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Join Your Fellow ESOP Leaders August 20-22 in Sonoma for TEA’s CEO Summit

If you’re an ESOP CEO or President, you will not want to miss TEA’s second annual CEO Summit

The only event of its kind, the CEO Summit brings together the most senior executives of ESOP companies to help you build a network of your peers and address the most timely and big picture topics facing businesses today. 

Here’s how last year’s attendees described the CEO Summit:

“The most valuable meeting I have attended.” 
“Better than any CEO-specific conference I’ve ever attended.”
“Spot on for an ESOP CEO.” 

This year, the CEO Summit will be held in Sonoma, in the heart of California wine country. To ensure our participants enjoy a rewarding experience free of distractions, we have contracted for the entirety of the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma’s premier destination resort. The Inn boasts geothermal-fed mineral pools, farm to table dining, and access to championship golf at neighboring Sonoma Golf Club.

Registration for TEA’s CEO Summit is open for current and named ESOP CEOs and Presidents. In order to make the most of this getaway, spouses and significant others are also encouraged to attend, and can enjoy special programming, networking and social activities.

This year’s CEO Summit keynotes, topics and sessions include:

  • The State of the U.S. and Global Economy, keynoted by Michael Ryan, Vice Chairman, UBS Global Wealth Management
  • Understanding, Using, and Successfully Deploying Artificial Intelligence, with Alex Westholm, Founder and President, Third Reef Partners
  • New ESOP Executive Compensation Research presented by BDO, the world’s 5th largest accounting, consulting and business advisory firm
  • Emerging Regulatory and Legislative Issues for ESOPs, led by TEA President & CEO Jim Bonham
  • Expert-Facilitated Roundtable Discussions on the greatest challenges faced by ESOP leaders, broken out by geographic region and industry vertical

In addition, we have a wide variety of social and networking activities planned for attendees and their guests to take full advantage of what the resort and the town of Sonoma have to offer. And yes, this will include wine tastings!

Total registration is limited and spaces are filling fast. Register soon to lock in your spot for the CEO Summit 2023!