European Labour Mobility Congress 2025
February 17, 2025 — February 18, 2025 | 8:30 AM — 6:00 PM CET

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Location
Krakow - Poland, ICE Kraków Congress Centre
The European Labour Mobility Congress (ELMC) is a prominent event that brings together professionals, policymakers, and experts from across Europe to discuss key issues surrounding labour mobility, the single market, and the freedom to provide services within the European Union. Now in its 8th edition, the Congress serves as a platform for in-depth discussions on topics such as the posting of workers, the expansion of the EU, free trade agreements, and social protection.
Fragomen Partner, Jo Antoons and Senior Global Operations Director, Marc Geer will join panels throughout the conference discussing Global Mobility. You will also hear from Fragomen Director Wim Cocquyt during a workshop on Social Security.
Fragomen Participation
Panel Session: Killers and Drivers of the Single Market – freedom to provide services
Jo Antoons, Partner, Fragomen
Monday 17th February
11:30 - 13:00
Afternoon Workshops
Global Mobility Goes Digital
Jo Antoons, Partner, Fragomen
Marc Geer, Senior Global Operations Director, Fragomen
Tuesday 18th February
14:15 - 15:15
Social Security Coordination with a Focus on Third-Country Nationals
Wim Cocquyt, Director, Fragomen
Tuesday 18th February
16:45 - 17:45
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