Tuesday, 24 November, 11:00-12:00
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Fads vs. Future: What is the Future of Technology in Car & Hotel?
Join us for a fast-paced session on the hottest trends in Car and Hotel influencing the corporate travel scene. Industry experts will weigh in on the trends with the most staying power, explore how innovations may affect future travellers, and discuss the policies to consider when integrating these trends into existing programs.
Moderator: Oliver Tams
Director Strategic Partnerships
Think Procurement
Featured Speakers:
Tim Drews IT Business Partner Asia Pacific Hertz
Janice Chan Senior Director, Digital Marketing Starwood Hotels
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Using Social Media Data to your Advantage In recent years, we have more data available to us than ever before. In this session, our social media data expert will discuss what it takes to embrace social media data and use it in smarter ways to make it work to your advantage.
Featured Speaker:
Dr. Mathew McDougall CEO and Founder Digital Jungle
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Designing the Travel Experience for the Next Generation Traveller
How are travel suppliers factoring traveller centricity and evolving traveller preferences into their products and services? What are the best practices managers should look for as they deliver their new or modified options? How could suppliers and buyers work together earlier to satisfy the traveller’s needs and what impact is this having on the industry? Join the discussion for insights on these questions and more as our panel explores the year's most influential trends.
Moderator:
Georgie Farmer Group Manager, Sourcing Strategy and Operations Microsoft Procurement
Panelists:
Siobhan Foley Global Travel Operations and Technology Lead Accenture
Christian Lukey Head of Hotels, APAC Amadeus
John Simeone Head of Business & Government Sales
James Kavanagh General Manager
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Leadership for Now Almost any challenge can be
turned around by strong leadership. Leadership skills are a key competitive advantage for organizations and
individuals. They impact our ability to build collaborative relationships,
create supportive teams, network, inspire and motivate. Join this interactive
session to understand the three core pillars for inspirational leadership.
Takeaways include:
Featured Speaker:
Pat Skalsky Altus Q |
Tuesday, 24 November, 13:15-14:15
Straight Talk about the Industry's Future
In this session, our industry experts will dive deep into some major changes happening in corporate travel and how they will affect the industry in the future. Our panelists will take a look at both sides of the spectrum and discuss new and innovative ways companies are preparing for change and what we can see happening in the next few years. Topics discussed may be: Direct Cost Model, Making Data Secure & Meaningful, Travel Risk Management in a Mobile World, Loyalty Programs and Credit card surcharges and the government’s involvement.
Moderator:
Margaret Newbigin TravelBridge Consulting
Panelists:
Kurt Knackstedt Chief Executive Officer Troovo Oliver Tams
Director Strategic Partnerships
Think Procurement
Simon Dodd General Manager, Australia & New Zealand American Airlines
Mikko Penttila Regional Travel Operations Lead – Asia Pacific Pfizer Global Procurement
Sarah Larkin Director, Consulting Services Locomote
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The New Payment Landscape: Going from Plastic to Virtually Painless
The trend toward virtual payments is gaining momentum. Learn from a first-hand implementation case study what their experience could mean for your corporate travel policy and for your travellers. Moderator:
David Lorimer Manager - Online and Supplier Strategy Fraedom & HRG
Featured Speakers:
Cathy Karpathy Product Marketing Executive Sabre Joe Monaghan
Global Head of Travel Services
Sutherland Global
Georgie Farmer Group Manager, Sourcing Strategy and Operations Microsoft Procurement
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Rules of Engagement: Communication Strategies to Save Money and Increase Traveller Satisfaction
How are travel suppliers factoring traveller centricity and evolving traveller preferences into their products and services? What are the best practices managers should look for as they deliver their new or modified options? How can suppliers and buyers work together earlier to satisfy the traveller’s needs? What impact is this having on the industry? Join the discussion for insights on these questions and more as our expert explores the year's most influential trends.
Featured Speaker:
Tass Messinis Managing Director BCD Travel Australia Moderator:
Deborah Clifford Senior Manager, Category Management - NSW Government NSW Government
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LinkedIn - Benefits Beyond Links
LinkedIn continues to dominate globally as the most widely used professional networking tool. Are you using it to your advantage? Promote your company, attract new talent, discover new business opportunities, maintain key networking connection, and more. Learn directly from LinkedIn experts who will share their best tips and tricks to get the most out of your LinkedIn profile and the platform as a business tool.
Featured Speakers:
Emma Nicolle Talent Solutions - Enterprise Specialist
David Watson Head of SMB Sales Solutions |
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Tuesday, 24 November, 14:45-15:45
Changing the World of Travel in Real Time (Supplier Focused)
Brands and businesses are moving away from the traditional way of demographic targeting and focusing on owning conversations by targeting 'Moments' not audiences. How can we build up a presence and engage with your customers 1 on 1, and be seen as a trusted partner? By studying conversations, seeing how people are talking about their experiences, and using that intelligence to inform your communications, i.e., Changing the World of Travel in Real Time.
Featured Speaker:
Ian Wheeler Account Executive Twitter Australia
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Tourism and Travel Trends 2015 & Forecast 2016: Impacts on Corporate Travel
Lachlan Smirl with Deloitte Access Economics will present Deloitte's invaluable report on Tourism and Hotel Outlook for 2015 and the impacts on corporate travel. Following Lachlan's presentation, Richard Johnson from American Express Global Business Consulting will discuss the trends and forecast for Air, Hotel and Ground Transportation for 2016 and, following on from the release of the Asia Travel Barometer, that will add unique insights into how organisations are thinking about key travel topics. Don't miss the opportunity to ask Lachlan & Richard your own questions following the presentation. Featured Speakers:
Lachlan Smirl
Partner
Deloitte Access Economics
Richard Johnson
Senior Consulting Manager
American Express Global Business Consulting
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Designing the Travel Experience for the Next Generation Traveller
How are travel suppliers factoring traveller centricity and evolving traveller preferences into their products and services? What are the best practices managers should look for as they deliver their new or modified options? How could suppliers and buyers work together earlier to satisfy the traveller’s needs and what impact is this having on the industry? Join the discussion for insights on these questions and more as our panel explores the year's most influential trends.
Moderator:
Georgie Farmer Group Manager, Sourcing Strategy and Operations Microsoft Procurement
Panelists:
Siobhan Foley Global Travel Operations and Technology Lead Accenture
Christian Lukey Head of Hotels, APAC Amadeus
John Simeone Head of Business & Government Sales
James Kavanagh General Manager
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Paths to the Top: The Journey of Mentees and why Mentors are Invaluable
Corporate Travel Mentorship: Gain insights to finding the right Mentor from 4 Mentees. Understand the journey of Mentees, challenges, failures and ultimate success.
Featured Speaker:
Lisa Pagotto Founder Crooked Compass
Interviewees
Amber Gunther
Industry Sales Manager
Contiki Holidays
Nicola Caygill
Managing Director
Microcruising.com
Gena Signorini
Key Account Manager
Amadeus
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