Get in the Zone!
MERC 2024 Annual Conference
Get ready to join the ultimate playbook session at the Minnesota Employee Relocation Council (MERC) 2024 Annual Conference, “In the Zone: Winning Mobility Strategies.”
Join industry peers August 21-22 at the University of Minnesota’s Huntington Bank Stadium, home of the Golden Gophers. This premier destination in downtown Minneapolis blends world-class education with leading Big 10 athletics, setting the stage for an informative and energetic event.
We kick off on Wednesday, August 21st with a Welcome Reception followed by a full day of educational programming on Thursday, August 22nd. Our expert panelists and presenters will discuss critical topics that are vital to your mobility initiatives and interests, sharing effective strategies on how to build winning mobility programs.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to implement new plays and tackle your mobility challenges with insight from The Minnesota Employee Relocation Council, the only local organization dedicated to providing thought leadership, meaningful connections, and support to talent mobility professionals.
CRP, GMS and SHRM-HCRI credits will be available to attendees.
Wednesday, August 21
Charity Field Day Event, Stadium Field
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Field Games and Prizes
- Huntington Bank Stadium Tour at 4:30pm
Note: $50 registration fee for Field Day Event applies as a donation.
Please register separately here.
Welcome Reception, Indoor Club Room
(Included FREE with conference registration)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Hosted Cocktails and Appetizers
- Huntington Bank Stadium Tour at 7:00pm
Thursday, August 22
Full Day Conference, Club Cambria Suite
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Conference Education Sessions
- Corporate Roundtables
- Workshop Breakouts
- Buffet lunch service
Happy Hour, Club Cambria Suite
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Hosted Cocktails and Appetizers
- Networking
- Raffle Prizes
Join MERC for these informative education sessions
See the full Conference Agenda
Join us for an engaging one-hour chat with Anupam Singhal, President & CEO of WERC, as he discusses his motivations for taking on the role, the changes he's implemented, and his visionary plans for the future. This session will address key questions from WERC members and explore the challenges and opportunities ahead for the relocation industry. Alongside valuable insights, expect some fun and laughs as we get to know Anupam on a personal level. Don't miss this chance to connect with WERC's leader and gain a deeper understanding of the organization's direction.
Have you ever struggled to verbalize the value of global mobility? Are you curious how others have successfully achieved corporate buy-in with mobility-related projects? Join us for an interactive Value Proposition of Global Mobility workshop where we will tackle the challenges and objections to global mobility support, from both an internal organization and supplier perspective. In small groups representing various industry sectors, we will learn from each other and workshop real-life scenarios on how to achieve buy-in for your most pressing mobility tasks. Attendees will walk away with tangible examples of how to successfully communicate the value proposition of global mobility within their own organizations, for their clients, and their partners.
With the NAR Settlement taking effect on August 17th, 2024, we are all facing a significant change in the global mobility industry. Join industry leaders as they discuss the impact this settlement is having on U.S. domestic home sale programs, provide updates on ‘where we are now’, and look ahead at the future state of the industry. This session will provide attendees with a better understanding of how we will need to adjust as program managers, real estate brokerages and RMCs in the wake of the NAR settlement.
Need a place to stay? MERC has negotiated discounted rates and reserved room blocks at a number of hotels near the Huntington Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis, MN.
Reserve your room here.
