Fragomen receives Brandon Hall Group(TM) Gold HCM Excellence Award(R) for Leadership Development. August 24, 2026 Fragomen has received a Brandon Hall Group(TM) Gold HCM Excellence Award(R) in the Best Leadership Development Program category for its Leadership Lifecycle initiative, championed by the firm's Talent Development team. Fragomen's Leadership Lifecycle is a suite of programs designed to support leaders at every stage of their development, from new people leaders to experienced managers looking to sharpen their approach. Management Fundamentals supports employees as they transition into management, equipping them with the foundational knowledge, advice and resources they need to lead their teams effectively. The Leadership Academy builds on these foundations through a broader, more strategic leadership framework, providing people managers with the tools and expertise to inspire and lead at Fragomen. The Practical Management Academy provides ongoing development for managers seeking to practice and strengthen their skills through challenge-based learning. The award builds on Fragomen's previous recognitions in this arena and reflects the continued evolution of its approach to leadership development across the firm. The Brandon Hall Group(TM) HCM Excellence Awards(R) recognize programs and initiatives that demonstrate meaningful business impact, innovation and execution. Submissions are evaluated by an independent panel of Brandon Hall Group analysts, industry experts and experienced practitioners using criteria that include business need, program design, innovation, adoption and organizational impact.

ICEF Secondary Education Budapest. September 23, 2026 - September 25, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM BST Fragomen is pleased to be participating in ICEF Secondary Education Budapest, a specialist conference focused exclusively on international student recruitment for secondary, boarding, high school, foundation, and junior education programs. As international student recruitment in the secondary education sector continues to grow, the conference provides a strategic forum for sharing insights, strengthening partnerships, and exploring developments that shape international student mobility. Fragomen's Jonathan Hill, Senior Immigration Manager, will speak in the session Navigating immigration: Providing appropriate visa support and maintaining immigration awareness, examining the role immigration support plays in helping students and families make informed decisions about studying abroad. Discussions will cover recent immigration rule changes, best practices for providing clear and up-to-date visa guidance, and practical approaches for supporting successful student applications. The session will also explore how educational institutions can effectively train and equip their recruitment partners with the latest immigration knowledge, helping ensure consistent support for prospective students and their families while strengthening long-term institutional partnerships. Click the register button above to join this event or for more information get in touch with us at [email protected]. Related contacts. Senior Manager Media mentions Counsel Brian Hunt discusses how proposed changes to F-1 student visas could create uncertainty for international students transitioning to the US workforce. Senior Manager Zak Hynes explores the key factors businesses should consider when establishing a presence in the UAE - from operating model and visa requirements to banking, office needs and long-term growth plans - in our new blog. The right structure is the one that best supports your business strategy, not simply the lowest upfront cost. Partner Catherine Macris highlights key findings from Fragomen's 2026 regional immigration overviews, including tighter compliance controls, digital border transformation and emerging pathways for global talent. Media mentions Partner Karolina Schiffter discusses how the EU's extension of temporary protection for Ukrainian citizens through 2028 will affect employers in Poland. Fragomen news Fragomen's "Immigration Guide for the UK Tech Sector" introduces visa options available for those working and recruiting in the tech sector. Center for Strategy and Applied Insights Senior Director Leah Rogal examines how employers can use the J-1 Research Scholar visa to retain eligible global research talent, support long-term research initiatives and strengthen workforce and immigration planning. In this blog, Middle East and Africa Private Client Practice Director Nofi Mojidi-Bayna explores how evolving residency frameworks across the region are reshaping long-term mobility planning and examines the three global forces transforming immigration strategy for businesses, investors and internationally mobile families. In this blog, Associate Halil Kaya outlines the UK Visa Fees Reimbursement Scheme for Scale Ups, including eligibility requirements, available funding and key considerations for high-growth businesses recruiting international talent. Media mentions Partner Jack Kim discusses how fraud has shaped Canada's international student reforms and ongoing integrity efforts. In this blog, Senior Associate Charlotte Roberts explains what these changes mean for employers, why salary discounts may no longer be a reliable long-term strategy and how early workforce planning can help businesses continue to access international talent while managing compliance and costs. Media mentions Senior Associate Isabel Schnitzler outlines the key compliance considerations for employers with employees working across the EU. Associates Julia Manacher and Stephanie Weaver examine immigration issues emerging in a popular reality television series, including K-1 visa denials, consular non-reviewability, fraud findings and changing adjudication policies.

Digital Trust Summit Brussels 2026. June 24, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM CEST The Merode, Place Poelaert 6, 1000 Brussels, Belgium Fragomen is pleased to sponsor the Digital Trust Summit Brussels 2026, an event that brings together global CEOs, board members, policymakers, regulators, and senior executives to examine the strategic challenges and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence. In high-level discussions and collaborative problem-solving, participants will explore practical approaches to governance, deployment, and responsible innovation in AI. Fragomen's Jo Antoons, Senior Counsel and Vladimir Jankovic, Managing Director will speak on the panel Proving You Are Real: Verified Identity in the Age of Deepfakes. They will contribute their perspectives on identity verification, digital trust, and the implications of emerging technologies for global mobility and compliance. Click the button above to find out more about this event or for more information get in touch with us at [email protected].