Monday 28 October
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Lunch
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Plenary 1: Deep Fakes and Misinformation
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Robert (Bobby) Chesney is the Dean of the University of Texas Law School. A third-generation Texan who graduated magna cum laude from Harvard Law School, Chesney is a globally renowned authority on national security, counterterrorism, cybersecurity and disinformation. He’ll open this year’s Forum with a keynote focusing on deepfakes and disinformation. After his talk you will hear from KPMG leaders on how they view this topic form different business perspectives and you will have time to discuss the content with your peers and ask questions to our experts.
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Marc Burrows
Partner
KPMG in the UK
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Robert M. Chesney
Chair in Law, Professor, Dean, School of Law
John Jeffers Research
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Martha Klasing
Partner
KPMG in the US
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Liz Washko
Managing Shareholder
Ogletree
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Stefano Moritsch
Director
KPMG International
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Viktor Panchak
Security Director, Partner
International SOS
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Break
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Elective session group 1
Sharpen your skills with this year’s Forum curriculum. In the true spirit of being on campus, explore our breakouts themed Humanities, Classics, and Design & Technology. See how these topics will be explored by reviewing the elective session program guide.
A choice of one of the following:
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- Humanities
Employee experience: Don’t be short-sighted
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Cross-border employee moves involve more than just compensation and taxes. A positive employee experience also depends on minimizing the impact of the move on health care, social security and pensions, in both the short and especially the long term. The potential issues are extremely varied, depending on the jurisdiction. This seminar will explore how these areas can affect the employee experience and provide practical considerations and recommendations to mitigate the risks of adverse outcomes.
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Bob Rothery
Director
KPMG in the US
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Jonathan Turner
Senior Manager
KPMG in the US
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Alex Thornton
Partner
KPMG in the UK
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Carolyn Chambers
Partner, Global Mobility Services
KPMG in South Africa
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- Humanities
Mobility job description of tomorrow
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The roles you have today: are they the roles you need for tomorrow? And do you and your team have the skills to get there? This course will discuss the skills and roles you have today, and what you anticipate you will need for tomorrow. We will also explore the experiences employees may want from Mobility in the future and the requirements Mobility teams need to manage those desired career experiences.
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Jamie Seymour
Partner
KPMG in the US
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Elisa Holland
Managing Director
KPMG in the US
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Tracy Paech
Director
Bayer
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- Classics
Debate Club: Tax principles
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Residency vs. Source-based taxation: what’s the right approach?
A change from Residency-based to Sourced-based taxation could represent one of the most significant changes to international tax rules and cooperation ever considered. Hearing what an alternate approach might mean for individuals, companies, and Global Mobility promises to provide fascinating insight. Don’t miss this lively debate between KPMG professionals as they bring their perspectives to this key question.
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Barbara Kinle
Partner
KPMG in Singapore
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Brent Jackson
Director
KPMG in the US
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Christine Deveney
Director
KPMG in the US
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Fredrik Lundgren
Partner
KPMG in Denmark
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Dan Hodgson
Partner
KPMG Australia
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- Classics
Sense & Sensibility: Annual regulatory update
-
This seminar will explore governments’ regulatory and tax policy responses to the era of the flexible workforce. Global Mobility professionals from around the world will examine a range of topics: from the growing demand for transparency and fairness in the international tax system, to the digitization of tax reporting, and from the OECD’s worker Mobility and taxation workstream, to how companies are navigating the challenges that cross-border and remote work continue to present.
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John Seery
Managing Director, Washington National Tax
KPMG in the US
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Murray Sarelius
Partner
KPMG in Singapore
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Martha Klasing
Partner
KPMG in the US
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Daida Hadzic
Director
KPMG in the US
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- Design and Innovation
Designing cross-border solutions
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The risks created by cross-border work are now widely understood, but securing a budget for a solution often remains a challenge. In this session, presenters will discuss the design principles used to develop fit-for-purpose solutions that mitigates compliance risks and adds value to the organization. We’ll share real-life examples of the innovative ways businesses are addressing this topic, from adapting existing technology to expanding offshore teams and implementing new solutions.
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Michelle Berners-Price
Partner
KPMG in the UK
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Ralph Kirchhof
Head of Global Mobility
UBS
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Amanda Ayotte
Head of Global Mobility
Koch Industries
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Dave Mayes
Partner
KPMG in the US
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- Design and Innovation
What gets measured gets done
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- Are we there yet?
- Is our Mobility program making a positive impact on our wider company strategy?
- What data sources will help us?
In this session, we will explore how identifying data sources, defining key performance indicators, and setting up a measurement process can support strategy and transformation. In a panel discussion, we will learn how these principles have been applied in a real-life example of setting up a performance measurement system.
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Katherine Avery
Partner
KPMG in the US
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Jenn Fontaine
Global Mobility Professional
Gates Foundation
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Monika Martens-Fila
GMS Transformation Senior Manager
KPMG in Hungary
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Dinesh Sinniah
Partner
KPMG in the US
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Break
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Global Mobility Networking: Explore UT Campus
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Welcome on Campus Dinner
Tuesday 29 October
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Breakfast and welcome coffee
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Elective session group 2
Sharpen your skills with this year’s Forum curriculum. In the true spirit of being on campus, explore our breakouts themed Humanities, Classics, and Design & Technology. See how these topics will be explored by reviewing the elective session program guide.
A choice of one of the following:
-
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- Humanities
Debate Club: Reward & executive pay
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- Is executive compensation “out of control”?
- Will “skills-based” pay improve an organization?
- Is pay transparency a “development for good”?
Would you argue “yes” or “no” to these vital questions affecting executive reward today? Don’t miss this lively debate between KPMG professionals as they bring their perspectives to these key issues and the consequences, both intended and unintended, of the decisions companies take regarding executive pay.
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Paula Holmström
Partner
KPMG in Finland
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Bobby Berkowitz
Managing Director
KPMG in the US
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Parmjit Sandhu
Partner
KPMG in the US
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Eric Myszka
Director
KPMG in the US
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- Humanities
Non-traditional Mobility: Igniting your global workforce strategy
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Non-traditional Mobility arrangements are on the rise: cross-border roles, matrix organizations, remote/virtual assignments and more. This seminar will cover the employment structuring solutions that support the various forms of non-traditional Mobility arrangements. The presenters will share practical insights into how you can partner with the business and your corporate tax teams to stay ahead of talent demands and use Mobility as a strategic driver for business growth and the development of talent globally.
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Eric Gangey
Head of RWE Global Mobility Hub
RWE
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Kshipra Thareja
Tax Principal - Work from Anywhere Leader
KPMG in the US
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Demetra Marcantonio
Director, Global Mobility Services
KPMG in the UK
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- Classics
Of Mice and Men: The dream of a better life and the reality of immigration
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The course explores the dynamic and complex relationship between geopolitics, immigration, and mobility, focusing on how recent global events and policy changes influence immigration strategies and operations. Participants will engage with real-time scenarios to understand the implications of US election outcomes on immigration policies and the broader operational environment. The program emphasizes the necessity for immigration professionals to integrate geopolitical awareness into their practice, enhancing their ability to adapt to an ever-changing global landscape. Through interactive sessions, attendees will learn to develop contingency plans and strategic responses that align with current global trends and legislative changes.
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Rachel Paul
Partner
KPMG in the US
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Graeme Black
Partner
KPMG in Canada
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Stefano Moritsch
Director
KPMG International
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James Plunkett
Shareholder
Ogletree Deakins
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- Classics
The Invisible Hand: Mobility economics — end-to-end cost control
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Your Mobility program can easily cost millions. Understanding your total program costs and their components supports you in making better, and more informed decisions. This seminar will help you understand the cost drivers in Mobility, consider how the demand for cost transparency and measurement of ROI can be met for your business stakeholders, and provide insight on how Mobility professionals can partner with the business to plan and execute international mobility more strategically.
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Matthias Wiemann
Senior Manager
KPMG in Germany
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Thomas Efkemann
Partner, Tax, Global Mobility Services
KPMG in Germany
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Cathryn Vose
Head of International Mobility and Global Employment Tax
Vodafone Group Services Ltd
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- Design and Innovation
Debate Club: Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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- AI vs. Human
- How can AI transform the processes in your Global Mobility program?
- Does AI present a threat to Global Mobility?
Are we moving too quickly?How would you argue these questions? Join us for a debate where KPMG professionals from around the world will discuss the positive, and potentially negative impacts of AI on your workforce and organization.
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Andrew Vincett
Partner
KPMG in Switzerland
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Steve Herlocker
Partner
KPMG in the US
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Anita Bhargava
Director
KPMG in the US
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Simona Vasile
Tax and Legal Partner and Technology & Innovation Leader for Law
KPMG in Norway
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Robert Smith
Managing Director, Global Mobility Services
KPMG in the US
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- Design and Innovation
Managing global employment and Mobility taxes
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Global employment and Mobility taxes present a constantly changing landscape that can be difficult for employers to keep up. A governance framework can provide a clear and effective way to understand the global picture and manage the risk of costly errors. Join us as we walk through the steps involved in designing and implementing such a framework for employment and Mobility taxes and discuss the practical steps needed to maintain it.
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Roop Vohra
Partner
KPMG in the UK
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John Montgomery
Partner
KPMG in the US
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Kristin Noble
Partner
KPMG in Canada
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Break
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Elective session group 3
Sharpen your skills with this year’s Forum curriculum. In the true spirit of being on campus, explore our breakouts themed Humanities, Classics, and Design & Technology. See how these topics will be explored by reviewing the elective session program guide.
A choice of one of the following:
-
-
- Humanities
Debate Club: Reward & executive pay
-
- Is executive compensation “out of control”?
- Will “skills-based” pay improve an organization?
- Is pay transparency a “development for good”?
Would you argue “yes” or “no” to these vital questions affecting executive reward today? Don’t miss this lively debate between KPMG professionals as they bring their perspectives to these key issues and the consequences, both intended and unintended, of the decisions companies take regarding executive pay.
-
Paula Holmström
Partner
KPMG in Finland
-
Bobby Berkowitz
Managing Director
KPMG in the US
-
Parmjit Sandhu
Partner
KPMG in the US
-
Eric Myszka
Director
KPMG in the US
-
-
-
- Humanities
Employee experience: Don’t be short-sighted
-
Cross-border employee moves involve more than just compensation and taxes. A positive employee experience also depends on minimizing the impact of the move on health care, social security and pensions, in both the short and especially the long term. The potential issues are extremely varied, depending on the jurisdiction. This seminar will explore how these areas can affect the employee experience and provide practical considerations and recommendations to mitigate the risks of adverse outcomes.
-
Bob Rothery
Director
KPMG in the US
-
Jonathan Turner
Senior Manager
KPMG in the US
-
Alex Thornton
Partner
KPMG in the UK
-
Carolyn Chambers
Partner, Global Mobility Services
KPMG in South Africa
-
-
-
-
- Humanities
Mobility job description of tomorrow
-
The roles you have today: are they the roles you need for tomorrow? And do you and your team have the skills to get there? This course will discuss the skills and roles you have today, and what you anticipate you will need for tomorrow. We will also explore the experiences employees may want from Mobility in the future and the requirements Mobility teams need to manage those desired career experiences.
-
Jamie Seymour
Partner
KPMG in the US
-
Elisa Holland
Managing Director
KPMG in the US
-
Tracy Paech
Director
Bayer
-
-
-
-
- Classics
Sense & Sensibility: Annual regulatory update
-
This seminar will explore governments’ regulatory and tax policy responses to the era of the flexible workforce. Global Mobility professionals from around the world will examine a range of topics: from the growing demand for transparency and fairness in the international tax system, to the digitization of tax reporting, and from the OECD’s worker Mobility and taxation workstream, to how companies are navigating the challenges that cross-border and remote work continue to present.
-
John Seery
Managing Director, Washington National Tax
KPMG in the US
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Murray Sarelius
Partner
KPMG in Singapore
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Martha Klasing
Partner
KPMG in the US
-
Daida Hadzic
Director
KPMG in the US
-
-
-
-
- Design and Innovation
Designing cross-border solutions
-
The risks created by cross-border work are now widely understood, but securing a budget for a solution often remains a challenge. In this session, presenters will discuss the design principles used to develop fit-for-purpose solutions that mitigates compliance risks and adds value to the organization. We’ll share real-life examples of the innovative ways businesses are addressing this topic, from adapting existing technology to expanding offshore teams and implementing new solutions.
-
Michelle Berners-Price
Partner
KPMG in the UK
-
Ralph Kirchhof
Head of Global Mobility
UBS
-
Amanda Ayotte
Head of Global Mobility
Koch Industries
-
Dave Mayes
Partner
KPMG in the US
-
-
-
-
- Design and Innovation
What gets measured gets done
-
Are we there yet? Is our mobility program making a positive impact on our wider company strategy? What data sources will help us? In this session, we will explore how identifying data sources, defining key performance indicators, and setting up a measurement process can support strategy and transformation. In a panel discussion, we will learn how these principles have been applied in a real-life example of setting up a performance measurement system.
-
Katherine Avery
Partner
KPMG in the US
-
Jenn Fontaine
Global Mobility Professional
Gates Foundation
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Monika Martens-Fila
GMS Transformation Senior Manager
KPMG in Hungary
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Dinesh Sinniah
Partner
KPMG in the US
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Lunch
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Plenary 2: Microwins: Staying in the Deep End
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Daron K. Roberts will deliver an inspiring and actionable keynote to help drive meaningful outcomes. As a leadership keynote speaker, Harvard Law grad, former NFL coach and award-winning professor, Daron blends stories from his NFL career with research and real-world experiences to propel your team towards purpose and growth.
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Marc Burrows
Partner
KPMG in the UK
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Daron K. Roberts
Harvard Law grad, NFL coach and angel investor
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Break
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Elective session group 4
Sharpen your skills with this year’s Forum curriculum. In the true spirit of being on campus, explore our breakouts themed Humanities, Classics, and Design & Technology. See how these topics will be explored by reviewing the elective session program guide.
A choice of one of the following:
-
-
- Humanities
Non-traditional Mobility: Igniting your global workforce strategy
-
Non-traditional Mobility arrangements are on the rise: cross-border roles, matrix organizations, remote/virtual assignments and more. This seminar will cover the employment structuring solutions that support the various forms of non-traditional Mobility arrangements. The presenters will share practical insights into how you can partner with the business and your corporate tax teams to stay ahead of talent demands and use Mobility as a strategic driver for business growth and the development of talent globally.
-
Eric Gangey
Head of RWE Global Mobility Hub
RWE
-
Kshipra Thareja
Tax Principal - Work from Anywhere Leader
KPMG in the US
-
Demetra Marcantonio
Director, Global Mobility Services
KPMG in the UK
-
-
-
-
- Classics
Debate Club: Tax principles
-
Residency vs. Source-based taxation: what’s the right approach?
A change from Residency-based to Sourced-based taxation could represent one of the most significant changes to international tax rules and cooperation ever considered. Hearing what an alternate approach might mean for individuals, companies, and Global Mobility promises to provide fascinating insight. Don’t miss this lively debate between KPMG professionals as they bring their perspectives to this key question.
-
Barbara Kinle
Partner
KPMG in Singapore
-
Brent Jackson
Director
KPMG in the US
-
Christine Deveney
Director
KPMG in the US
-
Fredrik Lundgren
Partner
KPMG in Denmark
-
Dan Hodgson
Partner
KPMG Australia
-
-
-
-
- Classics
Of Mice and Men: The dream of a better life and the reality of immigration
-
The course explores the dynamic and complex relationship between geopolitics, immigration, and mobility, focusing on how recent global events and policy changes influence immigration strategies and operations. Participants will engage with real-time scenarios to understand the implications of US election outcomes on immigration policies and the broader operational environment. The program emphasizes the necessity for immigration professionals to integrate geopolitical awareness into their practice, enhancing their ability to adapt to an ever-changing global landscape. Through interactive sessions, attendees will learn to develop contingency plans and strategic responses that align with current global trends and legislative changes.
-
Rachel Paul
Partner
KPMG in the US
-
Graeme Black
Partner
KPMG in Canada
-
Stefano Moritsch
Director
KPMG International
-
James Plunkett
Shareholder
Ogletree Deakins
-
-
-
-
- Classics
The Invisible Hand: Mobility economics — end-to-end cost control
-
Your Mobility program can easily cost millions. Understanding your total program costs and their components supports you in making better, and more informed decisions. This seminar will help you understand the cost drivers in Mobility, consider how the demand for cost transparency and measurement of ROI can be met for your business stakeholders, and provide insight on how Mobility professionals can partner with the business to plan and execute international mobility more strategically.
-
Matthias Wiemann
Senior Manager
KPMG in Germany
-
Thomas Efkemann
Partner, Tax, Global Mobility Services
KPMG in Germany
-
Cathryn Vose
Head of International Mobility and Global Employment Tax
Vodafone Group Services Ltd
-
-
-
-
- Design and Innovation
Managing global employment and Mobility taxes
-
Global employment and Mobility taxes present a constantly changing landscape that can be difficult for employers to keep up. A governance framework can provide a clear and effective way to understand the global picture and manage the risk of costly errors. Join us as we walk through the steps involved in designing and implementing such a framework for employment and Mobility taxes and discuss the practical steps needed to maintain it.
-
Roop Vohra
Partner
KPMG in the UK
-
John Montgomery
Partner
KPMG in the US
-
Kristin Noble
Partner
KPMG in Canada
-
-
-
-
- Design and Innovation
What gets measured gets done
-
- Are we there yet?
- Is our Mobility program making a positive impact on our wider company strategy?
- What data sources will help us?
In this session, we will explore how identifying data sources, defining key performance indicators, and setting up a measurement process can support strategy and transformation. In a panel discussion, we will learn how these principles have been applied in a real-life example of setting up a performance measurement system.
-
Katherine Avery
Partner
KPMG in the US
-
Jenn Fontaine
Global Mobility Professional
Gates Foundation
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Monika Martens-Fila
GMS Transformation Senior Manager
KPMG in Hungary
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Dinesh Sinniah
Partner
KPMG in the US
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A taste of Austin: Off Campus Forum Dinner
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Join us at the “Fair Market” an iconic Quonset Hut (originally a major Austin publisher and printers) to experience the vibrant spirit of “old Austin”. Starting at 18:30, coaches will depart from the courtyard located between the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center and the Rowling Hall Building.
Shuttles will run throughout the evening back to the AT&T Hotel with the last coach departing at 23:45.
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Wednesday 30 October
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Breakfast and welcome coffee
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Talent of Tomorrow Panel
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Hear from a panel of next generation talent and KPMG Leaders about the workforce of the future. We’ll explore their expectations, what employers will need to understand, and how we can all successfully operate within a multigenerational workforce.
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Vivian Yang
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Gus Juneau
Partner
KPMG in the US
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Gretchen Wilkinson
Partner
KPMG in the US
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Tayla Glass
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Nina Ralsky
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Jake Richards
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Leonard Keelen Jr.
Student
Texas State University
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Break
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Elective session group 5
Sharpen your skills with this year’s Forum curriculum. In the true spirit of being on campus, explore our breakouts themed Humanities, Classics, and Design & Technology. See how these topics will be explored by reviewing the elective session program guide.
A choice of one of the following:
-
-
- Humanities
Employee experience: Don’t be short-sighted
-
Cross-border employee moves involve more than just compensation and taxes. A positive employee experience also depends on minimizing the impact of the move on health care, social security and pensions, in both the short and especially the long term. The potential issues are extremely varied, depending on the jurisdiction. This seminar will explore how these areas can affect the employee experience and provide practical considerations and recommendations to mitigate the risks of adverse outcomes.
-
Bob Rothery
Director
KPMG in the US
-
Jonathan Turner
Senior Manager
KPMG in the US
-
Alex Thornton
Partner
KPMG in the UK
-
Carolyn Chambers
Partner, Global Mobility Services
KPMG in South Africa
-
-
-
-
- Humanities
Mobility job description of tomorrow
-
The roles you have today: are they the roles you need for tomorrow? And do you and your team have the skills to get there? This course will discuss the skills and roles you have today, and what you anticipate you will need for tomorrow. We will also explore the experiences employees may want from Mobility in the future and the requirements Mobility teams need to manage those desired career experiences.
-
Jamie Seymour
Partner
KPMG in the US
-
Elisa Holland
Managing Director
KPMG in the US
-
Tracy Paech
Director
Bayer
-
-
-
-
- Classics
Of Mice and Men: The dream of a better life and the reality of immigration
-
The course explores the dynamic and complex relationship between geopolitics, immigration, and mobility, focusing on how recent global events and policy changes influence immigration strategies and operations. Participants will engage with real-time scenarios to understand the implications of US election outcomes on immigration policies and the broader operational environment. The program emphasizes the necessity for immigration professionals to integrate geopolitical awareness into their practice, enhancing their ability to adapt to an ever-changing global landscape. Through interactive sessions, attendees will learn to develop contingency plans and strategic responses that align with current global trends and legislative changes.
-
Rachel Paul
Partner
KPMG in the US
-
Graeme Black
Partner
KPMG in Canada
-
Stefano Moritsch
Director
KPMG International
-
James Plunkett
Shareholder
Ogletree Deakins
-
-
-
-
- Classics
Sense & Sensibility: Annual regulatory update
-
This seminar will explore governments’ regulatory and tax policy responses to the era of the flexible workforce. Global Mobility professionals from around the world will examine a range of topics: from the growing demand for transparency and fairness in the international tax system, to the digitization of tax reporting, and from the OECD’s worker Mobility and taxation workstream, to how companies are navigating the challenges that cross-border and remote work continue to present.
-
John Seery
Managing Director, Washington National Tax
KPMG in the US
-
Murray Sarelius
Partner
KPMG in Singapore
-
Martha Klasing
Partner
KPMG in the US
-
Daida Hadzic
Director
KPMG in the US
-
-
-
-
- Design and Innovation
Debate Club: Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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- AI vs. Human
- How can AI transform the processes in your Global Mobility program?
- Does AI present a threat to Global Mobility?
Are we moving too quickly?How would you argue these questions? Join us for a debate where KPMG professionals from around the world will discuss the positive, and potentially negative impacts of AI on your workforce and organization.
-
Andrew Vincett
Partner
KPMG in Switzerland
-
Steve Herlocker
Partner
KPMG in the US
-
Anita Bhargava
Director
KPMG in the US
-
Simona Vasile
Tax and Legal Partner and Technology & Innovation Leader for Law
KPMG in Norway
-
Robert Smith
Managing Director, Global Mobility Services
KPMG in the US
-
-
-
- Design and Innovation
Designing cross-border solutions
-
The risks created by cross-border work are now widely understood, but securing a budget for a solution often remains a challenge. In this session, presenters will discuss the design principles used to develop fit-for-purpose solutions that mitigates compliance risks and adds value to the organization. We’ll share real-life examples of the innovative ways businesses are addressing this topic, from adapting existing technology to expanding offshore teams and implementing new solutions.
-
Michelle Berners-Price
Partner
KPMG in the UK
-
Ralph Kirchhof
Head of Global Mobility
UBS
-
Amanda Ayotte
Head of Global Mobility
Koch Industries
-
Dave Mayes
Partner
KPMG in the US
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Break
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Plenary 3: Why we laugh
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We’ve all heard the old adage “Laughter is the best medicine.” In today’s times, it couldn’t be more important. Do you know why we laugh? In our final plenary, Sophie Scott, Neuroscientist and Professor at University College London, is a leading researcher in the science of laughing. Explore why this nonverbal form of communication is more important than we believe.
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Marc Burrows
Partner
KPMG in the UK
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Sophie Scott
Deputy Director of the Institute for Cognitive Neuroscience, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience
University College, London
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Lunch