THE INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT EVENT OF THE YEAR
14 & 15 MAY, LONDON
The Festival of Global People returns to Central London on the 14 & 15 May to connect, inspire and support the people behind high performing global organisations.
Not to be missed by Global managers, HR and Global Mobility specialists, CEOs, Directors and Department heads looking to drive growth, manage and develop global talent and innovate in complex international markets.
To make a difference in your organisation book your early bird ticket today.

"Truly innovative and a really inspiring day that aimed to challenge how we look at global mobility."
WHY SHOULD THE FESTIVAL BE IN YOUR DIARY?

EXCITING PROGRAMME
EXCITING PROGRAMME
Ignite new ideas and gain a fresh perspective on how to build, engage and enable global teams to achieve sustainable growth:
inspirational keynotes
facilitated roundtables
panel sessions
specialist interactive workshops
pre-booked appointments

LEADING EXPERTS
Inspiring expert speakers and panellists:
Ben Renshaw
Dr Linda Holbeche
Peter Moolan-Feroze
Paul Williamson
Dr Susan Shortland
Andy Lawson
and many more...

ADDRESSING CHALLENGES
ADDRESSING CHALLENGES
Change, trust and employee engagement
Inclusion and Diversity in the workplace
The power of creativity to build global teams
Value chain and supply chain
Technology and the future workplace

PREMIER LOCATION
PREMIER LOCATION
Ideally situated at the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel in the heart of London's tech district, with easy access to the Eurostar, airports, stations and the underground.
"Never seen anyone ever achieve an event at such a high level before – congratulations!"
"The inter-disciplinary nature of the event provided a uniquely connected perspective on the challenges we all face. I left with lots of strategic ideas to consider for our organisation."
2018 HIGHLIGHTS
WHAT'S ON AT THE FESTIVAL
Day 1 – 14 May
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Growth Market – International Schools and why they matter
Jitin Sethi, Partner LEK
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Immigration updates Brexit and beyond
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India unlocking opportunity inbound and outbound
Holly Creed – DMX Technology
Simon Johnston – Icon Relocation
Rohit Kumar, IKAN
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Peer-to-peer empowerment: a win-win for expats, partners and employer
Theresa Häfner – InterNations Business Solutions
Lindsay Lydon – InterNations Business Solutions
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Families matter – How to choose the right school
Colin Bell, CEO, COBIS
Plus leading schools, education consultants from around the world
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Health & wellbeing to boost productivity and engagement
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An inclusive workplace is a high-performance workplace
Diversity and Inclusion panel Chaired by Dr Susan Shortland
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Relocation hotspots unpacked for success
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Influencing the business through, digital, AI and data
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Global short-term accommodation solutions supporting growth
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How employers can support schools, young people and their career ambitions
Angela Middleton
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Attracting and retaining talent in the world of talent shortages
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Using technology to transform global mobility and organisations
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Enabling assignees and families to thrive in a new location
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Families Matter: Partner perspective
Alessandra Gnudi, FOCUS
Eva Stock, FOCUS
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Coaching – empowering employees to flourish in challenging times
Value of coaching in the global context
Executive coaching for all
Career coaching for relocating partners
With: Morag Paterson, Belinda Smith, Alexandra Terhalle, Michelle Yeoman
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The show must go on – my leadership journey
Andy Lawson, Technical Manager Lyceum Theatre
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The Power of Pause
Belinda Smith
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Developing Purposeful Leaders
Ben Renshaw
Day 2 – 15 May
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Get creative
Peter Moolan-Feroze – Artist in Residence
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Change, trust and engagement – squaring the circle
Dr Linda Holbeche, author in leadership and HR, consultant, researcher
Group discussions and feedback
Facilitated by Dr Linda Holbeche
Panel discussion – three industry case studies
Chaired by Linda Holbeche
Contributors include Ben Renshaw, author of Purpose
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Insights on industry sectors – unlock value and talent mobility for growth
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Creativity – Renaissance thinking for the 21st century
Peter Moolan-Feroze
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Innovation – how a dynamic theatre group takes the stage
Paul Williamson, Head of Talent Development
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Future fit workforce – tech, AI and beyond
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An inclusive workplace is a high-performance workplace
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Gala Awards Dinner & Entertainment
SPEAKERS
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TICKETS
VENUE
St Pancras Renaissance Hotel
Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London, NW1 2AR, UK


The iconic St Pancras Renaissance Hotel London combines Victorian splendour with contemporary style. It offers an inspiring setting which celebrates both heritage and renaissance. The main conference is held in the dramatic space of Hansom Hall which includes access to an outdoor patio area.
Refreshments will be served in The Gallery, a curved room framed by ornate ceiling and chandeliers. The Ladies’ Smoking Room – the historic first venue in which women were permitted to smoke – makes for unforgettable peer-to-peer networking during refreshment breaks throughout the day. It offers a relaxed space to engage with experts in informal display zones. It will also be used for the Olivier Mythodrama breakout workshop after the morning coffee break.
HOW TO GET THERE
Located in the heart of London’s busy King’s Cross, the hotel adjoins the busy railway station with access to the Eurostar terminal.
Train routes from the nearby Euston, St Pancras and King’s Cross overground stations (including easy connections to the key London Airports), the Eurostar international high speed rail and 6 underground tube lines mean King’s Cross is one of London’s most accessible neighbourhoods for both UK and international Festival delegates.
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