08:30-09:15 - Registration and Networking
09:15-09:30 - Welcome & Introductions
09:30-10:00 - Opening Keynote: How US Immigration changes are reshaping global talent strategy
In Partnership with Bo Cooper and Carmita Alonso, Partners at Fragomen alongside Akanksha Gupta at Google and Suzie Chapman at FM Global.
Access to global talent has never been more critical or more complex. As US immigration policies and processes continue to shift, organisations are facing growing pressure to adapt their hiring strategies, manage risk, and ensure they can still compete for the skills that drive business growth.
This opening keynote brings together industry leaders to discuss how the changing US immigration landscape is reshaping global talent strategy. Combining legal insight with real-world corporate experience, the panel will explore how organisations are responding to uncertainty, how they are overcoming barriers and building more resilient and flexible approaches to talent mobility.
The session will also focus on what these changes mean for business: how immigration is influencing where companies invest, how they structure and manage talent deployment, and how mobility leaders can help their organisations prepare for what’s next.
10:00-10:40 - Panel: Reimagining Global Mobility Finance: From Cost Control to Strategic Value
In Partnership with Tom Richardson, VP of Solutions and Nicole Black, VP Global Sales Solutions at Equus Software alongside Claire Ginocchio, Global Mobility Manager at Indeed and Dianne Couto Foutz, Global Mobility Leader at Pegasystems
10:40-11:30 - Panel: Global Mobility in times of Crisis: building resilient, agile, and future-ready programmes
In partnership with Julia Onslow-Cole, Partner and Archana Iyer, Partner at Fragomen alongside Pradeep Setlur, VP of Immigration & Mobility, N.America at Capgemini, Akram Salama, VP, Global Payroll & Mobility, Edlira Hoxha, Global Mobility/Relocation Partner at OpenAI and Immigration at S&P Global and Vlad Dziak, Head of Global Workforce Deployment & Mobility at Liberty Mutual.
As global uncertainty becomes the new normal, mobility leaders are being called upon to respond faster, collaborate more broadly, and protect employees while enabling business continuity. From geopolitical disruption to health emergencies and environmental events, crisis preparedness is becoming a core capability of global mobility teams.
This session brings together industry experts to explore how organisations are strengthening their crisis response policies and are building resilience into their mobility strategies. Panellists will share practical insights on preparing for disruption, leveraging technology and data for faster decision-making, and ensuring employee wellbeing remains at the centre of their global mobility programme.
The panel will also discuss how agile policies, strong cross-functional stakeholder relationships and effective communication strategies enable mobility teams to secure an all-important strategic voice within their organisations.
11:30-11:45 - Networking Break & Refreshments
11:45-12:45 - To view the full agenda, make sure to scroll through the breakout room tabs. Each Tab contains Session split by AM and PM.
12:45-13:45 - Networking Lunch
13:45-14:25 - Panel: Duty of Care in Corporate Accommodation: Supporting mobile employees in Uncertain Times
In Partnership with Christina Blondheim at Blueground alongside Elisabeth Aylesworth at WPP, Nathalie Spina at Datadog, Francine Lacona at NBC and Berna Andersen at BD
14:25-15:05 - Panel: From Processing to Strategy: Building a Future-Ready Global Immigration Programme
In Partnership with Brendan Coggan and Addie Hogan at Envoy Global alonside Deb Convery at Stripe and Karen Welch at Publicis Groupe
15:05-15:25 - Networking Break & Refreshments
15:30-16:30 - To view the full agenda, make sure to scroll through the breakout room tabs. Each Tab contains Session split by AM and PM.
16:30-17:10 - Panel: From Reactive to Strategic: Rebuilding a Modern Mobility Programme
In Partnership with Paul Bennett at PerchPeek and Nicole Yuzman at Kroll
17:15-18:30 · Drinks Reception
11:45-12:45 Roundtable: Are You as Compliant as You Think? Rethinking LCA and PERM as Enterprise Risk
LCA and PERM compliance is no longer a back-office process, it is a visible risk area with real legal and reputational consequences. In this workshop, we will challenge whether organizations are truly as compliant as they think.
Through a candid discussion, we will highlight where programs are most exposed, how gaps are uncovered in audits, and what separates reactive efforts from a defensible, enterprise-wide approach. This workshop will bring insight into how these risks are evaluated at the executive level.
The workshop will focus on practical ways to drive consistency, visibility, and accountability, while touching on how technology can support more scalable and audit-ready compliance.
In partnership with Jill Bloom, Eddie Raleigh and Blake Chisam, Partners at Fragomen Helen Ljubicich from Zoetis
11:45-12:45 Roundtable: Future-Ready Cost Management - balancing Workforce Decisions with smart scenario planning.
Employee relocation is a powerful driver of business growth and global talent acquisition and development. While mobility programs certainly require financial investment, focusing solely on expenses can overshadow the profound value these moves bring to your organization. Join us for a collaborative roundtable discussion where we’ll explore how it is possible to empower your global workforce and attract top talent while still responsibly managing your budget. We’ll look at some practical ways to make the most of your resources and make the right, thoughtful decisions to support your talent and business goals.
In Partnership with Patrick Michael and Denise Mitchell at Sterling Lexicon alongside Akram Salama at S&P Global
11:45-12:45 Roundtable: Building a Thriving Mobility Programme: Lessons learned from a corporate Use Case.
In Partnership with Brigitte Warhover and Jessica Caligan at AirInc alongside Joe Lee at Dassult
15:30-16:30 Roundtable: Expanding Mobility with Confidence: Simplifying Compliance for All Employee Travelers
In Partnership with Vi Crowley at Equus Software alongside Katie Oden, Global Mobility Lead at Sensata Technologies
15:30-16:30 Roundtable: From Platform to Intelligence: The Next Era of Global Mobility Compliance
This session will chart Topia Horizon's shift from mobility management platform to compliance intelligence layers and what this evolution means for the mobility function.
As compliance intelligence becomes embedded directly into collaboration tools, HR systems, and travel platforms, the operating model changes. the question stops being "did someone log in and check?" and becomes, "did the system catch it before it became a problem?"
We will explore what happens when compliance moves from a destination system to an embedded capability — and how mobility teams can prepare for this next phase.
In Partnership with TOPIA
15:30-16:30 Roundtable: Immigration as a Strategic Lever: How Companies Are Rethinking Talent, Location, and Risk
In Partnership with Manish Daftari & Mahsa Aliaskari at Vialto Partners alongside Pradeep Setlur, VP, immigration & Mobility, N. America at Capgemini
GME Live AmericasHyatt Regency, Jersey City on the HudsonMay 27 2026
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About GME Live | Americas
Welcome to GME Live | Americas, the premier event where visionaries shaping the future of Global Mobility, the Future of Work, and Technology come together! From established enterprises to emerging leaders in Global Mobility and HR worldwide, this event serves as a key forum to exchange challenges and strategies that drive innovation and adaptation in a rapidly changing world.
Held at the Hyatt Regency on The Hudson, Jersey City on May 27, GME Live Americas provides a dynamic and engaging setting for the Global Mobility and HR Leader community to connect. Throughout this one-day event, you’ll have the unique opportunity to hear from inspiring industry leaders, participate in interactive breakout sessions, join keynote presentations, take part in polling and benchmarking activities, and grow your network.
Join us at GME Live Americas to share insights, learn from peers, and shape the future of Global Mobility and HR together!
Current Speakers
Vlad Dziak
Pradeep Setlur
Dianne Couto Foutz
Akram Salama
Julia Onslow-Cole
Berna Anderson
Devika Bhagwandas
Claire Ginocchio
Bo Cooper
Carmita Alonso
Deb Convery
Karen Welch
Katie Oden
Joe Lee
Nicole Yunez
Blake Chisam
Jill Bloom
K. Edward Raleigh
Archana Iyer
Brendan Coggan
Mahsa Aliaskari
Manish Daftari
Addie Hogan
Brigitte Warhover
Jade Chang
Jessica Caligan
Tom Richardson
Vi Crowley
Nick Hamilton
Nicole Black
Harry Lee
Paul Bennett
Denise Mitchell
Patrick Michaels
Siobhan Cummins
Alex Felstead
Lauren Day
Agenda
We’ve put together a schedule full of insight, inspiration, and connection. From keynotes and panels to hands-on sessions and networking, there’s something for everyone.
Take a look at what’s coming up and start planning your experience.
