German Christmas Market Huddle - Erlangen
From: Dec 04, 2024 @ 10:00 AM
To: Dec 04, 2024 @ 5:00 PM
Timezone: UTC +01:00
Location: Erlangen
Address: Siemenspromenade 3, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
We're very excited to be catching up with our members in Germany again, this time in Erlangen co-hosted by Siemens, sharing in discussion on current trends, issues, and successes within our Global Mobility network, all in a welcoming and safe space. Add to that the opportunity to unwind afterwards together at a Christmas Market, and you have two compelling reasons to attend!
The local time of the event is 10:00 - 17:00 CET
Why you should attend
- Gain practical insights from peers facing similar Global Mobility challenges
- Tap into the collective expertise of fellow professionals through focused roundtable discussions
- Stay ahead of industry trends through first-hand updates on corporate initiatives and projects
- Build valuable connections in a relaxed, collaborative environment
- Return to your organisation with actionable solutions and fresh perspectives
Who should attend
In-house Global Mobility professionals who love to learn and network with peers!
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
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 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!
What is Stopping You?
10:15 - 11:15
Explore barriers preventing implementation of proven Global Mobility strategies. Despite knowing the value and favourable cost-benefit ratios of certain support items, many struggle to advocate for these changes. Join this Huddle to discuss challenges in implementing well-researched, quick-win solutions. Develop strategies to overcome obstacles and turn knowledge into action.
Networking Break
11:15 - 11:45
Lunch
12:45 - 13:45
Counselling Corner
13:45 - 14:30
Influenced by attendees on the day, we will break out into topical groups and learn from each other, the experts, and if need be, we’ll get you some contacts to take away to continue the discussions further! Attendees will be contacted closer to the time to see what they want to discuss to match the content of the session to the needs of those joining us!
Networking Break
14:45 - 15:15
Global Expat Pay
15:15 - 16:00
Join industry leaders from GEP for an insightful presentation on emerging trends in Global Mobility. Gain valuable perspectives on cutting-edge strategies and best practices shaping the field. Engage in a dynamic Huddle session to discuss key takeaways and explore practical applications for your team.
Perspective Playground
16:00 - 16:45
Get ready to have your perspectives stretched and assumptions challenged in this interactive Huddle session! We’ll tackle the dilemma of whether the drop in assignment numbers are an existential threat to Global Mobility! You’ll challenge fellow attendees in an avantgarde format that pushes us out of conventional thinking through spirited exchanges to strengthen your critical thinking. The session will leave you with new perspectives regarding GM’s toughest trade-offs. Join us as we dispel one-track notions and advance as strategic, whole-minded mobility leaders!
Wrap Up & Networking Drinks
16:45 - 17:00
Join us for some drinks and networking.
Sponsors
Testimonials
An Expat Academy membership is just what every Global Mobility professional needs! It has so much to offer ranging from networking, learning about several topics and GM trends, benchmarking and gaining different peer perspectives, to the strategic input of the ever-supportive core team who check-in regularly to help with any challenge(s) being faced.
I have personally been part of this community since 2019 and am glad to have continued to be the beneficiary of its offerings even when I switched employers.
Riddhi Ravishekar
Thank you so much for organizing the event; it was amazing! It was fabulous! I've been telling my colleagues about it and hope to attend next time with more people from Rituals. You gathered wonderful people, as always!
Kirill Aksenov
This was the most inspirational and value-added network event I have attended! Great and professional representatives from Expat Academy. Greg provided new angles and a fresh approach to common issues for a Global Mobility professional - reframing is the new black. Great participants who generously shared experiences and best praxis. I was also very impressed by Expat Academy´s content and offer. I look forward to the next huddle and becoming an Expat Academy member!
Karolina Engstrom
Thank you for organizing the first Nordic Network Huddle - and for choosing Danfoss as the host for this first session. Appreciate the perspectives you brought on the reframing of challenging mobility areas and the use of the speedometer to assess where efforts create the most value versus risk. This sparked great reflections and engaging conversations. Overall, it was a very inspiring event with strong peer exchange, and we’re glad to be part of the Expat Academy network. We look forward to continuing the dialogue in future huddles.
Uliana Tillema
The event was thoughtfully organized, and I truly appreciated the questions and insights shared. I came away with a fresh perspective, especially on how reframing our questions can better drive achievement and success in our projects
Dolly Choudhary
An exceptionally well organized and engaging Huddle. The agenda struck a strong balance between structured updates on the Middle East and open discussions about vendors, tech and policies, allowing both clarity and collaboration. The inclusion of storytelling added a valuable human dimension - bringing real experiences to life and making the content more relatable and memorable. The focus on reframing (What would Disney do?) challenged us to look at familiar topics from new perspectives. This shift of thinking encourages more innovative, solutionoriented approaches and will undoubtedly influence how we navigate future Global Mobility. Overall, it was a highly effective huddle that fostered knowledge, sharing connection and engagement across the participants. Looking forward to future huddles.
Maria Pelle Johannsen
Great facilitation and open questions driving you to think outside the box in comparison to other workshops I have participated in. The list of companies was also diverse and quite good to see new faces vs. the typical events with the DK headquartered companies that always participate in Copenhagen. Very positive.
Desislava Vasileva Chovanska-Jaegerfeldt
The event was great, good networking opportunities, and thought provoking discussions. The format was great, both with training sessions and interactive sessions. I liked it a lot.
Raluca Raducanu
Very inspiring with some fresh perspectives on the Global Mobility deliveries to bring back to organization
Teresa Vesterlund
I attended the first ever Nordic Network Huddle in Copenhagen. It was a great event with a lot of structured interaction with the other + 25 participants. After Greg had presentation a subject we were divided into smaller groups in which we had engaging short discussions about the subject, this was the set up of the day which made it very interactive. I will definitively try to join future events.
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Anette Green
Great first nordic huddle in Copenhagen. Great agenda, good presenters and excellent networking.
Jette Heldgaard





