Corporate Travel
Conversations that Matter

5 December 2011
Sydney
The Westin Sydney

Overview

Join ACTE and the leaders of the business travel industry at this educational event designed to enhance your understanding of the corporate travel market, offer you the opportunity to network with colleagues, and openly discuss the future of our industry.
Please e-mail [email protected] for more information.

Agenda

13:30 - 14:00
Registration & Networking
14:00 - 14:30
Welcome Remarks & ACTE Update

Ron DiLeo
, Executive Director
Association of Corporate Travel Executives


14:30 - 15:30
An Interview with Aviation Commentator Stephen Pearse
Airline industry veteran Stephen Pearse will offer commentary and analysis on the shifting Australian aviation market. Mr. Pearse will address incident management strategies for airline stoppages, the entrance of low cost carriers, and the long-term outlook for the airline industry. As former vice president of Emirates Airline and country manager for United Airlines, Mr. Pearse is a frequent commentator on industry issues for BSkyB and other national news outlets.

Interviewed by Ron DiLeo, Executive Director, ACTE, &
Georgie Farmer, Asia Travel Manager, Global Procurement, Microsoft Corporation
    15:30 - 15:50 Networking Break

    15:50 - 17:00
    Speed-learning Roundtables on Industry Issues
    During this information roundtable session focused on industry challenges, attendees will select their top 3 topics of interest and gain insights through small-group discussions.

    Roundtable topics will include:
    • Changes in the Hotel Distribution Landscape
      Facilitated by Bernadette Dennis, Managing Director, HSMAI Asia Pacific & Julie O'Leary, Business Development Manager, Gilpin Travel Management
    • Communication Technology for Incident Management
      Facilitated by Georgie Farmer, Asia Travel Manager, Global Procurement, Microsoft Corporation
    • How to Influence Traveler Behavior
      Facilitated by Nick Avery, Director of Corporate Services, Minter Ellison Lawyers
    • Social Media & Corporate Travel
      Facilitated by Simon Dodd, Manager of Sales and Marketing, QBT
    17:00 - 19:00
    Closing Remarks & Reception