Global Workforce Colloquium 2026

Technical Presentations:

The UK and Beyond: A Tax Update

This session gets straight to the point on the latest tax updates. We'll focus on the key changes from the UK and around the globe, giving you the real expertise you need to keep your function moving forward with confidence.

Huddle Discussion:

AI in Mobility: A Reality Check

Is AI just another buzzword, or is it a tool that can make a real difference? We'll have a no-nonsense discussion about embracing AI, focusing on practical uses, and sharing thoughts on whether to use existing business tools or invest in specialist tech.

Huddle Discussion:

Clawback Conundrum - Is it really a valid retention tool?

Clawback clauses were grabbing our attention in 2025, but are they really worth the paper they’re written on? Expat Academy will present insights from our benchmark surveys, before heading into a discussion on whether repayment agreements are used more to deter employees from leaving than to genuinely retain talent.

Technical Presentation:

Geopolitical Shifts - A Pragmatic Look

Geopolitical shifts directly impact the cost of living for globally mobile employees. This presentation looks at the real-world challenges, helping you understand how to navigate them and deliver meaningful help to your people.

Huddle Discussion:

Policy Development: A Human-Centric Approach

This huddle is for getting to grips with policy. We'll discuss how to develop policies that are not just corporate-driven but truly agile and employee-centric. It's about creating a framework that works for people, not against them.

Huddle Discussion:

The Compliance Debate - Immigration vs Tax

Which poses a greater risk to your business: immigration or tax non-compliance? While total compliance is ideal, limited resources mean organisations must make choices. Expect practical insights, real-world examples, and a spirited discussion on the consequences of getting it wrong – and why both areas matter.

Technical Presentation:

The Human Side of Data: Embracing a Smarter Mindset

How do you turn data into a human centric Global Mobility approach. In this session  we'll explore how developing data mindset provides insights, evidence and helps you plan toward a GM function that is more human in it's approach, reducing data failures that impact your assignees to give them a more holistic experience through their assignment/ move.

Huddle Discussion:

Compliance: Getting Ahead of the Curve

Compliance is getting more complex, from business travellers to permanent establishment risks. We will tackle the challenges brought on by digitised authorities and discuss how to be proactive, not just reactive.

Huddle Discussion:

Is it even GM anymore? - Embracing Anything International

This session explores how Global Mobility is evolving to include international remote work, business travel, and flexible arrangements. Hear how organisations are adapting – or resisting – these changes, and discuss what it means for the future of the function.

Technical Presentation:

Relocation Trends: What's Really Happening?

Latest relocation trends from one of our partners on what RMCs are seeing in the world of Global Mobility relating the relocation of individuals, benefits used and policy positions being developed

Huddle Discussion:

Strategy vs Operational: Is there even a table to sit at?

This discussion is for anyone who feels stuck in the day-to-day. We'll explore the balance between operational duties and strategic thinking and share insights on how to elevate your function to a more strategic position within the business.

Huddle Discussion:

Hot Seat Session

Step into the Hot Seat – an interactive session where real-world challenges from our Global Mobility community take centre stage. Together, we’ll tackle pressing issues and complex scenarios, sharing strategies and solutions that actually work.

Technical Presentation:

Immigration Updates: A Global View

Immigration is constantly in flux. This talk provides the latest, most relevant updates from the UK and around the world. We'll focus on the changes that matter most, giving you the knowledge to stay on top of your compliance.

Huddle Discussion:

GM Function Design: Structuring for Success

Where should your GM function sit within the business? This huddle will be a forum to share insights on creating the right structure and reporting lines to ensure your function is efficient, effective, and truly aligned with the needs of the business.

Huddle Discussion

Balancing Cost and Employee Experience

How can organisations manage the costs of global mobility without compromising the employee experience? Discuss and hear insights on where to invest, where to optimise, and how to make informed decisions that meet business objectives while keeping globally mobile employees engaged, supported, and motivated throughout their assignments.

Technical Presentation:

Latest Tech Developments: Empowering Your Human Touch

Technology is here to empower, not replace you. We'll showcase the latest developments in Global Mobility tech and how they can free up your time and space, allowing you to focus on the human side of your role and build genuine relationships.

Huddle Discussion:

The Diversified GM Role: Measuring What Matters

The Global Mobility role has evolved beyond just managing moves. It's now more diverse and can't be measured by assignment numbers alone. We will discuss what this diversified role looks like and the pitfalls looking after things like Business travellers, Immigration, Remote workers and global tax compliance can present to GM teams

Huddle Discussion:

Hot Seat Session

Step into the Hot Seat – an interactive session where real-world challenges from our Global Mobility community take centre stage. Together, we’ll tackle pressing issues and complex scenarios, sharing strategies and solutions that actually work.