There have been sweeping changes to the global immigration landscape brought about by Brexit, the Trump administration and, in many countries, protectionist and populist policies. These changes have created enormous challenges for business, the primary one being uncertainty. The outcome of immigration applications can be very unpredictable and the future road map unclear. In addition to this global mobility, professionals are grappling with the seismic changes to the shape of their workforce and future of work, including the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics in the workplace. One think tank predicts that robots will displace 75 million jobs globally by 2022, but will create 133 million new ones. Some new jobs involve co-working with robots and we may see the creation of hitherto unknown roles, such as AI algorithm auditors and drone managers. Global immigration rules and policies are unable to keep pace with these innovations. Classic rules still rely on traditional jobs with regular academic and professional qualifications, when the new world values agility and entrepreneurship. Patterns of working are also radically changing, with more independent contractors working on client sites and business visits being the norm for much of the overseas travel. This brings regulatory and compliance issues, compounded by the global sharing of information between authorities. Immigration lawyers have an increasingly difficult task to manage client expectations and navigate regulatory and policy changes. Their government liaison skills have never been so valuable. However, the improvements in immigration technology and the advantages that good data analytics can give clients is a positive. So is the fact that business now appreciates that the role played by global mobility professionals and immigration lawyers in the movement of people is key to the success of their corporate strategies. The eminent panel of government representatives, immigration lawyers, heads of global mobility and business leaders will discuss these important issues.