Sandy Moring
Director | STRATEGIC TRAVEL SOLUTIONS
TMC Sourcing & GDPR Workshop
Sponsored By FCM, American Express Global Business Travel, Reed & Mackay
TMC Sourcing & GDPR Workshop
ITM’s buyer only Workshops bring the latest best practices in developing, negotiating, and managing programmes. You will be provided with guidance on how to understand and implement processes associated with the sector, and how you can incorporate that in your day-to-day role.
Topics include:
- Should I go out to tender? How do I decide?
- What are the changes to data privacy laws that I need to be aware of when sourcing a TMC?
- What are the pain-points I should consider before I decide to go out to tender?
- What questions do I need to ask in my RFP?
- What makes my business attractive to a potential TMC supplier?
- Should I consolidate and run a global RFP?
- What commercial agreement should I be looking for?
- What key performance indicators should I include in my contract?
- What resource do I need from my organisation for the implementation?
- What are my technology choices?
Delegates will also hear from expert speakers including case studies, and learn about what tools are available to support you. Plus insights into GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) the most important change in data privacy regulation in 20 years.
Partners & Sponsors
Other
Title Sponsor
American Express Global Business Travel
Title Sponsor
FCM
Title Sponsor
Reed & Mackay
Speakers
FEATURED SPEAKERS
SA
Simon Antoniou
Consulting Sales Director | American Express Global Business Travel
Joanna Kolatsis
Director | Themis Advisory
Alex Armstrong
Global Director of Sales | FCM
Gary Povey
Chief Operating Officer | Wings Global Travel
Venue
De Vere Holborn Bars
Public Transportation
By Train
Farringdon (0.3 miles) City Thameslink (0.4 miles) Blackfriars (0.5 miles)
By Tube
Chancery Lane (Central Line)
Parking
Location On Map
Registration Fee
Business Buyer
Free
Business IP Buyer
Free
Connect Buyer
£ 49.00 (Ex. VAT)
Connect IP Buyer
£ 49.00 (Ex. VAT)
Registration Closes
Friday Nov 03, 2017
12:00 AM Europe/LondonEvent Time
Monday Nov 06, 2017
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Europe/LondonVenue
De Vere Holborn Bars
LondonPARTNERS & SPONSORS
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