ACTE focuses on practical issues and innovation to help deliver greater results to your company through interactive, immersive learning, provocative discussion and networking:
• We encourage international travel professionals.
• We welcome members and non-members.
• If your company would like to sponsor this event and gain valuable marketing exposure, please contact europe@acte.org.
• We welcome members and non-members.
• If your company would like to sponsor this event and gain valuable marketing exposure, please contact europe@acte.org.
Agenda
Join us
in Zurich with other experts and boost your knowledge around two burning topics
in the Swiss corporate travel industry: “Mobility in Business Travel” and
“Hotel Sourcing”. With the support of esteemed local and regional industry
leaders we have set up an exciting agenda with thought provoking speakers and
ample opportunities to meet and network with your peers!
Moderator of the Event:
Norman Bandi, Head of Department "Specials", Handelszeitung
Moderator of the Event:
Norman Bandi, Head of Department "Specials", Handelszeitung
09:30-10:00 | Coffee break and registrations |
10:00-10:15 | Opening and Welcome Remarks |
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10:15-10:30
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Keynote Presentation: Trends and developments around Mobility in Business Travel
What are the mobility developments that are influencing business travel? We are at the beginning of a trend where everything will be done online and mobile devices can be used everywhere. We discuss the overall impact in the corporate environment: how to align travel programme objectives with the company’s mobile device strategy, how corporates should deal with security issues and mitigate risks and how to integrate new technologies. Keynote speaker: Dirk Mertens, Corporate Development Director, Travelport |
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10:30-11:30
 | Connect with your peers and discuss the trends, risks and developments around mobile technology and mobile apps. In round table discussions the delegates will discuss several topics like how to incorporate the use of mobile devices to manage your travel program, whether Travel Managers will become Mobility Managers, and how to deal with the security and compliance issues that arise as a result of mobile developments. |
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11:30-12:30
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Session 2: IGNITE presentations on mobile technology and latest developments Fast-paced presentations to help explore what the future of “Mobility” will look like; what the consequences of the new environment will be; what is already out there; and what developments we need in the sector. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of mobile technology developments for corporate travellers, followed by a Q&A session with presenters and delegates. Speakers: Stefan Angst, Sales & Marketing Manager Switzerland, Amadeus Michael van der Giessen, Manager Global Account Management EMEA, Egencia Andreas Mahl, Director Marketing, Concur Dr. Jochen Mundinger, Chairman, routeRANK |
12:30-14:00  | Networking Lunch |
14:00-14:45  | Session 3: Hotel sourcing – best practices and future references Hear from several industry experts about the ins & outs on hotel sourcing. We will discuss: best practices; the future of e-auctions; helping corporates get the best out of their negotiations; identify what tools are available; the trends & developments; what are the different approaches to sourcing; how to manage the different steps; and establish the key drivers for decision making. We aim to cover all angles in this session! Speakers: Philippe Chonion, Senior Manager, Hotel Solutions EMEA, CWT Solutions Group Katrin Hufmann, Account Director, Business Travel EMEA, Starwood Hotels Dr. Christian Temath, Director Sourcing Solutions, HRS |
14:45-15:30 | Session 4: Panel discussion Buyers and industry experts will discuss with the moderator and audience what the future of hotel sourcing will look like, and what the consequences of the latest developments will be. Audience interaction in the dialogue will be encouraged to help uncover the challenges and opportunities. Panellists: Philipp Brunner, Global Procurement Travel & Events, Unilever Philippe Chonion, Senior Manager, Hotel Solutions EMEA, CWT Solutions Group Anita Lauper, Global Tavel Manager, Julius Baer Dr. Christian Temath, Director Sourcing Solutions, HRS |
15:30-15:45 | Thank you and Closing Remarks |
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15:45-17:00
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Networking Reception |
