Session Descriptions

The Story So Far: NEI Business Update
Randy Wilson, SCRP, President | CEO, NEI Global Relocation

To kick off this year’s Global Partner Alliance Summit, NEI’s President, Randy Wilson, will give an update on the past year at NEI, as well as a preview of things to come.

Delivering an Excellent Employee Experience

In this multimedia session, we will discuss the typical NEI transferee experience and how all the components of relocation come together to provide Service Exceeding Expectations. We’ll also talk about the escalation process and how collaboration with our partners is necessary to troubleshoot problems and provide a smooth experience.

Flash Presentation: UNITE Connecting Clients and Services Partners with API Integration
J.R. Neal, Enterprise Architect, NEI Global Relocation

In this Flash Presentation, J.R. Neal will introduce the UNITE integration platform and explain how this program can streamline the relocation process for transferees and service providers alike.

Flash Presentation: Reviewing the RFP
Pam Jacknick, CRP, GMS, SVP, Global Client Development, NEI Global Relocation

In the second flash presentation, Pam Jacknick will talk through the common questions we’ve seen in client and prospective client Requests for Proposals over this past year and what these trends can tell us about the state of the industry.

Flash Presentation: Policy and Benefit Trends 
Ginny Taylor, CRP, SGMS, VP, Global Client Relations, NEI Global Relocation

In the third and final flash presentation, Ginny Taylor will present the results of NEI’s 2023 All-Benefits Survey and talk about the trends shown in benefits and policies.

Bouncing Around
Derek Gregath, CRP, Client Relations Manager - NEI Global Relocation

Time to get interactive and get to know each other!

Global Economic Update: Understanding Relocation Impacts 
Doug Duncan, Sr. Vice President and Chief Economist, Fannie Mae

In this session, Doug Duncan will give us an update on current global economic conditions. Between mortgage rates, housing prices, shipping costs, and dozens of other factors, the economy has a huge impact on relocation, and Doug will walk us through what to be aware of in the coming months.

Questions, Answered: C-Suite Panel Discussion 
Moderator: Randy Wilson 
NEI Panelists: Michelle Moore, Chief Global Mobility Officer, Janell Anderson, Chief Experience Officer, Greg Keith, CIO

In this panel discussion, four of NEI’s top executives will answer the questions you submitted during the registration process and talk through some current issues in the relocation industry.

Stressful Shifts: The Emotional Toll of Employee Relocation 
Lynn Wagner, President, REA - Partners in Transition 
Jennipher Christensen, Managing Director / Owner, IPR Consulting 
Katia Brattberg, Relocation Specialist, IPR Consulting

Big life changes come with many opportunities, but even exciting ones like a job transition also come with a great deal of stress, tension, and loss. In this session, NEI’s partners from IPR Consulting and REA – Partners in Transition will talk through the pressures that relocation puts on employees and their families. They’ll also provide their expertise on how these stressors can be lessened or mitigated to ensure a smooth transition for everyone involved.

Beyond the ChatGPT Hype: AI, Automation, and Relocation 
Jeremy Kedziora, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Can AI and automation enhance the transferee experience and provide improvements for relocation professionals? Is AI reliable? What does “GPT” stand for, anyway?

Join Dr. Jeremy Kedziora to answer these questions and more in this year’s Keynote Address, focusing on how Artificial Intelligence, automation, and recent innovations in these technologies will affect our industry. Dr. Kedziora will give us a look at the inspiring opportunities on the horizon and show how these tools can be integrated with current systems to make the relocation process smoother and more sophisticated.