New York City Huddle
From: May 06, 2025 @ 2:30 PM
To: May 06, 2025 @ 10:00 PM
Location: New York
Address: 307 West 38th Street Studio 1401, New York, NY 10018
We're so excited to be catching up in New York City with our members from our Americas network, sharing current trends, issues, and successes within our network.
The local time of the event is 09:30 - 17:00 EST
Why you should attend
The day will provide our members with the opportunity to share in discussions around Hot Topics such as Diversity and Inclusion, Immigration and Tax updates, and the ongoing challenges GM teams in the Americas region faces.
We'll also hear from some of our corporate members as to what they've been getting up to, alongside technical and thought leadership sessions.
The day will provide a safe and welcoming space for GM Professionals to discuss their challenges, share their stories and take away key updates to take back to their organisations.
Who should attend
Members of the Expat Academy US Network
If you are not an Expat Academy member and would like to find out more please contact tony@expat-academy.com
What will be covered
The day will include all of the amazing elements we have during our In-Person huddles:
- Refreshments when you arrive, during breaks, lunch and after event networking drinks to give you time and space to connect with other Global mobility professionals, enabling you to expand your network and share your stroeis
- Technical presentations from our amazing partners providing you the latest updates affecting Global mobility professionals in the US
- Corporate Updates from our members, sharing their projects, challenges and stories
- Discursive, topical huddle sessions to delve deeper into the solutions you can take back to your organisations
- Insights and trends from the experienced Expat Academy team
Agenda
Day 1
Registration and Networking
09:30 - 10:00
Welcome and Introductions
10:00 - 10:30
We'll start our day with a warm welcome, walk you through today's agenda, and kick things off with a quick icebreaker to get everyone talking. This is a chance to meet your fellow global mobility professionals before we dive into our group discussions throughout the day.
Huddle Discussion - From Paperwork to Powerplay
10:30 - 11:30
In this 60-minute interactive session, we'll explore how our global mobility function can evolve from administrative support to strategic business partner.
We'll break into small groups to discuss:
- Making better use of our data to show what we know
- Building stronger relationships with the people who need our expertise
- Finding smarter ways to get our daily work done
No complicated frameworks or consultant-speak—just sharing what's working, what isn't, and what we might try next. Bring your real experiences and leave with practical ideas you can use tomorrow.
Networking Break
11:30 - 12:00
Huddle Discussion - The People Have Spoken
12:00 - 13:00
Your mobility questions, your discussion! Vote for the global mobility topics that matter most to you during this session, then dive into two lively 20-minute huddle discussions on the winning themes. Tap into the expertise around you and leave with practical solutions from peers who truly understand your challenges.
Lunch
13:00 - 14:00
US & Global Tax Update
14:00 - 14:30
Join Grant Thornton as they provide us with a fantastic update on all matters Tax. From US tax updates, recent legislative changes and what is happening in the global marketplace, to ensure you have all the latest Tax know-how to take back to your programmes.
Corporate Updates
14:30 - 15:00
We’ve got some great people from our US Network to provide updates on what their organisations Global Mobility challenges are.
Hear first-hand from our members on the challenges they're facing, the solutions their creating and the success they're seeing. You may even get some little takeaways to try in your own programme
Corporate Hot Potatoes
15:00 - 15:30
This is a fully interactive session where we'll take questions from those attending on what is keeping them awake and causing an issue for their Global Mobility function. It's an opportunity to share your challenges and use the expertise in the room to help you solve that issue.
Questions will be asked and answered in real time, see it as a live benchmarking exercise during the day.
Networking Break
15:30 - 16:00
Perspective Playground
16:00 - 16:45
Get ready to have your perspectives stretched and assumptions challenged in this interactive Huddle session!
You’ll challenge fellow attendees in an avantgarde format that pushes us out of conventional thinking through spirited exchanges to strengthen your critical thinking. The session will leave you with new perspectives regarding GM’s toughest trade-offs. Join us as we dispel one-track notions and advance as strategic, whole-minded mobility leaders!
Wrap Up and Close
16:45 - 17:00
We’ll conclude the huddle with a quick wrap up of our discussions and updates from the Expat Academy Team
Networking Drinks
17:00 - 18:00
Sponsors
Testimonials
The Expat Academy US Huddle is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow Global Mobility specialists. It’s great to learn from one another, bond over shared challenges, and exchange ideas, especially in such a niche role. These sessions not only provide valuable insights but also help me expand my network and strengthen relationships within the industry.
Tybie Geleerd