ESOP Association Events & Meetings
The ESOP Association and its 19 chapters—in conjunction with the Employee Ownership Foundation, TEA’s affiliate—host more than 150 meetings across the country each year. From large national conferences, to intimate round table discussions, you’re sure to find an event or meeting that is perfect for you.
Featured Event
Professionals' Forum 2026
February 4-6, 2026
The Charleston Place
Charleston, South Carolina
The ESOP Association's Professionals' Forum is the only event of its kind: a meeting designed exclusively for high-level professionals who provide technical, financial, and legal assistance to ESOP companies.
The Forum is a unique opportunity for professionals to gather with their peers for a collaborative learning experience. And because the Forum is a meeting of professionals for professionals, you can take full advantage of our programming without the pressure of servicing or attending to client needs at our larger, national events.
National Events
Professionals' Forum
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.
TEA National Conference & ESOP Advocacy Day
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.
CFO Summit
June 28-30, 2026
Sonoma, CA
ESOP financial leaders come together to explore the latest trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the current business landscape.
CEO Summit
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.
ESOP Employee Accelerator
Dates and Locations Vary
This One-Day Accelerator Program Teaches Lifelong Business & ESOP Knowledge, Helps Employees Think and Act Like Owners.
Leading in an Ownership Setting (TM)
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.
Employee Owned
November 2-5, 2025
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. Intensive workshops across ESOP disciplines, inspirational speakers, and stars from Hollywood and the sports world are waiting to welcome you to Employee Owned 2025!
Upcoming National & Regional events
Jan 21, 2026 9:00 am CST
Wisconsin & Michigan Chapters - 2026 Virtual Roundtable
Feb 04 - 06, 2026 12:00 pm EST
Professionals' Forum 2026
Jun 28 - 30, 2026 2:00 pm PST
CFO Summit 2026
Upcoming Chapter events
Nov 18, 2025 5:00 pm CST
Iowa/Nebraska Chapter Corridor Women in ESOP November 2025
Dec 02, 2025 8:00 am PST
ESOP Employee Accelerator - 2025 Inland Empire, CA
Dec 02, 2025 2:00 pm PST
Northwest Chapter - 2025 Let's Talk ESOPs - Oregon
150+ Chapter Events Happening Across the Nation
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