Sponsored Round Table Discussions for Corporate Delegates
Read about 2026 Sponsored Round Tables and pre-register below.
*Online Pre-registration is for Corporate delegates only.
If you didn't register in advance, you can join available RT on the day.
- Legal, tax, social security & compliance challenges across borders
- Turning complexity into clarity: risk awareness
- How to stay compliant while scaling internationally
- Employer of Record (EOR): opportunities, limits, and best practices
- Identifying risks early – and building compliant global structures
- Practical insights for sustainable international employment
Hosted by: Friederike V. Ruch, CEO, Convinus
Roundtable 2: Overcoming Structural Barriers to Assignment Success in 2026 (Santa Fe Relocation)
- We will explore the housing market constraints and how we can still ensure a soft landing in these difficult times
- We will also look at the complex work permission pathways for project-based and non-EU talent, such as the International Trade Regulation
Hosted by: Fleur Apol, Client Manager, Anique Borchert, General Manager – The Netherlands, Santa Fe Relocation
Roundtable 3: Beyond School Search: The Education Conversations Driving Relocation Decisions (Edufax)
Is the most popular school really the best fit? Should Global Mobility always fund it and where do decisions break down? Patricia and Kunal draw on thousands of relocations to unpack what truly influences families.
Hosted by: Kunal Waghray, Operations Manager & Consultant & Patricia van Hulst, Account Manager & Consultant, Edufax
Roundtable 4: The Untapped Lever: Strategic Optimization of Social Security Costs (Vialto Partners)
Social security is the largest source of tax revenue globally—yet it remains one of the most overlooked areas in global mobility planning. Contributions are often costly, vary widely across jurisdictions, and unlike many taxes, sometimes allow choices around where and how payments are made.
- This interactive session will demystify totalisation agreements, certificates of coverage, domestic exemptions and potential post-departure refunds
- Through practical, real-life examples, we will show how organisations can reduce avoidable costs while remaining compliant
- Attendees will gain clear insight and actionable steps to unlock value within their mobility programmes
Hosted by:
Alan McAllin, Director, Vialto Partners
Wendy Toonen, Partner, Vialto Partners
Roundtable 5: NEW - Global Crisis Management – The RMC View (Altair Global)
When a crisis unfolds, mobility teams are often at the centre of the response. But what does effective crisis management really look like from an RMC perspective?
- Join this interactive roundtable where we’ll explore how organisations and their RMC partners respond in the immediate aftermath of an emergency - covering communication, roles and responsibilities, decision-making, reporting, and the often-unavoidable question of spend.
- Finally, we’ll open the discussion on candidate selection for higher-risk locations and what a robust, workable crisis policy should include.
- Bring your perspectives for an honest, experience-led conversation.
Hosted by: Andy Hawtin, Vice President, Business Development, EMEA, Altair Global Lisa Reid, Vice President, Client Services, EMEA, Altair Global
Roundtable 6: Remote Work - A Rapidly Evolving Landscape (Baker Tilly)
Remote work is reshaping workforce strategy, tax compliance, and organizational design. The shift to remote and hybrid models has accelerated trends in employee expectations, mobility, and regulatory complexity, with employers facing new tax, social security, payroll, and employment‑law implications across borders.
- Organizations must navigate diverse remote‑worker scenarios, from domestic flexibility to international requests, each carrying distinct risk profiles in permanent establishment, withholding obligations, social security, and immigration
- Successful implementation requires coordinated input from HR, tax, legal, reward, technology, talent and operations teams
- Remote work is a cross-functional effort. It requires resilient leaders across enabling functions to evolve the organization’s approach
During this roundtable, we will explore how to structure sustainable policies, develop governance and tracking mechanisms, and balance employee experience with compliance - ensuring organizations remain agile, compliant, and competitive in a rapidly evolving remote‑work landscape.
Hosted by: Valérie Ramaekers, Director, Baker Tilly James Smith, Partner, Baker Tilly
Roundtable 7: Global Mobility Plan Scan: Unlocking Cost Savings & Smarter Mobility Design (Heart Relocation)
Looking to strengthen your Global Mobility programme without committing to a major transformation project?
This session is designed exactly for you.
Join Maria Bouwsma for an engaging and practical roundtable that explores how a light‑touch mobility scan can reveal hidden cost drivers, streamline processes, and elevate the employee experience — all while reducing administrative complexity.
In this interactive session, we’ll share:
- Where mobility programmes quietly leak money (and how to stop it)
- Quick-win efficiencies that don’t require structural overhaul
- Modern approaches to policy and process design
- Tools and frameworks you can use immediately inside your organisation
- Real-world examples of companies improving quality, cost control, and governance through targeted diagnostics
Whether you're working to enhance compliance, manage costs, or redesign your mobility experience for today’s workforce, this roundtable will give you clarity, confidence, and actionable next steps.
This is a must‑not‑miss session for anyone responsible for Mobility - especially if you’re navigating growth, decentralised mobility practices, or increasing global movement.
Walk away with practical insights, sharper decision-making tools, and a clear view of where your mobility programme can go next.
Hosted by: Maria Bouwsma, Director, Global Mobility Advisory, Heart Relocation
Roundtable 8: How Personalised Digital Programs Can Power Lifelong Learning for Expats & Impats (d-teach)
- This roundtable explores how personalised digital learning programs support expats and impats in sustaining career growth and professional development across borders.
- We will discuss scalable, flexible online training solutions designed for adult learners, and how global mobility teams can leverage digital education to ensure continuity, upskilling, and long-term talent retention.
Hosted by:
Lieselot Declercq, Co-founder & Director, d-teach
Annabel Declercq, Co-founder & Director, d-teach
Round Table no. 1
Hosted By: Equus Software
How important is the Employee [Family] Experience?
Description:
In years gone by, delivering a great employee experience was deemed to be an important focus. Today the narrative suggests this is of primary importance in the war on talent. In this session we will discuss whether this is true in your organisation. What initiatives are in play? How much focus is on the family? What role does Mobility Tech play in your delivery? Are these initiatives costly and how are you measuring their ROI?
Speakers:
Gareth Davies, SVP of Solutions Consulting, Equus Software
Caitlin Slattery, Solutions Consulting Director, Equus Software
Round Table no. 2
Hosted By: Altair Global
Design Your Dream Low-Touch Mobility Policy
Description:
You have junior or self-initiated relocating employees who don’t require the same high-touch, high-cost service as a fully managed move, but you also don’t want to leave them out to dry sourcing services themselves – where duty of care and security are not guaranteed. What to do? In this session, we’ll dream and design the perfect low-touch mobility support programme and learn how Altair implemented an enhanced programme on a minimal budget for a multinational client, pairing bite-sized services with innovative technological solutions, yet still sits comfortably within its other more traditional populations.
Speakers:
Andy Hawtin, VP, Business Development, Altair Global
Lisa Reid, Vice President, Client Partner Experience, EMEA, Altair Global
Round Table no. 3
Hosted By: Heart Relocation
Big Benefits, Tiny Budgets: The Magic of Modern Assignments!
Description:
In this session, we'll delve into how you can leverage lump sum, core flex and limited budget programs to deliver the benefits of traditional long-term assignments effectively. With mobility increasingly restricted by budget constraints, businesses still expect better results, improved employee experiences, and compliance. We'll explore innovative solutions that companies have implemented to create cost-effective, compliant, and employee-inclusive programs. Discover how to balance budget limitations with the need for high-quality outcomes, ensuring your mobility strategy meets business expectations while enhancing employee satisfaction and adherence to regulations. Join us to unlock the potential of strategic, budget-friendly mobility solutions.
Speakers:
Robert Fletcher, Co-Founder,Heart Relocation
Sarah Van Melis, Senior Global Mobility Manager, Liberty Global
Round Table no. 4
Hosted By: Blueground
Tight Budget and Rent Increased - What to Do?
Description:
In a world where companies aim to reduce costs while rental prices continue to rise each year, how do global mobility managers balance expectations versus reality?
The goal of this session is to understand the perspective of mobility managers and the solutions they implement when facing these challenges. Are they pushing their companies to increase budgets? What are the most convincing arguments? Will companies send fewer employees abroad in the future? Could this situation encourage new accommodation models, such as co-living, to reduce costs while still supporting international assignments?
Speakers:
Elodie Samouilhan, Global Strategic Account Manager, Blueground
Round Table no. 5
Hosted By: d-teach online school ivzw
Personalized Online Learning for Expats & Inpats – Addressing the Unique Challenges of Cross-Border Education.
Description:
In today’s globalized world, international families face unique educational challenges when relocating. d-teach online school offers personalized, high-quality online education tailored for expats and inpats, ensuring continuity and academic excellence across borders. With more than 70 certified teachers in 70 countries, we provide private lessons and customized learning pathways that fit each student’s needs. As a UNESCO school, we foster global citizenship and digital inclusion. Additionally, Europe101, our free online leadership program, empowers young people worldwide to connect, develop leadership skills, and make a societal impact. Join us to explore how digital education can support mobile learners worldwide.
Speakers:
Lieselot Declercq, Co-Founder & Director, d-teach online school ivzw
Annabel Declercq, Co-Founder & Director, d-teach online school ivzw
