Programme for Innovation Festival for Global Working

What to expect at the Innovation Festival for Global Working

Relocate Editorial

21 April 2023

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8.30: WELCOME AND REFRESHMENTS
Arrive at the venue to be welcomed by the Relocate Global Team and our other guests before the day starts.

9:20: INTRODUCTION TO THE DAY
Our Host for the day, international television presenter and journalist, Jayne Constantinis, will signpost the highlights of the day and introduce our keynote morning session with insights from Managing Editor, Fiona Murchie.

MORNING KEYNOTE SESSION Taking Innovation and Leadership to the Next Level with Astronaut Tony Antonelli9.30 - 10.20: TONY ANTONELLI
Session 1: From Earth to Space: Antonelli’s journey to becoming an Astronaut
Antonelli’s inspiring personal journey from humble beginnings to naval aviator, test pilot and pilot of two space missions.
Chris Barber, Founder & Director, ISSET joins the discussion for Q & A

10.40 - 11.30: TONY ANTONELLI
Session 2: Innovation: Leading the way to Mars
This second session with Tony will focus on innovation including, problem-solving, process and planning, resource allocation and more. Tony is the man getting humans to Mars by 2028…

11.50 - 12.30: TONY ANTONELLI
Session 3: Mastering the art of international leadership
This third session with Tony will focus on the themes of communication across diverse teams, mobilising and inspiring people on a global level, leadership styles, leading in adversity and leading teams across different countries, fields of expertise and experience.

12.45 - 13.45: LUNCH & NETWORKING  
Enjoy local produce and network with time to meet astronaut Tony Antonelli in person with photo opportunity.

13.50 - 14.15: AFTERNOON KEYNOTE PANEL  BAFTA-nominated TV presenter Jayne Constantinis will interview panel speakers, Ann Ellis, CEO, Mauve Group; Valerie Besanceney, International education and transitions consultant, author, Executive Director, SPAN and Demetra Marcantonio, Director, KPMG Global Mobility Services team, London to capture how the world of work has moved on from 2022.A lively keynote panel discussion on the future of the workplace and the global trends affecting diverse industry sectors. Jayne Constantinis will tease out what is happening around the world and the biggest challenges and opportunities for international leaders and global talent. How are organisations responding to skills shortages, where are the hotspots for growth and what is influencing supply chains today? What are the innovations that are helping organisations and international managers respond to change.

14: 20 – 15: 45 INNOVATION HUBS
The afternoon will also feature two ‘innovation hubs’, where interactive workshops and facilitated discussions with experts from across leadership, business, global mobility and education will take place.

GLOBAL MOBILITY & EDUCATION HUB
14:20 – 15:45 Future of Global Mobility and Education
Jayne Constantinis will join the Global Mobility and Education Hub to showcase the expertise of our Hub in a lively panel exchange and set the scene for an interactive session on the Future of Global Mobility and Education.

LEADERSHIP HUB:
14:20 - 15:20 LEADING THROUGH DIALOGUE WITH SARAH ROZENTHULER - PART 1  
Dialogue is a critical skill for leaders. It activates fresh thinking and energises people to do great work together. This taster session explores how you can create the conditions for authentic dialogue with all your stakeholders and make positive change happen to build a better future, whether you are a leader, manager or change agent. Sarah Rozenthuler is a chartered psychologist, author and leadership consultant.

15:20 - 15:45 FUTURE OF WORK AND THE WORKPLACE INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION - PART 2    
With Sarah Rozenthuler and Dr Susan Doering, international career and leadership consultant. Your chance to explore with international leadership experts and peers your challenges and what opportunities you see ahead encompassing changing patterns of work, diversity, equity and inclusion.

16.00 - 17.00: AWARDS CEREMONY
Celebrate with us and find out who will be winning our awards this year.

17.00 - 17.10: CLOSING REMARKS AND THE FUTURE

17.10 - 18.30: CELEBRATION DRINKS & TASTE OF KENT
Join us to wind down, congratulate our winners and enjoy the countryside with local wine and nibbles.

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