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
Full event agenda coming soon.
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
Opening Soon
Ticket pricing and registration details will be announced in the coming weeks. Add your name to the list to be the first to know; and to take advantage of Early Bird Pricing when registration opens.
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.