KEEP COMPANY WITH THE BEST MINDS IN THE BUSINESS TRAVEL INDUSTRY

To be successful in this time of change for the business travel community, industry executives are reliant on accurate, up-to-date, and in-depth information. The ACTE Toronto Executive Forum is where you will gather knowledge. It is where you will brainstorm with your colleagues and align with people who will help you conquer new challenges.

JOIN US for another exceptional event - Topics of discussion will include:
-- E-Commerce
-- Automated Expense Reporting
-- On-line Booking Tools
-- Corporate Security

Enrich your professional know-how and be a valuable asset to your organization by registering today!!

AGENDA
08.00 - 09.00 -- Registration & Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by: American Express Canada
09.00 - 09.15 -- Welcome & Introduction

Hosted by:

Kathy Mason, president, ACTE Canada
Sylvia Gray, membership chairman, ACTE Canada
09.15 - 10.15 -- E-commerce 101

Speaker:
Ron Schwartz,
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
10.15 - 10.45 -- Networking Break
Sponsored by: Citibank Diners/enRoute
10.45 - 12.00 -- Electronic Expense Reporting, Panel Discussion

Moderator:
Samir Andraos, president, Aim International Management

Presenters:
Jim Hubbard, vice president, Finance, Aon Consulting
Julie Cruickshank, project manager, Maple Leaf Foods

Two distinguished guests from Maple Leaf Foods and Aon Consulting will share with us the challenges of the selection process for an electronic expense reporting software company as well as the ups and downs of the implementation phase, including, training and deployment.
12.00 - 01.30 -- Lunch
Sponsored by: Hilton Toronto Hotel

Speaker:
Stuart Broster, president, Hilton Toronto Canada
01.30 - 02.30 -- Assessing Interactive Travel … Where to Begin?

Presenter:
Erica Hollingdrake,
engagement director, American Express Canada

This session will provide an outline of how to conduct a feasibility study, assessing whether or not your organization is suited to an interactive tool, and best practices in selecting a vendor. Key considerations will be discussed, success factors, as well as the expected challenges and benefits of moving to an online solution.
02.30 - 03.00 -- Networking Break
Sponsored by: Marriott International Inc.
03.00 - 04.30 -- Corporate Security, Panel Discussion

Moderator:
Garth Jopling, travel manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers

Presenters:
Alex Elson,
general manager, International SOS Canada
Yvonne Kearns, global travel manager, CIBC
Mike Beatty, director, Corporate Security Programs, CIBC
Yves Duguay, Air Canada
04.30 - 06.00 -- Reception
Sponsored by: Six Continents

Hotel Accommodations
Hilton Toronto,
145 Richmond Street West,
Toronto, ON M5H 2L2,
Tel: 416.869.3456.
Please contact the hotel directly for room reservations at the ACTE negotiated rate of $139.00 (CAD).
This special rate will be extended until November 12, 2001.

2001 North American Executive Forum Sponsors

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