Bjørn Østbye -Chair, Oslo Forum Planning Committee
Director of Nordic Account Management, Bennett BTI Nordic, Norway

Moderator of the day
Derek Jewson - Managing Director, Odyssey Management Services, U.K.

'That is the question'. Are alliances based on the self-interests of their members, or do they exist to offer better service to their corporate clients?
The airline industry today is in the midst of a global economic downturn, resulting in reduced volume and yield. What do airlines plan to do about this and what are their strategies for future growth and profitability? What will be the impact on fares, the structure of alliances, network, distribution and competition? Whose interests are being considered - the airlines or the customer?

Listen to the points of view of both corporate and supplier experts and join this open debate. Make sure your view is heard and help influence future strategies.

Neil Harrison - OneWorld Sales Manager Europe, Middle East & Africa, British Airways, U.K.
Eivind Abrahamsen, Corporate Travel manager, Norsk Hydro, Norway
Kirsten Tuv, Editor, Travel News, Norway
Speaker from Star Alliance - TBA
Corporate panellist - TBA

New techniques and technologies are constantly emerging and being marketed as the solutions we have all been waiting for. But is anyone considering the overall, long-term effect on our industry? What will be the impact on the structure and balance of power between the key stakeholders: corporations, travel providers, travel management companies and the IT/software providers?

Today, many corporations have very diverse responses to current trends, particularly on-line booking. What is the outlook for tomorrow? Join suppliers and end-users as they debate this volatile topic. Let colleagues hear your thoughts as the industry moves towards a new phase in travel management.

Johnny Thorsen - Director Product Marketing, GetThere International, U.K.
Kai Bårdstu - Marketing Director, In2, Norway
Bjørn Lindberg - Director Corporate Sales Division, SMART, Norway
Svein B Eriksen - Director Supply Management, Elkem ASA, Norway
Panellist - TBA