Networking Opportunities
Expand your network as you meet and greet with industry colleagues, peers, and friends. Networking Opportunities are available for sponsorship. For more information, please contact Noel Lee at [email protected].
Business Lounge
Open to all attendees, the Business Lounge is where you can stay connected by checking your e-mail or browsing the web.
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First Timer/New Member Reception
Sunday, 3 October | 16:15 – 17:15
The First Timer/New Member Reception will provide you with a chance to learn more about ACTE, its leadership and staff, as well as the opportunity to get to know some of your industry peers who are also new to ACTE/the conference.
Opening Night Reception
Sunday, 3 October | 19.15 - 21.15
Axica (Inside the DZ Bank Headquarters)
Pariser Platz 3
10117 Berlin, Deutschland
030 20241662
Join old friends from past conferences and meet new colleagues at ACTE’s Opening Night Reception. Enjoy cocktails, appetizers, culture, and conversation at one of Berlin's finest venues.
“Expect the Unexpected” describes this venue’s unique atmosphere perfectly. Housed in the DZ BANK’s representative building, a stone’s throw away from the Brandenburg Gate in the heart of Berlin, the building was designed by world renowned architect Frank O. Gehry and symbolizes a vibrant new Berlin. A masterpiece situated at the historic divide between East and West, the building blends tradition and modernity and is the best location in Berlin to commemorate Unity Day on 3 October 2010 at ACTE’s Opening Night Reception.
To Quote Mr. Gehry, the Axica is, "The best thing I've ever done!"
Breathtaking, dynamic and elegant, the building imparts a whimsical feeling on its guests. After entering below the beautiful glass dome ceiling, you will be directed down to the lower Forum level to enjoy the hand crafted glass art hangings.
Guaranteed to exceed expectations, this is a sight not to be missed!
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Corporate Peer Review & Benchmarking Breakfast
Monday, 4 October | 08.00 - 09.00
(Travel Buyers Only)
Do you have an informal network of travel management peers whom you turn to for advice, benchmarking, and feedback? Do you wish you did? This session is an excellent opportunity to meet with other travel managers from around the globe to discuss trending, mid-year industry challenges and to ensure your decision-making remains on track.
The open, unstructured format provides a platform for corporate travel buyers to have informal conversations around relevant and timely topics, i.e., procurement in a rebounding market, rate auditing, squatter rates, airline unbundling, the merger of hotels and meetings RFPs, total cost of stay versus total cost of trip, and more. Lead a discussion, join a conversation, or just listen to the dialogue. If your employer needs a reason to endorse your attendance at the ACTE Global Education Conference in Berlin, this is it.
Coffee Breaks
Monday, 4 October | 08.30 - 09.00
Monday, 4 October | 10.15 - 10.45
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Tuesday, 5 October | 08.45 - 09.15
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Tuesday, 5 October | 11.45 - 13.45
Luncheons
Monday, 4 October | 13.15 - 14.30
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Tuesday, 5 October | 13.45 - 14.45
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Dessert Break
Monday, 4 October | 14.30 - 16.30
