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IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
18 November 2025, 11am - 1pm MST
COLORADO CHAPTER MEETING
colorado chapter

Greenwood, CO

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All plan types
USA

Get your employee benefit and equity programs ready for a strong year-end and a seamless start to the busy season.

Join fellow Denver-area compensation and benefits professionals for a dynamic, insight-packed session designed to help you navigate the most critical aspects of year-end preparation and beyond. Gain practical strategies and proven best practices in four key areas:

• Equity Plan Health Checks
Identify and resolve potential issues before year-end filings to ensure accuracy, compliance, and confidence going into Q1.

• Year-End, Q1, and Busy Season Readiness
Follow a comprehensive roadmap to streamline administration, stay ahead of deadlines, and prepare effectively for audits.

• Maximizing ROI on Participant Education
Discover impactful ways to boost employee engagement — and measure the real return on your financial wellness and retirement communications.

• Smarter Plan Design for Better Administration
Learn how strategic design decisions can simplify administration, minimize compliance risk, and improve employee outcomes.

Prepare your programs, empower your people, and set your organization up for success in the year ahead.

LOCATION
6400 S Fiddler's Green Circle 
Suite 1100
Greenwood Village, CO
80111

There is no cost for this chapter meeting. 

Members and non-members are welcome to attend. Registration is required.  

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IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
13 November 2025, 9 - 11am EST
NEW YORK CHAPTER MEETING
new york chapter meeting

New York, NY

USA

As the crisp air of fall arrives, so too do new developments in equity regulations and compliance standards.

Join us on 13 November as Baker McKenzie explores the latest trends, tax implications, and legal changes shaping incentive plans around the world. This timely session will provide valuable insights into recent legislative updates, compliance requirements, and best practices to help you keep your equity programs both compliant and competitive — across domestic and international landscapes.

Topics will include:
• Key legislative and regulatory updates in the U.S. and globally
• Effective compliance strategies for global share plans
• Practical tips to optimize incentive programs
• Emerging trends and hot topics in equity compensation

Expand your expertise and reconnect with the New York area equity community as we embrace this season of change — and prepare for what’s next in the world of global equity.

LOCATION
Baker McKenzie
452 5th Ave
New York, NY 10018

There is no cost for this chapter meeting. 

Members and non-members are welcome to attend. Registration is required.  

View the event attendee terms and conditions.

 

VIRTUAL CHAPTER EVENT
13 November 2025, 2:30 - 4pm EST
VIRTUAL GREATER ROCKIES CHAPTER MEETING
UTAH

Salt Lake City, UT

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All plan types
USA

END OF YEAR TIPS AND TRICKS

As the year draws to a close, it’s time to make sure your stock plan administration is wrapped up smoothly and efficiently. Join Colby Lish from My Equity Comp for this practical and informative session designed to help Stock Plan Administrators prepare for year-end with confidence.

Colby will walk through essential year-end tasks, share expert insights, and highlight valuable tips and tricks to help streamline your processes and avoid common pitfalls. Whether you’re new to equity compensation or a seasoned professional, this session will provide actionable takeaways to make your year-end close as seamless as possible.

LOCATION:
This is a virtual meeting. Login details for Zoom will be provided upon registration.

FEES:
There is no cost to attend this chapter meeting, but registration is required.

Both GEO members and non-members are welcome.

 

5.2 From Molecules to Millions: Biotech’s Transition from Lab to Market

As biotechnology firms evolve from research-focused organizations into commercial powerhouses, their equity compensation strategies must undergo a strategic shift. This session will explore the “why” and “how” of updating pre-commercial frameworks, equity vehicles, and performance metrics to align with the demands of a commercial environment. Participants will examine the challenges of balancing stakeholder expectations, maintaining executive focus, and designing equity programs that drive long-term commercial success.

KEY LEARNINGS:

  • How to evolve equity compensation frameworks as biotech firms transition from research to commercial operations.
  • Strategies for aligning equity vehicles and performance metrics with stakeholder priorities and commercial goals.
  • Practical insights for maintaining executive focus while supporting the firm’s path to sustainable growth.
Speaker/Author

Stephen Popowski, Aon
Karen Needham, FGE, Wave Life Sciences

Event date
Wednesday, 10 Dec 2025, 15:25 - 16:15
Country
Breakout series
Location
Park C
Field of Study
Specialized Knowledge

3.1 OBBB, ARPA, TCJA: Navigating the Impact of Global Equity Programs on IRC Section 162(m) Deductions

Recent changes in US corporate tax law have created important implications for public companies, particularly around the deduction of executive compensation under IRC Section 162(m). This targeted session will explore how global equity programs can influence who qualifies as a “covered employee” and which elements of compensation must be considered, starting from 2016 and 2017. Attendees will gain practical insights into navigating these changes to ensure compliance while optimizing their equity plans.

KEY LEARNINGS:

  • How recent US tax law changes affect corporate deductions and covered employee designations.
  • The role of global equity programs in determining which compensation is subject to IRC Section 162(m).
  • Practical steps for aligning equity plan strategy with tax compliance and corporate objectives.
Speaker/Author

Sharmon Priaulx, PwC 
Nathan Swartz, PwC

Event date
Wednesday, 10 Dec 2025, 13:20 - 14:10
Plan type
Country
Breakout series
Location
Park A/B
Field of Study
Tax

2.1 Pay vs. Performance: Navigating the New SEC Disclosure Rules

The SEC’s forthcoming executive compensation disclosure rulemaking is set to redefine transparency, corporate accountability, and reporting expectations for public companies. While details are still emerging, this session will provide attendees with insights and strategic guidance to anticipate and prepare for the impact of these changes. Participants will explore how to align internal processes, enhance disclosure practices, and ensure readiness for a new era of executive compensation reporting.

KEY LEARNINGS:

  • Key anticipated changes in SEC executive compensation disclosure requirements.
  • Strategies to prepare internal processes and reporting frameworks for compliance.
  • How enhanced transparency can support corporate accountability and investor confidence.
Speaker/Author

Elizabeth Stoudt, Infinite Equity
Carly Sanfilipo, Infinite Equity

Event date
Wednesday, 10 Dec 2025, 11:30 - 12:20
Country
Breakout series
Location
Park A/B