Generation NeXt
Twin Cities, Minneapolis
25 September 2008
Agenda
| 07:30 – 08:15 |
Registration & Continental Breakfast |
| 08:15 – 08:30 |
ACTE Welcome & Update |
| 08:30 – 09:30 |
Back to the FutureSkyrocketing 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: |
| 09:30 – 10:30 |
Ch-Ch-ChangesChange 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: |
| 10:30 – 11:00 |
Coffee Break |
| 11:00 – 12:15 |
$ 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: Presenters: |
| 12:30 – 13:30 |
Networking Lunch |
| 13:30 – 14:30 |
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: |
| 14:30 – 15:30 |
Respond or React � Market Influence on Corporate MeetingsIntroduction 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: |
| 15:30 – 15:45 |
Closing Remarks |
| 15:45 – 16:45 |
Networking Reception |
Forum Location and Hotel Accommodations
Millenium Hotel Minneapolis
1313 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 332-6000
Special Room Rate and Instructions for Booking: The Millenium Hotel Minneapolis is offering ACTE attendees a special rate of $179 single/double plus applicable taxes for the night of Wednesday September 24, 2008. To book please call the hotel at (612) 332-6000 and ask for the ACTE rate before the cut-off date of August 25, 2008.
Planning Committee
Tom Akin, Sourcing Manager, ATK Alliant Techsystems, Inc.
Steve Beck, Business Development Consultant, Runzheimer International
Kathi Hedstrom, Sales/Account Management Specialist
Roger Keller, Senior Account Manager, Carlson Wagonlit Travel
Lynn Kertz, Global Account Executive, Marriott International, Inc.
Dave Knudson, Managing Director, Business Development, Carlson Wagonlit Travel
Terese Pingree, Manager, Global Accounts, Continental Airlines
Julie Polinsky, U.S. Travel Manager, RBC Wealth Management
Kari Schroeder-Bigot, Vice President, Advantage Travel Management
Jan Scoblic, Senior Administrator, Travel Management Services, 3M
Mary Suerth, Senior Global Account Executive, Northwest Airlines
Cathy Taylor-Sharp, Manager, Agency Relations, Target
Traci Tobias, Manager, Travel and Employee Reimbursement, Accenture at Best Buy