Agenda

March 4, 2026 (Wednesday)
Conference agenda
Interactive session topics
8.00am

Registration

9.00am

Welcome address

Aditi Sharma Kalra

Aditi Sharma Kalra

Editor-in-Chief

Human Resources Online
Agility and resilience
9.20am

[Opening keynote]

The mobility imperative: Revitalising mobility for agility, empowerment, and enduring impact
Global mobility today is no longer just about relocating talent — it’s about enabling agility, resilience, and connection in a workforce. Amid economic volatility, talent gaps, and global disruptions, mobility is evolving into a strategic function that drives organisational agility, strengthens workforce resilience, and ensures long-term talent sustainability.

This session will highlight how mobility structures are being reinvented to drive competitiveness, attract talent, and manage costs effectively.

In this high-impact opening keynote, our distinguished speaker will delve into:

  • Redesigning internal mobility frameworks to align with modern workforce realities.
  • The growing role of local-plus and core-flex models in balancing cost control with employee empowerment.
  • How mobility teams are evolving from transactional support to strategic talent enablers.
  • Safeguarding employees in high-risk environments, from security threats to geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
Speaker:
Joel Leong

Joel Leong

Head of Talent and Performance Management, Group Human Resources

OCBC
10.00am

[Keynote presentation]

Optimise people, costs, and opportunities: Research-driven insights for future-ready global mobility
Global mobility has become increasingly complex. Employees bring diverse family situations, personal priorities, and career expectations to international roles, while organisations face rising costs, evolving business needs, and mounting pressure to create mobility pathways that feel fair, supportive, and genuinely valuable.

This session will provide exclusive, research-based insights on the biggest trends in global mobility, offering practical guidance for organisations seeking to optimise their mobility strategies.

Let’s come together and gain insights into:

  • Navigate today’s global mobility challenges and organisational priorities, understanding what drives success in international assignments.
  • Explore the types of moves and assignments that best align with business objectives and employee needs.
  • Optimise mobility costs by leveraging insights on budgets, international compensation, tax implications, and cost projections to make strategic, cost-effective mobility decisions.
Speaker:
Rob Line

Rob Line

Vice President, Global Consulting & Product Strategy

Cartus
10.40am

Morning break

Take a breather, grab a cup of coffee, and connect with fellow attendees before we dive back into the morning sessions.

Mobility as a talent enabler
11.10am

[Panel discussion]

From compliance to competitive advantage: Unlocking growth through a localised talent pipeline
As Asia’s talent landscape evolves, organisations have an opportunity to turn localisation into a strategic advantage. Beyond meeting regulatory requirements, prioritising local talent development can strengthen national workforces, foster innovation, and drive sustainable growth. At the same time, global mobility flow remains critical for knowledge exchange and leadership development.

In this panel, we look forward to a robust conversation on:

  • How organisations are leveraging both global mobility and local capability building to accelerate skills transfer and build resilient, future-ready teams.
  • Strategies for integrating local talent development with global capability flow to unlock competitive advantage.
  • Building sustainable talent pipelines that align with an organisation’s long-term workforce development priorities.
Moderator:
Andrew Sam

Andrew Sam

Global Talent Acquisition Director

Jabil
Panellists:
Audrey Ng

Audrey Ng

Head of People & Organisation (Global)

Anglo American
Jo-Lynn Wee

Jo-Lynn Wee

Senior Director, Global Talent Mobility

Cartus
Seah Lee Mui

Seah Lee Mui

Director, New Operations Division

Workforce Singapore (WSG)
11.50am

[Interactive discussion 1 of 3]

You’ll be engaged in three roundtable discussions throughout the day, each topic led by a zone host. Topics include building a borderless strategy for global talent, tracking, measuring, and optimising end-to-end impact, and articulating the ROI of employee mobility.

Click here to find out more about each topic, and to meet the zone host.

12.30pm

Networking lunch

Recharge over a hearty lunch, exchange ideas, and make new connections, then return refreshed and ready for the afternoon ahead!

1.30pm

[Interactive discussion 2 of 3]

You’ll be engaged in three roundtable discussions throughout the day, each topic led by a zone host. Topics include building a borderless strategy for global talent, tracking, measuring, and optimising end-to-end impact, and articulating the ROI of employee mobility.

Click here to find out more about each topic, and to meet the zone host.

Bolstering the talent pool
2.20pm 

[Panel discussion]

Internal mobility as a retention tool: Building engagement through purposeful career movement
In a climate of high turnover and evolving employee expectations, retention depends not only on rewards—but on growth. Internal mobility is emerging as a key strategy to nurture engagement, offer variety, and keep high performers within the business.

When employees see tangible pathways to new roles or skill-building projects internally, they’re less likely to seek growth elsewhere. But enabling this requires a cultural shift – let’s find out what that is.

Join our panel of experts, as they explore:

  • Turning internal movement into a retention engine: Creating visible, structured pathways for progression across departments and regions.
  • Balancing transparency and fairness: Leveraging internal marketplaces and clear communication to match talent with opportunities effectively.
  • Building a movement-friendly culture: Coaching leaders to celebrate internal transitions rather than resist talent flow.
Moderator:
Balakarthikeyan Nagarajan

Balakarthikeyan Nagarajan

APAC People Operations Leader

GE Vernova
Panellists:
Bamidele Aremu

Bamidele Aremu

Director, Total Rewards – AMEA

Barry Callebaut
Genie Chua

Genie Chua

Talent Mobility Manager

Mott MacDonald
Sean Lim

Sean Lim

Chief Human Resource Officer

NTUC LearningHub
3.00pm 

Afternoon break

Refuel with a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy a quick chat with peers before we wrap up the day’s final sessions.

3.30pm 

[Interactive discussion 3 of 3]

You’ll be engaged in three roundtable discussions throughout the day, each topic led by a zone host. Topics include building a borderless strategy for global talent, tracking, measuring, and optimising end-to-end impact, and articulating the ROI of employee mobility.

Click here to find out more about each topic, and to meet the zone host.

4.10pm 

[Case study]

From mobility to access: Building a borderless strategy for global talent
Businesses expansion continues across the region, and leaders are reassessing how best to deploy and develop global talent. The question is no longer, can we move talent, but rather how do we enable capability anywhere it’s needed?

This session explores how to strategically redefine mobility — determining when relocation still drives business and leadership value, and when virtual deployment or local-plus models offer greater returns.

In this session, we will explore:

  • Prioritising access to the right skills, leadership, and capabilities over traditional relocation models.
  • Leveraging a mix of hybrid talent mobility strategies to deliver business impact where and when it is needed.
  • Clarifying the scenarios where physical relocation creates unique strategic value.  

Speaker:

Yee Ling Lee

Yee Ling Lee

VP, Group People Development

Certis
4.50pm

Closing remarks

Aditi Sharma Kalra

Aditi Sharma Kalra

Editor-in-Chief

Human Resources Online
5.00pm

End of Talent Mobility 2026

Interactive session topics

[Interactive topic #1]

The borderless workforce: Unlocking global capability through flexible talent ecosystems
Digital maturity and the expanding gig economy are enabling organisations to access skills faster, more inclusively, and without long-term disruptions. This session examines how companies can harness gig work, digital platforms, and virtual collaboration to build borderless workforce ecosystems that deliver capability and innovation at speed.

In this conversation, we will gain insights on:

  • Leveraging gig and platform ecosystems: Unlocking on-demand skills across borders.
  • Agile deployment models: Structuring virtual collaboration to accelerate capability development and market responsiveness.
  • Governance and alignment: Maintaining performance, data security, and cultural cohesion in a dispersed workforce.
Zone 1 host:
Jackson Teng

Jackson Teng

Senior Director, Asia Talent Acquisition & Workforce Development

Micron Technology

[Interactive topic #2]

Charting what’s next: Navigating the new reality of global mobility
Traditional relocation models, predictable visa pathways, clear distinctions between “local” and “global” work—no longer reflects today’s reality. 

Organisations now face intense competition for critical skills, increasing regulatory complexity, rapid digital innovation, geopolitical instability, evolving employee expectations, heightened cost scrutiny, and a fundamentally changing nature of work. Global mobility teams are being asked to do more with fewer resources—while the stakes have never been higher.  

In this session, we will discuss:

  • The global mobility trends shaping programmes in 2026 and beyond.
  • Balancing employee experience with cost discipline while driving strategic impact.
  • Understanding the evolving role of Global Mobility—from operational support to strategic business enabler.
Zone 1 hosts:
Dean Bennetts

Dean Bennetts

Vice President Business Development APAC

Sirva
Kelly Cheong

Kelly Cheong

Regional Business Development Director

Sirva

[Interactive topic #3]

Making the business case: Articulating the ROI of employee mobility
Demonstrating the value of mobility is essential for making a business case that resonates with finance, HR, and leadership teams alike. After all, poorly managed mobility programmes can cost more than just relocation fees — they can result in inefficiencies, missed opportunities for operational improvement, and reduced business impact.

In this conversation, let’s learn how to:

  • Craft compelling narratives that show how mobility fuels innovation and business growth.
  • Harness data to optimise talent deployment and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to align mobility with organisational goals and measurable impact.

Zone 1 host:

Justin Kwok

Justin Kwok

International Mobility Partner APAC

Philips

Zone 2 hosts:

Elodie Marques

Elodie Marques

Global Consulting Leader, APAC

Cartus
Paul Franco

Paul Franco

Director, Strategic Business Solutions

Cartus