ESOP Association Events & Meetings

May 5-8, 2026
Washington, DC

For nearly 50 years the National Conference has been the only educational and advocacy-focused event for the employee ownership community.

June 28-30, 2026
Sonoma, CA

ESOP financial leaders come together to explore the latest trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the current business landscape.

August 23-25, 2026 
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Hear from elected and appointed leaders addressing current business and economic hot-spots, world-class topical presenters, geographic and industry-specific roundtables, plus take part in social activities designed to help you build your ESOP leadership peer group.

Dates and Locations Vary

This One-Day Accelerator Program Teaches Lifelong Business & ESOP Knowledge, Helps Employees Think and Act Like Owners.

CEO/Presidents Program: July 12-16 & December 6-11, 2026
CFO/Financial Leader Program: June 14-18 & October 4-8, 2026
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA

A unique program helps top executives maximize their ESOPs by fostering employee owner engagement that directly impacts the company’s bottom line, coupled with up-to-date course curricula on relevant topics.

November 1-4, 2026
Aria
Las Vegas, NV

A reimagined experience, featuring a pioneering approach to ESOP education using the most advanced adult learning models to unlock your greatest potential!

February 4-6, 2026
The Charleston Place
Charleston, SC

The only event of its kind: a meeting designed exclusively for high-level professionals who provide technical, financial, and legal assistance to ESOP companies.