ACTE Paris Education Forum en Coopération avec AFTM
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Paris
8 Décembre 2014
 | 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. See you in Paris! |
Agenda
Moderator of the Event:
Cindy Van Der Elst, Global Leader, Honeywell Meeting Solutions & ACTE Country Champion Belgium
| 12:00-13:30 | Lunch, Registration and Networking |
13:30-13:45 |
Opening and Welcome Remarks
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13:45-14:00  |
Keynote Presentation Advancements in consumer technology, the rise of the sharing economy, paradigm shifts in society and in management thinking, are all fundamentally changing the way we do business. The technology we embrace and the language we use to communicate with our global teams is key to delivering a robust, relevant and successful travel programme. Our keynote speaker will set the scene for the discussions to follow. Expert: Frédéric Saunier, CCO - Commercial Director France, Amadeus IT Group |
14:00-14:40 |
Session 1a: Corporate Travel Management - Trends and Hype A Panel discussion on trends & innovations. How will business travel be managed in the next 3 years? What is really new and what are merely passing trends? A panel of buyers will share their thoughts on which trends are hype and which are here to stay. Experts: Corinne Gaborieau, Group Sourcing Europe General Services Lead Buyer & AFTM Board Member / Administrator Jean-Michel Kadaner, CEO, Key Corporate Solutions Sabah Kahoul, Freelance Travel & MICE Procurement Consultant and Owner, The Travel Helpline Xavier Quesnel, Travel Manager, Quiksilver Europe |
14:40-15:40  |
Session 1b: Round Table Discussions: What’s Here and What’s Hype? Have YOUR say! It’s your turn! Share your views and exchange insights with your Buyer and Supplier peers around each table to determine the direction the industry is moving in. Discuss how fast-moving industry developments are impacting the traveller and evolving your role. |
15:40-16:10
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Coffee Break |
16:10-16:35  |
Session 2a: IGNITE - Risk Management The technology innovations entering the corporate marketplace could enable a more flexible travel programme, however, there are implications on data reporting, traveller tracking, and risk management as a result of operating a more liberal booking environment. This session will deliver 3 fast-paced IGNITE presentations (PechaKucha format) to highlight some of the challenges and opportunities in this new business environment! Experts: Benoit Martin, E-business Manager, SSF – Scutum Security First John Baird Smith, Country Manager France, AirPlus International Emmanuel Vergé, Marketing Director, Concur France |
16:35-17:20 |
Session 2b: Risk Management Challenges and Opportunities The IGNITE presenters and session moderator will be joined by a corporate security expert for a deeper dive into the practical impact that technical innovation could have on traveller risk management. In a more liberal booking environment, how can travel managers keep track of their travellers and mitigate risk to people and data security? Audience interaction in the dialogue will be actively encouraged. Joining the panel of experts Geert Behets, President, BATM & Director, Global Travel & Fleet Management, Global Purchasing Travel, Fleet & MICE, UCB Pharma |
17:20-17:30 |
Thank you and Closing Remarks |
17:30-18:00
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Shuttle Service to the AFTM Annual Reception Pre-registration Compulsory. |
