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Opening Night Reception Sunday, 17 October 20.00 - 23.00 There couldn't be a more inspirational place to begin the conference, re-connect with old friends, and mingle with our Industry's leading minds than the impressive Stockholm City Hall. Known for its grand halls, imposing facades, and romantic charm, this historical structure will offer a regal welcome to ACTE's international attendees. Be sure to join your colleagues while enjoying waterfront views and delightful hors d'oeuvres. The ROI of Your ACTE Membership New Member/First Time Attendees Welcome Orientation and Reception Sunday, 17 October 16.30 - 17.30 New members and first-time attendees will be getting more than a warm welcome at this "must attend" session designed just for them. Structured to be big on tips and small on speeches, this dynamic session is all about how you can get the biggest return on your ACTE membership investment. We'll have individual roundtable discussions, with veteran ACTE members on hand to answer your questions. You'll learn how, as an ACTE member, you can:
Technology & Business Process Showcase Monday, 18 October 16.30 - 19.30 (Cocktail Reception) Reduce Costs! Increase Efficiency! Save Time! Find Solutions! There's no better way for your company to demonstrate its leadership to the international business travel industry than by participating in ACTE's Technology and Business Process Showcase. This year's technology showcase will spotlight products and services that will increase mobility management, productivity and efficiencies. You'll have the opportunity to gather information, participate in hands-on demonstrations, and interact with vendors enabling you to make the most informed decisions related to the acquisition of technology products. Vendors participating in this year's showcase will offer products and services that allow you to optimize your travel spend; increase the value of your corporate travel data; facilitate decision making related to travel purchasing; provide real time actionable intelligence on travel related behaviors and spend; provide real time communication among service providers, travelers, and travel managers, facilitate and expedite the planning, quality control, reconciliation/reporting phases of travel; explore travel alternatives facilitated by technology and much more. Advancing The Industry Award The ACTE Advancing The Industry Award recognizes outstanding achievement by extraordinary, innovative professionals in the business travel industry. Recipients of this prestigious award serve as role models to their peers, having successfully implemented cutting-edge purchasing strategies or services programs that boosted productivity and profitability within their organization. Don't miss the award presentation at the upcoming Global Conference in Stockholm. Go to www.acte.org to nominate your candidate before 1 September 2004. Winners for Canada and the U.S. were recognized at the April conference in Orlando. ACTE Information and Interactive Center Located in the Tech Showcase, the ACTE booth offers members and non-members alike a treasure trove of information on industry news and association initiatives. Stop by and pick up a number of "must-have" reports and publications -- including ACTE White Papers on hot issues like IATA, the Role of the Travel Manager, and the Future of Distribution. ACTE Board Members and Committee Chairs will be on hand to answer your questions and discuss current trends, issues, member benefits and ACTE initiatives. You will also find information on the next ACTE Global Conference, to be held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, May 1-3, 2005. Register for the Stockholm conference at the ACTE Booth and you'll be entered into a drawing to win complimentary air, hotel, and registration! The drawing to determine the Vancouver Conference Package winner will be conducted during the Closing General Session on Tuesday afternoon (you must be present to win). Closing Reception Tuesday, 19 October 19.30 - 23.00 Take a journey into the lives of 17th century Swedish royalty at the Global Conference's final celebration. It will be held at Scandanavia's most popular attraction, the world renowned Vasa Museum. The museum was built around the infamously decadent Vasa ship, raised from Stockholm Harbor in 1961, 333 years after her ill-fated voyage in 1628. On this closing night, ACTE attendees will have an enchanting experience filled with unique history, exceptional cuisine and excellent company. |
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