DATE:
21 July 2026
TIME:
9:00 - 16:00
(SA Time)
VENUE:
17 Eaton Avenue, Bryanston, 2191
FEE:
R4,980 incl VAT
South Africa is entering a defining moment for global talent, investment mobility, and regulatory transformation. Organisations are under increasing pressure to respond with agility, foresight, and strategic alignment.
Xpatweb’s 2026 Global Mobility Conference is designed for this environment, convening the leaders who shape how organisations access talent, interpret immigration frameworks, and position themselves in a globally competitive market.
This year’s conference will feature a Keynote Address by the Honourable Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, providing direct insight into the policy direction shaping South Africa’s immigration and mobility landscape.
This full-day executive programme explores the intersection of immigration policy, global talent trends, business strategy, regulatory certainty, and economic growth, equipping leaders with the insight and frameworks required for informed decision-making in a rapidly evolving environment.
Keynote Address & Event Host
Featuring insights from leading figures across government, business, and industry:
Dr. Leon Schreiber
Minister of Home Affairs
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Dr Leon Schreiber is the Minister of Home Affairs for the Republic of South Africa and a Member of Parliament for the Democratic Alliance. Prior to his appointment as Minister in June 2024, he served as Shadow Minister of Public Service and Administration, as a Whip in the National Assembly, and as Strategy and Communications Advisor to the Leader of the Opposition.
Before he was first elected to Parliament in May 2019, Minister Schreiber worked as a Senior Research Specialist at Princeton University’s Innovations for Successful Societies programme, where he conducted research in numerous African and Asian countries on how to build and reform government institutions. He earned his Doctorate in Political Science, magna cum laude, from the Free University of Berlin in 2015, after completing Master’s, Honour’s and Bachelor’s degrees in International Studies and Political Science at Stellenbosch University. He matriculated from Paul Roos Gymnasium and grew up in the Namaqualand region of the Northern Cape.
Dr Schreiber has an extensive publication record, including his 2018 book Coalition Country, as well as policy papers, journal publications and press articles.
He has been recognised with multiple awards, including being named one of the Mail & Guardian’s Top 200 Young South Africans in 2017. He was the 2015 runner-up in the St Gallen Wings of Excellence Award for young leaders, and received a European Commission Scholarship Award for his doctoral studies.
David O’Sullivan
Host and MC
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David O’Sullivan has been a radio and TV journalist for 40 years. In 2023 he worked with current Springbok Head Coach Rassie Erasmus to write the best-selling memoir “Rassie”. He has also worked on a memoir for a South African business leader.
He worked for a number of prominent radio stations including Capital Radio, 702, and KayaFM. He also worked on TV for SABC Sport and Carte Blanche.
David has won numerous media awards, including two international awards for his coverage of the 1992 Bisho massacre, four SAB Sports Journalist Awards, three MTN Radio Awards and two Liberty Radio Awards.
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Why This Event Matters
- The leading forum for global mobility, immigration, and expatriate strategy, built for executives who needs insight and competitive advantage.
- Trusted by CHROs, CEOs, mobility specialists, and senior decision makers from South Africa’s top corporates and multinationals.
- Direct engagement with the stakeholders shaping South Africa’s immigration and mobility environment, giving leaders insight they cannot access anywhere else.
Who Should Join?
CHROs, Chief People Officers, HR Directors
CEOs, COOs, CFOs and Executive Committee members
Mobility and expatriate management professionals
Transformation and strategy executives
Government, diplomatic, and policy representatives
Investors, industry bodies, and chambers of commerce
Register your interest Now
In a landscape defined by rapid policy shifts, talent shortages, and global competition, senior leaders need more than updates; they need foresight. This conference equips executives with the strategic context, authoritative insight, and peer-level alignment required‑ to guide their organisations through the next era of global talent mobility.
Secure your seat for South Africa’s most authoritative gathering on global mobility and international talent strategy.
*Due to limited seating capacity, submitting a registration indicates your interest in attending the conference but does not guarantee a seat. Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email once their attendance has been confirmed.