Scott Davies
Chief Executive Officer | ITM
[10:00 AM - 10:15 AM]
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During this event we will hear and debate how our esteemed speakers see 2023 in relation to their industry and remits. They will share thoughts on key trends and how we can take advantage of them to rebuild and refocus on a stronger, more responsible industry and travel programme for 2023 and beyond.
We will also share the results of our annual Buyer Priorities survey which was distributed to all ITMs buyer members during the last 2 weeks of November to complete. This survey will highlight changing priorities and our buyers forward focus on some key considerations as they relate to travel management.
*Our agenda is subject to change
We will also share the results of our annual Buyer Priorities survey which was distributed to all ITMs buyer members during the last 2 weeks of November to complete. This survey will highlight changing priorities and our buyers forward focus on some key considerations as they relate to travel management.
*Our agenda is subject to change
Agenda
Thu 8th Dec
10:00 AM
Welcome
Welcome
Opening & Introduction
Join Scott Davies and Alison Rogan as they reflect on 2022 before swiftly changing their focus to the year ahead and how, as a community and industry, we can work collaboratively to strengthen programmes, partnerships and our industry’s attractiveness.
Scott will share ITM's recent buyer survey results which will set out the collective view of ITM's buyer members in terms of their priorities and focus for 2023.
Alison Rogan
Head of Travel and Events | HSBC
Scott Davies
Chief Executive Officer | ITM
10:15 AM
Session
Session
Explore, Interpret, Discuss
During this session we hear from ITMs Chair, Alison Rogan, and a panel of expert Travel Managers as they review the buyer priority survey results and delve into some of the standout statistics. They will also discuss their views on the priorities for 2023, what’s driving them and what they expect will be there focus in 2023.
The session will also touch on the current state of the industry and how they view their supplier partnerships evolving in the year ahead.
Alison Rogan
Head of Travel and Events | HSBC
Beejal Ruparelia
Meet and Travel Leader | IKEA Group
Nikki Rogan
Senior Strategic Account Manager | Spotnana
Jan T. Jacobsen
Global Procurement Director Travel & Mobility | Accenture
10:45 AM
Session
Session
Resilience & Reinvention- How Airlines Overcome, Adapt, and Reposition after Global Shocks
As business travel continues to rebound what can we truly expect of the airport experience in 2023 and beyond. Are security lines and 3-hour check-in requirements the new norm, or is there light at the end of the long pandemic tunnel.
Kerrie Henshaw-Cox
- | -
Rhett Workman
Managing Director, Europe and Asia-Pacific | American Airlines
Richard Treeves
Head of Integrated Ops Control | British Airways
11:10 AM
Session
Session
Business Consulting– What Lies Ahead?
Dan Beauchamp will identify some of the key trends and challenges that will impact travel in 2023 and ask how travel buyers and managers can respond. Against the background of economic uncertainty, shifting work patterns, new and accelerating corporate priorities, and changing traveller expectations, what do travel managers need to do to support their travellers and enable their organisations. By taking the initiative on these critical issues, travel managers have an opportunity to grow their role and influence among their peers.
Dan Beauchamp
Vice President Consulting | Amex GBT
11:35 AM
Networking
Networking
Networking Break
12:00 PM
Session
Session
Round Table Working Session
Following the morning break, delegates will work together in small groups to discuss the results and share back what stands out for them. Identifying tangible actions that buyers could take, alongside their supplier partners, to address and/or support some of the priorities or challenges.
Each group will take a few minutes to report back at the end of the session.
12:25 PM
Session
Session
Where Do We Go From Here? Forecasting Air and Hotel Pricing
During this session TRIPBAM will look at projected airfare and hotel pricing for the next 6 months and what it means for your travel programme.
Utilising TRIPBAM's full data and analytics, we will also cover:
• Expected industry trends and forecasts
• Practical steps to maximise savings opportunities
• Recommendations for a strategic programme in the future
James Marchant
Head of Business Development | easyJet
Tracy Adams-Regnerus
Manager, Global Travel Operations | RELX Group PLC
Lauren Reay
Account Director - Managed Partnerships | Amercian Express Global Business Travel
Peter Grover
Managing Director | TRIPBAM
12:50 PM
Networking
Networking
Networking Lunch
1:40 PM
Session
Session
The future of work is here - Can your T&E keep up?
Hear from some of the leading suppliers and thought leaders in the Ground Transportation space around the current challenges and future trends of the industry.
Samantha McKnight
Senior Vice President Client Solutions | CIBTvisas
Graeme Milne
Director Sales & Account Management UK,I and Nordics | Amadeus Cytric
2:05 PM
Session
Session
Is 2023 the year of the modal shift?
In this presentation, Niall Carlson, General Manager at FREE NOW Ireland, will explore what is coming next for ground transportation in line with the growing sustainability focus and multi-modal shift. Niall will highlight what this means to travel buyers and how they can prepare for a successful 2023.
2:30 PM
Session
Session
The Big Idea: Unveiled
Talent is hard to come by and even harder to attract when an industry loses its lustre. How do we make travel a reason people want to work for an organisation, or indeed join the travel industry itself? We’ll share key findings from a GBTA Europe workshop on this existential issue – including how D&I, modern technologies, traveller well-being, and sustainability can support a fundamental shift in perception.
Tony McGetrick
VP & Director of Sales & Marketing, UK & Ireland | -
2:55 PM
Closing
Closing
Event Close
Partners & Sponsors
Other
Title Sponsor
Amadeus
Title Sponsor
American Airlines
Title Sponsor
Amex GBT
Title Sponsor
British Airways
Title Sponsor
FREENOW for Business
Title Sponsor
TRIPBAM
Speakers
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Alison Rogan
Head of Travel and Events | HSBC
[10:00 AM - 10:15 AM], [10:15 AM - 10:45 AM]
Tony McGetrick
VP & Director of Sales & Marketing, UK & Ireland | -
[2:30 PM - 2:55 PM]
James Marchant
Head of Business Development | easyJet
[12:25 PM - 12:50 PM]
Nikki Rogan
Senior Strategic Account Manager | Spotnana
[10:15 AM - 10:45 AM]
Beejal Ruparelia
Meet and Travel Leader | IKEA Group
[10:15 AM - 10:45 AM]
Jan T. Jacobsen
Global Procurement Director Travel & Mobility | Accenture
[10:15 AM - 10:45 AM]
Kerrie Henshaw-Cox
- | -
[10:45 AM - 11:10 AM]
Peter Grover
Managing Director | TRIPBAM
[12:25 PM - 12:50 PM]
Graeme Milne
Director Sales & Account Management UK,I and Nordics | Amadeus Cytric
[1:40 PM - 2:05 PM]
Rhett Workman
Managing Director, Europe and Asia-Pacific | American Airlines
[10:45 AM - 11:10 AM]
Richard Treeves
Head of Integrated Ops Control | British Airways
[10:45 AM - 11:10 AM]
Dan Beauchamp
Vice President Consulting | Amex GBT
[11:10 AM - 11:35 AM]
Samantha McKnight
Senior Vice President Client Solutions | CIBTvisas
[1:40 PM - 2:05 PM]
Tracy Adams-Regnerus
Manager, Global Travel Operations | RELX Group PLC
[12:25 PM - 12:50 PM]
Lauren Reay
Account Director - Managed Partnerships | Amercian Express Global Business Travel
[12:25 PM - 12:50 PM]
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Venue
Tower Suites by Blue Orchid
About Venue
Commanding stunning views over the River Thames and the Tower of London, Tower Suites is dominating the game for luxury hotels with a view. Boasting some of the best panoramic views from 5 star hotels and apartments in Central London, the city’s famous business district is right on the doorstep; in the midst of some of London’s most iconic tourist attractions, the financial heartland, and Tower Hill station
Address
100 MinoriesLondon, Greater London, United Kingdom, EC3N 1JY
View On MapPublic Transportation
By Train
15min walk from Liverpool Street Station
By Tube
Tower Hill Tube Station
Parking
Nearest parking available is the Minories Car Park and Q-Park Car Park
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Registration Fee
Non Members
£ 99.00 (Ex. VAT)
Business Buyer
Free
Connect Buyer
£ 79.00 (Ex. VAT)
Business Supplier
Free
Connect Supplier
£ 79.00 (Ex. VAT)
Business IP Buyer
Free
Connect IP Buyer
£ 79.00 (Ex. VAT)
Business IP Supplier
Free
Connect IP Supplier
£ 79.00 (Ex. VAT)
Registration Closes
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
12:00 AM Europe/LondonEvent Time
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Europe/LondonVenue
Tower Suites by Blue Orchid
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