ITM Autumn Conference

Sponsored By Advito, Amadeus, American Airlines, Amex GBT, 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 Equity Research | Barclays
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
Managing Partner | Kintela Group
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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
Senior 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
Implementation Specialist - Global Meetings & Events | HSBC
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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
Managing Partner | Kintela Group
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Kerrie Henshaw-Cox
Director Global Procurement | 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, Concur | 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
edyn Group

Title Sponsor

Advito

edyn Group

Title Sponsor

Amadeus

edyn Group

Title Sponsor

American Airlines

edyn Group

Title Sponsor

Amex GBT

edyn Group

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

edyn Group

Title Sponsor

Reed & Mackay

edyn Group

Title Sponsor

TripStax

edyn Group

Title Sponsor

TROOP

edyn Group

Title Sponsor

Uber For Business

Speakers

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Charlie Sultan

President, Concur | SAP Concur

Monday Oct 03, 2022 [4:45 PM - 5:05 PM]

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Sue Jones

Implementation Specialist - Global Meetings & Events | HSBC

[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]

Andrew Lobbenburg

Head of European Transport Equity Research | Barclays

[10:40 AM - 11:10 AM]

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

Implementation Specialist - Global Meetings & Events | HSBC

[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

Social

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Social

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Meeting

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Webinar

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Webinar

All Member 22 July 2025

Inside the Mind of the Buyer

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Meeting

Buyer Only 09 September 2025

Buyer Knowledge Exchange

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Meeting

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Creative Industries Group

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Showcase

Buyer Only 17 September 2025

Showcase (Topic TBA)

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Webinar

All Member 23 September 2025

Inside the Mind of the Buyer

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Meeting

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Quarterly Ireland Buyer Meet

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