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Join us as we glance back over 2020 and ponder on what the future has in store for 2021 in this highly focused event. 

We’ll be digging out the ITM Business Travelopedia for 2020 and reviewing the geopolitical impact COVD-19 has had on the corporate travel industry. The role of technology in the past 12 months has evolved rapidly and we'll be looking at how this will continue to play a pivotal role in 2021.

Get up to speed on the critical trends that you need to be aware of to support your strategic forecasting and strengthen your transition into 2021.

Why attend:

  • Learn more about the 2021 priorities identified in ITM’s Buyer Member survey. 
  • Delivering data convincingly, find out how to deliver ‘good’ data in the most impactful way
  • Discover more about the evolving TMC commercial model and what TMCs are doing to deliver value and expertise 
  • Is the sharing economy over? Learn about the changes that are influencing the ground transportation strategy and offering
  • Measuring and monitoring sustainability in 2021, join us to discuss how we can dashboard effectively
  • Aviation resilience, we delve into the strategies airlines have put into place to support a return to the skies.
  • Managed travel – we examine the major forces shaping our future, the implications on the travel industry and the role of a travel manager.

More details will be announced soon.

Partners & Sponsors

Gold
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Title Sponsor

TripActions

Other
edyn Group

Title Sponsor

ACC Aviation

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Title Sponsor

American Airlines

edyn Group

Title Sponsor

British Airways

edyn Group

Title Sponsor

FREENOW for Business

edyn Group

Title Sponsor

Synergy Global Housing

edyn Group

Title Sponsor

Uber For Business

Speakers

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Jo Lloyd

Head of Global Account Management and Consulting | FCM

Rhett Workman

Managing Director, Europe and Asia-Pacific | American Airlines

Venue

ITM Virtual

About Venue

Our preferred platform is Zoom. For those unable to access Zoom on their company laptops, you can also join in via your phone.

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ITM Virtual, null, United Kingdom,

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Registration Fee
Business Buyer Free
Business IP Buyer Free
Business IP Supplier Free
Business Supplier Free
Connect Buyer £ 29.00 (Ex. VAT)
Connect IP Buyer £ 29.00 (Ex. VAT)
Connect IP Supplier £ 29.00 (Ex. VAT)
Connect Supplier £ 29.00 (Ex. VAT)
Non-Member £ 39.00 (Ex. VAT)
Registration Closes

Tuesday Dec 08, 2020

12:00 AM Europe/London
Event Time

Tuesday Dec 08, 2020

10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Europe/London
Venue

ITM Virtual

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