GEO INSIGHTS

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping equity compensation management, shifting it from a compliance-driven administrative function to a strategic enabler of business value. This session will explore how AI technologies are streamlining processes, enhancing data-driven decision-making, and helping organizations align equity programs more closely with broader business objectives.

Through practical examples and real-world use cases, attendees will gain insights into how AI can reduce administrative complexity, improve operational efficiency, and uncover strategic opportunities within equity compensation programs.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

• Identify practical applications of AI that reduce administrative burdens and improve operational efficiency in equity compensation management.
• Explain how AI-driven data and analytics can support more informed decision-making and align equity programs with company strategy.
• Evaluate real-world examples of AI adoption to determine opportunities for creating greater strategic and business value through equity compensation programs.

CPE CREDIT HOURS: 1.0*

 Field of study: Information Technology
 Levels: O
 Delivery method: Group Internet-Based
 Advanced preparation: None

CEP Continuing Education (CE) credit:1.0 credits *CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only.

Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.

COST

• Members: Free access — Live and on-demand
• Non-members: $85 per webcast — Live and on-demand

Unlock unlimited access! Join GEO from just $375/year and watch every webcast free—live or on-demand plus more member perks!

Knowledge is power, particularly when it comes to understanding the tax implications of equity compensation. While many companies provide tools and resources to help participants navigate tax-related decisions, ensuring those communications are understood and acted upon across a diverse, global workforce remains a significant challenge.

This session will explore best practices for designing and delivering effective tax communications that resonate across different demographics, geographies, and levels of financial literacy. Through practical examples and client success stories, attendees will gain insights into creating accessible, engaging, and impactful communication strategies that improve participant understanding and support informed decision-making.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

• Identify common challenges and barriers to delivering effective tax communications across a diverse and geographically dispersed workforce.
• Evaluate communication strategies and tools that improve accessibility, understanding, and engagement with equity-related tax information.
• Determine best practices for developing participant-centric tax communication programs that support informed decision-making and enhance the employee experience.

CPE CREDIT HOURS: 1.0*

 Field of study: Communications
 Levels: O
 Delivery method: Group Internet-Based
 Advanced preparation: None

CEP Continuing Education (CE) credit:1.0 credits *CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only.

Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.

COST

• Members: Free access — Live and on-demand
• Non-members: $85 per webcast — Live and on-demand

Unlock unlimited access! Join GEO from just $375/year and watch every webcast free—live or on-demand plus more member perks!

BEST PRACTICE INSIGHTS: HOW AWARD-WINNING EMPLOYEE SHARE PLANS DRIVE GREATER IMPACT
HOSTED BY COMPUTERSHARE

Join Arezo Heydari, EU Director, Relationship Management at Computershare, for a webinar discussion featuring Allianz, The Magnum Ice Cream Company, and Unilever, as we explore what sets award-winning employee share plans apart.

Winners at the GEO Awards 2026, these companies delivered standout strategies across very different challenges—from executing one of the most complex global demergers in recent years to driving strong participation through innovative, technology-enabled communications.

In this session, you’ll hear how:

• Allianz leveraged data, digital tools and financial education to drive participation and engagement at global scale 
• The Magnum Ice Cream Company used a global free share award and fairness measures to establish ownership and trust from day one 
• Unilever delivered one of the most complex global corporate actions at scale, preserving employee value while executing millions of transactions with precision

Together, they demonstrate how technical precision, inclusive design, and effective communication can be combined to deliver real impact.
 

WHY ATTEND:

• Learn how to deliver fairness, continuity, and value protection during major corporate events
• Understand how to design share plans that build ownership and engagement from day one
• Explore how to drive participation through effective communications, data and digital tools
• Take away practical approaches to executing and scaling share plans globally

COST

• Members: Free access — Live and on-demand
• Non-members: Free access - Live I $85 per webcast — On-demand

Unlock unlimited access! Join GEO from just $375/year and watch every webcast free—live or on-demand plus more member perks!

Companies often position equity compensation as a cornerstone of their ownership culture—but that promise doesn’t always translate globally. Regulatory complexity, tax considerations, and operational barriers can result in international employees being excluded from share plans or shifted into cash-settled alternatives, creating a disconnect between intention and reality. This session challenges those assumptions and explores what it really means for employees everywhere to own a piece of your company.

We’ll explore the “compliance gap” in cross-border equity and its impact on culture, alignment, and growth. Attendees will gain insight into the realities of balancing global consistency with local requirements, examine whether cash-settled awards truly deliver ownership, and uncover hidden risks while rethinking how to design equity programs that are both globally consistent and locally compliant.

KEY LEARNING POINTS

• Identify the key regulatory, tax, and operational challenges that create the cross-border equity “compliance gap”
• Evaluate the effectiveness of cash-settled awards versus equity in delivering true ownership and alignment
• Apply practical strategies to design globally consistent, locally compliant equity programs

CPE CREDIT HOURS: 1.0*

 Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
 Levels: O
 Delivery method: Group Internet-Based
 Advanced preparation: None

CEP Continuing Education (CE) credit:1.0 credits *CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only.

Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.

COST

• Members: Free access — Live and on-demand
• Non-members: $85 per webcast — Live and on-demand

Unlock unlimited access! Join GEO from just $375/year and watch every webcast free—live or on-demand plus more member perks!

Join the inaugural class of the Future Leaders of Global Equity as they examine the evolving business case for equity compensation. Drawing on fresh survey data, broader industry research, and insights from the thought leadership paper Making the Business Case for Equity-Based Compensation: A Practical Framework for Driving Equity Adoption, this forward-looking session moves beyond foundational concepts to deliver a structured, outcome-driven approach to equity strategy. 

Designed for practitioners ready to elevate their influence, this session explores how equity programs can be intentionally aligned with organizational strategy, talent philosophy, and measurable business outcomes. Attendees will gain practical insights into how equity compensation can accelerate high-impact performance, support global growth, strengthen retention, and foster an ownership-driven culture across the workforce.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

• Identify the core business drivers that make equity compensation a strategic tool for talent, growth, and organizational performance.
• Apply a practical framework for aligning equity programs with company strategy, workforce philosophy, and measurable outcomes.
• Strengthen your ability to communicate and defend the value of equity compensation to leadership and key stakeholders.
   

CPE CREDIT HOURS: 1.0*

 Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
 Levels: O
 Delivery method: Group Internet-Based
 Advanced preparation: None

CEP Continuing Education (CE) credit:1.0 credits *CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only.

Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.

COST

• Members: Free access — Live and on-demand
• Non-members: $85 per webcast — Live and on-demand

Unlock unlimited access! Join GEO from just $375/year and watch every webcast free—live or on-demand plus more member perks!

BEST PRACTICE INSIGHTS: WHAT AWARD-WINNING EMPLOYEE SHARE PLANS DO DIFFERENTLY 
HOSTED BY COMPUTERSHARE

Join Elliot Alexander, Associate Director, Relationship Management at Computershare, for a webinar discussion featuring Diageo and Anglo American, as they explore what sets award-winning employee share plans apart.

From driving broad participation and inclusive ownership to delivering clear, engaging communications that help employees understand and act with confidence, this session will provide practical insights you can apply.

Use their expertise to help you navigate employee share plan strategies with confidence and success.

WHY ATTEND:

• Learn what top-performing share plans do differently – and how to apply it
• Gain practical ideas to increase participation and engagement
• Discover communication strategies that drive understanding and action
• Take away actionable insights you can implement immediately

COST

• Members: Free access — Live and on-demand
• Non-members: Free access - Live I $85 per webcast — On-demand

Unlock unlimited access! Join GEO from just $375/year and watch every webcast free—live or on-demand plus more member perks!

Cross-border equity plans can create a complex web of valuation requirements, especially when companies must align US 409A valuations, Indian merchant banker reports, and fair value measurements under ASC 718 or IFRS 2.

In this session, we’ll explore the most common mistakes companies make when managing global equity valuations across multiple entities and jurisdictions. Using practical examples and firsthand lessons from issuers operating internationally, attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how to approach fair market value versus fair value assessments, avoid audit and compliance issues, and strengthen their readiness for the next reporting cycle.
 

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

• Explain common valuation challenges in multi-entity and cross-border structures, including volatility, peer groups, discounts, and PWERM.
• Describe common audit and compliance risks, including stale valuations, missed material events, and unsupported assumptions.
• Define practical lessons and best practices for managing cross-border equity plans and audit readiness.
  
   

CPE CREDIT HOURS: 1.0*

 Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
 Levels: O
 Delivery method: Group Internet-Based
 Advanced preparation: None

CEP Continuing Education (CE) credit:1.0 credits *CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only.

Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.

COST

• Members: Free access — Live and on-demand
• Non-members: $85 per webcast — Live and on-demand

Unlock unlimited access! Join GEO from just $375/year and watch every webcast free—live or on-demand plus more member perks!

Canada offers a wide range of equity compensation plans for Canadian employees, each with its own set of advantages, compliance requirements, and tax reporting obligations.

 Through a panel discussion addressing issuer, administrator, and employee perspectives, attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how different Canadian equity plans are administered throughout the lifecycle—from initial enrollment, to dividend payment, to sale of shares, and the resulting taxation and reporting requirements. The panel will also discuss how these requirements come together in practice, current CRA enforcement activities, and best practices.

KEY LEARNING POINTS

• Learn the key differences between Canadian equity plans, including their benefits, limitations, and applicable tax and reporting requirements.
• Gain practical insight into issuer, administrator, and employee responsibilities for accurate tax tracking, withholding, and reporting for Canadian participants.
• Take away actionable best practices to improve compliance and administration.

CPE CREDIT HOURS: 1.0*

 Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
 Levels: O
 Delivery method: Group Internet-Based
 Advanced preparation: None

CEP Continuing Education (CE) credit:1.0 credits *CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only.

Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.

COST

• Members: Free access — Live and on-demand
• Non-members: $85 per webcast — Live and on-demand

Unlock unlimited access! Join GEO from just $375/year and watch every webcast free—live or on-demand plus more member perks!

A PRACTICAL INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL SHARE PLANS

Tailored for newcomers to the equity compensation industry, this comprehensive four-part educational program features experts from accounting, tax, legal, and administrative fields collaborating with issuer colleagues. Together, they deliver a globally-focused starter pack comprising core concepts and real-life case studies.

Ideal candidates are taking their first steps into their equity compensation career or those in related fields who are interested a ‘big picture’ basic overview of our industry.

Online classes are intentionally kept small to encourage interactive dialogues, allowing you to learn from both your peers and expert tutors.