Keynote Presenters
ACTE’s Plenary Sessions highlight inspiring and informative keynote speakers who will provide attendees with fresh perspectives. Keynoters are highly regarded innovators and thought leaders, whose presentations will fuel energy and creativity. You are sure to come away with renewed insight and new ideas to apply to your business strategies.
All Plenary Sessions will have simultaneous translation.
Wednesday, August 24, 9:30 - 10:45
Realising the Powerful Potential of Data
Dr. Hannah Fry is a lecturer in the Mathematics of Cities at the Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis at University College London. Dr Fry's research revolves around the study of complex social and economic systems at various scales, from the individual to the urban, regional and the global.
Dr. Hannah Fry
Mathematician
UCL
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Wednesday, August 24, 15:45 - 16:45
Corporate Travel and Global Airline Alliances Featuring Perry Cantarutti, CEO, SkyTeam
SkyTeam CEO, Perry Cantarutti tackles tough questions from ACTE Regional Council Chair, Amarnath Lal Das (Accenture) in this lively 'fireside chat.' Join these industry leaders as they discuss the industry's foreseeable challenges and issues, global airline alliance cooperation the ideal corporate/airline relationship and more.
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 Amarnath Lal Das Accenture ACTE Regional Council Chair |
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Thursday, August 25, 9:45 - 11:00
The Myth of Understanding Generation Y
“Generation Y” has become an indispensable component of today’s highly competitive and dynamic business workforce, with all corporations fighting for high caliber and talented personnel. Retention and attraction of “Generation Y” talent is now an integral part of successful Human Capital Management; making it essential for travel managers to understand this key demographic. This keynote address will separate facts from myths and provide insights on the changes to anticipate as this demographic continues to rise in our workforce.
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 Ning ZHU Partner, Alliance PKU Management Consultants Mr. Zhu is the partner of ALLPKU Management Consulting Group, which is the largest local consulting firm in China. He initiated the concept of gamification in management and gamification in business, and more, he rolls them out in the real world. He is a famous EIR (entrepreneur in residence) and an independent investor. Currently, he is the board member of several fast moving companies. Besides the above roles, Mr.Zhu is the President of SJTU MBA alumni and a columnist for Human Capital Management.
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Thursday, August 25, 16:00 - 17:15
Symposium of Asia's Leading Travel Managers
This panel of senior Travel Managers will focus on broad, high-level strategies about the development of corporate travel in the Asia region. Jeremy Tredinnick - Editor of "Business Travel Asic-Pacific" will guide the panelists through discussions on a variety of trending topics that are shaping the current state of corporate travel in Asia.
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 Hong Kong - Jeremy Tredinnick Editor Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Panacea Publishing Asia Limited |
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China - Christine Liu Asia Pacific Travel Manager Ford Motor Company |
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India - Ankush Bindra Manager – Travel & Visa Ericsson India Global Services Pvt. Ltd. |
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 Japan - Hiromi Tometaka Director, Head of Corporate Services Societe Generale |
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 Singapore - John Holden Executive Director Corporate Services and Real Estate Goldman Sachs Asia LLC. |
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