Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Venue: Núcleo Los Trapenses

Address: Cam. Los Trapenses 2140, Ofi 302-13, 7690000 Lo Barnechea, Región Metropolitana

As this is the first Chile & Argentina Chapter meeting for a number of years - it will be FREE and OPEN to ALL.

Non-members are welcome to join.

PURPOSE OF THE MEETING

To bring together leading companies in the Relocation, Global Mobility, Human Resources, Immigration, and corporate services sectors to exchange experiences, analyze market trends, and share best practices that contribute to the comprehensive and successful management of international mobility in Chile.

The meeting seeks to strengthen collaboration among key industry stakeholders, foster the development of innovative solutions for attracting and retaining global talent, and promote an efficient relocation experience for expatriate professionals and their families.

Key Topics

1. Investment Opportunities in Chile: Supporting international companies in establishing and expanding their operations.

2. The Expatriate Experience: Corporate housing, relocation trends, and family integration, including children's education.

3. Global Talent Mobility: Key labor considerations, international hiring, and best practices for managing a global workforce. The impact of gender on international assignments and the challenges of closing the gender gap.

Who should attend: 

Global mobility professionals, HR leaders, multinational companies, immigration and labor law specialists, international organizations, and relocation service providers.

This inaugural meeting is FREE and OPEN to ALL.

OFFICIAL AGENDA

9:00a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

REGISTRATION & WELCOME NETWORKING

· Attendee registration

· Welcome coffee

· Networking among participants

FIRST BLOCK

INSTITUTIONAL OPENING

Welcome Remarks

Ana Gazarian - CEO, Employee Mobility Solutions (EMS)

José Estay - Consultant and Advisor with extensive experience at the International Organization for Migration (IOM/UN Migration).

Duration: 15 minutes

SECOND BLOCK

SESSION 1: Promoting Investment in Chile and Supporting Investors and Companies in Their Development and Establishment in the Country. Why Chile?

Alejandra Silva - Investment Promotion Officer, InvestChile

Discussion topics:

• Promote foreign investment in Chile, facilitating the development of new projects and business opportunities in the country.

• Provide specialized advice throughout the different stages of establishing operations in Chile.

• Act as a point of connection with the local ecosystem, supporting engagement with key stakeholders and facilitating the investment process in Chile.

Duration: 20 minutes

SESSION 2: The Impact of the Relocation Process on the Expatriate Experience

Patricia Raventós - Country Manager Chile and Relocation Manager for the Americas, EMS

Javier González - Competitive Intelligence Executive, InvestChile

Cristian Droguett - CEO, Deco Rent Ingrid Barrales - Sales Manager, NucleoMayor Apart

Daniela Abumohor & Kristine Seaquist - Managers, Lincoln International Academy

Juana Dafaur - VP of Sales, Staynido

Discussion topics:

• Trends in corporate housing

• Factors that impact the expatriate experience

• Innovation and technology in housing solutions

• Market trend toward reducing international household goods moves and considering long-term furniture rental

• How accommodation influences the success of an international assignment

• School Enrollment Process for Expatriate Children: Ensuring a Smooth and Welcoming Transition.

Duration: 40 minutes

Coffee Break & Networking

THIRD BLOCK

SESSION 3: Key Labor Considerations for Companies with International Talent, Gender Diversity, and How Gender Influences the Decision to Accept an Expatriate Assignment

Ana Gazarian - CEO, EMS

Nicole Verdugo - President, WEF Chile (Women Economic Forum Chile)

Gloria Moya - Consultant and Former CORFO Representative to UN Women

Mamiko Ito - Entrepreneur, Mentor, Business coach and author of Expertos Influyentes

Discussion topics:

• Hiring foreign employees and how gender influences the decision

• Labor trends for multinational companies

• Risks and best practices in managing international employees

• Labor Mobility in the Context of Globalization and the Persistent Gender Gap

Duration: 40 minutes

SESSION 4: Site Inspection - NucleoMayor

Ingrid Barrales - Sales Manager, NucleoMayor Apart

Guided Tour of NucleoMayor Apart Facilities and Services 

CLOSING - 13:30h