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Worldwide ERC Global 26

October 27, 2026 — October 30, 2026 | 9:00 AM — 5:00 PM CDT

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Location

Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 East Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60601

Fragomen is a Strategic Partner for the Worldwide ERC Global 2026 Conference taking place in Chicago from October 27 – 30.

WERC is the premier professional association and convening hub for the diverse ecosystem that powers global talent mobility. As the organization that brings the industry together, we empower a world where businesses and people can thrive everywhere.

Fragomen Sessions:

Partners Chad Ellsworth and Rachel Beardsley will present their panel, “AI Meets Immigration Compliance: A Playbook for the Modern Mobility Team” on Wednesday, October 28th from 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm.

Partner Lisa Koenig will present her panel, “Nudge the Network: Driving Smarter, Sustainable Decisions in Global Mobility” on Thursday, October 29 from 11:15 am – 12:00 pm.

Partners Cindy Shearn and Ryan Freel will present alongside other industry professionals on the panel, “Agile by Design: How Mobility Leaders Support Employees and Business Through Immigration Uncertainty” on Thursday, October 29 from 2:45 pm – 3:30 pm.

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Related contacts

Chad Blocker

Chad Ellsworth

Partner

San Francisco, United States

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 212 230 2826

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Rachel Beardsley

Partner

San Francisco, United States

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 212 891 7532

Lisa Koenig

Partner, Global Responsible Business Practices

New York, United States

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 212 891 7529

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Chad Blocker

Chad Ellsworth

Partner

San Francisco, United States

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[email protected]

T:+1 212 230 2826

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Rachel Beardsley

Partner

San Francisco, United States

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 212 891 7532

Lisa Koenig

Partner, Global Responsible Business Practices

New York, United States

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[email protected]

T:+1 212 891 7529

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Chad Ellsworth

Partner

San Francisco, United States

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[email protected]

T:+1 212 230 2826

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Rachel Beardsley

Partner

San Francisco, United States

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 212 891 7532

Lisa Koenig

Partner, Global Responsible Business Practices

New York, United States

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