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Join us in Brighton for an informal get-together where we'll discuss tips and advice for employee engagement in employee-owned businesses.

Join the Sussex Employee Ownership Forum!

October 2026

eoaLive! October 2026

A practical, people-focused day for the employee ownership community

G1 boardroom succession event

eo Hub Exchange - EO Seller / Founder

Sussex Employee Ownership Forum

Employee Share Ownership Day 2026

Ireland’s leading share ownership conference will take place on October 21

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5	6	7	8 eoaLive! October 2026 October 8, 2026 eoaLive! October 2026 Lowry, Pier 8, The Quays, Salford M50 3AZ, UK A practical, people-focused day for the employee ownership community eoaLive! returns this October, bringing together employee-owned businesses, advisors and supporters for a day of insight, learning and shared experience. Designed for organisations at every stage of the employee ownership journey, eoaLive! October offers practical breakout sessions, real-world examples and plenty of opportunity to connect with others facing similar opportunities and challenges. Whether you’re exploring employee ownership, in the middle of a transition, or well-established as an EO business, this event is about what EO looks like in practice - and how to make it work for your organisation. Register to attend here: https://employeeownership.co.uk/Site/content/Events-folder/eoaLive!-October-2026.aspx?EventKey=LIVE102026 View event details	9	10	11
12	13	14 G1 boardroom succession event October 14, 2026 G1 boardroom succession event View event details	15 eo Hub Exchange - EO Seller / Founder October 15, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am eo Hub Exchange - EO Seller / Founder Online Join eoa's next member-only eo Hub Exchange designed specifically for founders who’ve sold into employee ownership and sellers exploring transition. Register to attend here: https://employeeownership.co.uk/Site/rise/Events/Event-Detail.aspx?EventKey=SFEX02&WebsiteKey=b70ddfd3-3adf-46a9-8ba2-0db4fbbce49e You must be an eoa Member to register View event details Sussex Employee Ownership Forum October 15, 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sussex Employee Ownership Forum register: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sussex-employee-ownership-forum-tickets-1996077730224?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true Join us in Brighton for an informal get-together where we'll discuss tips and advice for employee engagement in employee-owned businesses. Join the Sussex Employee Ownership Forum! Looking to connect with others passionate about employee ownership (EO)? Come along to our in-person Sussex Employee Ownership Forum and chat with like-minded folks. It’s the perfect chance to share ideas, learn new things, and get inspired by the community. We'll be focusing on employee communication and engagement - but don't worry, PPT is banned! We'll hear from a couple of EO businesses, have some group activities, and plenty of time for networking with drinks and nibbles. The event is open to any EO business in Sussex, or further afield if of interest. It's also open to businesses that are thinking about becoming EO. Getting to the event Sussex Innovation Centre is on the University of Sussex campus and is easy to reach by bus, train or car. On the train, it's about a 10-minute walk from Falmer station. If you're coming by car, please first try Car Park 2, which is accessible via Southern Ring Road. If the car park is full, you can park on the other side of the Sussex Innovation Centre. Both car parks are free. Report to reception when you arrive to register your car, and they'll direct you to the seminar room. About the hosts The event is being hosted by two EO businesses based in Sussex - Magenta Associates and Zoonou. Magenta's purpose as an employee-owned B Corp is to harness the power of communications to drive social and environmental change. We deliver the full suite of internal and external communications solutions to sustainable and socially responsible organisations that share our values and align with our purpose to use business as a force for good. Zoonou is a digital QA company, helping teams deliver better digital products and services through human-led testing. We work alongside product and engineering teams to improve quality, reduce risk and give them confidence in what they’re delivering. We’re 100% employee-owned and a certified B Corp. View event details	16	17	18
19	20	21 Employee Share Ownership Day 2026 October 21, 2026 Employee Share Ownership Day 2026 Ireland’s leading share ownership conference will take place on October 21 IPSA is delighted to confirm that Employee Share Ownership Day 2026 will take place on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, hosted by A&L Goodbody at their headquarters in the heart of Dublin. Ireland’s leading employee share ownership conference will bring together business leaders, employee ownership advocates, share plan professionals and expert advisers to exchange knowledge, insights and experience. The theme of ESOD26, Weathering Change: People, Performance and Participation, will explore how businesses and their employees can respond to economic uncertainty, changing expectations and an evolving workplace – and the role of share plans as conditions shift. The programme will bring together perspectives from economics, remuneration, employee share plans, psychology and leadership. Confirmed speakers include: Kevin Timoney, Chief Economist at Davy Deborah Hall, Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry (London) Richard Sharmon, Associate Client Partner at Korn Ferry (London) Niamh Hannan, Chartered Psychologist and Professional Coach Darren Smith, Head of Business Development, UK and Ireland, at J.P. Morgan Workplace Solutions, will be the Master of Ceremonies. Registration for ESOD26 will open next week, with further details about speakers and the conference programme to be announced later this month. IPSA Chair Peter O’Connor said: “Employee Share Ownership Day brings our community together to examine the forces shaping the sector and share practical experience. With organisations and employees facing continued change, ESOD26 will explore how financial participation and share ownership can help businesses strengthen resilience, improve performance, and bring their people with them.” ESOD26 is a free event IPSA members and their employees – get in touch for information about how to become an IPSA member. Mark your calendar now and join us in Dublin this October for a day of expert insight, practical discussion and valuable connections across Ireland’s employee share ownership community. View event details	22	23	24	25
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eoaLive! October 2026
October 8, 2026
eoaLive! October 2026
Lowry, Pier 8, The Quays, Salford M50 3AZ, UK
A practical, people-focused day for the employee ownership community
eoaLive! returns this October, bringing together employee-owned businesses, advisors and supporters for a day of insight, learning and shared experience.
Designed for organisations at every stage of the employee ownership journey, eoaLive! October offers practical breakout sessions, real-world examples and plenty of opportunity to connect with others facing similar opportunities and challenges.
Whether you’re exploring employee ownership, in the middle of a transition, or well-established as an EO business, this event is about what EO looks like in practice - and how to make it work for your organisation.
Register to attend here: https://employeeownership.co.uk/Site/content/Events-folder/eoaLive!-October-2026.aspx?EventKey=LIVE102026
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G1 boardroom succession event
October 14, 2026
G1 boardroom succession event

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eo Hub Exchange - EO Seller / Founder
October 15, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
eo Hub Exchange - EO Seller / Founder
Online
Join eoa's next member-only eo Hub Exchange designed specifically for founders who’ve sold into employee ownership and sellers exploring transition.
Register to attend here: https://employeeownership.co.uk/Site/rise/Events/Event-Detail.aspx?EventKey=SFEX02&WebsiteKey=b70ddfd3-3adf-46a9-8ba2-0db4fbbce49e
You must be an eoa Member to register
View event details
Sussex Employee Ownership Forum
October 15, 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sussex Employee Ownership Forum

register: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sussex-employee-ownership-forum-tickets-1996077730224?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
Join us in Brighton for an informal get-together where we'll discuss tips and advice for employee engagement in employee-owned businesses.
Join the Sussex Employee Ownership Forum!
Looking to connect with others passionate about employee ownership (EO)? Come along to our in-person Sussex Employee Ownership Forum and chat with like-minded folks. It’s the perfect chance to share ideas, learn new things, and get inspired by the community.
We'll be focusing on employee communication and engagement - but don't worry, PPT is banned! We'll hear from a couple of EO businesses, have some group activities, and plenty of time for networking with drinks and nibbles.
The event is open to any EO business in Sussex, or further afield if of interest. It's also open to businesses that are thinking about becoming EO.
Getting to the event
Sussex Innovation Centre is on the University of Sussex campus and is easy to reach by bus, train or car. On the train, it's about a 10-minute walk from Falmer station.
If you're coming by car, please first try Car Park 2, which is accessible via Southern Ring Road. If the car park is full, you can park on the other side of the Sussex Innovation Centre. Both car parks are free.
Report to reception when you arrive to register your car, and they'll direct you to the seminar room.
About the hosts
The event is being hosted by two EO businesses based in Sussex - Magenta Associates and Zoonou.
Magenta's purpose as an employee-owned B Corp is to harness the power of communications to drive social and environmental change. We deliver the full suite of internal and external communications solutions to sustainable and socially responsible organisations that share our values and align with our purpose to use business as a force for good.
Zoonou is a digital QA company, helping teams deliver better digital products and services through human-led testing. We work alongside product and engineering teams to improve quality, reduce risk and give them confidence in what they’re delivering. We’re 100% employee-owned and a certified B Corp.
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Employee Share Ownership Day 2026
October 21, 2026
Employee Share Ownership Day 2026
Ireland’s leading share ownership conference will take place on October 21
IPSA is delighted to confirm that Employee Share Ownership Day 2026 will take place on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, hosted by A&L Goodbody at their headquarters in the heart of Dublin.
Ireland’s leading employee share ownership conference will bring together business leaders, employee ownership advocates, share plan professionals and expert advisers to exchange knowledge, insights and experience.
The theme of ESOD26, Weathering Change: People, Performance and Participation, will explore how businesses and their employees can respond to economic uncertainty, changing expectations and an evolving workplace – and the role of share plans as conditions shift.
The programme will bring together perspectives from economics, remuneration, employee share plans, psychology and leadership. Confirmed speakers include:
Kevin Timoney, Chief Economist at Davy
Deborah Hall, Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry (London)
Richard Sharmon, Associate Client Partner at Korn Ferry (London)
Niamh Hannan, Chartered Psychologist and Professional Coach
Darren Smith, Head of Business Development, UK and Ireland, at J.P. Morgan Workplace Solutions, will be the Master of Ceremonies. Registration for ESOD26 will open next week, with further details about speakers and the conference programme to be announced later this month.
IPSA Chair Peter O’Connor said: “Employee Share Ownership Day brings our community together to examine the forces shaping the sector and share practical experience. With organisations and employees facing continued change, ESOD26 will explore how financial participation and share ownership can help businesses strengthen resilience, improve performance, and bring their people with them.”
ESOD26 is a free event IPSA members and their employees – get in touch for information about how to become an IPSA member. Mark your calendar now and join us in Dublin this October for a day of expert insight, practical discussion and valuable connections across Ireland’s employee share ownership community.
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8 eoaLive! October 2026 October 8, 2026 eoaLive! October 2026 Lowry, Pier 8, The Quays, Salford M50 3AZ, UK A practical, people-focused day for the employee ownership community eoaLive! returns this October, bringing together employee-owned businesses, advisors and supporters for a day of insight, learning and shared experience. Designed for organisations at every stage of the employee ownership journey, eoaLive! October offers practical breakout sessions, real-world examples and plenty of opportunity to connect with others facing similar opportunities and challenges. Whether you’re exploring employee ownership, in the middle of a transition, or well-established as an EO business, this event is about what EO looks like in practice - and how to make it work for your organisation. Register to attend here: https://employeeownership.co.uk/Site/content/Events-folder/eoaLive!-October-2026.aspx?EventKey=LIVE102026 View event details

14 G1 boardroom succession event October 14, 2026 G1 boardroom succession event View event details

15 eo Hub Exchange - EO Seller / Founder October 15, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am eo Hub Exchange - EO Seller / Founder Online Join eoa's next member-only eo Hub Exchange designed specifically for founders who’ve sold into employee ownership and sellers exploring transition. Register to attend here: https://employeeownership.co.uk/Site/rise/Events/Event-Detail.aspx?EventKey=SFEX02&WebsiteKey=b70ddfd3-3adf-46a9-8ba2-0db4fbbce49e You must be an eoa Member to register View event details Sussex Employee Ownership Forum October 15, 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sussex Employee Ownership Forum register: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sussex-employee-ownership-forum-tickets-1996077730224?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true Join us in Brighton for an informal get-together where we'll discuss tips and advice for employee engagement in employee-owned businesses. Join the Sussex Employee Ownership Forum! Looking to connect with others passionate about employee ownership (EO)? Come along to our in-person Sussex Employee Ownership Forum and chat with like-minded folks. It’s the perfect chance to share ideas, learn new things, and get inspired by the community. We'll be focusing on employee communication and engagement - but don't worry, PPT is banned! We'll hear from a couple of EO businesses, have some group activities, and plenty of time for networking with drinks and nibbles. The event is open to any EO business in Sussex, or further afield if of interest. It's also open to businesses that are thinking about becoming EO. Getting to the event Sussex Innovation Centre is on the University of Sussex campus and is easy to reach by bus, train or car. On the train, it's about a 10-minute walk from Falmer station. If you're coming by car, please first try Car Park 2, which is accessible via Southern Ring Road. If the car park is full, you can park on the other side of the Sussex Innovation Centre. Both car parks are free. Report to reception when you arrive to register your car, and they'll direct you to the seminar room. About the hosts The event is being hosted by two EO businesses based in Sussex - Magenta Associates and Zoonou. Magenta's purpose as an employee-owned B Corp is to harness the power of communications to drive social and environmental change. We deliver the full suite of internal and external communications solutions to sustainable and socially responsible organisations that share our values and align with our purpose to use business as a force for good. Zoonou is a digital QA company, helping teams deliver better digital products and services through human-led testing. We work alongside product and engineering teams to improve quality, reduce risk and give them confidence in what they’re delivering. We’re 100% employee-owned and a certified B Corp. View event details

21 Employee Share Ownership Day 2026 October 21, 2026 Employee Share Ownership Day 2026 Ireland’s leading share ownership conference will take place on October 21 IPSA is delighted to confirm that Employee Share Ownership Day 2026 will take place on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, hosted by A&L Goodbody at their headquarters in the heart of Dublin. Ireland’s leading employee share ownership conference will bring together business leaders, employee ownership advocates, share plan professionals and expert advisers to exchange knowledge, insights and experience. The theme of ESOD26, Weathering Change: People, Performance and Participation, will explore how businesses and their employees can respond to economic uncertainty, changing expectations and an evolving workplace – and the role of share plans as conditions shift. The programme will bring together perspectives from economics, remuneration, employee share plans, psychology and leadership. Confirmed speakers include: Kevin Timoney, Chief Economist at Davy Deborah Hall, Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry (London) Richard Sharmon, Associate Client Partner at Korn Ferry (London) Niamh Hannan, Chartered Psychologist and Professional Coach Darren Smith, Head of Business Development, UK and Ireland, at J.P. Morgan Workplace Solutions, will be the Master of Ceremonies. Registration for ESOD26 will open next week, with further details about speakers and the conference programme to be announced later this month. IPSA Chair Peter O’Connor said: “Employee Share Ownership Day brings our community together to examine the forces shaping the sector and share practical experience. With organisations and employees facing continued change, ESOD26 will explore how financial participation and share ownership can help businesses strengthen resilience, improve performance, and bring their people with them.” ESOD26 is a free event IPSA members and their employees – get in touch for information about how to become an IPSA member. Mark your calendar now and join us in Dublin this October for a day of expert insight, practical discussion and valuable connections across Ireland’s employee share ownership community. View event details