FEBRUARY 2027 | SAVANNAH, GA
TOPICS OF INTEREST Introduction to Employee Ownership Employee-Owned Company Storytelling Plan Design and Operation Determining Stock Value Financing an ESOP Building Your ESOP Transaction Team Alternatives to an ESOP Investing the 1042 "Rollover" Fiduciary Issues Working with an ESOP Quarterback
SPEAKER PERKS* Share your knowledge and experience with employee-owners Gain exposure, brand awareness, and lead generation Create engaging and enriching content Lead one dedicated agenda session Guide one dedicated roundtable on the topic of your choice
DEADLINE TO APPLY
Friday, November 6, 2026 *Speaking opportunities are sponsored and will be invoiced once speakers are selected.
Speakers will be selected the week of November 9, 2026, and must accept or decline their speaking positon. Proposals are judged by an internal NCEO panel based on the following criteria: Submissions must be educational and will be eliminated if they appear to be “pitches” for products or services. Every proposal receives careful, dedicated review from our programming team. We hold our agenda to the highest standard because our attendees expect it. Submissions with highly noticeable, unedited AI-generated content will receive a lower rating. We consider your planned format, storytelling, and interactive elements, assessing whether they'll keep a professional audience engaged from start to finish. Sessions are evaluated on how well they address the real challenges, questions, and goals of employee ownership professionals. Speaker evaluation data from prior NCEO events is factored into selection, with preference given to speakers with strong past ratings and feedback. If you are selected to present, your presentation and materials will be due January 4, 2027.