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GME Live | EMEA

November 6, 2025 | 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM GMT

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Fragomen is a Headline Partner of GME Live | EMEA, an event where professionals shaping the future of global mobility, the future of work, and technology come together. From established enterprises to emerging leaders across Global Mobility and HR, the event serves as a forum for sharing insights, addressing challenges, and discussing strategies that support innovation and adaptation in a changing environment.

GME Live | EMEA offers a focused setting for the global mobility and HR community. The one-day program includes keynote presentations, breakout sessions, benchmarking discussions, and perspectives from leading professionals across industries.

Fragomen Sessions

Headline Session

Title: Navigating the U.S. Immigration Landscape 

Moderator: Partner, Julia Onslow-Cole 

Speaker: Partner Bo Cooper, VP - Human Resources, IBM, Akram Khairy

This session will examine the current state of U.S. immigration policy and its impact on multinational organizations. Bo Cooper and Akram Khairy will share updates on regulatory trends, compliance considerations, and approaches companies can take to manage change in a complex immigration environment.

Global Workforce Planning Panel

Title: Global Workforce Planning in 2025 

Moderator: Partner Julia Onslow-Cole 

Speakers: Partner Haider Hussain, Director Raj Mann and Head of Immigration, EMEA -  TikTok, Elia Bartley.

This panel will discuss how organizations are adapting global workforce strategies in response to changing talent mobility patterns, technology developments, and regulatory requirements. Fragomen’s Haider Hussain and Raj Mann, as well as Elia Bartley will provide insight into planning models and compliance frameworks supporting sustainable workforce mobility.

Breakout Session

Title: Doing More for Less: How to Rethink, Refresh, and Rebuild for Efficiency 

Speaker: Partner Carter Bovard, Partner Charlotte Wills, Learning and Advisory Director Marcin Kubarek, UK Immigration Compliance Specialist, WPP,  Matthew Lynch and Senior HR Generalist – Mobility, Immigration and Eligibility (UK & Ireland) - Maxine Benson.

This session will explore practical ways to improve operational efficiency in global mobility programs. Carter Bovard, Charlotte Wills, Marcin Kubarek, Matthew Lynch and Maxine Benson will outline methods for streamlining processes, optimizing resources, and using technology to increase effectiveness in complex business environments.

To register your interest for this event please email [email protected].

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Julia Onslow-Cole

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London, United Kingdom

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T:+44 (0)207 090 9139

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Haider Hussain

Partner

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Email

[email protected]

T:+971 4 8181 713

Bo Cooper porthole

Bo Cooper

Partner

Washington, DC, United States

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[email protected]

T:+1 202 380 1087

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Julia Onslow-Cole

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London, United Kingdom

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T:+44 (0)207 090 9139

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Haider Hussain

Partner

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Email

[email protected]

T:+971 4 8181 713

Bo Cooper porthole

Bo Cooper

Partner

Washington, DC, United States

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[email protected]

T:+1 202 380 1087

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Julia Onslow-Cole

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London, United Kingdom

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T:+44 (0)207 090 9139

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Haider Hussain

Partner

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Email

[email protected]

T:+971 4 8181 713

Bo Cooper porthole

Bo Cooper

Partner

Washington, DC, United States

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[email protected]

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