General Sessions
ACTE's keynote presenters are highly regarded thought leaders who challenge attendees to see the world through new eyes. You're sure to be inspired, informed and entertained by the brilliant personalities who will join our esteemed list of keynote speakers.
Monday - 7 November
Opening Remarks and General Session
08.00 - 9.30
The New Geography
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Greg Lindsay has been described as a “devastatingly witty and
ironic” speaker, telling stories about our interconnected future, the challenges it poses to our environment, and the opportunities for those prepared to exploit them. |
Greg Lindsay
Expert on Globalization, Urbanization & Innovation
How did China become the “world’s factory”? Why are North Americans checking into Bangkok for heart surgery? How did Africa become a breadbasket for the Middle East? And how did Qatar ― of all places ― win the bid to host the World Cup in 2022?
What all of these things have in common is that they were made possible by the world’s explosive growth in air travel. The combination of the Internet and jet engine is reshaping how and where we live and redrawing the world map, creating new winners and losers among countries, cities, companies, and all of us. In this timely glimpse of the future, Greg Lindsay explains the rules, threats, and opportunities of the new highways in the sky.
Greg Lindsay is the author of the newly released book, Aerotropolis: The Way We’ll Live Next, with John D. Kasarda. He is a contributing writer for Fast Company and his insights have appeared in The New York Times, USA Today, Reuters, Travel + Leisure, and NPR.
Industry Perspective
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Barclay Morton Head of Sales, Canada On Behalf Of:  |
Looking Ahead - "See the Future of Corporate Travel"
- 2012 will likely be a seller’s market. Both ATPs and ADRs projected to be up, along with a continued increase in demand. Do you have the tools and information needed to properly negotiate and gain optimal positioning going into 2012?
- Egencia's Forecase provides the outlook for North American, Europe and Asia-Pacific, including ATPs, ADRs, Advance Purchase Advisory, Hotel Negotiability and buyer guidance & recommendations.
Monday - 7 November
Luncheon and Keynote Presentation
11.45 - 13.30
Life Balance: It’s All in the Brain
Our highly regulated, time-bound society has favoured the development of our logical left-brain creating a profound imbalance in our lives at all levels. Learn from highly acclaimed stress management expert, Andrée Jetté, how to escape from the analytical space of your left brain and embrace creativity and innovation in your work and personal life. Avoid burnout and laugh, learn and live your way to a more balanced life by consciously using your right brain, compartmentalizing your day, and managing your energy.
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Andree Jette
President, Vision 360 A.J.
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As a leading authority on stress management Andrée Jetté is a recognized consultant in the public and private industry fields, published author, university professor, and sought out talk show expert. Using humour and real life experience, she has helped others achieve balance in their lives for more than 25 years through her company Vision 360 A. J.
Tuesday - 8 November
General Session
09.00 - 10:15
Customizing the Traveler Experience
Who is the expert – the traveler or the travel manager? How well do corporations embrace the shifting expectations of multi-generational travelers? When it comes to equipping travelers with mobile and social technology for life on the road one size doesn’t fit all. While there are many powerful new tools to enhance efficiency, safety and effectiveness their relevance to the traveler can vary significantly. From the seasoned road warrior to the trendy millennial, hear first-hand what different types of travelers use, want or need to compliment and maximize their travel experience and ultimately achieve corporate objectives.
Moderator: Richard Crum, President, Air Plus - North America
Road Warrior: Evelyne Morriseau, Assistant Vice President and Director, Global Marketing Partnerships, Cirque du Soleil
Road Warrior: Rhia Newton, Senior Associate, Learning and Development, Sapient
Road Warrior: Mike O'Sullivan, Solutions Specialist, Microsoft
Road Warrior: Pierre-Olivier Simard, Portfolio Manager, Real Estate - Americas, Shell Canada Limited
Tuesday - 8 November
General Session
10.45 - 12:00
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"There are any number of "technology experts" flogging their opinions these days. Jesse Hirsh is one of the precious few worth listening to and more importantly, trusting. He knows what you'll be talking about tomorrow, why it's hot and what you should be worried about." Matt Galloway, Host of Metro Morning on CBC Radio in Toronto |
Jesse Hirsh
Expert Internet Strategist, Researcher, and Broadcaster
With his unique feel for the new media, Jesse Hirsh will share thought-provoking insights into the future of mobile commerce and with it the growth of virtual currencies. As location based services emerge to guide consumers to specific stores or venues, Hirsh is on a mission to help us understand how all of this technology will combine to create a new culture that fuses what we buy, with where we buy, and who will know that we've bought, and why.
