- Check In & Networking
- Openning Remark
- Roundtable Discussion
Ace Tan•Amber Chan•Annie Wang•Avrom Goldberg•Becky Xia•Claire Yao•Emily Stewart•Irene Yu•Isabelle Zhang•Kevin Zhu•Mandy Zhao•Man Yi Tsai•Denise AquinoTopic 1: Redefining the global mobility landscape: Focusing on deploying best talent to enhance strategic value of mobility programs by KPMG
Topic 2: The outbound tax trends and the latest updates on the Common Reporting Standard (CRS)by Deloitte
Topic 3: Emerging HR Tech: From AI to Automation, What’s Next? by Equus
Topic 4: Challenges and Strategies for Global Mobility under International Scale by Fragomen
Topic 5: Emerging and Alternative Forms of Talent Mobility by Weichert
Topic 6: New Reality of Global Mobility: From Compliance to Competitive Advantage by Sirva
Topic 7: Localization Trends by Dow and Decathlon
Topic 8: Is Your Mobility Program THRIVE-ing? by AIRINC
Topic 9: US Corporate Visa Program by AmCham Shanghai
Topic 10: Best Practices for Employee-Initiated Moves—Spotlight on Hong Kong
Ace Tan
Global Client Success Manager at Equus Software, LLC
Amber Chan
Senior Client Engagement Manager at AIRINC
Annie Wang
APAC Senior Talent Mobility and Relocation Specialist at Dow Chemical
Avrom Goldberg
Senior Vice President Asia Pacific of Weichert Workforce Mobility
Becky Xia
Managing Partner at Fragomen (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
Claire Yao
Global Mobility Manager at Corning
Emily Stewart
Solutions Consulting Director of Equus Software, LLC
Irene Yu
Partner, Global Employer Services at Deloitte China
Isabelle Zhang
China International Mobility Manager at Decathlon Group
Kevin Zhu
Director, Tax & Business Advisory Services of Deloitte China
Mandy Zhao
North Asia & China Mobility Manager at L'OREAL (China) Co., Ltd.
Man Yi Tsai
Client Engagement Representative, APAC at AIRINC
Denise Aquino
Global Client Success Director (APAC) of Equus Software, LLC
- Coffee Break
- Aligning Global Mobility with Business Strategy: Executive Perspectives
Lily Guan•Haihai Song•Bo Yang•Linda ZhangIt’s essential for HR and Global Mobility professionals to hear directly from top executives, whose perspectives play a pivotal role in shaping future strategies. At our 2026 Global Mobility Conference - Aligning Global Mobility with Business Strategy: Executive Perspectives - we offer a unique opportunity to do just that.
Moderated by Linda Ye Zhang Heidrick & Struggles this high-impact session will feature three Presidents Lily Guan Cargill Bo Yang Eaton and Song Haihai UPM. They will share valuable insights on talent movement, retention, and development. Learn how top executives align global mobility with strategic priorities, anticipate workforce needs, and shape policies design.
Lily Guan
President of Cargill Investments (China) Co., Ltd.
Haihai Song
Senior Vice President of UPM (China) Co., Ltd.
Bo Yang
President, Mobility Group, Asia Pacific of Eaton (China) Investments Co., Ltd.
Linda Zhang
Partner in Charge, Shanghai Office at Heidrick & Struggles (Shanghai) Talent Consulting Co., Ltd
- Networking Lunch
- From Design to Delivery: What Today’s Mobility Functions Need to Succeed
Amber Chan•Man Yi TsaiDrawing on insights from AIRINC’s Mobility Function survey and Long-Term Assignment (LTA) Benchmarking, we will explore:
• What mobility function design means and why it matters now
• Common triggers for rethinking how the mobility function operates
• What LTA benchmarking reveals about design-to-delivery alignmentAmber Chan
Senior Client Engagement Manager at AIRINCMan Yi Tsai
Client Engagement Representative, APAC at AIRINC
- Future-Ready Insights: 4 Key Current and Developing Trends in Global Mobility
Mandy Zhao•Avrom GoldbergDrawing on recent research and a deep body of personal experience, Avrom and Mandy will address four key areas affecting talent mobility practices and strategies. These areas are:
• APAC and China’s unique characteristics in Global Mobility
• The Corporate Global Mobility Function Under the Microscope
• Strategies and Tools in the Battle to Manage Cost
• New forms of Talent Mobility: Intern and Early Career Mobility
Attendees will uncover actionable insights to help them respond to changing mobility dynamics and their efforts to contribute to organizational agility.Mandy Zhao
North Asia & China Mobility Manager at L'OREAL (China) Co., Ltd.Avrom Goldberg
Senior Vice President Asia Pacific of Weichert Workforce Mobility
- Smart Tech, Smarter Talent: Streamlining Global Expansion
Ace Tan•Emily StewartGrowing into new markets demands speed, precision, and the right people in the right place. This panel explores how forward-thinking companies harness technology to cut complexity, accelerate hiring, and mobilize key talent across borders. Hear real world stories of how digital tools - from automation to AI - are transforming global workforce strategies, reducing friction, and unlocking growth opportunities worldwide.
Ace Tan
Global Client Success Manager at Equus Software, LLCEmily Stewart
Solutions Consulting Director of Equus Software, LLC
- Coffee Break
- Navigating Opportunities Abroad
Becky Xia•Michelle Zhou•Richard MaBecky Xia
Managing Partner at Fragomen (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
Michelle Zhou
Partner, Personal Tax Advisory at KPMG China
Richard Ma
HR Manager at Chinese company
- Growing Talent in Global Mobility
Annie Wang•Maggie Zhang•Kevin Zhu•Mandy ZhaoAnnie Wang
APAC Senior Talent Mobility and Relocation Specialist at Dow Chemical
Maggie Zhang
Senior Total Rewards Manager, Executive Compensation & Global Mobility at Goodyear Tire Management Company (Shanghai) Ltd.Kevin Zhu
Director, Tax & Business Advisory Services of Deloitte ChinaMandy Zhao
North Asia & China Mobility Manager at L'OREAL (China) Co., Ltd.
- Lucky Draw