ITM Autumn Conference

Sponsored By Advito, Amadeus, American Airlines, American Express Global Business Travel, Direct ATPI, BCD Travel, British Airways, Collinson Group, Enterprise Mobility, FCM, FREENOW for Business, Reed & Mackay, TripStax, TROOP, Uber For Business


ITM Autumn Conference

Registration is now closed as we have reached capacity - if you would still like to attend, please email secretariat@itm.org.uk for join our waiting list  

Join our first in-person Autumun Conference taking place in London

"Join us for the inaugural ITM Autumn Conference as we come together to build on the industry’s recovery. Whilst demand for travel has risen, several significant challenges are making progress tricky. Resource constraints amongst critical suppliers, the residual effects of Covid, border considerations and the backdrop of a cost of living crisis mean nothing is ever easy for us, is it?


In each case we will take the time to describe the challenge, share what key players are doing to resolve the situation and, critically, articulate what buyers need to be doing to unearth opportunities and optimise their programmes."

ITM CEO, Scott Davies

Agenda

Programme Overview
Our conference agenda can be found by opening the agenda tab above. Please be aware that our agenda is subject to change and will evolve as we get closer to the live date. Make sure you follow us on Linkedin to get the lastest information surrounding the event. 

Networking & Social
Throughout our one day conference we have several opportunites for you to network with your fellow travel peers. The educational day is then followed by drinks

Sponsor Networking Hall
Explore the latest products and sevices in the market within our sponsor exhibition space. 
Looking to become a sponsor? Please contact our Head of Business Development, Chris Goring, to learn about our sponship opportunities. 

Get Involved

If you would like to join the conversation around our Autumn conference, you can do so via #itm2022 on both Twitter and LinkedIn. 

Looking to become a sponsor? Please contact our Head of Business Development, Chris Goring, to learn about our sponsorship packages. 

Agenda

Mon 3rd Oct

9:00 AM
Buyer Exclusive

Buyer Only Breakfast

10:30 AM
Welcome & Introduction

Opening

ITMs CEO Scott Davies and ITM’s Chair Alison Rogan will open this one day conference by sharing the results of the recent buyer survey which will provide insight on ITMs buyer members current view on the recovery and their evolving priorities

            

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Alison Rogan
Head of Travel and Events | HSBC
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Scott Davies
Chief Executive Officer | ITM
10:40 AM
Session 1

Dancing with Dynamism

The travel industry is experiencing a stuttering recovery, albeit with both leisure and business travel demand returning strongly in many regions. But it was never going to be easy to build back the people and capital intensive companies such in the short to medium term. Interdependencies on airport and other transport infrastructure, along with rising costs and a need to rapidly replenish cash are leading to customer service issues and price inflation.

Our first keynote of the day will share their expertise on the changing landscape and their views on what we can expect next!
                        

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Scott Davies
Chief Executive Officer | ITM
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Andrew Lobbenburg
Head of European Transport | HSBC
11:10 AM
Session 2

Through the Eyes of the TMC

The TMC community are arguably the lynch pin within the business travel ecosystem and a critically important relationship for the corporate travel buyer. This critical relationship has been strengthened and sometimes challenged throughout the pandemic and as we have emerged. Demand for travel has far outpaced supply, resource is constrained, roles have evolved and there is an overwhelming sense of challenge in trying to navigate a disrupted world.

We will have a brief presentation to share insight from the BTA on where the TMC community currently stands and looks at how the segment is evolving to meet the new demands of the corporate traveller through 2022 and beyond. Following the presentation, Clive will be joined by Pat McDonagh CEO of Clarity Travel and Katherine Gershon of Wexas Travel to share their views on the journey so far and view on the TMC of the future.
                        

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Pat McDonagh
CEO | Clarity
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Clive Wratten
Chief Executive | BTA
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Katherine Gershon
Managing Director | WEXAS Travel Management
11:40 AM
Networking

Networking Break

Break in our networking hall.

12:10 PM
Session 3

The Unbreakable Bond

The travel buyer’s primary service partner has always been the travel management company. But have industry trends, the crisis of pandemic and post pandemic service needs strained the unbreakable bond or is the opportunity for partnership better than ever.

In part 2 of focusing on the role of the TMC, we ask a panel of buyers where the TMC will add the most value in the future.
                        

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Paul Tilstone
Founder | temoji
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Michael Funnell
VP, Travel Services | Barclays
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Carol Peter
Consultant | FESTIVE ROAD
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Emma Eaton
Travel Commodity Manager UK & IE | Siemens
12:50 PM
Session 4

Rebuilding the Industry – A view from the Air

Keynote Speaker

                        

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Martin Ferguson
Vice President, Global Communications & Public Affairs | American Express Global Business Travel
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Juha Jarvinen
Chief Commercial Officer | Virgin Atlantic
1:20 PM
Networking

Networking Lunch

2:45 PM
Session 5

Rebuilding an Industry - A View from the Ground

For many years ground has sat firmly behind air and accommodation in travel programme strategy and sourcing, but is this now changing and has both the impact of the pandemic and the categories ability to positively impact accelerated priorities meant that now is the time for ground to shine!

During this session we hear from some key ground segments within the business travel industry on how their sector is working to navigate current challenges and rebuild after the pandemic for the benefit of the business traveller.
                        

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Samantha McKnight
Vice President Client Solutions | CIBTvisas
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David McNeill
AVP, Global Corporate Sales, EMEA & APAC | Enterprise Mobility
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Suzanne Donnelly
Director, Passenger Revenue | Great British Railways Transition Team
3:15 PM
Session 6

Expertise and Expanding Remits – How the Profession of Travel Management is Changing

During this session we will delve into the changing role of the travel manager and alongside the meaning of a meeting. The discussion will focus on the changing role and remit of the travel manger and how we bring purposeful travel to life through discussing the buyers every evolving role and responsibilities.

Some of the topics we will discuss include - the value of a meeting, M&E, Elevating the role, Immigration considerations for short term bus travel, accelerated priorities such as sustainability, D, E & I, Traveller Wellbeing and more………
                        

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Ike Ihenacho
Director, Global Travel, Expense, Meetings and Fleet | Kimberly Clark
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Sue Jones
Global Meeting and Travel Manager | INGKA Group (IKEA)
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Stephen Lascelles
EMEA & APAC Travel Manager | WTW
3:45 PM
Session 7

Are We Walking the Walk?

Over recent years, the topic of sustainability has held an increasingly important position on company agendas with a progressively louder voice on what is being done to be a responsible business and employer. Within the business travel sector there is no doubt that there is an abundance of good intention, investment, planning and commitment to deliver on our responsibilities and lead a responsible return of business travel….but are we making headway in our collective focus on rebuilding a greener travel programme and industry?

During this session, our expert panel will share their views on where our industry is on its journey to deliver immediate results in reducing/removing carbon, in educating our travellers and how we can use data to effectively measure, compare and report the impact of our actions.’
                        

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Martin Ferguson
Vice President, Global Communications & Public Affairs | American Express Global Business Travel
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Kerrie Henshaw-Cox
Associate Director - Business Travel | AstraZeneca
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Shelley Fletcher-Bryant
Vice President, Sales & Client Management | Advito
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Carrie Harris
Director of Sustainability | British Airways
4:15 PM
Networking

Networking Break

4:45 PM
Session 8

Forecasting in a Time of Uncertainty - An Expert View on the Accommodation Sector

This session will look at the major factors impacting the Accommodation sectors and the impact on global pricing. We will be joined by GBT Business Consulting who will share their expert insights on the near-term capacity changes and how to forecast effectively within travel budgets.

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Andy Hoskins
Editor-In-Chief | The BTN Group
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Charlie Sultan
President | SAP Concur
5:05 PM
Session 9

Rebuilding the Industry - A View from the Top

We have high expectations that our online booking tools and expense systems will take the strain as travel’s recovery continues. Given the additional complexities of travel and on-going resource challenges in most parts of our industry OBTs must evolve and respond. Travellers and bookers need more support than ever and, as the largest provider in the industry, we are delighted to be joined by Concur Travel’s President, Charlie Sultan, to hear what investments and improvements we will see. An essential session for Buyers and suppliers alike to hear from this impressive industry leader.

                        

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Anu Kuchibhotla
Hotel Category Manager | Amazon
5:35 PM
Close

Closing & Final Thoughts

5:40 PM
Networking

Networking Drinks & Canapés

Taking place in our networking hall

Partners & Sponsors

Other
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Title Sponsor

Advito

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Title Sponsor

Amadeus

edyn Group

Title Sponsor

American Airlines

edyn Group

Title Sponsor

American Express Global Business Travel

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Title Sponsor

BCD Travel

edyn Group

Title Sponsor

British Airways

edyn Group

Title Sponsor

Collinson Group

edyn Group

Title Sponsor

Direct ATPI

edyn Group

Title Sponsor

Enterprise Mobility

edyn Group

Title Sponsor

FCM

edyn Group

Title Sponsor

FREENOW for Business

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Title Sponsor

Reed & Mackay

edyn Group

Title Sponsor

TripStax

edyn Group

Title Sponsor

TROOP

edyn Group

Title Sponsor

Uber For Business

Speakers

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Sue Jones

Global Meeting and Travel Manager | INGKA Group (IKEA)

[3:15 PM - 3:45 PM]

Emma Eaton

Travel Commodity Manager UK & IE | Siemens

[12:10 PM - 12:50 PM]

Ike Ihenacho

Director, Global Travel, Expense, Meetings and Fleet | Kimberly Clark

[3:15 PM - 3:45 PM]

Carrie Harris

Director of Sustainability | British Airways

[3:45 PM - 4:15 PM]

Suzanne Donnelly

Director, Passenger Revenue | Great British Railways Transition Team

[2:45 PM - 3:15 PM]

David McNeill

AVP, Global Corporate Sales, EMEA & APAC | Enterprise Mobility

[2:45 PM - 3:15 PM]

Juha Jarvinen

Chief Commercial Officer | Virgin Atlantic

[12:50 PM - 1:20 PM]

Juha Jarvinen

Chief Commercial Officer | Virgin Atlantic

[12:50 PM - 1:20 PM]

Suzanne Donnelly

Director, Passenger Revenue | Great British Railways Transition Team

[2:45 PM - 3:15 PM]

Sue Jones

Global Meeting and Travel Manager | INGKA Group (IKEA)

[3:15 PM - 3:45 PM]

Emma Eaton

Travel Commodity Manager UK & IE | Siemens

[12:10 PM - 12:50 PM]

Ike Ihenacho

Director, Global Travel, Expense, Meetings and Fleet | Kimberly Clark

[3:15 PM - 3:45 PM]

Carrie Harris

Director of Sustainability | British Airways

[3:45 PM - 4:15 PM]

Venue

DeVere Grand Connaught Rooms

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61-65 Great Queen Street

London, Greater London, United Kingdom, WC2B 5DA

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Registration Fee
Non Member £ 119.00 (Ex. VAT)
Business Buyer Free
Connect Buyer £ 49.00 (Ex. VAT)
Business Supplier Free
Connect Supplier £ 99.00 (Ex. VAT)
Business IP Buyer Free
Connect IP Buyer £ 49.00 (Ex. VAT)
Business IP Supplier Free
Connect IP Supplier £ 99.00 (Ex. VAT)
Business Buyer Free
Business IP Buyer Free
Business IP Supplier Free
Business Supplier Free
Connect Buyer £ 49.00 (Ex. VAT)
Connect IP Buyer £ 49.00 (Ex. VAT)
Connect IP Supplier £ 99.00 (Ex. VAT)
Connect Supplier £ 99.00 (Ex. VAT)
Non-Member £ 119.00 (Ex. VAT)
Registration Closes

Thursday Sep 29, 2022

12:00 AM Europe/London
Event Time

Monday Oct 03, 2022

9:00 AM to 7:30 PM Europe/London
Venue

DeVere Grand Connaught Rooms

London

PARTNERS & SPONSORS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Networking

All Member 12 November 2024

Scotland Network

We are excited to return to Scotland for an afternoon of networking!   Join us in the heart of Edinburgh for a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals over an engaging afternoon of networking and traditional afternoon tea. Whether you’re looking to grow your network, share ideas, or simply enjoy meaningful conversations in a relaxed setting, this event promises to provide valuable insights into the latest trends in business travel.   Key Takeaways:   • Establish and build valuable connections • Learn from our diverse community and raise your profile within the business travel sector • Develop collaborations that contribute to positive change across the industry   What to Expect:   • A warm welcome to all delegates, with refreshments available throughout the event • Networking opportunities, including a traditional afternoon tea with soft drinks
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Showcase

Buyer Only 20 November 2024

Sustainability Showcase

During this virtual event, you'll hear from some of our industry's most innovative and forward thinking sustainability champions.Through engaging presentations and interactive demonstrations, these companies will showcase their cutting-edge solutions and showcase the latest trends and developments in the sustainability world.   The quick-fire format will focus the presenters' minds to showcase what makes them the ideal partner in these challenging times and how they have pivoted their business to support the changing needs of the travel buyer and traveller. Key takeaways * Benchmark your current sustainability initiatives. * Discover what the latest advancements. * Ask anonymous questions directly to the showcase presenters What to expect * A Zoom event consisting of a concise, punchy presentation/demo followed by a Q&A section from each of our 4 carefully selected suppliers. * Ask anonymous questions to the speakers during their presentations to obtain the information that you want answers to.
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Networking

All Member 21 November 2024

Manchester Network

We are excited to return to Manchester for an afternoon of networking!   Join us in the heart of Manchester for a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals over an engaging afternoon of networking and traditional afternoon tea. Whether you’re looking to grow your network, share ideas, or simply enjoy meaningful conversations in a relaxed setting, this event promises to provide valuable insights into the latest trends in business travel.   Key Takeaways:   • Establish and build valuable connections • Learn from our diverse community and raise your profile within the business travel sector • Develop collaborations that contribute to positive change across the industry   What to Expect:   • A warm welcome to all delegates, with refreshments available throughout the event • Networking opportunities, including a traditional afternoon tea with soft drinks
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Meeting

Buyer Only 26 November 2024

Buyer Knowledge Exchange | Payments Special

November’s Buyer Knowledge Exchange will focus on the topic of business travel payments and will run for an extended duration of 90 minutes. The session will be led by two exceptional buyers from our community: Danny Cockton from Wood Plc and Roger Peters from Accenture. It will begin with a short 10-minute presentation, followed by an interactive discussion.   Space will be limited to 30 buyers to support meaningful interaction during the call. The session is designed as a workshop, so we kindly ask that cameras are turned on, and everyone is encouraged to share their views in a safe and inclusive environment. Every voice is important, and all questions raised by the group are valid. Post-event notes will be shared, but these will be fully anonymised. Key Topics * Payments landscape & key players * Building a payments strategy & stakeholders * The future of payments
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Social

All Member 28 November 2024

Winter Social

Celebrate the Season with Style!   We’re excited to invite you to our Winter Social, where 75 of our community members will come together for an evening of festive networking, delicious food, and good cheer. Join us for an unforgettable night overlooking the Thames, where you can enjoy the holiday spirit in a relaxed and vibrant atmosphere.   Key Takeaways:   • Build valuable connections in a relaxed, social setting • Enjoy a festive evening with peers from across the industry • Unwind and celebrate the season with great food and drinks   What to Expect:   • Two complimentary drinks included with your ticket • A private bar open exclusively for our event, offering a wide range of beverages • Live cooking and a food station featuring delicious seasonal dishes • Stunning views over the Thames to set the perfect backdrop for the evening   We look forward to celebrating with you and sharing
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Meeting

Buyer Only 05 December 2024

Quarterly Northwest Buyer Meet

Connect with a small group of buyers to expand your local network and discuss pressing industry issues. Whether you’re new to the sector or established in your role, this quarterly meeting is designed to support you in your professional journey. Through thought-provoking discussions relevant to all programme sizes, we welcome participants either based in Northwest England or with regional travel within their remit.   Key Takeaways   • Establish and strengthen valuable connections • Learn from our diverse community and raise your profile in business travel • Foster collaborations that contribute to positive industry change   What to Expect   • A roundtable meeting with up to 15 buyers, hosted by Emma Eaton, from Siemens, in a relaxed setting • Open to all buyers, with seats allocated on a first-come, first-served basis • Dietary requirements will be accommodated     Note: This event is exclusively for Travel Managers.   Rated by Your Peers:
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Meeting

Buyer Only 10 December 2024

Chair’s Lunch

Connect with a small group of buyers to expand your network and debate pressing issues. Whether new to the industry or established in your role, this event aims to inspire thought-provoking discussion applicable to all programme sizes. Key takeaways * Establish and build valuable connections. * Learn from our diverse community and raise your profile within business travel. * Develop collaborations that contribute to positive change within the industry. What to expect * Round table meeting format with up to 15 buyers hosted by ITM Chair, Nikki Parsons in a relaxed setting. * Open to all buyers, seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. * Dietary requirements you may have can be accommodated. Rated by you: how your peers have benefitted "The discussion was so informative as always, and we delved into a couple of other topics of interest, which was
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Summit

All Member 22 January 2025

#Trending

AN ITM SIGNATURE EVENT During this event, we will hear and debate how our esteemed speakers see 2025 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 2025 and beyond. We will also share the results of our annual Buyer Priorities survey which will be 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
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Conference

All Member 29 April 2025

ITM Spring Conference 2025

INSPIRE TAKES PLACE BETWEEN 29 - 30 APRIL 2025 IN NEWPORT To see our full event agenda, speakers and much more, visit our dedicated Conference site: INSPIRE [http://www.itm.org.uk/inspire] Educational Highlights  In addition to the plenaries on the main stage, we provide focused sessions to deliver relevant content relevant to your role.   • Plenaries: Be inspired by travel leaders and influential speakers globally recognised for their pioneering thinking and ingenuity. • Buyer Knowledge Exchange: An in-person edition of our renowned Buyer Knowledge Exchange, uniting buyers with a topical agenda to help overcome common challenges and foster connections. • ITM Cares Session: Previously known as our buyer/sponsor session, this connects our partners with the buyer community through an interactive activity that supports local charities. • Industry Sessions: Choose from a variety of concise educational breakouts covering topics relevant across all sectors.   Networking & Socials With over 19 hours of networking opportunities, you’ll have plenty of ways
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Social

All Member 13 June 2025

ITM Achievement Awards

Celebrating excellence across the travel community and recognising mentees as they graduate from the ITM Mentoring Programme, the event promises to be a rewarding afternoon and provides a perfect opportunity to network. The Awards Category - General - Game Changer (Individual or Team)  This year's Game Changer award will recognise the exceptional drive, bold approach and confidence to pursue change to overcome a company, client or industry challenge. - Programme Achievement (Individual) - Programme Achievement (Team) This award will recognise the step changes made in Travel, Meetings and/or Expense Programmes to bring maximum value to the end-to-end experience. It could be a single piece of the puzzle, a re-design of the programme, technology-based or a re-focus of the resource in place. - Service Excellence (Individual)  - Service Excellence (Team) Recognising the focus and dedication needed to deliver excellence over the last year, this award will shine a light on the individual, and teams, that have demonstrated best-in-class. Category
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