TechXperience: How to cope with international talent in an unstable geopolitical world?

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?

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