GEO INSIGHTS

WELCOME TO THE INDIA CHAPTER LAUNCH!

We’re delighted to invite you to the inaugural meeting of GEO’s new India Chapter — a landmark event bringing together industry leaders, equity professionals, and innovators to explore global best practices and India’s evolving equity landscape.

The day will feature two engaging sessions highlighting GEO’s Global Share Plan Rankings Study and the latest trends shaping employee ownership and incentive plans in India.

SESSION ONE: Share Friendly Nations: GEO Share Plans Ranking Study 2025
 

Discover the insights behind GEO’s landmark Global Share Plan Rankings Study, which explores how employee share ownership thrives across countries. Learn how tax policies, employment laws, and economic conditions shape success — and where opportunities for reform exist.

• Understand the key drivers behind successful global share plans.
• Identify top-performing countries and areas for policy improvement.
• Gain practical ideas to strengthen employee ownership in your organization.

SESSION TWO: India Trends and Growth in Share Plans
 

Get up to speed on the latest equity and incentive developments shaping India’s market. This fast-paced session provides a focused overview of current tax, regulatory, and compliance trends, helping you navigate stock options, RSUs, and other incentive awards with confidence.

• Learn how new regulations impact equity plan design and compliance.
• Explore strategies for managing tax, reporting, and cross-border challenges.
• Stay ahead of evolving trends in India’s equity and incentive landscape.

Join your local employee share plan peers in Mumbai!

LOCATION
KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP
16th Floor, Central Wing
Nesco IT Park 4, Nesco Center
Western Express Highway
Goregaon (East), Mumbai – 400 063

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.

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.  

View the event attendee terms and conditions.

WELCOME TO THE ITALY CHAPTER LAUNCH!

We are pleased to announce the inauguration of the GEO Italy Chapter. The ambition of the Chapter is to foster the circulation of knowledge, best practices and market trends within the long term incentives ecosystem, with contributions from leading experts and listed/private companies.  We are pleased to offer two session to kick off this brand new chapter!

SESSION ONE: Broad-Based Share Ownership Plans in Italy: Between Participation and Corporate Growth

In this session, the stories of Generali and A2A's broad-based share ownership plans will be shared — covering their origins, the challenges faced along the way, and the key takeaways that any company can draw on when looking to launch such a plan.

SESSION TWO: From Design to Engagement: Winning Strategies for a Broad-Based Share Ownership Plan

This session will be a round table discussion focusing on key aspects of broad-based share ownership plans, including design challenges, communication strategies to maximize participation, and the use of different share instruments — such as free, loyalty, and matching shares — to balance complexity and encourage employee participation.

A cocktail networking hour will follow the conclusion of session two.

LOCATION:
Deloitte Milan
Via Santa Sofia
28, 20122
Milano, Italy

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

Both GEO members and non-members are welcome.

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.