Global
Workforce
Xchange ‘26
2 - 3 December 2026 | Nairobi, Kenya
This event will bring together established and emerging actors across the global labor mobility system - from recruitment and training to finance and technology - alongside representatives of governments, employers, and investors active in the space.
The convening is grounded in the vision that labor mobility represents the future of global labor markets, and that a well-functioning, professionalized mobility industry is the key to unlocking it. This conference is a dedicated space for the labor mobility industry to come together, establish a shared identity, and accelerate collective progress.
What to expect
A Shared Vision
Be part of a visible movement among mobility industry actors globally - built through shared sessions, collective debate, and the connections that only happen in the same room
Meaningful Collaboration
Work alongside industry peers to identify shared opportunities, tackle common challenges, and drive initiatives that strengthen the sector as a whole
Accelerated Growth
Learn from established and emerging industry actors - and leave with the insights, tools, and relationships to move faster.
New Connections
Meet the practitioners, policymakers, investors, and innovators shaping the future of labor mobility - and build the partnerships that last beyond the conference.
What to expect
A Shared Vision
Be part of a visible movement among mobility industry actors globally - built through shared sessions, collective debate, and the connections that only happen in the same room
Meaningful Collaboration
Work alongside industry peers to identify shared opportunities, tackle common challenges, and drive initiatives that strengthen the sector as a whole
Accelerated Growth
Learn from established and emerging industry actors - and leave with the insights, tools, and relationships to move faster
New Connections
Meet the practitioners, policymakers, investors, and innovators shaping the future of labor mobility - and build the partnerships that last beyond the conference
Different tracks. One movement.
Below you'll find a preview of what's on the agenda at GWX26. Sessions are organized across tracks - with breakout sessions, networking opportunities and side events also running throughout the event. Full scheduling and speaker details to follow.
State of the Market: Where we are, what's shifting, and what it means for the industry
Worker Voices on the Journey: What worked, what didn't, and what needs to change
The Employer Perspective: Value, risk, and what the experience actually looks like
Building the Industry's Home: The case for a labor mobility association
From Zero to Pipeline: Demand generation for recruiters starting out
Workers as Clients: Tactical tools for building worker feedback into your business
Profitable, Responsible Recruitment: Effective approaches to compliance that work
Recruiting Smarter: Tech solutions shaping the industry
Landing Well: Addressing post-arrival barriers from housing to accompaniment
Breaking the Language Barrier: Cost-effective approaches to training that stick
Train to Recruit: How training partnerships drive demand
Skills Without Borders: Developing globally recognized competencies
Skilling Solutions: Tech solutions transforming workforce training
Migration Finance 101: Cash flow, scale, and the fundamentals
The Investor Lens: Profit, risk, and impact in migration finance
Making the Case with Data: Impact metrics that move capital
Solving the Cash Flow Problem: Subscription models, working capital, and migrant finance
Community discussion: Perspectives on principled migrant finance
Different tracks. One movement.
Below you'll find a preview of what's on the agenda at GWX '26. Sessions are organized across tracks - with breakout sessions and side events also running throughout the event. Full scheduling and speaker details to follow.
State of the Market: Where we are, what's shifting, and what it means for the industry
Worker Voices on the Journey: What worked, what didn't, and what needs to change
The Employer Perspective: Value, risk, and what the experience actually looks like
Building the Industry's Home: The case for a labor mobility association
From Zero to Pipeline: Demand generation for recruiters starting out
Workers as Clients: Tactical tools for building worker feedback into your business
Profitable, Responsible Recruitment: Effective approaches to compliance that work
Recruiting Smarter: Tech solutions shaping the industry
Landing Well: Addressing post-arrival barriers from housing to accompaniment
Breaking the Language Barrier: Cost-effective approaches to training that stick
Train to Recruit: How training partnerships drive demand
Skills Without Borders: Developing globally recognized competencies
Skilling Solutions: Tech solutions transforming workforce training
Migration Finance 101: Cash flow, scale, and the fundamentals
The Investor Lens: Profit, risk, and impact in migration finance
Making the Case with Data: Impact metrics that move capital
Solving the Cash Flow Problem: Subscription models, working capital, and migrant finance
Community discussion: Perspectives on principled migrant finance