SCRC 2026 Summer Meeting and Boat Cruise! (27 Aug 2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

WHEN:

Thursday, August 27th

12:00 PM - 7:00 PM

12:00 – 1:30 PM | Corporate-Only Roundtable

**Corporate Round table is at the EY Orange County Office: 18101 Von Karman Ave, #1700, Irvine, CA 92612**

Formal Meeting Departs from Newport Beach Harbor - No later than 3pm

● Boarding: 2:45pm - 3:00pm | Please be on time!

● Registration: 3:00 - 3:15 pm

●Opening Remarks: 3:15 - 3:30 pm

● Keynote Presentation: Beyond the Move: Challenging Conventional Wisdom in Employee Relocation, Presented by Chris Kline: 3:30 - 4:45

● Break: 4:45 - 5:00 pm

● Team-building wine blending experience: 5:00 - 6:00 pm

● Happy Hour/Networking: 6:00 - 7:00pm

● Boat returns to dock: 7:00pm

WHERE:

Main Event: Newport Beach Harbor: Hornblower South, 2431 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663, USA.

Corporate Round table is at the EY Orange County Office: 18101 Von Karman Ave, #1700, Irvine, CA 92612

Public parking is available along PCH and across the street in a City Parking Lot. The public parking

lot has pay stations where drivers can pay with quarters or download the ParkMobile app to pay with credit card.

Parking rates vary. The mobile parking app is http://us.parkmobile.com/

TOPIC:

Beyond the Move: Challenging Conventional Wisdom in Employee Relocation

After more than 35 years in the employee mobility industry, Chris Kline has seen just about everything. In this interactive session, Chris will share lessons from his career and discuss the inspiration behind his new book, Unpacking Employee Relocation: Take Control of Your Mobility Program, Reduce Costs, and Retain Top Talent. He'll explore five of the most important issues shaping mobility today, including several topics that have sparked lively debate across the industry, from referral fees and vendor compensation models to the evolving role of Destination Service Providers and other long-standing practices that may not always serve employees or clients as effectively as intended.

Following Chris's presentation, attendees will break into small table discussions to explore one of the key topics in greater depth. Together, you'll discuss how these issues may be affecting your own mobility program, your organization's policies, or the experiences of relocating employees. The session will conclude with an open Q&A, giving participants the opportunity to challenge ideas, ask questions, and continue the conversation.

Whether you work for a corporate mobility team, an RMC, or a relocation service provider, this session offers a rare opportunity to step back from day-to-day operations and examine how our industry's business models influence employee experience, client outcomes, and the future of global mobility. Expect candid conversation, practical insights, and perspectives that may challenge some long-held assumptions.

We can’t wait to see you there!

**$25 Late Registration Fee will apply for attendees who register after August 13th. Please also note that unfortunately due to commitments to our venue, we cannot offer refunds for cancellations.

CHARITABLE

SUPPORT:

Working Wardrobes Clothing Drive!! Bring your new or gently loved professional attire to help individuals in our community gain confidence and prepare for employment. Welcome donations include:

- Business casual and business suiting

- Formal wear

- Dress shoes

- Wallets, belts and handbags

- Jewelry and accessories

*Items must be in clean, good condition and on hangers.

Gift Card Pull Fundraiser for Working Wardrobes

Help us support Working Wardrobes by donating a $25, $50, or $100 gift card to our gift card fundraiser!

Popular gift cards include: Amazon, Target, Starbucks, Visa, American Express, Costco, DoorDash, UberEats, Apple, Sephora, Ulta, SpaFinder, Home Depot, Lowe's and Restaurants.

Have an unused gift card? Put it to work for a great cause. Your donation will help support individuals on their journey to meaningful employment.

Gift cards will be collected at the event.

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