International Forum Manchester: Scaling your business overseas

Meeting Agenda

Welcome, introduction and APSCo update

Moya Rylands, Commercial Director, APSCo UK

The world awaits – the international recruitment market in 2026 and beyond

Eoghan Doherty, Research Analyst, SIA

As UK recruitment businesses increasingly look overseas for growth, choosing the right market is critical. This session explores what recent research tells us about the opportunities available in international markets and how recruitment leaders can assess where those opportunities genuinely exist. Eoghan will examine global hiring trends, the drivers of talent shortages across different regions and the practical considerations businesses should evaluate before expanding internationally. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to identify markets that align with their specialism, strategy and growth ambitions.

Panel Discussion: mapping out your overseas business journey

Our panellists will examine the journey to international expansion, from servicing overseas clients from the UK through to hiring boots on the ground, what were the tell tale signs that prompted them to expand abroad.

Rob Whittall, Managing Partner, Dyke Yaxley

Leader Exchange

Maximise your time at this meeting with our Leader Exchange session - this is designed to deliver tangible outcomes. Guided by experienced business professionals, this discussion will ensure you gain real value from your attendance. You’ll collaborate with sector peers to tackle key challenges and leave with clear, actionable strategies you can implement immediately. This session isn’t just a conversation, it’s designed to be a catalyst for measurable business impact.