General Sessions

The conference will feature keynote presentations by leading experts and industry leaders who will introduce ideas, share strategies, and discuss the latest issues impacting corporate travel.

Monday, November 8 | 08.00 - 09.30

Business Travel 2011 – Trend Scoop

Isaac J. Collazo
Vice President
Performance Strategy & Planning
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)

Stay ahead of the curve at this general session as a leading industry insider and strategist shares his insights into business travel trends. Focusing on the future and recovery, “fun numbers guy” Isaac Collazo will shed light on key business travel indicators.

Touting the latest developments, this session will explore the possibilities and reveal what should be on your radar for 2011 by making the numbers not only relevant but entertaining. Learn what metrics will improve your job performance and that of your company through industry insights shared at this session.

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Monday, November 8 | 11:45 – 13:45

Refresh and Recharge Your Networking Skills

Networking, relationship-building or creating new connections, call it what you like, this is an essential business and life skill. But here’s the thing: most people have difficulty doing it. The challenges range from entering a room solo to figuring out how to exit a conversation. After seven years of teaching these skills to a wide range of audiences from seasoned executives to MBA students, Gayle Hallgren-Rezac and Judy Thomson have solutions that work. During this interactive, lively presentation, the co-authors of WORK THE POND! Use the Power of Positive Networking to Leap Forward in Work and Life will share their tried-and-true techniques and even attendees who are natural connectors will be able to take it up a notch.

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Tuesday, November 9 | 09.00 - 10.30

Jackalope Crossing

Jackalope: A mythical folklore animal; a cross between a jack rabbit and an antelope, goat or deer. Legendary to be an aggressive species, it is also known as the warrior rabbit.

Calling all entrepreneurs and innovators! Do you or your company have an innovative new idea, product or service related to the business travel industry? Do you want to get the word out? Are you looking for an opportunity to launch your idea?

ACTE introduces Jackalope Crossing, where aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators creatively put forward their amazing new application, idea, or incredible new product or service at the ACTE Canada Education Conference in Calgary, Alberta.

On Tuesday, November 9, 2010, select individuals will be invited to present their business travel innovation and face the scrutiny of Jackalope Crossing “investors” and an audience of about 300 business travel professionals. Presenters will be grilled, Dragons’ Den/Shark Tank style, so being well prepared is critical to success.

Who will walk away with the grand prize at the end?

Do you have a great new idea, product or service? Submit it today. Submissions close September 30, 2010.

Hosted by: Dianne Buckner, Host of CBC’s Dragons’ Den & News Anchor, CBC News Network

Industry Perspective

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Tuesday, November 9 | 10:45 – 12:00

Dianne’s Top Ten Business Tips

Dianne Buckner
Host of CBC’s Dragons’ Den & News Anchor
CBC News Network

Now more than ever, the business world is a demanding and dynamic place to try and succeed. A business journalist with almost 20 years of experience, Dragons' Den host Dianne Buckner has watched closely as some people have struck it rich, while others have struggled and ultimately failed.

In this comprehensive and compelling presentation, Dianne counts down her Top Ten Tips, based on her observations of hundred of business people, both big and small. Using video excerpts from both Dragons' Den and Venture, which she hosted for 10 years, Dianne uses case studies to illustrate her tips.

From finance, to human resource issues; from marketing to common mistakes, Dianne takes the audience through a wide range of challenges, pointing out what factors make the biggest impact on success.