Are You Joining Us in DC?

The ESOP Association’s 2025 National Conference is right around the corner! We hope you’ll join us May 13-16 in our nation’s capital to grow in your ESOP career, make new lasting connections, support ESOP advocacy, and celebrate employee ownership!

Expand Your ESOP Knowledge and Grow in Your Career

TEA National is packed with educational content and programming, with nearly 60 concurrent sessions, roundtables, general sessions, and chapter showcases. This year, we’re expanding the schedule, allowing you to attend up to 9 concurrent educational sessions in just two days! From ESOP 101 topics to the most complex issues, there’s something for everyone. Stay up to date with the latest best practices, gain insights from top experts, and learn new skills to grow in your ESOP career! 

With so much great educational content offered this year, it’s impossible to attend every session. That’s why, as a bonus, National Conference attendees will have on-demand access to concurrent sessions (except Roundtables) for 30 days after the event!

Celebrate the Very Best of Employee Ownership

Last year’s National Awards Gala was a huge hit with attendees, as TEA rolled out the red carpet to celebrate the best individual and ESOP company achievements. 2025 promises to be another memorable evening as veteran comedian and TV personality Scott Bloom hosts this year's Gala!

Scott is a veteran comedian and TV personality who is a master of creating insightful, interactive, laughter-packed experiences that keep audiences riveted with his moments of improv brilliance, creativity, and charm.

Be sure to join us on Thursday, May 15 for an unforgettable evening as we honor the Employee Owner and ESOP Company of the Year, plus other awards celebrating the best of Employee Ownership!

Politico and Axios Co-founder Jim VandeHei to Deliver Keynote at National Conference! 

The ESOP Association is thrilled to announce Jim VandeHei, one of the most celebrated political and media thinkers of his generation, will deliver a keynote address at National Conference!

Jim VandeHei is the co-founder and current CEO of Axios, a leading media company for politics, technology, and business that is widely read by top political leaders and CEOs. Jim was also the co-founder and CEO of Politico, the digital media company that upended and revolutionized political and policy journalism. 

VandeHei’s presentation, Winning the War for Attention, is one you don’t want to miss! 

In an age of communications chaos, hear Jim’s tales and learn his tips gleaned from his success creating and scaling two disruptive businesses in this hyper-competitive environment.

• Get real-world ideas for engaging millennials, building modern business cultures, and cutting through the social media noise.
• Unpack the keys to developing and articulating an organization's higher purpose, and show how crystal-clear one-to-many communication can improve recruiting, retention, morale — and the bottom line.
• Plus, hear fascinating insider stories from interviewing President Trump, Elon Musk, Tim Cook, and many more.

The Most Consequential National Conference in Decades

As President Trump and the new Congress took office in January, many ESOP priorities remain unresolved, and the next 12-18 months will be pivotal to the future success of ESOPs. National Conference is your chance to participate in our democracy! Join fellow employee owners from across America on May 14 for our annual ESOP Advocacy Day, as hundreds of ESOP advocates visit with their representatives on Capitol Hill to educate them on our most pressing issues.

Don’t have experience advocating for ESOPs? We’ve got you covered! Join us for The ESOP Association’s annual Advocacy Academy on May 13, where you’ll learn everything you need to know about engaging with your elected representatives. We’ll give you the tools to become an ESOP advocate within your company, your community, and in the political process. You’ll hear from top political and public affairs professionals, who will educate you on the most relevant and timely advocacy strategies. 

Special Discount for Advocacy Academy and ESOP Advocacy Day Attendees

Because so much is at stake for ESOPs this year, TEA is offering a $250 discount for the first 300 National Conference attendees who register for and participate in Advocacy Academy and ESOP Advocacy Day.
That's more than a 26% discount off the Standard registration price, allowing you to attend National Conference and ESOP Advocacy Day for only $700.

But hurry, only limited discount registrations remain! Book your spot soon and share in this unique opportunity to shape our future and ensure your voice is heard!

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Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available!

Get your company's logo in front of Employee Owners, including decision makers in the C-Suite. TEA offers options at all price points with different opportunities for exposure:

Strategic Partner: $15,000
Platinum Sponsor: $12,500
Gold Sponsor: $10,000
Silver Sponsor: $7,500
Bronze Sponsor: $5,000
Supporter Sponsor: $2,000

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