eoaLive! June 2026 Featuring the UK EO Awards 2026
Daytime Event Sold Out
eoaLive! daytime tickets are now sold out.
We’ve released a limited number of evening-only tickets for the UK Employee Ownership Awards Gala Dinner on Wednesday 10 June.

Join 400 delegates from employee-owned businesses across the UK for an evening of celebration, connection and EO inspiration.

Why attend?

✅ Celebrate EO excellence and find out who will be crowned this year’s UK EO Awards winners
✅ Connect with fellow employee owners in an informal setting
✅ Enjoy a three-course dinner, welcome drinks, wine and entertainment
✅ Meet expert exhibitors and explore support for your EO journey
✅ Soak up the atmosphere ahead of EO Day on 19 June

Tickets are limited - once they’re gone, they’re gone.
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The daytime eoaLive! event is sold out. Join the waitlist and we’ll contact you if tickets become available.
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Exhibitor stands available
Exhibitor opportunities are still available. View the pack and book your stand now.
UK EO Awards - Evening Celebration 
Limited evening-only tickets are available. Book now and join the celebration while networking with 400 EO delegates.  
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Hosted by Howden
Breakfast networking event
Continue the conversation after eoaLive! Join Howden for an informal breakfast networking session on Thursday 11 June from 10:30am in Birmingham city centre.
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10 June 2026 • The Library of Birmingham

eoaLive! Featuring the UK EO Awards 2026

Our new flagship event for the employee ownership community

Taking place at the Library of Birmingham on Wednesday 10 June, the inaugural eoaLive! event (featuring the UK Employee Ownership Awards) is all about ‘Owning It’.

Whether it’s leading by example, responding to challenges, trying something different, or sharing best practice, employee owned businesses demonstrate every day how they own it.

This exciting new event will offer you expert insight into the future of employee ownership, with speakers horizon scanning and sharing expertise on key issues that will influence EO businesses over the next year and beyond.

Sessions will range from economic and social impact trends to employment issues and how new technology will shape our working lives — all through an EO lens.

You’ll walk away with practical resources and insights to grow your own professional development and help your EO business to thrive.

As well as two inspiring keynote speakers, the event will also include eight breakout sessions, followed by a celebration of employee ownership in the evening at the UK EO Awards 2026 — hosted during a three-course gala dinner.

Why attend?

  • Be part of the conversation setting out the future of EO
  • Hear expert insight into key issues that will influence your EO business
  • Be inspired by stories of personal growth and overcoming challenges to empower your career progression
  • Take ideas and practical actions back to your business
  • Network with 300+ delegates from EOBs across the UK
  • Celebrate EO excellence at the UK Employee Ownership Awards
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What's happening at eoaLive!

A full day of big ideas, practical learning, and an evening of celebration with the UK EO Awards.

Plenary

2 keynote sessions

Set the tone for the day with two high-impact plenaries designed to inspire and align the sector.

  • Inspirational opening speaker on personal growth
  • UK EO Growth Strategy
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Workshops

8 breakout sessions

Choose focused sessions that match your priorities — leadership, governance, people, technology, and impact.

  • Responsible AI in Employee Owned Business
  • A Revolution in Employee Rights: What EOBs Need to Know
  • How Being an EO Champion Shaped my Career
  • The UK Economy and Employee Ownership
  • The Social Impact of Employee Ownership
  • A Good Job: How EO Helps Grow Personal and Community Wealth
  • An EO Survival Guide
  • How EO Works in Our Business
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Evening

The UK EO Awards

End the day together with an evening celebration of the people and organisations demonstrating excellence in employee ownership.

Watch the 2025 Awards highlights

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Everything you need to know

Event details

Library of Birmingham

Library of Birmingham, Centenary Square, Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2ND

  • 10 June 2026
  • 11:00 – 23:30
Pricing: £295 +VAT (includes the Awards Ceremony evening)
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Exhibitors

Exhibitors

Meet expert advisors and service providers supporting businesses at every stage of their employee ownership journey. Explore the exhibitors attending eoaLive! or find out how to showcase your organisation.

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Headline sponsor

Howden

Howden is one of the largest employee-owned business in the UK, and amongst the largest insurance groups in the world. As well as sponsoring this year’s eoaLive! and EO Awards, they’re also an eoa Trustee member. 

Find out more

Ready to join us?

Tickets

Book now & choose your sessions

Secure your place at eoaLive! and plan your day in a way that fits your role. When you book, you’ll select your breakout sessions - and you can update your choices any time up to 10 May.

  • One ticket includes the full daytime conference and the evening UK EO Awards celebration.
  • Pick sessions that match your priorities - leadership, governance, people, technology and impact.
  • Need help before you book? Check the FAQs.
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Tip: If you’re booking for a group, you can still lock in tickets now and finalise session choices later.
Community

Join the conversation on eoHub

Get more value from the day by connecting beforehand. We’ll be using the eoaLive! community on eoHub for updates, networking and discussion.

  • Before the event: introduce yourself, share what you’re hoping to learn, and see who else is attending.
  • During the event: keep up with announcements and join the discussion around key themes.
  • Afterwards: continue the conversation and swap takeaways with the EO community.
Go to eoHub FAQs
Not on eoHub yet? Use your eoa account email to sign in, then search for “eoaLive!” and join the community.

Who You'll Hear From

SpeakerOrganisationImageType Display ValueSession
Emily AlstonBaxendale Employee Ownership LimitedPresenterBreakout Session 2c: EO Survival GuideLIVE062026EOAL26BR2C
Fiona BellRSMPanelistBreakout Session 1c: The UK Economy and Employee OwnershipLIVE062026EOAL26BR1C
Patrick BrennanCleantec Services LtdPanelistBreakout Session 2a: A Good Job - How EO helps Grow Personal and Community WealthLIVE062026EOAL26BR2A
Rhiannon CarssCurtins Group LtdPanelistBreakout Session 1d: The Social Impact of Employee OwnershipLIVE062026EOAL26BR1D
James De Le VingneEOAKeynotePlenary 2: UK EO Growth StrategyLIVE062026EOAL26PL2
Jamie FergusonA G Parfett & Sons LtdPresenterBreakout Session 2d: How EO Works in Our BusinessLIVE062026EOAL26BR2D
Mr. Stephen HadlowBrabners LLPPresenterBreakout Session 2c: EO Survival GuideLIVE062026EOAL26BR2C
Michael HodgsonLoadhog LimitedPanelistBreakout Session 2a: A Good Job - How EO helps Grow Personal and Community WealthLIVE062026EOAL26BR2A
Alastair HoeyNetwork ROI LtdPresenterBreakout Session 1a: Responsible AI in Employee Owned BusinessLIVE062026EOAL26BR1A
Hayley LangstonHowden Group HoldingsPanelistBreakout Session 1d: The Social Impact of Employee OwnershipLIVE062026EOAL26BR1D
Stephanie PoteMHAPresenterBreakout Session 1b: A Revolution in Employment Rights for EO BusinessesLIVE062026EOAL26BR1B
Jo SutherlandMagenta AssociatesPresenterBreakout Session 1a: Responsible AI in Employee Owned BusinessLIVE062026EOAL26BR1A
Philippa Tuttiett KeynoteOpening Plenary: Owning It - Leading with Resilience, Purpose, and ConfidenceLIVE062026EOAL26PL1
Tom Vincent20/20 Business Insight (Trading As 20/20 Project Management)PanelistBreakout Session 1d: The Social Impact of Employee OwnershipLIVE062026EOAL26BR1D
Jonathan WearingIson Harrison SolicitorsPanelistBreakout Session 1d: The Social Impact of Employee OwnershipLIVE062026EOAL26BR1D
Josie WestonEnhanced Computer Solutions LtdPresenterBreakout Session 2b: How Being an EO Champion Shaped my CareerLIVE062026EOAL26BR2B