Doreen Burse
Sr. Vice President Worldwide Sales | United Airlines
ITM Autumn Conference 2024
Sponsored By easyJet, Direct ATPI, British Airways, American Airlines, United Airlines, American Express Global Business Travel, Reed & Mackay, Virgin Atlantic, Delta Air Lines, Air India, Qatar Airways, Trainline, Optimiser, Blacklane, eco.mio, Hilton, FCM, Lokulus, Travaxy
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ITM Autumn Conference 2024
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Networking & Social
Throughout our one-day conference, we have several opportunities for you to network with your fellow travel peers. The educational day is then followed by drinks
Sponsor Networking Hall
Explore the latest products and services throughout the market within our sponsor exhibition space.
EventWell
We recognise the specific needs of individuals with neurodivergence and mental health concerns. Similar to our Spring Conference, EventWell will provide our Autumn Conference delegates with a supervised quiet room. This area will serve as a safe space to recharge and break when/if needed.
Get Involved
If you would like to join the conversation around our Autumn conference, you can do so via #itm2024 on LinkedIn.
Looking to become a sponsor? Please contact our Head of Business Development, Chris Goring, to learn about our sponsorship packages or download our sponsorship PDF via the materials tab.
Partners & Sponsors
Other
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Air India
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American Airlines
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American Express Global Business Travel
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Blacklane
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British Airways
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Delta Air Lines
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Direct ATPI
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easyJet
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eco.mio
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FCM
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Hilton
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Lokulus
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Optimiser
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Qatar Airways
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Reed & Mackay
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Trainline
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Travaxy
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United Airlines
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Virgin Atlantic
Speakers
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Jason Geall
Executive Vice President, Global SME | American Express Global Business Travel
Chris Galanty
Unknown | Flight Centre Travel Group
Adam Knights
Managing Director, UK | Direct ATPI
Sophie Dekkers
CCO | easyJet
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Scott Davies
Chief Executive Officer | ITM
Nikki Parsons
Global Director for Travel | Arcadis
Ike Ihenacho
Director, Global Travel, Expense, Meetings and Fleet | Kimberly Clark
Jackie Clark
Chief Commercial Officer | DiamondAir International Ltd
Samantha McKnight
Vice President Client Solutions | CIBTvisas
Rob Bray
Senior Travel Vendor Manager | Google
Caroline Strachan
CEO | FESTIVE ROAD
Sarah Benarey
Co-Founder & CCO (Commercial, Culture, Climate) | eco.mio
James Dow
General Manager - London | Blacklane
Lioz Amar
CEO & Founder | Travaxy
Gemma King
Vice President, Global Corporate Travel | Omnicom Group
Oliver Moore
Director of Travel Agency Sales, EMEA | Enterprise Mobility
Gillian Dowling
Global Travel Manager | Kerry Group
Cedric Defour
Head of B2B Sales | Trainline
Venue
Royal National Hotel
About Venue
Imperial London Hotels
Address
38-51 Bedford WayLondon, Greater London, United Kingdom, WC1H 0DG
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Registration Fee
Connect Buyer
Free
Business Supplier
£ 49.00 (Ex. VAT)
Business IP Buyer
Free
Connect IP Supplier
£ 99.00 (Ex. VAT)
Business IP Supplier
£ 49.00 (Ex. VAT)
Business Buyer
Free
Connect Supplier
£ 99.00 (Ex. VAT)
Connect IP Buyer
Free
Registration Closes
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
4:00 PM Europe/LondonEvent Time
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
9:00 AM to 7:00 PM Europe/LondonVenue
Royal National Hotel
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Supplier Academy
Supplier Only 26 September 2024
Inside the Mind of the Buyer
An open, honest and safe space for you to ask a panel of expert buyers the questions that matter to you. Live only, this is a rare opportunity for you to reverse the dynamic and question buyers without judgement. Submit your questions via registration to avoid disappointment, or live on the day to give you full flexibility. Key takeaways * Validate best practices and gain invaluable insights. * Get to the heart of the issues affecting your sector. * You can ask any question in confidence without being judged. What to expect * Zoom webinar format with tiled speakers and chat functionality. * Topics are collated using the topics submitted by members during registration. * Questions submitted in advance take priority, however, you can ask additional questions. * This is a live-only event and is therefore not available via ITM OnDemand. [https://dkbmbajk8ggfc.cloudfront.net/image/IMOB.png] Rated by
Showcase
Buyer Only 02 October 2024
Technology Showcase
During this virtual event, you'll hear from some of our industry's most innovative and newest technology companies. Through engaging presentations and interactive demonstrations, these companies will showcase their cutting-edge solutions and showcase the latest trends and developments in the tech world. The quick-fire format will focus the presenters' minds to showcase what makes them the ideal partner in these challenging times and how they have pivoted their business to support the changing needs of the travel buyer and traveller. Key takeaways * Benchmark your current technology partner against their competitors. * Discover what is new in the world of tech. * Ask anonymous questions directly to the showcase presenters What to expect * A Zoom event consisting of a concise, punchy presentation/demo followed by a Q&A section from each of our 4 carefully selected suppliers. * Ask anonymous questions to the speakers during their presentations to obtain the information
Meeting
Buyer Only 08 October 2024
Chair’s Lunch
Connect with a small group of buyers to expand your network and debate pressing issues. Whether new to the industry or established in your role, this event aims to inspire thought-provoking discussion applicable to all programme sizes. Key takeaways * Establish and build valuable connections. * Learn from our diverse community and raise your profile within business travel. * Develop collaborations that contribute to positive change within the industry. What to expect * Round table meeting format with up to 15 buyers hosted by ITM Chair, Nikki Parsons in a relaxed setting. * Open to all buyers, seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. * Dietary requirements you may have can be accommodated. Rated by you: how your peers have benefitted "The discussion was so informative as always, and we delved into a couple of other topics of interest, which was
Meeting
Buyer Only 09 October 2024
Creative Industries Group
Connecting media and entertainment buyers who together problem solve and drive positive, purposeful change for their organisation, travellers, and industry alike. This group meets in person to discuss challenges specific to their sector. Key takeaways * An inclusive environment of collaboration, trust and transparency. * Acting with integrity the group aims to raise and address important industry topics. * Utilising experience from the media & entertainment industry, the group shares expertise with those who need it or will benefit from it. What to expect * An informal meeting format, which often concludes with a social. * Open to anyone within the creative industry sector*, the group welcomes new faces. * As a confidential forum actions are only circulated within the group. *This event is exclusively for buyers working within the creative industry sector. Please do not register for this meeting if
Meeting
Buyer Only 15 October 2024
Buyer Knowledge Exchange
Virtual confidential forum for buyers to meet, share challenges, and validate their approach and checklist considerations. Each month 25+ like-minded buyers meet to discuss their approach to key travel management topics. This is an opportunity for you to seek advice, gain a different perspective and raise concerns. Key takeaways * A sounding board for the latest industry changes. * Validate that your focus is on the right areas. * Advice on considerations and a sense check on your approach. What to expect * Zoom meeting format where delegates are encouraged to switch their camera on to aid participation. * Themes are collated from each registration form to guide the meeting agenda and circulated to the group a day prior to the event. * Time is allocated during the session for additional questions and connections made for further discussion offline. * Contributions can
Showcase
Buyer Only 20 November 2024
Sustainability Showcase
During this virtual event, you'll hear from some of our industry's most innovative and forward thinking sustainability champions.Through engaging presentations and interactive demonstrations, these companies will showcase their cutting-edge solutions and showcase the latest trends and developments in the sustainability world. The quick-fire format will focus the presenters' minds to showcase what makes them the ideal partner in these challenging times and how they have pivoted their business to support the changing needs of the travel buyer and traveller. Key takeaways * Benchmark your current sustainability initiatives. * Discover what the latest advancements. * Ask anonymous questions directly to the showcase presenters What to expect * A Zoom event consisting of a concise, punchy presentation/demo followed by a Q&A section from each of our 4 carefully selected suppliers. * Ask anonymous questions to the speakers during their presentations to obtain the information that you want answers to.
Meeting
Buyer Only 26 November 2024
Buyer Knowledge Exchange
Virtual confidential forum for buyers to meet, share challenges, and validate their approach and checklist considerations. Each month 25+ like-minded buyers meet to discuss their approach to key travel management topics. This is an opportunity for you to seek advice, gain a different perspective and raise concerns. Key takeaways * A sounding board for the latest industry changes. * Validate that your focus is on the right areas. * Advice on considerations and a sense check on your approach. What to expect * Zoom meeting format where delegates are encouraged to switch their camera on to aid participation. * Themes are collated from each registration form to guide the meeting agenda and circulated to the group a day prior to the event. * Time is allocated during the session for additional questions and connections made for further discussion offline. * Contributions can
Webinar
Supplier Only 28 November 2024
Buyer Insights Webinar
A concise 30-minute industry update using buyer insights taken from our Buyer Knowledge Exchange (BKE) two days prior to the event. Gain a perspective on how the industry is responding by asking questions and getting further context on the topics that were discussed. Key takeaways * Identify opportunities directly from your target audience. * Get a better understanding of the drivers and barriers to key buyer decisions. * Take advantage of a consolidated overview of the buyer challenges your customers are facing. What to expect * Zoom webinar format with discussion points and poll results presented for further clarity. * Chat function available during the event for peer networking. * Ask questions before the event during registration and throughout the event using the Q&A tab. * Closed Captioning is available for this event. [https://dkbmbajk8ggfc.cloudfront.net/image/bi.png] Rated by you: how your peers have benefitted
