EO Days.
Bridging Competitiveness and Shared Prosperity through Employee Ownership
Join us for a public conference dedicated to the future of employee ownership in Europe. Featuring panels on the current state of EO across Europe and the barriers to its growth.
Employee Ownership and the Future of Europe’s Economic Fabric
Hear directly from those shaping EO in Europe - experts, practitioners, and leaders from companies that have made the leap. They'll share their stories, the obstacles they've overcome, and their view of where this landscape is headed.
Policy Roundtable on Employee Ownership (Location TBD)
A roundtable discussion dedicated to the legislative and fiscal frameworks needed to advance employee ownership at the EU level, offering a chance to hear directly from policymakers and experts on what's happening behind the scenes and potential next steps.
- November 3–4, 2026
- Brussels
Employee Ownership Days 2026
Partners
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Why attend
EO Days?
Employee ownership is gaining significant momentum across Europe. In recent years, new employee buyout models have emerged in many European countries, often supported by favourable legislation and growing public interest.
Despite this progress, cooperation between countries remains limited, and there is currently no coordinated advocacy for employee ownership at the European level.
The EO Days aim to bridge this gap by strengthening cross-border collaboration, developing a shared language around employee ownership, and creating economies of scale that can accelerate the movement’s growth.
Who is this for?
Open to anyone with an interest in employee ownership and its potential to create more resilient businesses, stronger economies, and broader wealth sharing.
Day 1, pt. 1 @ COMET
- Coffee and registration — 8:00
- Opening keynotes — 9:00
- Panels on European Employee Ownership models, hosted by FEPS — 9:45
- Networking lunch — 12:00
- Keynote — 13:30
This conference is produced with the financial support of the European Parliament. It does not represent the views of the European Parliament.
Day 1, pt. 2 @ COMET
- Panels on Employee Ownership for Business Succession, Innovation and Retaining Talent and Financing Employee Ownership — 14:00
- Closing remarks — 16:15
- Evening networking event (TBC) — 18:00
Day 2 @ (LOCATION TBD)
- Registration — 8:00
- Opening keynote — 9:00
- Roundtable “Towards an EU Employee Ownership Framework” — 9:45
- Closing remarks — 11:15
This conference is organised by FEPS and IED in collaboration with FEBEA – European Federation of Ethical and Alternative Banks and Financiers, Fondazione Messina, Fundación Seira and SOCODEN. This agenda is preliminary and subject to change. Whilst every effort is made to ensure accuracy, we cannot be held responsible for any costs, losses, or inconveniences arising from changes to the programme, including those affecting travel and accommodation arrangements.
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9:00 — 11:00
- Main Conference Room
Opening Keynote
Sponsored by
Ime Priimek
Direktor IED
The European Employee Ownership Festival is a two-and-a-half-day series of individual events in Brussels designed to advance the practice and policy of employee ownership across Europe.
Made in Europe is an emerging industrial-policy agenda that asks where production takes place, where value is created, where taxes are paid, and how dependent Europe remains on external supply chains. It also raises broader questions about how ownership shapes control over European productive assets, technological sovereignty, and strategic dependencies.
Dr. Tej Gonza, president of Institute for Economic Democracy
Bridging Competitiveness and Shared Prosperity through Employee Ownership
Employee Ownership and the Future of Europe’s Economic Fabric
Policy Roundtable on Employee Ownership (Location TBD)
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For information about sponsorships, contact: Maša Petrovič – masa.petrovic@ied.si.
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