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Regional Summit Brazil

  • Thursday, 12 September
  • Sponsored Roundtables

All times are listed in Brasília Time (UTC-03) and sessions are subject to change.

Registration and Coffee

8:00 - 9:00

Navigating Latin America's Evolving Economic Landscape

9:00 - 10:00 | Language: English

Begin your morning with a comprehensive economic update tailored to the Latin American region. Join us as we delve into current economic trends and forecasts influenced by recent election outcomes. This opening session sets the stage by exploring the impact of political shifts on the regional economy, offering insights crucial to anticipating future business needs.

Stephan Kautz

Speaker
Stephan Kautz, Chief Economist, EQI Asset

Navigating New Beginnings in LATAM Communities

10:00 - 11:00 | Language: English

Successful relocation into a LATAM community presents a myriad of adjustments. From navigating cultural nuances and language barriers to understanding local housing options and ensuring personal safety, the transferee faces a complex transition. This session explores the critical elements of successful relocation and duty of care in LATAM, and how to equip transferees for a seamless integration into their new environment.

GustavoModerator

Gustavo Alejandro Pérez, Latin America Managing Director, Sirva

Fabiana Clemente

Panelist
Fabiana Clemente, COE Global Mobility, Natura

Flavia Hoexter

Panelist
Flavia Hoexter, Head of School, Red House International School

Thais Mikuni

Panelist
Thais Mikuni, Global Mobility Manager and GM Policy Lead, Unilever

Thais Furlan

Panelist
Thais Lordaro Quattrucci Furlan, Associate Director, Assignment Services, Global Mobility, Talent Executive, Ernst & Young

Break With Exhibitors

11:00 - 11:20

Global Mobility Research: Expatriate Policies in Brazil

11:20 - 12:30 | Language: Portuguese

Moderator
Andréa Fuks, Founder, Global Line

Panelist
Camila Tsu, HR Global Mobility Policy Lead, SAP

Panelist
Fabiana Ramos, Global Mobility South America Regional Coordinator, Stellantis & GADEX Committee Member

Panelist
Rafael Nicodemos Varlese, Head of Compensation, Benefits, People Analytics, Mobility, Labor and Union Relations, Lojas Renner S.A.

Lunch

12:30 - 14:00

Sponsored Roundtables

14:00 - 15:00

Attendees will have the opportunity to sit in on three sponsored roundtable conversations during this session. View the topics and speakers.

Empowering Your Global Workforce Through Strategic Immigration

15:00 - 16:00 | Language: English

Building on the evolving immigration landscape in Latin America, this year's immigration update will focus on how to strategically optimize immigration practices for talent support. The session will provide practical information on navigating immigration policies to seamlessly move and support your staff. Join us to explore actionable strategies for integrating immigration practices in the global marketplace.

Daniela Lima

Moderator
Daniela Lima, Managing Director, Latin America, Newland Chase; Co-Founder, paradiGM Community

Albalira

Panelist
Albalira Montufar Barrera, Partner, Morgan & Morgan

Alvaro

Panelist
Alvaro Mansfeld, Senior Immigration Attorney, CSM

Ariel

Panelist
Ariel Orrego, Principal Partner and General Director, AOV Abogados

Marco

Panelist
Marco Abellan, Director of Global Migration & Relocation, BLP Legal

Break With Exhibitors

16:00 - 16:20

From Afterthought to Forefront: Elevating the Role Global Mobility Professionals

16:20 - 17:15 | Language: English

This session will address the crucial role mobility experts play in ensuring business goals are achieved through global mobility. By serving in a strategic role, mobility professionals can proactively identify and mitigate potential issues, ensuring smoother transitions for employees and success in the role for the organization.

Moderator
Patricia Tavares, Founder, Brazil Talks/LATAM Talks

Panelist
Danyel Margarido, Global Mobility Consultant, Suzano

Panelist
Fabiana Christians, Global Mobility Lead

Panelist
Leticia Setoue, Global Mobility Specialist, Gerdau

 
 

Networking Reception

17:30 - 18:30

Attendees will have the chance to sit in on any of the following industry conversations during the Sponsored Roundtable session from 14:00 to 15:00 on Thursday, 12 September.

Global Mobility Innovation: Navigating AI and ESG

Sponsored by Cartus

Hamilton

Speaker
Hamilton Farias, Director of Strategic Business Solutions, Cartus

Ivan

Speaker
Ivan Corsino, LATAM Client Services Manager, Cartus

The Ecosystem of Transnational Remote Work From the Perspective of Brazilian Legislation

Sponsored by Mundie e Advogados

The panel will explore how Brazilian legislation addresses or falls short in regulating these novel arrangements, and discuss potential legal reforms needed to accommodate the shifting paradigms of work in a globalized digital economy. This discussion will be focused on the legal challenges and complexities encountered by both teleworkers and business leaders under Brazilian law. As the landscape of work evolves, traditional employer-employee relationships are being redefined by emerging business arrangements such as Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), digital platforms, and Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) and Employers of Record (EORs), particularly when cross-border dynamics are involved.

Nadia

Speaker
Nadia Demoliner Lacerda

What Do I Need to Transport My Pet to Another Country?

Sponsored by One Moving

Speaker
Wanessa Urbaneto, Manager of Pet Transport, One Moving

Humanized Service in Global Mobility: Encouraging Empathetic, Personalized Approaches Supporting Individuals as They Relocate Across Borders.

Sponsored by PremierDS

This roundtable will explore the importance of humanized service in global mobility, highlighting how empathy and personalization are crucial in supporting individuals who face the challenge of relocating to new countries. We will discuss strategies to understand and address the emotional, cultural, and practical needs of professionals and their families during the transition, ensuring that each relocation experience is smoother and more positive. The goal is to promote practices that prioritize the well-being and comprehensive support of those involved, going beyond standardized solutions and reflecting a genuine commitment to care and service excellence.

Danilo

Speaker
Danilo Rodrigues, Regional Business Manager, PremierDS

Challenges Faced by Brazilian Companies in Their Internationalization Processes

Sponsored by Sirva

Brazilian companies face several challenges when it comes to internationalizing their operations, these present themselves as immigration working barriers, relocation costs, understanding different business cultures and other economic related barriers. Therefore we would like for Brazilian companies representatives to share their experience and generate a discussion within the group.

Carlos

Speaker
Carlos Gonzalez, Senior Regional Commerical Manager, Sirva

Hands-On Mobility Tech – Try Using Mobility Tech With Our Interactive Tech Roundtable

Sponsored by Workia

This session gives you a chance to try using mobility tech through a series of realistic scenarios, to get first-hand experience of how it can help you in your day-to-day role.

Oliver

Speaker
Oliver Trundley, Co-CEO, Workia

 

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