Netherlands Network Huddle - Co-Hosted by Rituals

From: Oct 15, 2026 @ 9:30 AM
To: Oct 15, 2026 @ 5:00 PM
Timezone: UTC +02:00
Location: Amsterdam
Address: Rituals, Keizersgracht 683, 1017 DW Amsterdam, Netherlands

Netherlands Network Huddle - Co-Hosted by Rituals

Join your Global Mobility peers in the Netherlands for an intimate Huddle where honest conversations happen. Whether you're leading a team, managing complex programmes, or navigating stakeholder expectations, this is your chance to work through real challenges with people who truly understand.

The local time of the event is 9:30 - 17:00 CEST

Why you should attend
  • Get real answers to tough questions – bring your current challenges to peers who've likely tackled them before
  • Learn from industry specialists – gain practical insights from experts who are solving today's GM challenges
  • Benchmark confidentially – compare approaches, solutions, and strategies in our famously safe-space environment
  • Hear what's actually working – unfiltered insights from corporate GM teams on their latest initiatives and lessons learnt
  • Build your trusted circle – connect with peers you can call on for advice long after the event ends
  • Leave with practical takeaways – actionable solutions you can implement, not abstract theory or 'thought-leadership' buzzwords
Who should attend

In-house Global Mobility professionals who value genuine peer learning and expert knowledge-sharing over sales presentations. Whether you have a large or small GM programme, whatever your challenge is right now, if you're looking for honest dialogue with people facing the same challenges, this is your community.

What will be covered
  • Expert-led workshops and updates – industry specialists share practical knowledge on current GM challenges (carefully curated for value)
  • Focused peer roundtables – deep-dive discussions on the issues that matter most right now
  • Cross-table knowledge sharing – hear diverse solutions and experiences from across the group
  • Member spotlights – corporate peers share current projects, challenges, and wins from the trenches
  • Quality networking time – generous breaks, lunch, and closing drinks (where the real networking happens!)
  • Unrivalled in-house attendance – our strictly limited attendance ratio means authentic peer dialogue is guaranteed

If you are not an Expat Academy member and would like to find out more please contact tony@expat-academy.com

Agenda

Day 1

Networking and 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, Introduction and Updates!

Welcome, Introduction and Updates!
10:00 - 10:15

Enjoy a warm welcome from the Expat Academy team. We will run you through the agenda, tell you what's new and exciting with your membership, and facilitate networking on your tables with our icebreaker!  

Corporate Update

Corporate Update
10:15 - 10:30

Hear directly from Kirill Aksenov, International Mobility Manager at Rituals, on what's happening in their GM function and how they're navigating current challenges.

Balancing Strategy, Cost & Compliance in Mobility

Balancing Strategy, Cost & Compliance in Mobility
10:30 - 11:30

A strategic perspective on how to balance flexibility, cost management, and compliance in your mobility approach. Explore how leading companies are thinking about policy design in an increasingly complex environment. Led by Vialto.

Hear about Rituals

Hear about Rituals
11:30 - 11:45

A brief insight into Rituals, what they do, and why they are special!

Coffee and Refreshments
11:45 - 12:00

Scaling the Niche: Making Complexity Work

Scaling the Niche: Making Complexity Work
12:00 - 13:00

Traditional assignments are just part of the picture now. Remote work, business travel, one-way moves, ad-hoc cases - this is where most GM work actually happens. But how do you scale these niche cases when they are the norm?

Lunch
13:15 - 14:15

Employee Experience vs. Getting the Job Done

Employee Experience vs. Getting the Job Done
14:30 - 15:30

We talk a lot about flexibility, choice, and employee experience. But here's the uncomfortable question: are we overcomplicating mobility? These are highly paid professionals being sent somewhere for a reason. When we optimise for endless customisation, are we actually serving the mission? A provocative debate on what really matters.

Coffee and Refreshments
15:30 - 15:45

AI & Automation - A Corporate Update

AI & Automation - A Corporate Update
15:45 - 16:45

A corporate update from Lori Anghel, Global Talent Mobility  Manager at Prosus Group, on how they're using AI to transform their mobility operations followed by group discussions for you to compare with your peers.

How Much Did You Absorb?

How Much Did You Absorb?
16:45 - 17:00

End the day on a high with a fun, competitive quiz covering insights from the day's sessions. Points mean prizes!

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