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There’s still time to sign up for The ESOP Association’s Employee Owned 2024, the world’s largest gathering of employee owners, ESOPs, and professional service providers.
EO24 promises to be our most comprehensive conference ever, with more than 70 educational sessions to choose from across 7 learning tracks, covering everything from fundamentals to the most complex issues facing employee owners, ESOP executives and trustees, and professionals. Plus, earn up to 12 continuing education credits as you hone your ESOP knowledge or learn new skills to grow in your career.
And don’t forget about the special events at EO24 celebrating Women in ESOPs, the Employee Ownership Foundation, Emerging ESOP Leaders, and the Annual Awards for Communications Excellence (AACE)!
Register soon to join us at the most informative, fun, and anticipated ESOP event of the year!
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Crystal Washington to Deliver Opening Main Stage Keynote
Be sure to join us on our Main Stage at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13th as Crystal shows you how to future-proof your career and organization. Learn to embrace innovation and new technologies like AI to shape and manipulate your future, and thrive even in uncertain times.
Crystal Washington's clients include the world's largest and most successful companies, including Google, Pfizer, and American Express.
In addition to her deep experience and expertise in technology, what makes Crystal such a compelling speaker is her unique, authentic and engaging style that makes even the most complex tech easy to understand for everyone.
Best-Selling Author Damon West to Deliver Thursday Main Stage Keynote
Damon West knows about overcoming adversity. Sentenced to life in prison, Damon undertook a personal transformation that ultimately led to a miraculous second chance at life.
Please join us on Thursday, November 14 at 8:00 a.m. as Damon shares his story and reveals how you possess the power to change the environment around you. You will not want to miss his incredible story of redemption, grit, and determination that has been inspiring audiences across America.
Friday Main Stage Keynote: TEA President and CEO Jim Bonham on the 2024 Elections
The 2024 elections are over. What comes next? Join us on Friday, November 15 at 11:00 a.m. as TEA President and CEO Jim Bonham discusses the aftermath of this unprecedented and highly contentious election cycle, and what the results mean for ESOPs going forward. What will be the major priorities of the new White House, Senate, and House of Representatives? And how do ESOPs and employee ownership fit into the discussions? Don’t miss this opportunity to gain an early insight into the state of American politics going into 2025 and beyond.
NEW FOR 2024: Canadian Employee Ownership Trusts (EOT) Learning Track
The ESOP Association is partnering with Employee Ownership Canada to offer a full slate of educational sessions on the new Canadian EOT law. These sessions are a must for professional members doing business in Canada and businesses looking to expand to the Canadian market, and will cover everything you need to know about EOTs including:
- The Power of Employee Ownership Trusts
- Understanding the Tax Benefits
- Canadian Employee Ownership Trust: Company Profiles
- Unlocking the Power of Employee Ownership in Canada - Strategies for Financing Success
- Ask Us Anything - Informational Discussion
- Comparing the Canadian EOT to the UK's EOT and the US ESOP
- Exploring the New Canadian Employee Owned Trust Company Model
Want to learn more about the exclusive partnership between The ESOP Association and Employee Ownership Canada? Click here.