Diagnosis/ Prescription/ Results

Registration & Continental Breakfast

Compliments of National Car Rental and InterContinental Hotels Group

Welcome from Committee

Corporate Perspective

Compliments of Northwest Airlines

To kick-off the day, Michael Hall from Johnson Controls will share his thoughts on business travel from the corporate perspective. Michael will address both detailed positions on the industry as well as emerging opportunities for future consideration.

Presenter:
Michael Hall, Global Travel Manager, Johnson Controls

Government Travel Policy Updates

Compliments of Worldspan

Antonella Pianalto from the Government Affairs group at American Express will provide updates on U.S. Travel Security Policies including biometric passports, the western hemisphere travel initiative, the Rice-Chertoff Joint Vision, Center for Disease Control NPRM and the Registered Travel Program. In addition to policy updates, Antonella will be taking questions from the audience so come prepared!

Presenter:
Antonella Pianalto, Government Affairs, American Express

AVEDA’s Contribution to Corporate Social Responsibility

Coffee Break

Compliments of US Bank

Group Meetings & Event Planning

Compliments of AirPlus International

As companies continue focusing on cost containment, group meetings & events is hitting the radar screen of many executives. This session will begin with an overview of group meetings, including the benefits of consolidation and then move into a case study of the challenges and rewards of one company’s consolidation experience. This session will be led by Peter Moen from Carlson Marketing Group and Michelle Snock of Cisco Systems.

Presenter:
Peter Moen, Vice President – Business Development, Carlson Marketing Group

Presenter:
Michelle Snock, CMM Manager, Global Meeting Services-Americas, Cisco Systems

Networking Lunch

Airline Industry Overview & Update

Compliments of Le Bourget

Increasing oil prices, airlines in bankruptcy, there’s never a lack of interest in updates on the airline industry. Jim Stevens, Continental’s Vice President of Pricing will lead an active session focused on an overview and updates of the airline industry.

Presenter:
Jim Stevens, Vice President, Pricing, Continental Airlines

Safety & Preparedness

Compliments of Travelocity Business

Now more than ever, travel programs are being put to the test regarding safety and preparedness. Marty Pfinsfragg, COO of iJet Intelligent Risk Systems will share his insight and suggestions when it comes to being prepared for situations that may include pandemic, weather, terrorism, travel in a high-risk location and other possible scenarios.

Presenter:
Marty Pfinsgraff, COO, iJET Intelligent Risk Systems

Closing Remarks

Networking Reception

Compliments of Boston Coach