8.45 – 9.30 – Registration and welcome coffee

9.30 – 9.45 – Welcome remarks from International Employment Lawyer 

9.45 – 10.45 – Session 1: America first? Trump 2.0’s impact on talent attraction and retention

With a second Trump administration bringing major shifts in economic policy, taxation, corporate governance, and global trade, the landscape of executive compensation is likely to face new challenges and opportunities. From potential tax cuts and deregulation to changes in labour and immigration policies, multinational businesses must anticipate how these factors will impact executive pay structures in the US and abroad. This session will examine expected policy changes, their effect on executive compensation strategies, and how companies can prepare for new regulatory and market dynamics.

10.45 – 11.15 – Coffee break 

11.15 – 12.15 – Session 2: Artificial intelligence: the next frontier or a legal minefield?

As AI continues to transform decision-making in the workplace, its potential role in determining executive pay and benefits is gaining attention. Could AI-driven compensation models enhance fairness, efficiency, and performance alignment, or will they create new legal and ethical risks? This session will explore how AI and data analytics are being integrated into executive pay structures, from data-driven benchmarking to predictive analytics for performance-based incentives. Panellists will also discuss the legal and regulatory implications, including transparency, bias, governance, and compliance with employment laws worldwide.

12.15 – 13.45 – Networking Lunch

13.45 – 14.45 – Session 3: From global to local: structuring rewards in a multinational workforce

For multinational businesses, a one-size-fits-all approach to executive compensation and bonus structures is impractical due to differing tax laws, disclosure requirements, cultural expectations, and labour regulations across core markets. This session will explore best practices for achieving a globally consistent executive compensation framework that allows for local flexibility. Panellists will discuss how companies can maintain equity, competitiveness, and compliance while navigating regulatory and governance challenges globally.

14:45 – 15.15 – Coffee break

15.15 – 16.15 – Session 4: The ESG revolution: compliance, risk, and reward

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are reshaping executive compensation strategies worldwide. As regulators, investors, and stakeholders demand greater alignment between executive pay and ESG performance, companies must navigate an evolving landscape of disclosure requirements, shareholder expectations, and regulatory scrutiny. This session will explore how ESG factors are influencing executive pay structures, the key legal and governance challenges, and best practices for multinational companies to balance compliance with strategic business goals.

16.15 – 17.15 – Session 5: High-stakes conflict: lessons from executive disputes

Disputes involving senior executives are among the most complex and high-profile employment conflicts businesses face. From wrongful termination claims and bonus disputes to allegations of misconduct and breaches of fiduciary duties, these cases often result in significant financial, reputational, and legal risks. This session will examine some of the most notable recent and upcoming executive disputes worldwide, analysing key legal trends, common pitfalls, and best practices for multinational employers. Panellists will discuss lessons learned from high-profile litigation and regulatory scrutiny, and how companies can mitigate risks when handling executive conflicts and departures.

17.15 – 17.30 – Closing remarks from International Employment Lawyer

17.30 onwards – Close and networking drinks reception