EF Stuttgart May-2014
 

ACTE Stuttgart Education Forum

Stuttgart, Germany

9th May 2014

Stuttgart Marriott Hotel Sindelfingen


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
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