Learning Session Descriptions

From the Driver's Seat: The PVO's Perspective on Moving Forward
Hear first-hand from front-line professionals as they discuss their experiences putting their best foot forward for customers. Listen to their views on how the job has changed post-pandemic as well as topics that are shaping the future of the industry, such as the challenges of managing moves, recruiting quality labor, and regulations which specifically affect Professional Van Operators. 

Getting to Yes
During this dynamic discussion, attendees will participate in brainstorming how to get the “yes” needed for an effective mobility program, even when it is challenging. Expert panelists will help facilitate conversations on getting the needed policy approval from leadership teams, convincing transferees to relocate with the provided relocation package, and successfully working with suppliers and internal purchasing teams to “get to yes!”

Buzzer Beaters - 3 Hot Topics on Global HR Trends
Join us for a lively session covering three currently prevalent HR topics. Experienced professionals will discuss the growth and importance of AI, solutions around immigration, and encouraging a sense of belonging in a workplace on the move.

Leading industry experts will present on timely topics. Expect to hear viewpoints and expertise on trends and issues facing the relocation industry, transportation research, immigration law and international relocation, and more. Speakers for this session, listed below, are at the forefront of their fields and will provide valuable information to attendees based upon data and extensive industry experience. 

Rebecca Brewster, President & CEO, American Transportation Research Institute
Rebecca Brewster is President and Chief Operating Officer of the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI). ATRI is the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research organization, whose mission is research to improve the trucking industry’s safety and productivity.

Rebecca is the recipient of several awards including Fleet Owner magazine’s 2016 Dozen Outstanding Women in Trucking, the 2013 Influential Woman in Trucking award from the Women in Trucking Association, and the 2010 J.R. Bob Halladay award given by the 50 state trucking associations. 
    
Rebecca has been with ATRI for over 32 years. Prior to that, she was the Public and Governmental Affairs Director for the Cary, North Carolina Chamber of Commerce and a Fleet Analyst with Moen, Inc. Rebecca has a B.A. in English from Wofford College and she is a Fellow of the North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership.


Mercedes Badia-Tavas, Partner, Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mercedes Badia-Tavas possesses the knowledge, dedication and industry proven resourcefulness to benefit her clients – Fortune 500 and small companies alike – and their employees on a broad range of cases. With over 30 years’ experience exclusively in immigration law, including nine years managing her own firm, Mercedes counsels and represents with regard to immigration employment visas, permanent residency and government compliance.