2026 Canadian Employee Ownership Conference
CANADA’S EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER
October 20-22 | Vancouver, BC
Employee ownership is one of the most powerful tools available to Canadian business owners. This October, the people building the movement are gathering in Vancouver.
The 2026 Canadian Employee Ownership Conference brings together business leaders, employee-owned companies, professional advisors, and policy leaders for two and a half days of practical learning, honest conversation, and meaningful connection. Hosted at the Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel, it’s the national gathering place for everyone shaping the future of employee ownership in Canada.
Whether you’re at the beginning of your succession journey, advising clients on EO transitions, or leading an employee-owned company, this conference is built for you.
Why Attend?
At the Conference, you’ll:
- Hear directly from Canadian CEOs who have transitioned their companies to employee ownership; what worked, what surprised them, and what they’d tell other owners considering it
- Get grounded in the practical realities of EOTs, ESOPs, the right structure for your business, your people, and your goals
- Gain best practise insights on culture, governance and financing for employee-owned companies
- Understand the tax and legal landscape
- Gain expertise on employee ownership transitions, including valuation, financing, and deal structure
- Ask your questions directly to leading lawyers, accountants, advisors, and policy experts; the people doing this work every day in Canada
- Walk away inspired by what’s possible, and connected to a national network of people who believe keeping Canadian businesses Canadian-owned is worth fighting for
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2026 CANADIAN EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP CONFERENCE
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Conference Schedule
OCTOBER 20
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Annual General Meeting, followed by Welcome Reception
OCTOBER 21
8:00 AM – 7:45 PM
Full conference day: breakfast, sponsor awards, main stage panels, concurrent breakout sessions, keynote, networking & more.
OCTOBER 22
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Day 2 recap, main stage panel, concurrent breakout sessions, lunch & roundtable Q&A
Venue
Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel Vancouver, BC
Set against the backdrop of Vancouver’s waterfront, the Pinnacle Harbourfront offers a fitting backdrop for a gathering about building something lasting. Room block details are available now. We recommend booking early.
Registration
NOW OPEN – Early Bird Pricing Ends August 14!
Tickets for the 2026 Canadian Employee Ownership Conference are now available, and early bird pricing is in effect. Registrants can include an EOC Membership at a discount to take full advantage of all Employee Ownership Canada offerings for the next 12 months. Save on every ticket category when you register now through our conference platform, linked below.
Member Conference Ticket
- Early Bird Price: $949
- For current members
Non-Member Conference Ticket
- Early Bird Price: $1,099
- Choose this ticket if you do not wish to become a member of Employee Ownership Canada.
Conference Ticket + Individual Membership
- Early Bird Price: $1,199
- For new members
- This includes conference registration plus a one year individual membership for individuals, academics, students, not-for-profits and interested advocates.
Conference Ticket + Business Membership
- Early Bird Price: $1,249
- For new members
- This includes conference registration plus a one year business membership for businesses who are considering becoming employee owned, or are already employee owned.
Conference Ticket + Service Provider Membership
- For new members
- This includes conference registration plus a one year service provider membership for professional service firms that serve the employee ownership sector.
- Contact our event team for details and pricing.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The 2026 Canadian Employee Ownership Conference is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors; organizations that believe in building a stronger, more inclusive Canadian economy. Sponsorship packages offer meaningful brand visibility across conference materials, social media, and EOC’s national network, with select tiers including booth space, swag opportunities, and the chance to present directly to Canada’s employee ownership community. Contact our event team at the link below to explore sponsorship packages.
Thank you to our current sponsors
PLATINUM SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
Your legacy. Their future. Our movement.
Employee Ownership Canada exists to make employee ownership a mainstream, celebrated path for Canadian business succession. The 2026 Canadian Employee Ownership Conference is where that mission comes to life.
We hope to see you in Vancouver this October.