Generation NeXt

Registration & Continental Breakfast

ACTE Welcome & Update

Back to the Future

Skyrocketing fuel cost, supplier consolidation, softening economy, globalization – there are many factors that affect the travel industry, but where will they lead? Hear a futurist’s perspective on influences and global trends impacting business travel.

Presenter:
Marvin Cetron, Founder & President, Forecasting International

Ch-Ch-Changes

Change is inevitable in the travel industry and this session is designed to provide insight into best practices for managing the changes to effectively impact future behavior.  Included will be strategies for managing customer (employee) relationships by creating brand loyalty through communications, program identity, motivation concepts and measurement.

Presenter:
Juliann Wiese, Organizational Development Consultant, Carlson Wagonlit Travel

Coffee Break

$ Going Green $

You’ve heard the hype, now get ready to learn the facts.  A panel of industry experts will uncover the “why” behind green initiatives, how they can make good economic sense for business and where there is opportunity for integration with other corporate initiatives.

Moderators:
David Tibbles, Global Product Director - Online Booking & Environment, Carlson Wagonlit Travel

Presenters:
Autumn Salamac, Manager, Outreach and Education, Aveda
John McDonald, VP of Sales for Vanguard Car Rental USA Inc.
Tim McGraw, Director, Corporate Environmental and Safety Programs, Northwest Airlines

Networking Lunch

Less is More?

The current consolidation trend across all segments of the travel industry may have you wondering: What does this mean for my company’s travel program? Is it good, bad or somewhere in between?  These questions and more are addressed by a business travel writer and columnist for USA Today.com.

Presenter:
David Grossman, Business Travel Writer, USA Today

Respond or React – Market Influence on Corporate Meetings

Introduction to the sourcing opportunities and challenges facing the future of meetings management and what foundation should be in place to prepare for those opportunities.  Focus on programs that are managed differently both being mature; centralized versus decentralized or partially outsourced.

Presenter:
Lynda Garvey, Business Development Manager,American Express
Kelly Everhart, Strategic Meetings Management, Honeywell

Closing Remarks

Networking Reception