IBIS Academy 2023 Agenda

Global Benefits, HR and Mobility professionals to learn about total rewards compensation strategy

Gain the insights, knowledge and skills you need to keep your organization among the ranks of the top global employers — today and in the future. Join us at Gallagher's IBIS Academy 2023 where Global Benefits, HR and Mobility professionals can connect 1-5 May 2023, in Geneva, Switzerland.

This year's theme is "Connect. Empower. Advance." The event includes several tracks — depending on interest and global benefit expertise — which are devoted to educational sessions and other sponsored functions. Global Benefits, HR and Mobility professionals will learn how their organizations can implement a total rewards approach as it relates to benefit trends, retirement, legislative changes, cross-border issues, benefit communication and employee engagement.

What's on the agenda for IBIS Academy 2023 conference?

Whether you're new to the Global Benefits field or have years of experience, there's something for everyone at the IBIS Academy.

1-5 May 2023 — IBIS Institute

IBIS Institute focuses on the fundamentals so that you can create successful global benefits and reward strategies. It includes a certificate training program for Global Benefits and HR professionals with 0-5 years of experience.

All times are local to Geneva, Switzerland.

Monday 1 May

9:00 to 10:30	Welcome and Introduction to Institute
10:30 to 11:00	Break
11:00 to 11:45	Cultural Awareness & Literacy
11:45 to 12:30	Global Trends
12:30 to 14:00	Lunch
14:00 to 14:45	Retirement I (Pensions, Occupational Plans)
14:45 to 15:30	Retirement II (Pensions, Occupational Plans)
15:30 to 16:00	Break
16:00 to 16:45	Retirement Spotlight (Case Studies)
16:45 to 17:30	Leaves and Paid Time Off

Tuesday 2 May

6:30 to 8:45	Breakfast
9:00 to 9:45	Health I (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellbeing)
9:45 to 10:30	Health II (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellbeing)
10:30 to 11:00	Break
11:00 to 11:45	Health III Spotlight (Case Studies)
11:45 to 12:30	Incentives and Perquisites
12:30 to 14:00	Lunch
14:00 to 14:45	Risk I (Life, Accident, Disability)
14:45 to 15:30	Risk II (Life, Accident, Disability)
15:30 to 16:00	Break
16:00 to 16:45	Risk III Spotlight (Case Studies)
16:45 to 17:30	International Payroll & Employer of Record
17:30 to 18:30	Institute Reception (Sponsored by Cigna)

Wednesday 3 May

6:30 to 8:45	Breakfast
9:00 to 9:45	Global Mobility I (Duty of Care)
9:45 to 10:30	Global Mobility II (Assignment and Relocation)
10:30 to 11:00	Break
11:00 to 11:45	Global Mobility III Spotlight (Case Studies)
11:45 to 12:30	Global Mobility IV Spotlight (Case Studies)
12:30 to 14:00	Lunch (sponsored by UHC Global)
14:00 to 18:30	IBIS Institute joins IBIS Conference

Thursday 4 May

6:30 to 8:45	Breakfast
9:00 to 9:45	Employment Conditions and Terminations I
9:45 to 10:30	Employment Conditions and Terminations II Spotlight (Case Studies)
10:30 to 11:00	Break
11:00 to 11:45	Alternative Benefit Financing I
11:45 to 12:30	Alternative Benefit Financing II
12:30 to 14:00	Lunch
14:00 to 14:45	Global Benefits and Total Rewards
14:45 to 15:30	Mergers and Acquisitions I
15:30 to 16:00	Break
16:00 to 16:45	Mergers and Acquisitions II Spotlight (Case Studies)
18:00 to 22:30	Gala Dinner

Friday 5 May

6:30 to 8:45	Breakfast
9:00 to 9:45	Institute Closing Ceremony
9:45 to 14:00	IBIS Institute Joins IBIS Conference

2 May 2023 — IBIS Mobility Congress

The IBIS Mobility Congress is a day-long meeting of informed learning for those with specific global mobility responsibilities to review global mobility strategies and mitigate risk. This track is a free, one-day event that focuses on inspiring practical action items to improve mobile strategies. Worldwide ERC® GMS-T® credits are available for those looking to continue their global mobility education.

Tuesday 2 May

9:00 to 9:45	Welcome Address and Agenda
9:45 to 10:30	Agility: It's All About Mindset
10:30 to 11:00	Break
11:00 to 11:45	Global Mobility Trends
11:45 to 12:30	Impact of ESG on Global Mobility
12:30 to 14:00	Lunch
14:00 to 14:45	Work from Anywhere: The Global Mobility Challenge Increases
14:45 to 15:30	Developing a Technology-Enabled Program
15:30 to 16:00	Break
16:00 to 16:45	What's Next For Business Travel and Cross-Border Commuting
16:45 to 17:30	Understanding Alternative International Employment Models
17:30 to 18:30	Cocktail reception (Sponsored by Cigna)

3-5 May 2023 — IBIS Conference

The IBIS Conference is a gathering for industry professionals, which includes conference-style thought leadership for Global Benefits and HR professionals with 5+ years of experience.

Wednesday 3 May

12:30 to 14:00	Welcome Luncheon (Sponsored by UCH Global)
14:00 to 14:30	Warm Welcomes
14:30 to 15:30	Keynote Session — Dave Richter, Man on a Mission: Turning Passion into Solutions on a Human Scale
15:30 to 16:00	Break
16:00 to 16:45	Seeing the Light: The Art of the Possible (Sponsored by Cigna)
16:45 to 17:30	Breakout Session — Let's Talk About Global Trends: How to Consider It All and Still Be People-Focused in a Borderless World
17:30 to 18:30	Cocktail reception (Sponsored by Globalization Partners)

Thursday 4 May

6:30 to 9:15	Breakfast (Sponsored by Optum)
9:00 to 9:45	The European Pension Landscape: An (All-Inclusive) Safari Guided Tour
9:45 to 10:30	Democratization of Opportunity: Turning Potential into Possibility (Sponsored by Globalization Partners)
10:30 to 11:00	Break
11:00 to 11:45	Bridging the Gap between DEI Intention and Impact
11:45 to 12:30	Future of Work: The Digitalization and Upskilling of Your Workforce
12:30 to 14:00	Lunch (Sponsored by CHUBB)
14:00 to 15:30	Transformative Employee Communications: The Future of Work Makes Room for Humans, Not Just Resources
15:30 to 16:00	Break (Sponsored by Workplace Options)
16:00 to 16:45	Rapid Fire: Employers Perspective
18:00 to 22:30	Gala Dinner (Sponsored by Cigna International Health)

Friday 5 May

6:30 to 9:15	Breakfast (Sponsored by GeoBlue)
9:30 to 10:15	Red Cross
10:15 to 11:00	The New Normal for Your Agile Workforce: Meeting Your Employees' Next-Level Expectations in Regards to Their Health, Safety and Wellbeing
11:00 to 11:30	Break
11:30 to 12:15	Rapid Fire: Global Network Partners Perspective
12:15 to 12:30	Closing Remarks
12:30 to 14:00	Closing Lunch (Sponsored by iSOS)

Agenda is subject to change.