Agenda
Moderator of the Event: Dirk Rogl, Chief Editor, fvw Mediengruppe
09:00-09:30 | Registration and Networking
Breakfast |
09:30-09:45 |
Welcome and Opening
Remarks
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09:45-10:00 |
Keynote The changing role of the travel professional - hear how a progressive travel buyer has reinvented the traditional role of the Travel Manager into a strategic role, supporting the overall corporate objectives rather than focusing solely on cost control. Presenter: Ralph Ruckgaber, Business Development Manager (Special Projects), Volkswagen Group Fleet International |
10:00-11:00 |
Session 1: Evolving roles in a changing
landscape The roles and responsibilities of the Travel Manager continue to change. With more open bookings, less contracting and a wider remit covering additional functions, the role is changing from travel management to mobility management. Where does today’s travel buyer belong and how do TMC’s support these developments? What tools are developing to support the new landscape? A panel of TMC’s will share research outcomes and innovative solutions to reduce costs and optimise the complete travel process to support the travel manager. Discussions will include mobile communications; door-to-door portals; direct connect; KPIs; ancillary fees and more. Presenters: Alexander Albert, Director Business Management, HRG Worldwide Martina Eggler, Vice President, Strategic Sales & Program Management, CWT Verena Funke, Director Sales & Implementation, Egencia Andreas Schneider, Vice President Sales & Account Management, FCm Travel Solutions |
11:00-11:30 |
Coffee Break |
11:30-12:45 |
Session 2: Traveller Centricity: Putting
travellers at the heart of your corporate travel
programme - Round Table Discussion How do travel professionals balance the need to engage travellers whilst ensuring adherence to the policies, processes and preferred programmes, keeping a keen eye on the company’s financial objectives? This is an interactive session to discuss the different approaches in the market to travel management. |
12:45-13:45 |
Networking
Lunch |
13:45-14:45 |
Session 3: IGNITE your imagination! Innovations in the travel
industry: embracing tools and trends Technology is key to be at the forefront and maximise travel programme ROI. Hear how technology innovation is changing the way we think about and manage corporate travel through a series of fast paced IGNITE presentations. Each presenter will present a maximum of 20 slides – but with a twist… Each slide will be auto-timed to move forward every 20 seconds, whether the presenter is ready or not! This is a fun, dynamic and lively way to learn an overview of market opportunities in a limited timeframe. Presenters: Andreas Balster, Business Development & Strategic Partnerships, Waymate Arno Hasan, Global Sales Manager Corporations, Amadeus Marina Hegemann, Co-Founder, Tourist Mobile Karina Kaestner, Head of Business Sales Division, Deutsche Bahn Andreas Mahl, Marketing Director, Concur Jochen Mundinger, Founder & Chairman, Routerank |
14:45-15:15 |
Session 4: Panel
Discussion Interactive Panel Discussion with the IGNITE presenters to identify practical application of the technology themes presented in the previous session. How innovative technology can be used to support your travel programme. |
15:15-15:30 |
Thank you and Closing
Remarks |
15:30-17:00 |
Networking
Reception |