your professional growth. 

It's more than an event; it's a vibrant community coming together to inspire, learn, and grow.

EXECUTIVE REMUNERATION IN MOTION: WHAT REMCOS NEED TO KNOW NOW

Executive remuneration is evolving fast. Join GEO's Netherlands Chapter for a timely look at the developments shaping executive reward and RemCo agendas.

The session will explore recent AGM trends, changes to the Dutch bonus cap and the growing impact of EU pay transparency requirements, with practical insights into what these developments mean for remuneration committees and executive reward strategies.

LOCATION:
PwC
Thomas R. Malthusstraat 5
1066 JR Amsterdam, Netherlands

Thank you to our generous host.
 

 REGISTRATION AND COST:
Members and non-members are welcome to attend. There is no cost for this chapter meeting, but registration is required. 

View the event attendee terms and conditions.