Getting Ahead in Global Mobility
From: Nov 04, 2026 @ 9:00 AM
To: Nov 04, 2026 @ 1:00 PM
Timezone: UTC +00:00
Location: London
Address: 8 Finsbury Circus, London EC2M 7EA
Exclusive Event - Request to Book
People come into Global Mobility through all sorts of routes. For many of us GM wasn’t the intended destination but once we arrived, we loved it and never left. As your career develops, however, doing your job well is only part of the journey. How do you take the next step, make a meaningful impact and achieve your career goals? Getting Ahead in Mobility gives you the space to step away from your desk for a couple of hours, reflect on your ambitions and explore how to think strategically about your GM career so you can realise your potential.
This is an exclusive, small-group event designed for Global Mobility professionals with some experience behind them who are ready for their next step. Places are limited, so booking is by request and we'll be in touch to confirm.
Why you should attend
Career progression doesn’t happen by chance. In this three-hour session, you’ll gain practical advice and a clearer understanding of the steps you can take to move your GM career forward. You’ll also connect with other GM professionals, exchange experiences and build relationships that can support your career development.
Who should attend
Ambitious Expat Academy licensees looking to progress their career in Global Mobility. GMPD licensees will earn 3 points towards their accreditation.
What will be covered
- Uncover hidden funding options that can help you build the next-level skills you need to move your career forward
- Discover how to make mentoring work for you and your career
- Learn from our panel of GM veterans and discover what has helped them succeed
Agenda
Day 1
Registration & Networking
09:00 - 09:30
Grab a coffee or a refreshing cup of tea to enjoy with a pastry and chat with our organisers and guests before we get going.
Funding your Leadership & Skills Development
09:30 - 10:30
Hear from Grant Thornton as they explore how apprenticeships can support leadership and skills development across your Global Mobility team.
This session will look at apprenticeships as part of a modern employee benefits offering, and how they can help equip people with the skills, confidence and adaptability needed to navigate change. Grant Thornton will also provide updates on apprenticeship funding and the levy, as well as new and emerging areas of focus, funding opportunities and development pathways, including the growing role of AI.
Attendees will come away with a clearer understanding of how apprenticeship funding can be used strategically to invest in people, strengthen capability and support career progression.
The Real Power of Mentoring
10:30 - 11:30
A seminal 2006 Gartner study conducted at Sun Microsystems demonstrates the career impact of mentoring. People who are mentored are five times more likely to be promoted than those who aren't. People who mentor other people are six times more likely to be promoted.
In this session, we’ll explore how mentoring can support professional growth in Global Mobility, both for mentees and mentors. We’ll look at how to identify the right mentor, build a productive mentoring relationship and make mentoring part of your ongoing career development.
Networking Break
11:30 - 12:00
Recharge and refuel! Grab a drink, stretch your legs, and make new connections with peers who share your passion for Global Mobility.
The Getting Ahead Panel Discussion
12:00 - 13:00
Hear from a panel of senior Global Mobility professionals as they share the experiences, decisions and lessons that have shaped their careers.
In this closing session, our panellists will reflect on the defining moments in their Global Mobility journeys, the successes they are most proud of, and the missteps that taught them the most. They’ll offer honest insights into what they wish they had known earlier, the advice they would give to their younger selves, and the guidance they believe matters most for anyone looking to get ahead in Global Mobility.
Drawing on decades of collective experience, this session will provide practical, candid and inspiring perspectives on building a successful and sustainable career in GM.