FEM CHAPTER MEETING MEXICO 2026

The Forum for Expatriate Management (FEM)

Date: November 5, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Venue: Mexico City National Chamber of Commerce (CANACO)

Address: Paseo de la Reforma 42, Colonia Centro, Cuauhtémoc, C.P. 06040, Mexico City

As this is the first Mexico 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

A Platform for Dialogue Between Institutions and Businesses

The first FEM Mexico Chapter meeting will bring together Human Resources and Global Mobility leaders, institutional representatives, and specialists in immigration, cultural integration, corporate housing, and labor law to share experiences and solutions related to international talent mobility.

The program will incorporate a regional perspective on Mexico’s role as a strategic hub connecting talent and business operations across Latin America.

What Will We Cover?

• Human Mobility and Talent — The role of institutions and initiatives that promote informed and well-integrated international mobility. Mexico’s position as a regional mobility hub will also be addressed

• Cultural and Family Integration — How to support international professionals and their families throughout the process of adapting to life in Mexico.

• Arrival Experience and Housing — The importance of housing solutions in supporting well-being and ensuring the continuity of an international assignment.

• Hiring and Compliance — Labor and regulatory considerations organizations must take into account when recruiting international talent.

Who Should Attend:

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

This meeting is FREE and OPEN to ALL.

OFFICIAL AGENDA

09:30–10:00 | Registration and Welcome Coffee

Participant registration and an initial networking opportunity.

INSTITUTIONAL OPENING

Human Mobility, Integration, and Opportunities for International Talent

With: Sergio Otal - International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Topic and focus to be determined by the institution.

An opportunity to share the initiatives, programs, and perspectives that the IOM considers most relevant to this audience.

REGIONAL PERSPECTIVE

Mexico as a Regional Mobility Hub: Talent, Connectivity, and Opportunities

With: Ana Gazarian - CEO de Employee Mobility Solutions (EMS)

A strategic perspective on Mexico’s role as a key connection point for talent mobility across Latin America, the immigration and labor challenges associated with international assignments, and opportunities for regional collaboration.

SESSION 01: CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE

Beyond Arrival: Keys to Successful Integration

With: Alejandra Coronel Mengelle · Huitzilli | Geraldo Pérez de León

Cultural differences, the adaptation of expatriates and their families, expectation management, and tools for a positive international experience.

BREAK

SESSION 02: EXPERT PANEL

Temporary Housing as Part of the Expatriate Experience

Moderator: Abigail Pérez

Panelists:

• Carlos Llewellyn · Nido Apartments
• Alejandra Quintero · Doma Curated Stays
• María Felicio · Blueground

Trends in corporate housing, expatriate well-being, innovation, and the impact of housing on the success of international assignments.

SESSION 03: LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

International Talent in Mexico: Hiring, Compliance, and Best Practices

With: Gerardo Rodríguez Montes de Oca - Labor Lawyer

Stephanie Yasarete

Hiring foreign employees, labor obligations, regulatory risks, and best practices for multinational companies.

NETWORKING & CLOSING

A final opportunity for attendees, speakers, and institutional representatives to connect and exchange ideas.

Note: The program is subject to changes in the order of sessions, timings, and speaker participation.