2012 EMEA Expatriate Management Conference

19 April - 20 April 2012

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Uncovering the complexities of global mobility management and exploring innovative solutions

We are pleased to announce that Mercer’s 16th EMEA Expatriate Management Conference – previously named the Expatriate Management Forum, will be held at the Hotel Palace Berlin on 19-20th April in Berlin, Germany.

The conference gives HR professionals from a wide range of global organisations the opportunity to learn and discuss the latest trends, practices and developments in expatriate management. The event comprises one and a half days of presentations and thought-provoking discussions which allow delegates to increase their knowledge and share ideas on best practices in international assignments.

The annual event also allows attendees from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa the chance to network and compare their expatriate management strategies. It encourages participation through workshop sessions, which are designed to examine various areas of developing expatriate compensation packages and provide practical solutions to successfully managing a global workforce.

Key topics will include the following:

Strategic trends

• Understanding the factors and trends shaping the future of our business
• Learning how to develop competitive compensation packages
• Understanding regional specificities: Expatriate management in Asia
• Managing global leaders: Talent management and global mobility

Case studies and best practices

• Expatriate management policy trends: panel session with leading multi-nationals discussing current trends and challenges
• Discussing tips and best practices to develop and implement new policies successfully

In-depth technical issues

• Setting expatriate housing allowances
• Managing expatriate purchasing power: cost-of-living allowances, currency fluctuations and inflation
• Managing expatriates in difficult locations: assessing quality-of-living and setting competitive allowances and premiums
• Managing expatriate retirement and health care issues
• Optimising processes and technology

Who should attend?

This leading pan-European forum is designed for "in-house" HR professionals within the realm of international assignments, who want to stay abreast of the latest trends and practices.

Why attend?

Mercer's Expatriate Management Conference is an established annual event which is now in its 16th year. The conference has generated much interest over the years and is now a leading networking and learning opportunity where HR professionals from a wide range of global organisations meet to learn and discuss the latest trends, practices and developments in managing international assignments.

Participants will have the opportunity to:

• Listen to thought provoking discussion topics from leading experts, who will share their views and experiences on best practices in international assignments.
• Explore practical solutions to expatriate management issues in interactive workshops.
• Network with colleagues from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa during an exciting evening in Berlin which includes dinner and a drinks reception.

Please be advised Mercer has the right to decline any registrations received from competitors and other potential delegates that do not match the targeted audience.