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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Helpful Tips for Conference Day
Set yourself up for a smooth experience. Download the conference app for real-time updates on speakers, sessions, sponsors, and more. And if you are planning to drive, whether you are with us for three days or joining on a day pass, here is what you need to know about parking.
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Parking instructions
Underground public parking is available at the Pinnacle Habroufront Hotel.
Directions to A-level meeting rooms
From Parkade: The best entrance is closer to the Bute intersection (1177 W Hastings Street). Look for the green, public parking signs and take the ramp under the building. Once inside, follow the signs to ‘hotel & public parking’ and park anywhere that is not reserved. Park anywhere on level C or lower. Follow red signs that say, “hotel elevator”. Take the parkade elevator directly up to the “A” level. Once off the elevator, the meeting rooms will be on the left.
From the lobby: Take the hotel elevator directly down to the “A” level. Once off the elevator, the meeting rooms will be on the left.
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
Day Passes Are Now Available!
Tickets for the 2026 Canadian Employee Ownership Conference are still available, and although labour day pricing has ended, if you’re local to Vancouver and looking to stop by for a day, we encourage you to do so.
Of course, we’re still offering EOC Membership at a discount to take full advantage of all Employee Ownership Canada offerings for the next 12 months.
Register now through our conference platform, linked below.
Day Passes
- Wednesday only: $600
- Thursday only: $360
Member Conference Ticket
- Regular Price: $1,049
- For current members
Non-Member Conference Ticket
- Regular Price: $1,199
- Choose this ticket if you do not wish to become a member of Employee Ownership Canada.
Conference Ticket + Individual Membership
- Regular Price: $1,224
- 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
- Regular 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
- Regular Price: $1,299
- For new members
- This includes conference registration plus a one year service provider membership for professional service firms that serve the employee ownership sector.
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.