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Agenda
Tuesday 28th April
Welcome Party 19:00 - 01:00
A warm welcome as the ITM community reunites at the largest UK business travel conference of the year
Wednesday 29th April
SpringBoard Your Morning 07:30 - 09:00
Start your day off right...
Including; Yoga, Running/Walking, Swimming & Beach Cleaning
Buddy Programme Breakfast 08:30 - 09:45
The ITM Buddy Programme starts by welcoming first time conference goers, solo attendees and veteran buddies for a networking breakfast.
SpringBoard Opening 10:00 - 10:30
Join us as we take a fun and educational look back over the 70 year history of ITM as it has evolved to meet the needs of a dynamic, ever changing business history.
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Scott Davies CEO | ITM
Gemma King ITM Chair & VP, Global Corporate Travel | Omnicom Group
Nigel Mead Partner | Kintela
A Responsible Conference 10:30 - 10:40
Sharing the planning and arrangements to ensure that our Conference treads as lightly as possible on our planet and how we embrace neurodiversity and wellbeing to ensure all delegates feel welcome, energised and inspired !
Global Travel Outlook 10:40 - 11:20
Essential session from the world's leading research organisation
outlining how the next year and beyond could unfold. Is 2026 the springboard
year for optimism and prosperity or will we live through unprecedented global
disharmony ?
Networking Break 11:20 - 12:00
ITM Cares Mission 12:00 - 13:00
Buyer & Sponsor SessionFor too many people in Brighton & Hove, basic essentials are a daily struggle.
At SpringBoard, ITM Cares is turning collective effort into real-world impact by
supporting people experiencing homelessness in the city.
Through the ITM Cares Mission, delegates will come together at the conference to
assemble rough-sleepers packs from individual items such as toiletries, sanitary
products, socks and underwear. These essentials provide warmth, hygiene and
dignity to someone facing life without a secure home.
You can make a real difference by donating a sum for us to purchase the items for
the packs.
Turn essential items into real impact - DONATE HERE
ITM 100 Vision 12:00 -
13:00
Supplier SessionValuable session to work together as an industry to imagine what the headlines and opportunities will transpire in the next period of our sector's story
Breakout Round 1 13:00 - 13:40
Focused education sessions covering the most relevant topics for both travel buyers and suppliers
TBC Sponsored By tbc
TBC
Networking Lunch 14:00 - 15:00
Breakout Round 2 15:20 - 16:05
Focused education sessions covering the most relevant topics for both travel buyers and suppliers
TBC Sponsored By tbc
TBC
Technology Session TBC 16:20 - 16:55
Investing in business travel - from start ups to established players, where's the
smart money going?
Keynote TBC 16:55 - 17:30
Educational Close 17:30
Expo Happy (2) Hour(s) 18:30 - 19:30
Begin your evening with our twice as nice Expo Happy Hour, where networking meets relaxation. Enjoy drinks and dinner while catching up with fellow delegates in a vibrant setting.
Chair’s Annual Party 19:30 - 01:00
Are you up to the challenge?? 👀
A new format for 2026, but you can still expect refreshments, networking and some surprise entertainment — with a mix of something new and old to get you in the party mood.
Thursday 30th April
SpringBoard Your Morning 07:00 - 08:30
Start your day off right...
Including; Yoga, Running/Walking, Swimming & Beach Cleaning
Opening 09:00 - 09:05
Join Scott as we launch a packed programme for day two of Inspire.
Panel - What Do You Want To Talk About? 09:05 - 09:40
The aviation sector has experienced strong growth and this is an opportunity to
hear from senior
leaders of the airlines within one of the longest standing joint business ventures. What
are their plans for the
business travel market and what message does American Airlines have around its
relatively recent strategy reset?
Keynote TBC 09:40 - 10:20
A chance to gain insights from the C suite from on of our industry's most
significant organisations
Networking Break 10:20 - 11:00
Breakout Round 3 11:00 - 12:00
Focused education sessions covering the most relevant topics for both travel buyers and suppliers
TBC Sponsored By tbc
TBC
Breakout Round 4 12:00 - 12:45
Focused education sessions covering the most relevant topics for both travel buyers and suppliers
TBC Sponsored By tbc
TBC
Networking Lunch 12:40 - 14:15
Afternoon Wellbeing Activities 15:35 - 16:05
For the first time, we have introduced a range of activities into the afternoon
portion of our conference, giving delegates the opportunity to recharge and change their
setting whilst still networking.
Activities include; Afternoon Tea Bus Tour, Adventure Golf, Charity Activity (tbc),
Brain Dating, Buyer Knowledge Exchange, Scaletric Tournament & a Walking
Photography Lesson.
Networking Break 15:30 - 15:50
Keynote 15:50 - 16:35
Jo Salter Motivational Speaker
Closing Plenary 16:35 - 17:00
Drinks Reception 19:00 - 20:00
Open to all. Join the ITM Board of Directors for a pre-dinner drink (or two!)
Platinum Gala Dinner & Awards 20:00 - 01:00
ITM's annual Gala Dinner, including our prestigious Buyer of the Year and CEO
award, raffle
and charity auction followed by an unforgettable night of entertainment!
Note: this agenda is subject to change
