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Sunday, 23 October
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10.00 - 19.30 |
REGISTRATION
CYBER CAFE
Compliments of SkyTeam
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13.00 - 15.00 |
MEMBERS ONLY WORKSHOPS:
- S101: Negotiation Strategies for Cross-Border Transactions
- S102: Working With Americans
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15.00 - 16.00 |
S103: THE ROI OF YOUR ACTE MEMBERSHIP
New Member/First Time Attendee
Welcome Orientation and Reception
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16.00 - 18.00 |
SOLUTIONS SHOWCASE
Compliments of GetThere
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16.00 - 18.00 |
WELCOME RECEPTION
Compliments of Hilton Metropole
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18.00 - 19.30 |
GENERAL SESSION & KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
THEME: NO BARRIERS - ONLY SOLUTIONS
Industry Perspective
On Behalf of Lufthansa German Airlines
Keynote Presentation:
No Barriers, Only Solutions
Presenter:
Neal Petersen, adventurer, author, international keynote speaker, and entrepreneur
Special Guest Speakers:Willie Walsh, CEO, British Airways
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20.00 - 22.00 |
OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION
Compliments of Diners Club International
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Monday, 24 October
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8.00 - 18.30 |
REGISTRATION
CYBER CAFE
Compliments of SkyTeam
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8.30 - 9.00 |
Continental Breakfast
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9.00 - 10.15 |
GENERAL SESSION & KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
THEME: Optimisation
INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE:
On Behalf of SkyTeam
Keynote Presentation:
The Business of Technology
INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE:
On Behalf of Carlson Wagonlit Travel
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10.15 - 11.30 |
SOLUTIONS SHOWCASE
Compliments of GetThere
Coffee Break
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11.45 - 13.00 |
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS: TECHNOLOGY
Compliments of RADIUS
- M101: Expense Control and Data Delivery-The Next Frontier
- M102: From Security to Privacy Invasion: Finding the Right Balance
- M103: Online Servicing - How Will Touchless Touch You?
- M104: Optimising Online Usage
- M105: Going Global
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13.15 - 14.30 |
LUNCHEON
Compliments of Sol Melia Hotels & Resorts
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14.45 - 15.45 |
GENERAL SESSION & KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
THEME: COOPERATION
INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE:
On Behalf of Visa International
Keynote Presentation:
The Creation of Value
Presenter:
Barry Edwards, Senior Director-Global Purchasing/Supply Management, McDonald's Corporation
Compliments of British Airways
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15.45 - 16.15 |
COFFEE BREAK
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16.15 - 17.30 |
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS: THE MARRIAGE OF TRAVEL AND PROCUREMENT
- M201: Performance Measurement
- M202: Optimising Hotel Spend
- M203: Strategic Meetings Management - The Last Frontier of T&E; Cost Control
- M204: Corporate Social Responsibility - Pioneering the Green Movement in Managed Travel
- M205: Emergency Response -- Business Continuity
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Tuesday, 25 October
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8.00 - 17.00 |
REGISTRATION
CYBER CAFE
Compliments of SkyTeam
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8.00 - 8.30 |
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
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8.30 - 10.30 |
GENERAL SESSION & KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
THEME: GLOBALISATION
INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE:
On Behalf of Cendant Corporate Travel Solutions
Keynote Presentation:
Global Affairs and the Future of Europe
Presenter:
Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Editor - The Financial Times
Special Guest Speakers:
Ann Barrett, Managing Director, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport Services, U.S. Department of State
Trevor Soames, Partner, Solicitor-Advocate & Barrister, Advocat, HOWREY LLP
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10.30 - 11.00 |
COFFEE BREAK
Compliments of HelmsBriscoe and Visit London
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11.00 - 12.00 |
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS: REGIONAL SPOTLIGHTS I
- T101: Asia-Pacific - Dealing With Diversity
- T102: China - Transcending the Business Boom
- T103: Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) - The Metamorphosis of the Business Climate
- T104: India - Dealing With Demand
- T105: Latin America - Integrating the Americas
- T106: Middle East - Navigating the Nuances
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12.15 - 13.15 |
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS: REGIONAL SPOTLIGHTS II
- T201: Asia-Pacific - Dealing With Diversity
- T202: China - Transcending the Business Boom
- T203: Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) - The Metamorphosis of the Business Climate
- T204: India - Dealing With Demand
- T205: Latin America - Integrating the Americas
- T206: Middle East - Navigating the Nuances
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13.30 - 14.15 |
LUNCHEON
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14.30 - 15.30 |
GENERAL SESSION & KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
THEME: IDEALISATION
INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE:
On Behalf of TQ3 Travel Solutions
Keynote Presentation:
The Challenge of Change
Presenter:
Michael Jackson, Managing Director, Three Sixty Degrees and Zebra Crossing
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15.30 - 16.00 |
COFFEE BREAK
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16.00 - 17.30 |
ACTE MOOT COURT: THE FUTURE OF DISTRIBUTION (GDS vs. GNE)
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19.30 - 23.00 |
RECEPTION AND CLOSING
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