Agenda at a Glance
In today’s fast paced, ever-evolving industry, ACTE is committed to support corporate travel buyers to be successful leaders of their travel programme. The elements of this framework are built on the DNA of the corporate travel industry and include leadership, operations, business intelligence and innovation. This framework will shape and inform the education provided throughout the summit.
| Wednesday, 23 October |
| 10:00 - 12:00 |
Amsterdam Bike Tour (advance sign-up required) |
| 10:30 - 17:00 |
Registration Open |
| 11:00 - 12:15 |
Pre-Summit Workshop: How to Navigate the World of Travel Management |
| 11:30 - 12:00 |
Student Orientation |
| 12:30 - 13:15 |
Newcomers Welcome |
| 13:30 - 15:15 |
Buyer Only/Supplier Only Workshops
• Buyer Only Workshop - The Life of the Corporate Travel Buyer: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities
• Supplier Only Workshop - The Life of the Corporate Travel Supplier: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities
|
| 15:15 - 15:45 |
InterACTE & Refreshments |
15:45 - 17:15
|
Plenary Session |
| 17:30 - 18:30 |
Happy Hour/Welcome Reception |
| Thursday, 24 October |
| 07:00 - 08:00 |
Well-being Activities
• Yoga Class - Namaste with ACTE
• Group Run |
| 08:30 - 17:00 |
Registration Open |
| 09:00 - 10:00 |
Plenary Session |
| 10:00 - 11:00 |
InterACTE and Refreshments |
| 10:15 - 15:00 |
Table Talks |
| 11:00 - 12:00 |
Education
• Perception vs Reality: A Look at the Future of Travel Management (11:00 - 11:30)
• Traveller Tribes - How to Meet the Needs of Different Traveller Types (11:00 - 11:30)
• The Journey to Integrated Travel Management
• Hotel Market Dynamics - An Industry Perspective |
| 12:00 - 13:00 |
Networking Lunch
|
| 13:00 - 14:00 |
Education
• Payment Trends and Best Practices in Corporate Travel
• Getting the Best Hotel Rate: A Strong Sourcing Programme
• [NDC: loaded] - Looking at the Future Travel Programme - The Big Brainstorming
Session (13:00 - 14:15) |
14:00 - 15:00
|
InterACTE, Refreshments, and Innovation Zone Presentations |
| 15:00 - 16:00 |
Education
• The Data You Need and How to Use it in an Integrated Travel and
Meetings Programme (15:00 - 15:30)
• Using Technology to Reduce Lodging Costs and Increase Traveller Satisfaction
• Build Your Store: Power Up Your Programme Experience with Merchandising
and Traveller Engagement
|
| 16:00 - 16:15 |
Break |
| 16:15 - 17:00 |
Plenary Session |
| 18:00 - 21:00 |
Dutch Treat (Join us at the Maritime Museum for music, entertainment, and Dutch
food and drinks) |
| 21:00 |
ACTE After Hours (The evening continues at the Postillion Hotel bar with live music
and signature drinks) |
| Friday, 25 October |
| 07:00 - 08:00 |
Well-being Activity
• Yoga Class - Namaste with ACTE |
| 08:30 - 17:00 |
Registration Open |
| 09:00 - 10:00 |
Plenary Session |
| 10:00 - 11:00 |
InterACTE & Refreshments |
| 10:15 - 12:00 |
Table Talks |
| 11:00 - 12:00 |
Education
• Travel Management Governance - It's All About People and Organisational Design! (11:30 - 12:00)
• Best Practices to Automate Your Travel Management in a Global Roll-Out (11:00 - 11:30)
• Hi-tech in Action
• Measuring the Quality of Your Travel Programme |
| 12:00 - 12:15 |
Break
|
| 12:15 - 13:15 |
Education
• Reducing Your Programme's Carbon Footprint (12:15 - 12:45)
• Future Skills Needed in Meetings and Events (12:15- 12:45)
• How to Calculate the Total Cost of Travel
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12:45 - 13:45
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Networking Lunch |
| 13:45 - 14:15 |
Closing Remarks |
*Schedule subject to change