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ACTE Zurich Education Forum

Zurich, Switzerland
19 June 2014

Zurich Marriott Hotel

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.

 

Agenda

Event Moderator: Norman BandiDeputy Head of Department "Specials", Handelszeitung
 

08:00-08:30

Coffee break and pre-event registration for Corporate travel managers/buyers only

08:30-09:30

Corporate travel managers/buyers-only:
Business Travel BarCamp

Moderators:
Chris Debner, Executive Director Human Capital-EMIEIA Tax Centre, EY
Andreas Mahl, Director Marketing, Concur GmbH

09:30-10:00

Coffee break and registrations

10:00-10:15

Opening and Welcome Remarks

10:15-12:00

Session 1: The Future of Travel Management -> Open Bookings?
You will leave this session with answers to the following questions:


- What are the current developments in the market?

- Are airlines and hotels able to provide direct content?

- Are GDS's and TMC's still needed in the future?

- Is a virtual platform realistic?

Keynote Presentation:
Andreas Mahl, Director Marketing, Concur GmbH
 
Expert Opinions:
Anita Lauper, Travel Manager, Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd.
Sandro Montebove, Switzerland and Central/Southern Europe Travel Manager, Credit Suisse AG
Ralf Stephan, Director Client Program Management, Carlson Wagonlit Travel


12:00-13:00

Networking Lunch

13:00-14:30

Session 2: The Impact of Globalization on Compliance
Learn about:  

- The impact of globalization on the way that multinationals operate and in turn how this affects business travel.

- The potential risks associated with business travel in the area of taxation, social security and immigration compliance.

- Ideas of what your role might be in the current compliance risk environment.

Presenters:
David Rooney, Executive Director Human Capital-Global Mobility, EY
Chris Debner, Executive Director Human Capital-EMEIA Tax Centre, EY

14:30-14:45

Thank you and Closing Remarks

14:45-15:30


Networking Reception