A new chapter begins
2026 Talent Mobility Conference
23 – 24 April 2026
Budapest, Hungary
Join us at the 2026 Talent Mobility Conference in beautiful Budapest, where we’ll explore innovative strategies for enhancing talent mobility in a fast-changing global landscape.
"Empowering talent across borders unlocks the true potential of a global workforce. By providing employees with the tools, support and opportunities to work internationally, organizations can harness diverse skills and perspectives that drive innovation and competitive advantage."
Yvonne Traber
Partner, Global & Europe Mobility Business Leader, Mercer
Budapest, 23-24 April 2026
Learn how to successfully manage a global talent workforce, international assignees, international remote workers, business travellers and ultimately all employees crossing international borders.
During the conference, we will explore strategic talent mobility management trends as well as detailed practical issues related to compensation, benefits, employee experience, equity and cost effectiveness. The sessions will include keynote speeches from experts and practical case studies.
This is a must-attend event for international HR managers, global mobility managers, global compensation and benefits managers, international talent management and talent acquisition professionals.
Agenda
This fast-paced training is designed to ensure attendees are up to speed on the key concepts and latest trends in global mobility, to ensure attendees start the conference on the front foot. Covering various forms of mobility, including international remote working, assignments and permanent moves, this training will cover topics including:
- The drivers of mobility
- Compensation approaches and potential cost savings
- Employee experience, including technology and flexibility
- Managing a mobility programme
This course is open to all but would be most beneficial for HR professionals new to the field of talent mobility management, those who manage mobility as a part of their broader role or mobility professionals who need a refresher.
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Mastering the basics 1: Technology demos and insightsStay up to date with the latest innovations in Mercer’s technology ecosystem for global mobility teams. In this session, we demonstrate the recent enhancements to the Mobility Management Platform (MMP), our partnership remote work compliance solution, WorkFromAnywhere, Mercer’s Travel Tracking Platform, as well as Mercer’s new benchmarking assistant platform.
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Mastering the basics 2: Focus on employee health and wellbeing issuesIn this session, we will delve into the crucial aspects of physical, mental and social wellbeing, providing valuable insights and practical strategies to support your globally mobile workforce. Discover how to navigate the unique challenges faced by employees living and working in new environments, and learn effective techniques to enhance their physical health, nurture their mental resilience and foster a sense of belonging in their social networks.
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Bridging value and equity: Designing compensation for global mobility successDesigning fair and compelling compensation packages for internationally mobile employees is more complex than ever. This interactive case study session will explore real-world compensation strategies and delve into practical approaches for designing compensation packages that balance fairness and competitiveness in global mobility.
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Currents of change: Crafting mobility policies with the employee in mindThis session explores how to design and manage mobility policies that truly address the needs of mobile employees. Through case studies and peer discussions, discover practical approaches to enhance employee experience and satisfaction by aligning policies with their expectations.
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Crossing new waters: International remote working, commuters and business travelersTalent mobility today extends far beyond traditional international assignments. This session explores the practical challenges and strategic opportunities in managing international remote workers, cross-border commuters and business travelers, highlighting the evolving role of mobility teams.
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Widening the business and talent streams: Aligning mobility with global workforce strategiesAs global workforce dynamics shift, mobility becomes a key channel in talent sourcing. This session explores how mobility, talent management and recruitment teams can align strategies to broaden the talent pool and attract international candidates effectively. Discover how to leverage mobility practices to enhance talent attraction and retention.
In this speed networking session, you will connect with other HR professionals from leading multinational companies who may be facing similar challenges, allowing you to exchange ideas and best practices.
We have 10 to 12 topics to choose from, including but not limited to: mobility and talent management, leveraging technology, policy approaches, equal pay, measuring ROI, DE&I, healthcare and wellbeing.
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Bridging value and equity: Designing compensation for global mobility successDesigning fair and compelling compensation packages for internationally mobile employees is more complex than ever. This interactive case study session will explore real-world compensation strategies and delve into practical approaches for designing compensation packages that balance fairness and competitiveness in global mobility.
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Currents of change: Crafting mobility policies with the employee in mindThis session explores how to design and manage mobility policies that truly address the needs of mobile employees. Through case studies and peer discussions, discover practical approaches to enhance employee experience and satisfaction by aligning policies with their expectations.
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Crossing new waters: International remote working, commuters and business travelersTalent mobility today extends far beyond traditional international assignments. This session explores the practical challenges and strategic opportunities in managing international remote workers, cross-border commuters and business travelers, highlighting the evolving role of mobility teams.
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Widening the business and talent streams: Aligning mobility with global workforce strategiesAs global workforce dynamics shift, mobility becomes a key channel in talent sourcing. This session explores how mobility, talent management and recruitment teams can align strategies to broaden the talent pool and attract international candidates effectively. Discover how to leverage mobility practices to enhance talent attraction and retention.
Speakers
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Early Bird ticket
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Multi seat discount
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Event venue
InterContinental Budapest
Apáczai Csere J. u. 12-14, Budapest, 1052, Hungary
Budapest: Connecting talent mobility leaders
Contact us
Please feel free to contact us with any queries:
Mercer Global Events
mercerglobalevents@mercer.com
Terms and conditions
- It is important that all delegates represent the target audience for the conference.
- Mercer has the right to decline any registrations received from companies with conflict of interest (instead of “competitors”) and other potential delegates that do not match the target audience.
- Registrations for delegates with commercial roles of any kind will not be accepted.
- With your registration, we will add your name and company to the participant list to be shared with other conference participants.
- Each conference participant that is part of a group booking must register individually in order for Mercer to collect their registration information sufficiently. Participants must remember to add the discount code so that they can be grouped together by company and billed accordingly.
- All conference participation fees are payable by invoice or credit card.
- If you select to pay by invoice, an invoice will be sent to your given address once you have submitted your confirmation via the registration site. Payment must be made by the date detailed on the invoice.
- Only a limited number of places are available for this event. Please register early to avoid disappointment.
- Force Majeure - Mercer shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing an obligation relating to the conference that is due to any of the following causes, to the extent beyond our reasonable control: acts of God, accident, riots, war, terrorist act, epidemic, pandemic (including the COVID-19 pandemic), quarantine, civil commotion, breakdown of communication facilities, breakdown of web host, breakdown of internet service provider, natural catastrophes, governmental acts or omissions, changes in laws or regulations, national strikes, fire, explosion, or generalized lack of availability of raw materials or energy. For the avoidance of doubt, Force Majeure shall not include (a) financial distress nor the inability to make a profit or avoid a financial loss, (b) changes in market prices or conditions, or (c) the financial inability to perform its obligations relating to the conference.
- Mercer shall not be liable for any special, direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages or any damages whatsoever, whether in an action of contract, negligence or other tort, arising out of or in connection with the conference or use or access of any content relating to the conference. If, notwithstanding the other provisions, Mercer is found to be liable to you for any damage or loss which arises out of or is in any way connected with the conference, Mercer’s aggregate liability shall in no event exceed the conference participation fees that you paid to Mercer with respect to the conference to the extent permitted by law.
- We reserve the right to make additions, deletions, or modifications to the format, timing, location and content of the conference or use substitute speakers at any time without prior notice. Conference topics are subject to change as the agenda develops.
- The conference and the content of the conference may contain views and opinions which are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any other speaker, agency, organization, employer or company, including Mercer. Mercer accepts no responsibility for the views or opinions of the speakers or any other persons at the conference.
- Any booking or arrangement of accommodation is between you and the hotel and is subject to the terms and conditions as agreed between you and the hotel. Mercer may assist, at its sole discretion, but Mercer is not a contractual party to the booking or arrangement of accommodation. Mercer will not be responsible and liable for such booking or arrangement between you and the hotel and is therefore not responsible or liable for any disputes that arise from cancellations or no-shows.
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- Cancellations received before 1 April 2026 will be refunded in full.
- No-shows on the day of the conference will not be refunded.
- Participants may substitute a colleague at any time before 17 April 2026.
Cancellations should be sent in writing to:
Helen Doody
MMC
mercerglobalevents@mercer.com