Susanne Carberry
Chief Customer Officer | Aer Lingus
Thursday Jul 11, 2024 [3:30 PM - 4:00 PM]
Ireland Network
We are excited to return to Dublin for an afternoon of insightful and engaging discussion plus networking. The afternoon will start with an in-person buyer roundtable before we welcome our supplier partners to join us.
During the event we will address key industry topics such as NDC, accessibility, mobility, how the focus of travel programmes is changing and what all this means for partnerships, the traveller and the customer experience.
During the event we will address key industry topics such as NDC, accessibility, mobility, how the focus of travel programmes is changing and what all this means for partnerships, the traveller and the customer experience.
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
- A warm welcome to all delegates with refreshments available throughout (see agenda for more details)
- Delegates will sit at round tables facing the stage (which are unallocated – free seating)
- We actively encourage delegate participation and have dedicated times within the agenda to engage
- Networking post event including canapés and drinks.
Agenda
Thu 11th Jul
2:00 PM
Buyer Only Session
Buyer Only Session
Exclusive Buyer Roundtable & Afternoon Tea
3:30 PM
Session
Session
Keynote Interview
The session will open with Scott Davies, ITM CEO, speaking to Aer Lingus’ Chief Customer Officer Susanne Carberry, sharing insights into the national carriers plans as they relate to the corporate traveller
Scott Davies
Chief Executive Officer | ITM
Susanne Carberry
Chief Customer Officer | Aer Lingus
4:00 PM
Session
Session
Travel ‘Disruption’ Management
Ensuring a smooth and seamless business traveller experience is becoming increasingly challenging as Travel Managers continue to navigate a disrupted travel environment. During this session we hear from 3 experienced buyers as they share their experience and what this means for stakeholders, programme and partnerships of the future.
Kerry Douglas
Head of Programme | ITM
Gillian Dowling
Senior Manager - Travel and Expenses | Indeed
Edel Nolan
Travel Manager | Vertiv
Lorraine Ledwidge
Global Travel Manager | Pinterest
4:30 PM
Session
Session
Building Future-Proof Travel Policies for Businesses
Sponsored By FREENOW for Business
Join us for an exclusive session where we will share insights from our YouGov study on "How to develop a successful business travel policy". Discover how to integrate leisure and business travel, motivate employees, meet sustainability goals and ensure policy compliance.
As the No 1 taxi app in Ireland, FREENOW will deep dive on effective ground transportation policies, supported by GBTA data and our own research.
Don't miss this opportunity to transform your corporate travel & ground mobility strategy with actionable insights from industry experts.
5:00 PM
Session
Session
Working Session – The Irish Business Travel Community
A table discussion to share thoughts and views on what you would like to see more of in the Irish business travel community and how an association could support this.
Each table will be given time to discuss and then feedback on the top 3 things you feel would enhance and support the Irish Business Travel Community – from networking to different types of training and educational events plus anything else.
Part 2 will look at how an association could support and where that funding would come from? How would you finance this activity and who would benefit as sponsors?
5:20 PM
Networking
Networking
Networking
5:20 PM
Close
Close
Close
Partners & Sponsors
Other
Title Sponsor
FREENOW for Business
Speakers
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Scott Davies
Chief Executive Officer | ITM
[3:30 PM - 4:00 PM]
Edel Nolan
Travel Manager | Vertiv
[4:00 PM - 4:30 PM]
Gillian Dowling
Senior Manager - Travel and Expenses | Indeed
[4:00 PM - 4:30 PM]
Lorraine Ledwidge
Global Travel Manager | Pinterest
[4:00 PM - 4:30 PM]
Kerry Douglas
Head of Programme | ITM
[4:00 PM - 4:30 PM]
Material
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Post Event Material
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Full set of slides presented by FREENOW FOR BUSINESS.
Venue
Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge
Public Transportation
By Train
By Tube
Parking
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Registration Fee
Business - IP Supplier
Free
Business - IP Buyer
Free
Business - Supplier
Free
Business - Buyer
Free
Connect - IP Supplier
£ 29.00 (Ex. VAT)
Connect - IP Buyer
Free
Connect - Supplier
£ 29.00 (Ex. VAT)
Connect - Buyer
Free
Non Member
£ 39.00 (Ex. VAT)
Registration Closes
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
11:30 AM Europe/LondonEvent Time
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
3:30 PM to 7:00 PM Europe/LondonVenue
Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge
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