What: WiERC 2023 Summer Meeting
Where: American Family Field, Aaron Room
Enter Third Base side, entrance near restaurant!
When: Wednesday, June 21st, 2023
Directions to American Family Field Click Here.
Join us for two great educational sessions, lunch, peer networking and stay for an afternoon game. Your favorite sports attire is encouraged, so please feel free to dress casually!
Parking Passes will be emailed prior to the game next week.
Watch for an email from Doug Ketzer!
Meeting & Game
Registration - 8:30 a.m.
Meeting - 9 a.m. to 11:30 am
Opening Comments – 9:00 am to 9:15 am
Education Session 1 – 9:15 am to 10:15 am
Break 10:15 am to 10:30 am
Education Session 2 – 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Lunch served at 11:30 a.m.
Game Time - 1:10 p.m.
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Milwaukee Brewers VS. Arizona Diamondbacks
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-Educational Sessions-
SESSION 1:
What is AI and what is the impact to Global Mobility?
Join us as we deep dive into the world of AI and what we as global mobility professionals need to be aware of.
Speakers:
1) Dr. Jeremy Kedziora from MSOE
Jeremy Kedziora, Ph.D. is the PieperPower Endowed Chair in Artificial Intelligence at Milwaukee School of Engineering. Kedziora is an award-winning researcher and scientist with 17 years of experience developing new methods in machine learning, Bayesian inference and game theory. Previously, he was a director of data science and analytics at Northwestern Mutual, where he managed the development of machine learning and modeling efforts focused on cybersecurity. Prior to that Kedziora led product development at financial tech (fintech) startup Giant Oak where he focused on natural language processing. Kedziora also served for 9 years at the Central Intelligence Agency as a chief methodologist where he led applied R&D efforts in data science and modeling. He holds a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Rochester and a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison; has taught at the University of Wisconsin-Madison; and serves as an advisor to multiple fintech startups. Kedziora is an associate professor in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department at MSOE and pursues research advancing the interaction of artificial intelligence with humans and its potential impacts on society. He also acts as a catalyst to establish global collaborations to address the societal challenges and opportunities brought forth by the widespread use and increasing power of artificial intelligence and AI-based solutions that solve the complex technical and ethical challenges of today and tomorrow, consistent with MSOE’s mission.
2) Brandon Antoniewicz from KPMG
Brandon is an innovator and facilitation leader for KPMG LLP’s Global Mobility Services (GMS) practice. By nature, an out-of-the-box thinker, Brandon began his career with KPMG in Chicago in 1998 as part of the tax practice focusing on process and technology for GMS. Given his unique background experiences and thorough perspectives gained from obtaining a BA in History and a minor in Philosophy, Brandon brings an innovative view to a field traditionally rooted in compliance operations, practice and procedures. Brandon has 25 years of leading teams in delivering innovative technology solutions for both KPMG and its clients. During his tenure, he has facilitated the development and rollout of the GMS practice’s first global engagement coordination system in addition to US tax service delivery solutions. Brandon has spent the last few years driving innovation with a mandate to introduce innovative strategies and methods such as design thinking and ideation to the GMS practice’s ecosphere and developing innovative service offerings and service delivery.
SESSION 2
AI Mobility Tools and Technology
AIRINC will share information about their online solution called AIMS which helps business users make better talent decisions. When the business has a mobility need or an employee request a relocation or remote work arrangement, AIMS helps present the options and recommends workable approaches for your company and employees. It uses inputs on the business talent needs, company-specific mobility policy information, immigration requirements data, income tax calculations, costs to the business, and an evaluation of attractiveness of salary to the employee, to recommend the best approach to fill the talent need.
Speaker:
1) Laura Bayne, Chief Information Office, AIRINC
Laura has overarching responsibility for AIRINC’s Global IT Infrastructure & Security, Software Engineering, Data Research & Analysis, and Client Deliverable functions. She joined AIRINC in 1989 with a BS in Mathematics and Statistics and has worked in every area of the company from client engagement to engineering, gaining strong insight into workforce globalization requirements and trends in support of AIRINC’s broad client base and partners.
Laura is passionate about using automation and integration to streamline menial work and unburden people to focus on solving real problems in meaningful ways. She excels at listening and understanding problems that need solving and finding ways to solve them.
Under Laura’s leadership, AIRINC was first to market with API data offerings and we now work with many clients and RMC and Technology partners to integrate our data and solutions to make it as easy as possible for all involved. We have successfully integrated cost projection solutions for clients into their own home-grown systems as well as partner systems like ServiceNow, APRO, Topia, MoveAssist, and others.
2) Tom Richardson, Director of Solutions Consulting, Equus Software
Tom is a Director of Solutions Consulting at Equus Software, where he is dedicated to driving innovation within the Global Mobility industry. His impressive track record of delivering successful technology solutions has helped global mobility programs around the world align with their overall business objectives.
Tom brings a wealth of experience to his role, having supported an extensive range of programs for globally mobile talent, from traditional expatriates and one-way moves to business travelers and remote workers. He values bringing together high-performing teams to navigate increasingly complex mobility and workforce globalization challenges.
As a champion of our global community and the diverse world we live in, Tom is committed to promoting these values of inclusion in our industry. He has held various roles in Professional Services firms across the UK, USA, and The Cayman Islands, providing him with a broad perspective on our Global Mobility Ecosystem and partners. Currently residing in Dallas, Texas, Tom enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, as well as his passion for projects, traveling, and exploring new cultures.
3) Mary Mossberg, GMS-T, SHRM-CP, CMA from Mayo Clinic (Moderator)
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Join us in helping our local community!
Consider bringing:
• NEW SOCKS (Milwaukee Brewers’ charity)
• Non-perishable food donations (Feeding America)
Socks are the most requested item in shelters across the country. Many homeless people walk miles per day in order to survive, leaving their socks threadbare and damp. Make sure to donate clean, newly purchased socks for both adults and children. A few dollars out of your pocket could mean the world to someone with cold feet.
Every donation has a chance to win a Gift card!!!
Questions? Reach out to Jeanette Oakeshott at joakeshott@crgglobal.com
If you don’t have time to buy socks, please let Jeanette Oakeshott know – she is glad to purchase on your behalf.
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Thank you to our generous Sponsors!
Please contact Christopher Bloedel (cbloedel@air-inc.com), Sponsorship Chair, with any questions.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
