Registration Opens for the eoa Annual Conference 2025

Join 850+ changemakers for two days of powerful connection, insight, and action at the UK’s flagship EO event. The journey to ‘Owning the Future’ starts now. 

Registration is now officially open for the eoa Annual Conference 2025 – taking place on Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 November at the Telford International Centre. 

As the biggest event of its kind in Europe, the conference brings together more than 850 employee owners, founders, champions, and advisors to shape the next chapter of people powered business. 

Whether you’re exploring EO, supporting your business through transition, or building a stronger, deeper EO culture, this is where your journey evolves.  

Join us this November to gain the knowledge, skills, and behaviours to help embed a true ownership mindset – one that transforms people, profits, and purpose. 

Owning the Future

This year’s theme – ‘Owning the Future’ – explores the transformative power of EO to shape stronger businesses, fairer economies, and thriving communities. 

When we share ownership, we build powerful cultures of shared responsibility that drive people powered growth. 

If we don’t own the future, who will? 

What to Expect

Over two dynamic days, you’ll get full access to a content programme packed with keynotes, panels, and workshops on the most pressing themes in EO – from governance and trust boards to culture, succession, innovation, and futureproofing. 

You’ll leave with fresh insights, powerful contacts, and practical tools to deepen your EO impact. 

But that’s not all, there’ll be real-world case studies from businesses at every stage of their EO journey. 

New for this year, we’re putting on an in-person eo Hub. If you’ve ever used our online member-only space, you’ll know it’s warm, welcoming, and a wellspring of knowledge.  

At this year's conference, we're bringing the virtual eo Hub as a real-world experience where you can immerse yourself in-person and meet the many exhibiting businesses. 

Then, of course, there’s the co-located UK Employee Ownership Awards.  

In case you don’t already know, here’s where we celebrate the people and businesses that are making powerful and positive impacts in EO. Nominations open next month, so keep your eyes peeled! 

Who Should Attend?

The short answer? Anyone invested in the future of employee ownership. Whether you're: 

• Exploring EO as a succession solution
• Supporting a transitioning business
• Leading as a co-owner
• Embedding EO culture in HR, governance or comms
• Advising EO clients across law, finance or consultancy 

… this conference is designed for you. 

Where Great EO Grows

No other event brings together this breadth of EO experience, across industries, roles, and regions. And no other gathering is more focused on the sector’s future. 

Here, you’ll discover what it really means to grow a true culture of ownership — one that fuels productivity, innovation, and wellbeing. 

We challenge assumptions, share learnings, and push for better. Because when we turn towards the future, we build a legacy of Great EO that lasts generations. 

Secure Your Place

Tickets are on sale now. Just click or tap here now. 

Your ticket includes access to all content across both days, the live eo Hub, food and refreshments, and the UK EO Awards. 

Places are limited and, once they’re gone, they’re gone. 

Please note: accommodation is not included. We’ll provide access to preferential hotel rates upon booking. 

You can also visit the landing page any time for more info. 

Proudly Sponsored by Howden

We’re proud to be supported by our Headline Sponsor, Howden, an eoa Trustee member, and one of the UK’s largest EO businesses in Britain. 

“As a Trustee member of the eoa, we’ve seen first-hand the positive impact people powered businesses can have right across the country,” said David Howden, CEO of Howden.  

“So we couldn't be prouder to be the headline sponsor of the eoa Annual Conference for 2025.  

“Employee ownership is a true force for good, a game changer that benefits colleagues, clients and communities alike. Who wouldn't want to be part of that?”