10.30am The Xpat Spouse Factor - 5 Factors of Success

What are the secrets of providing Xpat spouse with a winning formula? What are the practical and emotional success drivers to supporting expatriates through the complexities of international relocation? Join FOCUS for a panel discussion where spouses will share their positive experiences of relocation and ways they feel things could be improved. Hosted by FOCUS Information Services

11.45am Portable Children - the Impact of International Transition

Families in today's world are relocating in greater numbers than ever before. This seminar will look at the outcomes of an international childhood characterised by moves, transitions, new friendships and schools and new languages. There are many benefits to be gained, but some challenges to be understood by families and relocation and HR consultants who are responsible for relocating them. Hosted by Mary Langford, Deputy Executive Director, ECIS (European Council of Internaitonal Schools).

1.00pm Non Doms - UK Taxation; Applying the New Rules in Practice - Compliance and Opportunity

Two years ago, Alastair Darling proposed a radical change to the way in which Non Doms will be taxed in the UK. The proposal was simple, pay £30,000 or tax on worldwide income. Two years later following revision, clarification, u-turns and extensive legislation the new basics for taxation in the UK for Non Doms is anything but simple! Our goal will be to focus on key practical aspects of complying and planning with the new rules. Hosted by Buzzacott Livingstone

2.30pm Points Based Immigration: Key Employer Responsibilities & International Mobility: Corporate & Transferee Risk Exposures & Risk Management Solutions

Following the introduction of the UK's points-based immigration system, employers are now burdened with even greater responsibility for making sure immigration controls remain effective. In this session, James Walters will highlight some of the pitfalls and problems that employers face as they take on the role of policing their migrant workers and maintaining compliance with immigration law. Hosted by Smith Stone Walters

Paul Coleman, Senior Vice President of XN Financial will cover the salient points of the complex world of international insurance using layman's terms and entertaining real life examples in such a way as to illuminate the mysteries of international healthcare and property and casualty coverage for assignee population.

3.45pm Cost Management in International Assignments

This session will cover Assignment demographics; Cost saving measures being introduced by companies; Impact on policies and practices and Future trends. Hosted by ORC Worldwide.