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EOA Conference 2022 – 6 reasons we’re going ‘Platinum’ to help boost #GoodEO

It’s back, it’s in Liverpool and it’s happening from 3 to 4 October: yes, the final countdown to the 2022 EOA Conference is now on. At JGA, we can’t wait to play our part as a Platinum Exhibitor at the ‘go to’ event for employee ownership – bringing fresh thinking to unlock the potential of being EO.

Will you be there? If so and you’re looking for trusted support with the transition, people or governance aspects of your employee ownership, come and find us in the ACC Liverpool’s 30-stand exhibition and networking space.

Our knowledgeable team will be ready to help on Stand 2 where – new for this year – JGA will be one of only a few exhibitors who can provide a more private, sit-down hosting space for those useful one-to-one / no-obligation conversations.

It’s the final countdown – here’s why we’re so excited about the EOA Conference 2022:

1. It’s back – and it’s in person

It’s been three long years but the fully in-person EOA Conference is back! At JGA, we’re all set to make the most of this chance to listen, learn and catch up with our dynamic EO networks – and connect with EO’s newest movers and shakers too.

2. JGA is going ‘Platinum’ to help #GrowEO

New for 2022 is our role as a Platinum Exhibitor, drawing on our previous experience as joint conference headline sponsors since 2019. From Stand 2, we’ll be making full use of our more private hosting space to offer no-obligation conversations. We’ll also be sharing our practical knowledge, insight and opportunities for topic-focused networking – on the hottest issues impacting EO right now.

3. The packed agenda – what will you choose?

Keynote interviews, case study seminars, workshops plus networking, insights and shared expertise – in economically uncertain times, the 2022 EOA Conference looks set to provide ever better value than before. The challenge? Which speeches, sessions and workshops to choose…

We’re excited that so many of JGA’s own network are playing their part in this year’s packed agenda. This includes Adam Campbell from Telos Partners – our delivery partners on EO Learn’s How to be an Empowering Leader or Manager course – who will be hosting a workshop on building a strategy for growth. Former JGA client The 1:1 Diet is also set to take part in a panel discussion on being Financially free to revitalise your business. Meanwhile our Associate Libby Unsworth is facilitating a Case Study session on the success of Shawston’s success at igniting leadership and putting people first. The challenge? Which speeches, sessions and workshops to choose…

4. Pip’s hosting her own EO leadership workshop

How do you develop the next generation of leaders? Our Lead Associate Pip Meaden will share the essential behaviours, skills plus a framework to develop your future EO leaders in this focused, interactive workshop. Not to be missed, Monday 3 October, 1pm.


5. Five former JGA clients are up for an EO Stories Award

We’re keeping everything crossed for The Rooflight Company, Seetec, and Hayes Davidson, Riverford Organics and Jerba Campervans – five of the 27 inspiring companies sharing their #GoodEO experience in the EO Stories Competition this year. We’re proud to have supported each of these inspiring businesses at different stages of their EO journeys. Winners announced Monday 3 October at the Celebration Dinner, from 7.30pm.

6. We’re in it together

In tough times it’s good to work together, so we’ll be making the most of the chance to catch up in person with the JGA trusted partners we know will be at the Conference – including key EO specialists Fieldfisher, Birketts, Postlethwaite Solicitors, RVE, RM2, TLT and Stephens Scown. We’re also excited to reconnect with the EOA’s new CEO James de le Vigne and his team, following our visit to their Hull HQ in May.


Going to the EOA Conference 2022 and need support with your EO transition, people or governance? JGA’s knowledgeable Associates will be on hand to offer practical knowledge, useful insight and (if required) a no-obligation conversation from our hosting space on Stand 2.


Not going? Not a problem. Follow our latest EOA Conference updates via @JGaddAssociates on Twitter or via the JGA Company Page on LinkedIn. Or get in touch with us here.