Symposium Network Huddle
From: Jun 16, 2026 @ 10:00 AM
To: Jun 16, 2026 @ 5:00 PM
Timezone: UTC +01:00
Location: London
Address: Mercer, Tower Place East, Tower Place 1, London EC3R 5BU
Join us for an exclusive member huddle focused on connection, collaboration, and growth. This is your chance to engage with peers, experts, and new contacts in an intimate, pro-learning environment.
The local time of the event is 10:00 - 17:00 BST
Why you should attend
The aim of the day is to work collaboratively with your peers to overcome the challenges keeping you awake and get answers to the burning questions causing you angst. As the day’s agenda is built around what the attendees want to cover, and is finalised just a week before the Huddle, the conversations are guaranteed to be of immediate benefit.
Who should attend
Members of the Expat Academy Symposium Network, i.e. Global Mobility professionals managing an expatriate population in excess of 100 people
If you are not an Expat Academy member and would like to find out more please contact tony@expat-academy.com
What will be covered
- Small roundtable sessions to discuss current issues
- Feedback from other tables to learn from wider experiences
- Corporate updates from members on their latest challenges and projects
- Mix, mingle and chat during regular breaks & over lunch
- Networking drinks bring the day to a close
Agenda
Day 1
Registration, Networking & Refreshments
09:30 - 10:00
Arrive from 9:30 am to register and gain access to the Huddle to meet fellow Global Mobility professionals and enjoy some morning refreshments.
Welcome and Introduction
10:00 - 10:15
Enjoy a warm welcome from the Expat Academy team. We will run you through the agenda and facilitate networking on your tables with our icebreaker!
ROI – Strategy, Tracking, and Communication
10:15 - 11:15
Measuring the Return on Investment (ROI) for global assignments remains one of the most significant challenges for Global Mobility professionals. This Huddle breaks down the components of true ROI, moving beyond simple cost-to-company metrics. We will examine how to track value effectively, how to increase the impact of every move, and how to tailor your reporting to resonate with different stakeholders. Learn how to turn data into a compelling narrative that demonstrates the strategic worth of your team.
Networking Break
11:15 - 11:45
Corporate Updates and Hot Seat
11:45 - 12:45
Corporate Updates
Get exclusive insights into fellow members’ global mobility programmes and stay informed with the latest developments, policy changes, and industry insights.
Hot Seat
An interactive problem-solving session where we tackle real challenges facing our community. We'll address pressing concerns and complex scenarios that GM professionals are navigating right now, creating a collaborative space to share strategies and solutions that work.
Lunch
12:45 - 13:45
GM Blueprints (The Interactive Workshop)
13:45 - 14:45
Step into the "Boardoom" for this high-energy, collaborative session. Participants will be presented with complex, real-world dossiers and must work together to crack the case. With expert "Consultants" on hand and unexpected curveballs thrown into the mix, you will need to think on your feet to develop a solution. The session culminates in a high-stakes pitch to our mock Board of Directors. It is a unique opportunity to test your problem-solving skills and learn from the collective expertise of your peers.
Networking Break
14:45 - 15:15
Huddle
15:15 - 16:00
Join us for our second interactive huddle session of the day!
Stakeholder Networking and Relationship Building
16:00 - 16:55
A common frustration in Global Mobility is the lack of "early sight" regarding upcoming moves. However, this is often a symptom of gaps in the internal network rather than a lack of process. This session moves beyond C-suite engagement to focus on the mid-level stakeholders who drive business decisions. We will explore how to build deeper, more influential relationships across the organisation to ensure that GM is consulted as a strategic partner from the very beginning of the talent conversation.
Wrap Up & Networking Drinks
16:55 - 17:00
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Testimonials
Expat Academy really is a fantastic community, offering an opportunity to meet with fellow GM professionals and discuss the emerging trends. There are always little nuggets of information after an event that can be taken back to the wider team.
Will Scrupps
The best thing about the Expat Academy membership is the community, everyone is very willing and able to help and support - it’s such a great resource to be able to tap in to. I really love the benchmarking service, we can submit a question and get responses from a huge range of companies which we can then feed into our policy development, our decision making and our negotiations with the business and it helps us to be competitive.
Fiona Shaw
An excellent range of relevant topics pitched at the right level. Have taken away a few golden nuggets so a day well spent!
Sonal Wadher
A great opportunity to connect with colleagues from different companies and industries and exchange ideas, experiences and challenges. The covered topics and the brief inputs from industry specialists , provided a useful steer for open and constructive discussions on current and future trends, sharing in cases , best practices and practical solutions. Overall a great use of time.
Petros Rokas