General Sessions
Industry experts and thought leaders in corporate travel and business take the stage during the General Sessions. An exciting collection of keynote presentations and industry perspectives will provide you with unique view on critical issues impacting business travel, Latin American and the global economy.
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Wednesday, 29 October 2008
OPENING GENERAL SESSION (11.00-12.00)
Industry Perspective
Rodolfo Silva, Director - Business Development Latin America, GetThere
Awaking the Sleeping Giant
Are we witnessing the rebirth of Latin America as an economic powerhouse or will it be just select countries within the region who are destined to become players on the global stage? Learn how political and societal underpinnings in the region influence the answers to these questions.
AFTERNOON GENERAL SESSION (15.30-18.15)
Round Table Challenge: Overcoming Cultural Resistance
Grab a cup of coffee and join us for a dynamic presentation on change management followed by an interactive round table discussion.
Despite volumes of research on the topic, companies today are no more effective at delivering on large-scale change initiatives than they were 20 years ago. In a recent Bain & Company survey, 70% of the companies said their change management initiatives did not deliver the expected results. And the environment for change is only getting more complex.
Topics for the Round Table Discussion:
- Integrating CSR into your Business
- Online Booking Tool Adoption
- Travel Policy Compliance
Round Table Facilitators:
Manuel Tessi Parisi, Presidente, INSIDE - Comunicacion Interna Estrategica
Monica Moreira, Gerente, HRG Peru, Condor Travel S.A
5 MINUTE BREAK
Industry Perspective
Integrating CSR: Case Studies in Change Management
Yammel Sánchez, Global Director - Corporate Indirect Procurement Americas, Johnson Controls
Thursday, 30 October 2008
MORNING GENERAL SESSION (10.00-11.00)
Industry Perspective
Peter Vargas, Vice President – Latin America, HRG
Panorama of the Latin American Industry
Mr. Rafael Alonso will analyze the current macroeconomic challenges that are impacting our daily lives as never before, beginning with how the price of oil has become a standard dinner-table conversation. Mr. Alonso will not merely talk about oil prices, but provide insight on the factors that drive results, a presentation that will prove to be a comprehensive resource for helping your company understand travel trends that impact your company’s bottom line.
AFTERNOON GENERAL SESSION (16.15-17.15)
Industry Perspective
Globalization, Competitiveness and Governability in Latin America
Discover new findings from Georgetown University about the effects of globalization on the competitiveness and governability of businesses and countries in Latin America. Learn what tools are available to managers and politicians to design better strategies to benefit their respective businesses and countries.