Chris Galanty
Unknown | Flight Centre Travel Group
Accelerate - ITM Conference 2022
Sponsored By Hilton, Direct ATPI, FCM, Duetto, edyn, Enterprise Mobility, FairFly, United Airlines, Agiito, TripActions, American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways, Amadeus, Amex GBT, Egencia, LNER, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway, BCD Travel, FREENOW for Business, Reside, Visa, ACC Aviation, Headbox, Global Secure Accreditation, easyJet, TRIPBAM, 7r, Collinson Group, Virgin Atlantic, Delta Air Lines, FESTIVE ROAD, Tracker Software Technologies, Iberia, AltoVita, Optimiser, TripStax, Arriva PLC
Accelerate - ITM Conference 2022
The ITM Conference returns in person - Join us in Birmingham for Accelerate
"I am delighted to announce that ITM 2022 Conference “ACCELERATE” will take place at the newly refurbished Hilton Birmingham Metropole on 27 and 28 April!
Join your fellow business travel colleagues as we gather to educate, inform, connect and inspire the energetic and passionate UK & Ireland business travel community.
We will be learning and sharing how to ACCELERATE our efforts to kickstart the recovery, so join us as we look to help optimise wellbeing and diversity and inclusion across the industry. The essential and urgent need to reboot travel and meetings whilst promoting and supporting sustainability will be front and centre.
We can’t wait to see you all in Birmingham. Register now as you won’t want to miss this one - we promise an ITM Conference to remember!
Join your fellow business travel colleagues as we gather to educate, inform, connect and inspire the energetic and passionate UK & Ireland business travel community.
We will be learning and sharing how to ACCELERATE our efforts to kickstart the recovery, so join us as we look to help optimise wellbeing and diversity and inclusion across the industry. The essential and urgent need to reboot travel and meetings whilst promoting and supporting sustainability will be front and centre.
We can’t wait to see you all in Birmingham. Register now as you won’t want to miss this one - we promise an ITM Conference to remember!
This spring it will be time to ACCELERATE!"
ITM CEO, Scott Davies
Delegate Pricing
In order to attend Accelerate, you must be an ITM Business Member. If you are currently an ITM Connect Member, you can pay for your membership upgrade and delegate fee at the same time.
Note: The Connect Member Delegate fee includes 12 months of ITM Business Membership
Accommodation
Hilton Birmingham Metropole (ITM Conference Venue)
Located next to the NEC and 10 minutes from Birmingham International Airport, this Birmingham hotel is just 11 miles from the city centre. If you wish to book your room for the conference, you must do this separate to your delegate booking.
Agenda
Programme Overview
Our conference agenda can be found here. Please be aware that our agenda is subject to change and will evolve as we get closer to the live date. Make sure you follow us on Linkedin to get the lastest information surrounding the event.
| TUES 26 APRIL | WED 27 APRIL | THURS 28 APRIL | |
| AM | •First timers welcome reception •Opening Plenary & Table Discussion – Alison & Scott •Plenaries •Market Place Co | •Wellbeing morning •Plenaries •Market Place Coffee Break •Buyer Only Huddles + Chairman’s Supplier Only Session | |
| Lunch | •Networking Lunch In Market Place | •Networking Lunch In Market Place | |
| PM | •Breakout Sessions •Market Place Coffee Break •Buyer & Sponsor Knowledge Market Session •Supplier Only Trai | •Breakout Sessions •Market Place Coffee Break •Plenary •Closing Plenary – Alison & Scott | |
| Evening | •ITM Nightcaps in main hotel bar | •Chairman’s Party | •ITM Board Drinks Reception •Gala Dinner, Awards & Entertainment |
Plenary
Plenary sessions at conference aim to provide you with invaluable insights, which you can apply to your business. Be inspired by travel leaders and key influential speakers globally recognised for their pioneering thinking and ingenuity.
Education Sessions
Thought provoking sessions focused on relevant topics and key priorities that matter to you. We aim to help you navigate the new world, adapt your approach to faclitate the new world and build on the tools you need to help you accelerate your growth.
Sponsor Networking Hall
Explore the latest products and sevices in the market within our sponsor exhibition space.
ITM Conference Awards
As part of the Black Tie Gala Dinner, we will be recognising and celebrating the incredible impact our members make across our business travel community. There are 2 award categories and the winner will be individuals who have displayed excellence or made significant contributions to their organisations, travel programmes, industry or ITM.
Get Involved
If you would like to join the conversation around our Accelerate conference, you can do so via #ITMconference on both Twitter and Linkedin.
Looking to becoming a sponsor? Please contact our Head of Business Development, Chris Goring, to learn about our sponship packages.
Partners & Sponsors
Platinum-Railzone
Title Sponsor
Arriva PLC
Title Sponsor
Great Western Railway
Title Sponsor
South Western Railway
Title Sponsor
TransPennine Express
Gold
Title Sponsor
TripActions
Silver
Title Sponsor
Duetto
Bronze
Title Sponsor
7r
Title Sponsor
AltoVita
Title Sponsor
Global Secure Accreditation
Title Sponsor
Headbox
Title Sponsor
Reside
Title Sponsor
Tracker Software Technologies
Other
Title Sponsor
ACC Aviation
Title Sponsor
Agiito
Title Sponsor
Amadeus
Title Sponsor
American Airlines
Title Sponsor
Amex GBT
Title Sponsor
Avanti West Coast
Title Sponsor
BCD Travel
Title Sponsor
British Airways
Title Sponsor
Collinson Group
Title Sponsor
Delta Air Lines
Title Sponsor
Direct ATPI
Title Sponsor
easyJet
Title Sponsor
edyn
Title Sponsor
Egencia
Title Sponsor
Enterprise Mobility
Title Sponsor
FairFly
Title Sponsor
FCM
Title Sponsor
FESTIVE ROAD
Title Sponsor
FREENOW for Business
Title Sponsor
Hilton
Title Sponsor
Iberia
Title Sponsor
LNER
Title Sponsor
Optimiser
Title Sponsor
Qatar Airways
Title Sponsor
TRIPBAM
Title Sponsor
TripStax
Title Sponsor
United Airlines
Title Sponsor
Virgin Atlantic
Title Sponsor
Visa
Speakers
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
SG
Scott Gillespie
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FEATURED SPEAKERS
Scott Davies
Chief Executive Officer | ITM
Alison Rogan
Head of Travel and Events | HSBC
Jessica Southworth
Director of Sales & Marketing | Hotel Football
JT
Johnny Thorsen
Unknown | Spotnana
Alan Morton
Managing Director | SBR Consulting
Mark Avery
Business Services & Travel Leader | PwC
Emma Prunier
Senior Consultant | SBR Consulting
Nicholas Nelson
Global Lodgings and EMEIA DM Travel, M&E Leader | EY
Carlos Almendros
Global Travel & Card Category Mgr. | Cisco
RL
Rachel Ley
Unknown | RLC
AC
Arlene Coyle
Unknown | Amadeus Cytric
KW
Kevin Williams
Unknown | American Airlines
Gemma King
Vice President, Global Corporate Travel | Omnicom Group
Kerrie Henshaw-Cox
- | -
Cristina Chimenti
Head of Travel | Sky UK Limited
Ian Spearing
Director of Travel | Arcadis
Audrey Muir
Corporate Travel and Workplace Experience Manager | Baillie Gifford & Co
Carolyn Pearson
CEO | maiden-voyage.com
Carol Fergus
Director - Global Travel, Events and Ground Transportation | Fidelity International
MC
Mark Cuschieri
Global Head Travel Management | UBS
Natalie Gardner
Sr. Global Travel Manager | Electronic Arts
Nikki Parsons
Global Travel | Jane Street
Venue
Hilton Birmingham Metropole
About Venue
With a prime location, close to the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Genting Arena, and Resorts World entertainment complex, Hilton Birmingham Metropole gives you endless options for things to do and see nearby. Here at the hotel a full experience awaits, including comfortable rooms and suites, multiple dining venues, a leisure center, and the Ocean Rooms Spa. What’s more, we offer a large and versatile event space, accommodating up to 2,000 guests
Address
Hilton Birmingham Metropole, Pendigo Way, Marston Green,Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom, B40 1PP
View On MapPublic Transportation
By Train
Birmingham International
By Tube
Not Applicable
Parking
Self parking: £12.00 (See Amenities & Serv) Valet: £17.00
Location On Map
Registration Fee
Business Buyer
Free
Business IP Buyer
Free
Business IP Supplier
£ 850.00 (Ex. VAT)
Business Supplier
£ 850.00 (Ex. VAT)
Connect Buyer
£ 249.00 (Ex. VAT)
Connect IP Buyer
£ 249.00 (Ex. VAT)
Connect IP Supplier
£ 1099.00 (Ex. VAT)
Connect Supplier
£ 1149.00 (Ex. VAT)
Registration Closes
Monday Apr 25, 2022
1:00 AM Europe/LondonEvent Starts
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
11:00 AM Europe/LondonEvent Ends
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
12:00 AM Europe/LondonVenue
Hilton Birmingham Metropole
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