MashUp: How to cope with international talent in an unstable geopolitical world?
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Members of Leuven MindGate or residents of the Hubs4Growth community (Hangar K, Winter Circus, Limburg Startup, The Beacon) can participate for free after validation of their membership.
€102 (excl VAT) for non-members.
On invitation only. If you did not receive an invitation but you want to join this session, please send an email to sofie@leuvenmindgate.be and we will review your registration!
As global politics grow more unpredictable, the challenge of attracting and integrating international talent is becoming more and more challenging.
Export restrictions, sanctions, political polarization, shifting migration laws... these forces are reshaping the reality for employers and internationals alike.
How can we build welcoming, future-proof work environments in a world that feels anything but stable?
A MashUp is a conversation, not a presentation. However, every MashUp will have an expert in the room who initiates a discussion and answers your in-depth questions. There is plenty of time to share your own experiences and learn from others. This MashUp is part of the Hubs4Growth TechXperience sessions.
Join us for another intriguing Leuven MindGate MashUp that zooms in on this complex but urgent question.
We'll explore how international talent strategies must evolve (locally and globally) and what role employers, institutions, and support networks can play to stay ahead of the curve.
This MashUp targets HR professionals that work with international talent, day in, day out.
Program:
09h00 - Welcome with breakfast
09h30 - Intro Leuven MindGate
09h40 - Cases from imec and International House Leuven
11h00 - Wrap up by Leuven MindGate
11h30 - End
These are our experts:
Bob Geivers – HR Manager, imec
How do international sanctions, export controls, and political shifts impact onboarding and integration?
Bob shares the real-world challenges of navigating talent management in a volatile world.
Natalie De Filette – Coordinator, International House Leuven
What’s changing in Flanders and Belgium’s approach to international talent, and what should employers do about it.
Natalie reveals practical steps for language, integration, and policy preparedness.
When: 02/10/2025, from 09h00 until 11h30
Where: imec tower, Remisebosweg 1, 3001 Heverlee
Language: This session will be in English. Unless everyone in the room speaks Dutch, then we'll switch to Dutch.
Price?
- Members of Leuven MindGate or residents of the Hubs4Growth community (Hangar K, Winter Circus, Limburg Startup, The Beacon) can participate for free after validation of their membership.
- €102 (excl VAT) for non-members
One participant per company, to give as many organizations the opportunity to be part of the MashUp experience. We will cancel all duplicate bookings.
No-Show? Cancellation or replacement is possible if notified by email at least 48h in advance (admin@leuvenmindgate.be). Members & residents will be billed a €50 no-show fee. Non-members are required to pay the full registration amount/session. For members, If a colleague replaces you, the no-show fee does not apply.
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Organiser
Leuven MindGate & imec & International House
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Audio-visual recordings will be made during the event. These recordings will be used to report on our website and social media.
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