The Final Day of the International Conference

Day Three included key presentations from Anne Ruddy, President of WorldatWork, on Equity and the New Employee Value Proposition, and Dr. Marco Caramelli of the INSEEC Business School in Paris, and Dr. Ed Carberry of the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasumus University on Why Is Broad-Based Employee Ownership a Good Idea? From Engagement to Corporate Performance. Between additional breakout sessions, delegates also spent a delicious lunch in the Exhibit Hall with many opportunities to discover new tools in their work.  Our Day 3 in 1 Minute video takes us to the end of our best International Conference yet. Now it's time for GEO to jump into high gear and prepare for the National Equity Compensation Forum coming to Scottsdale, Arizona, September 14-16. We'll keep you updated with details on the Forum as they come, but plan on attending. We're about to set new standard for Global Equity Organization, mostly thanks to you and your support.

Day 2 in 1 Minute

Day Two went off with a welcome to all delegates as they bounced from session to session, packed with great speakers and engaging topics. The boat cruise meandered the city's canals to the Koepelkerk, where we hosted the GEO Awards Gala.

Our Day 2 in 1 Minute video covers yesterday's events. We're in the homestretch with Day 3.

Waiting for the breakout session to start.

The boat arrives at the Hotel Okura. 

Delegates take a canal cruise to the Koepelkerk for GEO Awards Gala. 

The GEO awards

Janet Cooper starts the Gala off with a "bang" ... or a "pop." 

A shot of the Koepelkerk floor from the balcony.

The Gala sold out, delegates filled the balcony tables for dinner as well.

Winners of the GEO Awards

Day 1 in 1 Minute

We're off! The delegates have arrived, and we dashed off to Issuers Only Luncheon at the Heineken Experience ...

The Heineken Experience

The Issuer Only Luncheon

... followed by a strategic symposium on the Impact of CRD III ... a quiet VIP reception ... 

VIP Reception

... and energetic Opening Reception among the Exhibitor Hall.

Opening Reception

Our Day 1 in 1 Minute video will give you a glimpse of yesterday's events. Now we've got to dash, because Day 2 is underway. Come back for updates along with photos and videos of the event as it happens.

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Exhibitors setting up for the event

The Day Before the Conference

Lobby of the Okura Hotel in Amsterdam

Can you say "grandeur"? The Okura Hotel is a beautiful venue with its simple, elegant Japanese aesthetic blended with Dutch hospitality.

It's the day before the International Conference, and the GEO staff is powering through jetlag. We're with the event planners and hotel representatives in the pre-conference meeting, reviewing the final logistics of the three-day event. The team is covering all aspects, including the exhibit hall, conference sessions, special evening events, as well as any contingencies. We are prepped and ready, so keep in touch. I'll be posting daily updates here with photos and videos of the event as it happens.

Making final preparations for the conference 

After Hours - Amsterdam by Night

After the opening reception, take advantage of a free evening to explore one of Northern Europe's most beautiful and romantic cities. With the Renaissance core of Amsterdam just a short tram ride away, you're sure to experience the majesty & magic of our historic host city.

Opening Reception in the Conference Exhibit Hall

Reintroduce yourself to friends from around the world while exploring the professional solutions and services offered by more than 25 exhibitors. The Opening Reception is an ideal time to relax and enjoy, while preparing for the days ahead.