New Frontiers in Travel Management

Registration & Continental Breakfast

ACTE Welcome & Update

Hang ‘em High – Travel Program Compliance

We are pleased to welcome BTN’s 2006 Travel Manager of the Year Duane Futch to this year’s forum! Duane will provide a corporate perspective on business travel and the industry as well as offer insight into the exceptional performance that Wal-mart has achieved in driving travelers toward policy compliance.

Presenter:
Duane Futch, Director of Travel Services, Wal-Mart

Support Your Local Sheriff! – Travel Safety & Security

Since 2001, organizations have been required to manage both the perception and the reality of increased risks to employees and business assets around the world. An authority on the impact of crime and terrorism in the travel industry will offer insights on what you and your travelers need to know.

Presenter:
Dr. Peter Tarlow, President, Tourism & More Consulting

Coffee Break

The Good, the Bad & the Ugly–Measurement, Benchmarking & Best Practice

Have you ever been challenged with demonstrating the true value of your travel program? Have you struggled with determining what metrics really matter for measuring results? As travel management becomes more commonly aligned with finance and procurement, metrics have become even more critical to the travel program. Discussion from both buyer and supplier perspectives will center on:

• measurement strategies


• benchmarking


• best practices related to performance measurement

Moderator:
TBA

Presenter:
Nick Vournakis, President, Solutions Group – America, Carlson Wagonlit Travel

Networking Lunch

Fist Full of Dollars – T&E; Fraud

Affecting nearly every organization, T&E; fraud occurs more frequently and saps more corporate dollars more than ever before, according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. T&E; fraud is alive, well and--despite a compelling climate for more vigilance--growing. This session will leave attendees with an understanding of:

• How much of travel spend is fraudulent


• The areas of spend that offer the opportunities for abuse


• Strategies that will reduce fraud

Moderator:
Grant Caplan, Principal, Consulting Strategies

Presenter:
Katherine Sullivan, Director of R&D;, Concur

The Wild Bunch – Strategic Meetings Management

Hear industry experts’ perspectives and discussion concerning the convergence of meetings, travel and procurement. The session will provide a review of SMM basics as well as insight on evolving best practices and common strategies including:

• meetings approval processes


• standardized contracts


• strategic sourcing methodology.

Presenter:
Meredith Jursnick, American Express

Presenter:
Kim Meck, Manager, Administrative Services, 3M Company

Closing Remarks

Networking Reception