Ireland’s leading share ownership conference returns to Dublin this October, with a strong line-up of speakers looking at how businesses and their people can weather change
Registration is now open for Employee Share Ownership Day 2026 (ESOD26), the Irish ProShare Association’s flagship annual conference.
Presented with the support of flagship sponsor A&L Goodbody and gold sponsors EY and J.P. Morgan Workplace Solutions, ESOD26 will bring together business leaders, employee ownership advocates, share plan professionals and expert advisers to share knowledge, insights and experience.
This year’s theme is Weathering Change: People, Performance and Participation. The programme will look at how businesses and their employees can respond to economic uncertainty, shifting expectations and a changing workplace, and the role of share plans as conditions shift.
An expert line-up
The conference programme will draw on economics, remuneration, employee share plans, psychology and leadership. Confirmed speakers include:
- Kevin Timoney, Chief Economist, Davy
- Deborah Hall, Senior Client Partner, Korn Ferry (London)
- Richard Sharman, Associate Client Partner, Korn Ferry (London)
- Niamh Hannan, Chartered Psychologist and Professional Coach
- Marie Flynn, Tax Director, PwC Private, and IPSA Treasurer
- Tara Smyth, Senior Associate, A&L Goodbody
Darren Smith, Head of Business Development, UK and Ireland, at J.P. Morgan Workplace Solutions, will be Master of Ceremonies.
Delegates can look forward to a full day of expert insight and real-life experience from people on the front line of employee ownership. There will also be practical discussions with industry peers and plenty of chances to network across Ireland’s employee share ownership community.
Bringing the community together
IPSA Chair Peter O’Connor said: “Employee Share Ownership Day brings our community together to examine the forces shaping the sector and share practical experience. With organisations and employees facing continued change, ESOD26 will explore how financial participation and share ownership can help businesses strengthen resilience, improve performance, and bring their people with them.”
IPSA would like to thank flagship sponsor A&L Goodbody, gold sponsors EY and J.P. Morgan Workplace Solutions, and silver sponsors Deloitte, PwC, Computershare, and Independent Trustee Limited (ITL).
How to register
ESOD26 is free for IPSA members and their employees. To book your place, contact your company’s IPSA representative or visit www.ipsa.ie for more information. For non-members the cost is €120 (+ booking fees).
We look forward to seeing you in Dublin this October.
