ACTE Executive Forum

ARE YOU READY FOR NEW STRATEGIC TRAVEL MANAGEMENT?

This forum will be held in English
Speaker details will be updated on a regular basis

Agenda
09:00 a.m. - 09:45 a.m.	Registration, Welcome Coffee & Table-top Exhibition
09:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	Welcome & Introductions Moderator of the day Albert Taras - Managing Director, TCG Consulting
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m	Positioning the travel Management function in an organisation More and more we are seeing a shift in the internal positioning of the travel management function within corporations. Are purchasing, human resource and finance directors qualified to deal in this specialist environment? How can in-house travel managers prove their value, remain indispensable and demonstrate the added value of a travel management department as a justified cost centre within an organisation? What is required to move from operational/tactical to strategic travel management? Our industry expert will provide an in-depth overview touching also on the role, and significance, of the company culture as well as the need for interaction with other departments. Presenter: Arnold van Griethuysen - Manager Corporate Travel, Akzo Nobel B.V.
11:00 a.m. - 11.30 a.m.	Coffee Break & Table-top Exhibition
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Mastering your ROI Travel remains the second largest expenditure for many corporations. Those responsible for corporate programmes, in-house or on a consultancy basis, are therefore often perceived as representing a cost centre. Senior management judges travel management programmes based on their contribution to the bottom line. Figures and data talk. Are you equipped with the necessary financial jargon and arguments to prove the ROI (Return on Investment) of your travel management initiatives and projects? This afternoon's three-part session will provide you with the tools and techniques to master your ROI. Our speakers will stimulate discussion amongst participants so that you leave the forum better able to articulate your value. Part 1 - Change Management Our presenter will set the scene with an analysis of today's corporate environment. How does this affect the travel management chain? Tim de Nordwall will provide insights on how to manage the change processes and best communicate these throughout the company. Presenter: Tim de Nordwall - Senior Consultant, ITIM
12:30 p.m. - 02:00 p.m.	Networking Lunch & Table-top Exhibition
02:00 p.m. - 03:20 p.m.	Mastering your ROI Part 2 - Structural change Measurement is vital in today's corporate activities. Figures and data are the corporate travel manager/consultant's best friend. How can technology help you measure your programmes and provide compelling reports? Our speakers will provide insight to process costs and process re-engineering. They will guide you through the measurement process and the integration of this within standard business or financial reporting procedures. Presenters: Albert Taras - Managing Director, TCG Consulting Yves Weisselberger – CEO, KDS International Corporate speaker - TBD
03:20 p.m. - 03:45 p.m.	Coffee Break & Table-top Exhibition
03:45 p.m. - 04:30 p.m.	Mastering your ROI Part 3 - Panel Discussion Our panel will review the findings of parts one and two and share further insights into mastering your ROI. Join this session with your questions prepared and be willing to participate fully in this interactive exchange. Moderator: Albert Taras - Managing Director, TCG Consulting Panellists: Yves Weisselberger - CEO, KDS International Benoit Leurquin - Senoir Consultant, PWC Consulting Tony Vanhelmont, Commercial Director, TQ3 Travel Solutions
04:30 p.m.	Closing Remarks

The Brussels Forum Planning committee

Pascale Dumon, Chair, Carlson Wagonlit
Danny Pieters, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
Stan Berteloot, KDS
Guy Gijsbrechts, Air France
Jean-Cédric Bienfait, Consultant

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