05 May Riding the Waves: A Global Relocation in Motion, Mastering Procurement in Global Mobility, Real-World Applications in Global Mobility Riding the Waves: A Global Relocation in Motion, Mastering Procurement in Global Mobility, Real-World Applications in Global Mobility Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (12:00 AM) to Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (11:59 PM) 8 PDCs Provider: Rocket Mortgage Course Name: Midwest Relocation Council (MRC) 2026 Speaker: Tom Turcich, Lori Ryan, Jim Drass, Taylor Morreale, Drew Roksandic, Nicole Yunez, Brenda Theony-Johnson, Pam Jacknick, Sean Thrun,o Joe Gurth, Christina Miller, Cheryl Kilborn, Leo Capotorto, Sandra Froylan, Caitlin Dwyer, Shirley Harwood, Beth Penfold Program Type: Seminar/Workshop Registration URL: https://www.midwestrelocation.org/Program/Agenda Riding the Waves: A Global Relocation in Motion, Mastering Procurement in Global Mobility, Real-World Applications in Global Mobility, Chicago, Illinois Email Details Riding the Waves: A Global Relocation in Motion, Mastering Procurement in Global Mobility, Real-World Applications in Global Mobility Details You're Registered! DescriptionLocation • Keynote Address: Big Dreams Demand Bold Action o Tom Turcich o Tom Turcich, the 10th person to walk around the world, teaches how to overcome fear, embrace obstacles, and pursue the impossible—one powerful step at a time. Prepare to be captivated by the extraordinary journey of Tom Turcich, a man who accomplished what only nine others have ever achieved - he walked around the world. Over seven years, Tom covered an astounding 28,000 miles across 38 countries beside his loyal canine companion, Savannah. Motivated by the loss of his friend, Ann Marie, Tom made a life-altering decision to explore the world one step at a time. From dense jungles to unforgiving deserts, Tom faced and conquered formidable adversity, but is set apart by his rare insights into the human condition. Get ready for a keynote that ignites your potential, encourages you to go for your biggest dreams, and unlocks your boundless resilience. • Session One: Making a Splash with AI: Real-World Applications in Global Mobility o Lori Ryan, Jim Drass, Taylor Morreale, Drew Roksandic, Nicole Yunez o AI is making waves across the industry—but what does that actually look like in practice? This interactive session brings together perspectives from Relocation, Household Goods, Real Estate, and Corporate Housing to explore how AI is being used today—and where it’s headed next. With a Jeopardy-style game and live audience participation, attendees will challenge assumptions, share insights, and leave with actionable strategies they can immediately apply within their organizations. • Session Two: Navigating the Currents: Mastering Procurement in Global Mobility o Brenda Theony-Johnson, Pam Jacknick, Sean Thrun o The success of a relocation program often hinges on how well mobility teams work with procurement—and with their RMC partners. This panel features both procurement leaders and relocation management company (RMC) representatives who will share their perspectives, lessons learned, and best practices for successful collaboration. Discussion topics include running effective RFPs, engaging the right stakeholders, avoiding common pitfalls, and positioning mobility as a strategic initiative within the organization. Panelists will also share practical guidance for managing approvals and strengthening partnerships across teams. Attendees will gain concrete, real-world strategies they can use when working with procurement and RMCs alike. • Session Three: Riding the Waves: A Global Relocation in Motion (Part One) o Joe Gurth, Christina Miller, Cheryl Kilborn, Leo Capotorto, Sandra Froylan, Caitlin Dwyer, Shirley Harwood, Beth Penfold o Most mobility professionals authorize relocations but rarely see how they’re executed end-to-end. This two-part session provides that visibility. Part one takes you behind the scenes of an international relocation. A global mobility lead and key service partners in immigration, tax and payroll, real estate, relocation management, and destination services will walk through how they collaborate, where handoffs occur, and how they manage complexities in real time to deliver a successful move. • Session Four: Riding the Waves: A Global Relocation in Motion (Part Two) o Greg Dummer, Kristina Klag o Part two of this two-part session features a panel discussion with employees who have recently relocated on international assignments. These real transferees will share what worked, what didn’t, and what truly made the difference in their relocation experience. This session helps attendees understand what quality service looks like from the employee’s perspective, what information providers need to do their jobs well, and how corporate policies and decisions directly impact the employee experience. Riding the Waves: A Global Relocation in Motion, Mastering Procurement in Global Mobility, Real-World Applications in Global Mobility Riding the Waves: A Global Relocation in Motion, Mastering Procurement in Global Mobility, Real-World Applications in Global Mobility2401 N DuSable Lake Chicago, IL 60614 Map & Directions