ESSENTIAL SPEAKER INFORMATION AND EVENT DEADLINES
The following conditions apply to all event speakers:
- All presentations must be educational in nature, unbiased and avoiding direct or indirect promotion of any product or service. GEO reserves the right to modify session titles and descriptions to fit our tone of voice and format guidelines for the purposes of our marketing materials.
- All final presentation materials must be submitted on GEO’s approved event-specific PowerPoint slide deck.
- If you require an update to your submitted presentation, please notify us as early as possible.
- For GEO member corporate issuers, academic and government speakers, conference registration is complimentary. Non-members may be required to pay a fee.
- For Service Provider speakers, membership and attendance fees are applicable and must be paid in full. As a non-profit organization, GEO relies on its members for support - speaking at GEO Conferences provides a unique opportunity for you and your firm to receive exposure to a highly specialized and select global audience.
Please ensure that you meet the deadlines below, as failure to do so may lead to the forfeiture of your speaking slot and/or complimentary conference registration. In addition, it may also result in the inability to use presentation materials and/or the cancellation of the entire presentation.
Event date: 17 SEPTEMBER 2025
RFP closes: 11 JULY 2025
Registration deadline: 31 JULY 2025
Session materials deadline: 3 SEPTEMBER 2025
Event date: 12 NOVEMBER 2025
RFP closes: 11 AUGUST 2025
Registration deadline: 31 AUGUST 2025
Session materials deadline: 24 OCTOBER 2025
Event date: 10 DECEMBER 2025
RFP closes: 8 SEPTEMBER 2025
Registration deadline: 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
Session materials deadline: 21 NOVEMBER 2025
Webcast length: 60 minutes including Q&A
Green room: 30 minutes before webcast start time
Requirements: 3 engagement questions to qualify for CPE credits
SPEAKER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
By agreeing to speak at GEO's in-person or virtual events you are deemed to have accepted the following terms and conditions:
- I understand that all service provider speakers at GEO events must be fully paid members of the Global Equity Organization.
- I understand that acceptance is contingent on confirmed participation by all proposed speakers AND the uniqueness of the content, as determined by GEO.
- I will adhere to all deadline schedules regarding membership, registration, the submission of my final slides on GEO’s approved conference PowerPoint slide deck and audio/visual requests.
- I will register for the conference by the required deadline and submit my presentation on GEO's PowerPoint template to GEO no later than the submission deadline. I understand that if I miss any of these deadlines, GEO reserves the right to remove my session from the agenda or replace me as a speaker.
- I agree to be available to speak on each and any day of the conference and during all planned breakout session times.
- I agree to notify GEO immediately if an emergency should prevent me from meeting my obligation as a speaker.
- During my presentation, I will not engage in any type of promotional marketing or selling of any product or service, including oversized or excessive use of logos, and I will not disparage GEO in any way.
- I agree that GEO may use my company logo, biography and headshot photo on the GEO website, on social media and for general marketing purposes. I agree to support GEO in marketing the event by posting about the event on my personal profile, engaging with GEO's social media posts, and allowing GEO to tag me in its social posts.
- I certify that the content of my presentation is original to me and does not infringe on any copyrights or other rights owned by others. If my presentation materials are copyrighted, I have received the necessary reprint permissions and will provide documentation upon request.
- I agree that all materials that I make part of my presentation can be used by GEO as follows: I understand that GEO may post my materials on the GEO website and/or distribute them in other ways. I understand that GEO may make audio and/or visual recordings of my presentation, edit or create derivative recordings, and make electronically or digitally available, and/or distribute copies of, such recordings as may be edited and made available to the public for free, for a fee, or as part of GEO membership services. Furthermore, I agree that this is a "license" (permission to use) of the presentation to GEO - not an "assignment" (transfer of ownership). I will retain all ownership of the work, and my future use of the work will not be constrained in any manner.
- I also grant GEO permission to use my likeness in photographs or video in publications and online, including but not limited to GEO’s printed and digital publications and social media platforms in accordance with the event and the GEO mission. I understand and agree that any such material using my likeness will become the property of GEO and will not be returned.
- If I should change my employer or my employment status following acceptance of this proposal, I understand that GEO, at its sole discretion will determine whether to request a different presenter for the session, to release the session and relevant material to me for my presentation, or to cancel the session.
SESSION TYPES AND REQUESTED CONTENT
AUDIENCE-LED TOPICS
GEO's Speaker Selection Committee is seeking speaker proposals on specific topics across four dynamic breakout streams, each designed to explore key aspects of equity compensation, global trends, and best operational practices.
- Strategy, structure and future trends
- Global compliance, tax and regional insights
- Real stories, real results – issuers in action
- Technology and operational excellence
If you're an expert in any of these areas or have insights to share, we invite you to submit your speaker proposal by the event deadline.
Selected speakers will have the opportunity to present their expertise to our global audience, shaping discussions and providing valuable insights into the industry's most pressing issues.
Explore our requested content and be a part of the conversation that drives innovation and progress in our field.
SELECT THE RIGHT SESSION TYPE FOR YOUR CONTENT
Keynote / Individual presentation – 60 minutes
A dynamic, in-depth presentation by a single expert speaker. These sessions deliver visionary insights, personal experiences, or strategic overviews designed to inspire, inform, and challenge conventional thinking.
Joint presentation – 60 minutes
Two expert speakers deliver a collaborative presentation that blends complementary perspectives—often combining issuer and provider viewpoints or presenting a joint case study or initiative.
Panel presentation – 60 minutes
A moderated discussion featuring 3–5 speakers offering diverse perspectives on broad industry topics or challenges. These sessions highlight real-world experiences, global insights, and best practices from both issuers and providers.
Roundtable discussion – 45 minutes
Interactive sessions led by 2–4 facilitators that prioritize audience engagement. Formats may include informal interviews, live QandA, (non-sales) demos, or collaborative activities that encourage idea-sharing and active participation.
Focus topic session – 30 minutes
Compact, content-rich presentations by 2–3 speakers concentrating on a specific technical issue or niche topic. Ideal for attendees seeking expert-level understanding or specialized knowledge in a targeted area.
SPEAKER PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM
Please use this form to submit your speaker proposal and, once your proposal is approved, the Speaker Information Form to share your final slide deck and confirmed speaker bios and headshot photos.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- All provider and issuer speakers must pay the relevant fees except for GEO member issuers who may speak and attend free of charge.
- We are only accepting submissions for specific topics for our events - please visit the REQUESTED CONTENT page for more information.
- All speakers accept our Terms and Conditions
Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
Submit your presentation materials
Use this form to provide information for your speakers and to share your completed presentation deck.