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 participation of corporate travel professionals, buyers and suppliers, from all size of program and sectors. Questions? Contact lbellini@acte.org
- We welcome members and non-members. ACTE buyer members can attend for only a $10 administration fee.
- If your company would like to sponsor this event and gain valuable marketing exposure, please contact dthomas@acte.org
| Educational programming to take place at the Marker Hotel. The Networking Reception will be held nearby at the Hotel Rex. Registration & Networking 8:30am - Program begins at 9:00am |
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Program to include:
Buyers Only Round Table Discussion The Buyer's Round Table provides an engaging environment exclusively for corporate buyers and travel managers to engage in purposeful dialogue with their peers.  Moderator: Marcia Saurman, Director, Administrative Services & Travel at Yahoo |
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We are on the cusp of another technological transformation, one that will change our interactions, communications and experiences. Powered by AI (Artificial Intelligence), or "machine learning" what does it mean for our industry? Who's driving innovation forward? Who's using the technology already? And where are the early success stories? Position yourself ahead of the curve in this fascinating journey.
Patrick Schwerdtfeger, Founder, Trend Mastery, Inc.LLC Steve Sitto, Global Travel Manager at Tesla and ACTE Board of Directors |
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| Understand & Implement Safety and Security Measures for Your
Travel Program
The safety and security of business travelers is a responsibility that is top of mind for corporations and associations. This program provides travel managers practical insights from the front lines about what can be done to keep travelers safe and secure.  Kevin Coffey, President & CEO, Corporate Travel Safety |
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| The Evolving Role of the Travel Manager – Measuring The Impact On Both Your Corporation and Travelers Travel managers must adapt to constant economic and technological changes within the industry to meet the needs of their travelers and maintain robust travel programs. Staying on top of technological advances, mergers and acquisitions, and airline regulations have become arduous tasks. Participate in this critical discussion in navigating twists and turns on the horizon.
Learner outcomes include:
 Moderator: Ralph Colunga, Sr. Director, Global Travel and Marketing Support Services at Concur
Panel:
Matt Doherty, RVP West, Lyft
George Klein, Founder Peoplocity
Dorian Stonie, Sr Manager, Global Travel at Salesforce
Steven M. Van Overmeiren , Key Account Manager at HRS - Global Hotel Solutions
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| IGNITE the Industry Industry provocateurs will have five minutes each to share their personal and professional passions to ignite the audience, to generate awareness and to stimulate thoughts and action. Presentations by: Concur - Doug Anderson, SVP Travel Product Strategy |
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