The campaign will rally EO businesses and sector supporters across the UK behind the eoa’s mission to propel EO into the mainstream.
In 2026, EO Day is more closely aligned than ever with the UK Employee Ownership Awards, both sharing the theme #OwningIt and proudly sponsored by eoa Trustee member Howden. Both are also anchored by our brand-new one-day conference, eoaLive!
The theme is an invitation to celebrate what makes EO special. It asks businesses and employee owners to tell their stories and shine a light on the leaders, teams, trustees and champions driving progress every day.
Treat this year’s theme as permission to shout loud about how you’re Owning It.
With the launch of the UK Employee Ownership Growth Strategy, the eoa is working to grow the sector to 7,500 EO businesses by 2030 (with a stretch goal of 10,000).
EO Day provides the perfect platform to spotlight this mission, inspire more businesses to consider employee ownership, and create greater awareness around EO.
By celebrating your people, culture, and successes, you’re helping bring this target to life.
EO Day 2026 is proudly sponsored by Howden, one the UK’s largest employee owned businesses and a major global insurance group.
As sponsors of eoaLive!, the UK EO Awards, EO Day, and the 2026 Trustee Dinner, Howden continues to champion the value and potential of EO.
EO Day is your moment to celebrate and elevate employee ownership.
Whether you’re planning events, launching campaigns, spotlighting your people, or sharing your story online, it all contributes to a bigger, shared moment across UK – one with international ripples.
So, head on over the dedicated webpage to discover how you can get involved. You can also download the campaign pack by clicking or tapping here.
Let’s make EO Day 2026 the loudest yet. Together, we’re Owning It!
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