Annual Conference 2025: Cirque Du Mobility - This Is OUR Circus

From: Sep 22, 2025 @ 9:00 AM
To: Sep 22, 2025 @ 5:00 PM

Location: London

The Global Mobility event of the year where we bring the entire Expat Academy community together. There is simply no better event to substantially increase your Global mobility network and knowledge.

The local time of the event is 09:00 - 17:00 GMT

Why you should attend

It's the must attend event of the year so we shouldn't really need to say why you should attend, but just in case you need a little more convincing, or you need help in writing those business travel forms, here's why you'll want to sign up:

Network with HUNDREDS of Global Mobility professionals
Let Expat Academy facilitators help you expand your network and lead topical discussions
Hear from the elite Vanguard and Global Head networks during the day
Be inspired by our keynote speaker to get you thinking outside the box about you and your Global Mobility function
Find out who has won and contributed to our community with our Expat Academy Awards
Find out who the GMPD Star Learner and GMPD Team of the Year is
Meet every conceivable expert you could wish for under one roof
Gorgeous food and drinks throughout the day
Networking drinks reception to relax at the end of the day

Book your childcare, dog care and shuffle things around. This incomparable event is a must-attend date for your diary

Who should attend

Expat Academy Members, In-house Global Mobility Professionals.

In-house, non member Attend Only rate £750+VAT.

If you are not an Expat Academy member and would like to find out more please reach out to Tony Miller here or alternatively send him an email: tony@expat-academy.com

What will be covered

We've been in your shoes, we've attended these types of events, so you can rest assured that we'll ensure the day is filled with:

Inspiring stories from your peers and the wider Expat Academy community
Opportunities to expand your network and make new connections
Access to a whole host of experts throughout the day for you to ask all your Global Mobility questions to
Have fun in our Networking space and interactive sessions
Be challenged by our key note speaker and presenters throughout the day
Get something back for all the amazing work you've done this year!

Agenda

Day 1

Registration and Coffee
09:00 - 10:00

Welcome & Introduction – Enter the Ring
10:00 - 10:30

The Expat Academy Team will open the day with introductions and provide you with all the information you need to have a successful day under the big top. We’ll take part in activities and get to know fellow Expat Academy members. Step right up and join the greatest show in Global Mobility!

Huddle Discussion: Juggling Your Priorities
10:30 - 11:30

Time at your tables to unleash the circus performer within you.

GM often feels like the Circus is out of control! But as ringmasters of your own circus, you have the power to find solutions. We'll be facilitating your discussions from the front of the room to help you master the art of juggling multiple priorities and stakeholders. You'll be amazed what tricks and techniques you'll discover to share.

Networking Break
11:30 - 12:00

Vanguard Network Showcase: The High-Wire Artists of Global Mobility
12:00 - 13:00

In Global Mobility, we have Vanguards in our midst. These extraordinary performers walk the tightrope of employee experience and cost management with perfect balance, while juggling multiple stakeholders with the precision of seasoned circus artists. They deliver transformative change at the speed of a human cannonball yet never miss their mark.

We welcome you to hear the stories of the Vanguards Network, as they share with you their spectacular feats under the Global Mobility big top.

Lunch & Networking
13:00 - 14:00

Global Heads Network: The Circus Masters
14:00 - 15:00

Our Global Heads Network have become the ultimate ringmasters of their own mobility circuses. Listen in awe as they reveal how they keep dozens of spinning plates aloft simultaneously without a single crash, and how they maintain perfect control of their wild menagerie of stakeholders, regulations, and global challenges.

Be inspired as they share their most daring feats of mobility management and learn how they orchestrate their three-ring circuses with both precision and flair – all while keeping the audience (and their leadership) applauding for more!

Networking Break
15:00 - 15:30

Keynote Speaker: Becoming the Ultimate Ringmaster
15:30 - 16:30

Through this fascinating and insightful talk, our Keynote speaker, will help you embrace your role as the Ringmaster of your Global Mobility circus.

Learn practical techniques to master your environment rather than being mastered by it. Discover how to lead your stakeholders through the complexities of Global Mobility with grace and authority while finding joy in the process. It’s time to not only survive but thrive in your circus - because this is YOUR circus!

Expat Academy Awards & Closing
16:30 - 17:00

We'll be wrapping up the day with our Expat Academy awards and closing remarks from the Expat Academy team.

Drinks
17:00 - 18:00

Join us for drinks and networking as we celebrate another spectacular day at the Expat Academy Conference.

Testimonials

I highly recommend Expat Academy to anyone navigating the complexities of Global Mobility today. In less than a year, I've significantly expanded my understanding of GM and cultivated a supportive network. None of this would have been achievable without my membership to Expat Academy.

The Expat Academy Conference was a fantastic event. An excellent opportunity to expand my knowledge and to adopt a fresh perspective on various aspects of Mobility while also staying informed about the industry developments from my peers. The chance to network with new contacts from all over Global Mobility alongside colleagues of old was invaluable. I got a real sense that Global Mobility is an exciting field with a strong sense of support and community.

James Bowerbank

I’ve attended the Expat Annual Academy conference for the last 3 years now and its always a highlight in the GM events calendar. I always look forward to the keynote speech and this year, Roberto Forzoni, gave an engaging and discussion-provoking keynote speech on team psychology, with a bit of magic to woo and mystify the crowd! As always, the event was a great opportunity to network with fellow GM professionals across a range of industries and supplier bases and I found it particularly valuable catching up with others working in the Law firm space and brainstorming around our common challenges.

Mairead MacDonald

Thank you so much for organising this event. For me, this was the event of events to attend this year. Super well organised, brilliant client attendance, major networking opportunity and a fun day all round.

Venue was easy to find and access. Food and service were brilliant

It is an absolute pleasure working with Expat Academy – super approachable team and always collaborative in every aspect. Thank you ever so much!

I look forward to attending the next venture 😃

Silviya Kaiser-Davies