Welcome to the GLRC 2025 Conference Agenda

Wednesday, September 10th:

  • 11:00- 4:00pm: Registration is OPEN

  • 11:30 - 2:00pm: Corporate Roundtable- Bridging the Gaps: A Full-Spectrum Policy Exchange at the Marriott

    • Corporate volunteers will lead a workshop-based Corporate Roundtable where participants will mark their policy types and tiers on policy spectrum posters with stickers followed by a policy trends discussion. Results from the Corporate Roundtable will be presented the following morning in Session 1 focusing on U.S. Domestic Policy and Session 2 focusing on International Policy with corporate representatives and RMC Advisors sharing their insights. These are sure to be engaging sessions!

  • 3:00 - 4:00pm: Move for Hunger Trivia- Register HERE

  • 4:00 - 6:00pm: Join us for our Cocktails & Connections Happy Hour at the Cincinnati Marriott RiverCenter

Thursday, September 11th:

  • 7:30 - 8:30am: Registration, Breakfast, & Networking

    Room: Covington Ballroom

  • 8:30 - 9:00am: Welcome, Business Updates and Charity Best Point

  • 8:46am – Moment of Silence for 9/11 

  • 9:00 - 10:00am: Session 1: Bridging Policy and Practice: Aligning Domestic Relocation with Service Verticals

    Description: Building on insights gathered during the Corporate Roundtable, this session will delve into current trends, challenges, and innovations shaping U.S. domestic relocation policies. Corporate mobility leaders and RMC advisors will share key takeaways from the spectrum-mapping exercise and provide commentary on policy tiering, benefit adjustments, and emerging best practices across industries. Attendees will gain practical insights to benchmark and evolve their programs in today’s shifting landscape.

    Speakers: Patricia Cahall (Luxottica), Kristen Clancy (Jaqua Realtors), Jennifer Connell SCRP, SGMS-T, HCS, MBA (Weichert Workforce Mobility), Matthew Eschrich CRP, GMS-T (Altair Global)

  • Room: Covington Ballroom

  • 10:00 - 10:15am: Break

  • 10:15 - 11:15am: Session 2: Bridging Policy and Practice: Aligning International Relocation Policies with Service Verticals

    Description: This session continues the conversation with a focus on international relocation policy trends. Leveraging the data collected during the Roundtable, corporate representatives and RMC partners will examine how global policies are adapting to address compliance complexities, regional variances, and employee expectations. Whether you're managing a mature program or refining your global mobility approach, this discussion will offer valuable perspectives and actionable strategies.

    Speakers: Sarah Armstrong (Stellantis), Terri Bonfiglio (Cartus), Kathy Burrows (Sirva Worldwide, Inc.), Amy Kosslow (Under Armor)

    Room: Covington Ballroom

  • 11:15 - 11:20am: 5 Minute Transition Break

  • 11:20 - 11:50am Mini Breakout Session #1: Rerouting the Relocation Journey: Transportation Trends That Matter

    Description: Understand the complexities and data-driven strategies for the global household goods movement.

    Speakers: Rebecca Brewster (American Transportation Research Institute)

    Room: Riverview 1

  • 11:50 - 12:00pm: 10 Minute transition

  • 12:00 - 12:30pm: Mini Breakout Session #2: What Not to Do When Coming to the U.S. — A Practical Guide for Visitors

    Description: Whether you’re welcoming international colleagues, supporting employees relocating for work, or preparing friends and family for a visit, this session is designed to help you guide them through a smooth experience in the United States.

     We'll walk through the Top 10 common mistakes to avoid when visiting or moving to the U.S., based on real-life experiences and practical tips. From cultural norms to legal considerations, this guide will help prevent misunderstandings and make sure their stay is positive and stress-free.

     By the end of this session, you’ll be better prepared to advise or support anyone coming to the U.S., helping them feel confident, informed, and welcomed.

    Speaker: Emily Cashell & Staci Jenkins (Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP)

    Room: Riverview 2

  • 12:30 - 1:15pm: Lunch

  • 1:15 - 2:15pm: Keynote Speaker Molly Grantham

    About Molly: Molly is a 4x Emmy Award-winning journalist and globally recognized speaker known for her dynamic presence and ability to instantly connect with any audience. With over 25 years in the media industry and more than 15,000 interviews—from top CEOs to Hollywood stars—Molly brings powerful, real-world insights and unforgettable stories to every stage. Her keynote, Bet On Yourself!, inspires audiences to embrace change, spark personal transformation, and confidently pursue their goals. If you're looking for a speaker whose equal parts inspiring and impactful, Molly delivers every time.

    Room: Covington Ballroom

  • 2:15 - 3:15pm: Session 3: AI in Global Mobility – A Workshop for the Future

    Description: Get hands-on with AI technologies shaping the future of global mobility.

    Speakers: Jeffrey A. Shaffer, Jacki Perry Professor of Analytics & Assistant (University of Cincinnati’s Carl H. Lindner College of Business)

    Room: Covington Ballroom

  • 3:15 - 3:25pm: Break

  • 3:25 - 4:55pm: Session 4: Navigating Global Risks & Current Events

    Description: Ensuring Safety for Business Travelers and Expats and how Geo-political events affect our transferees.

    Panel: Agent Victor Ciapas (FBI Representative), Michele Esper (Goodyear), Matt Kupec (Global Security Operations Leader | U.S. Department of State Resident Agent in Charge), Frank Patercity (Chief Security Officer (CSO), Kroger)

    Room: Covington Ballroom

  • 4:55 - 5:00pm: Warp-up

  • 6:30- 9:30pm: Thursday Evening Event at Velocity Sports with DJ LizziBeats!!

Friday, September 12th:

  • 9:00 - 11am: Brunch & Bubbly

  • 9:30 - 10:30am: Closing Keynote Speaker Jake Olson

    About Jake: Jake made history as the first completely blind football player in college football, long-snapping for USC in 2017. An 8-time cancer survivor, author, entrepreneur, adaptive golf champion, and sought-after speaker, Jake inspires audiences with his keynote Finding The Setup In The Setback. Blending humor, powerful storytelling, and actionable mindset shifts, he helps people see challenges in a new light—and turn adversity into opportunity. Audiences leave his talk laughing, reflecting, and feeling more resilient, empowered, and grateful than ever before.

  • 10:30 - 11:00am: Wrap-up, Prizes, & Raffle Winners

  • Room: Covington Ballroom