BTTB Australia 2009 Conference Programme
Day 1 – 7th May
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Time
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Session & Speaker
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Session Type
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8.00am – 9.15am
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Registration & arrival Tea & Coffee
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9.15 – 9.30am
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Introduction – Past Present & Future
The Past – where have we come from in the last 10 years
Nigel Wardropper,
Managing Director, BTTB
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Plenary
Presentation
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9.30 – 10.00 am
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The Present – A tough business environment:
A procurement leader provides a big-picture assessment of business conditions for Australia and the region. This CPO perspective is crucial because it impacts directly on travel budgets and policies.
Chris Heptinstall, Procurement Manager,
ELi Lilly Australia
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Plenary
Presentation
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10.00-10.40am
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The Future: Technology:
What role will technology play in the future of travel management – from the beginning to end of the process? Hear about emerging trends and development.
Johnny Thorsen,
CEO, ConTgo
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Plenary
Presentation
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10.40 – 11.30am
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Opening of Exhibition:
Refreshments served in Exhibition Area
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11.30 – 12.30pm
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Is it all about cost? What are the priorities and what are companies doing to travel smarter?
Ken Pfaffmann,
Country Director, Egencia
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Plenary
Panel Session
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12.30 – 1.00pm
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Lunch
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1.00 – 1.45pm
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Exhibition Time
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1.45pm-2.45pm
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Workshop 1a: Driving compliance to reduce costs
How to enforce policy without disrupting travel and the traveller.
Wayne Borland,
Director Programme Management,
Carlson Wagonlit Travel Australia
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Workshop
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1.45pm-2.45pm
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Workshop 1b: Purchasing Travel - the Legal Issues
- Running a tender for a travel provider - Legal implications of tender processes - Standing Offers to provide travel arrangements - Relevant legal and contractual issues - holding suppliers to the contract / getting out of the contract Scott Alden,
Partner, DLA PhillipsFox
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Workshop
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3.00-3.30pm
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Refreshments
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3.30pm –4.30pm
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Workshop 2a: What is good account management?
TMCs keep telling clients they’re more than booking agents. How should they be managing your account?
TMC panel moderated by Craig Smith,
president of ATMC
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Workshop
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3.30pm –4.30pm
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Workshop 2b: Quick savings for the novice
With a corporate emphasis on cost cutting, this session will identify the low-hanging fruit for travel management.
Jayson Frazer,
Business Development Manager,
Voyager Travel Corporation
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Workshop
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4.30 -5.30 pm
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The Accommodation debate:
Driven by questions from the audience, the accommodation debate examines the key issues facing both buyers and suppliers in managing accommodation programmes
Patrick Andrès, SynXis
Renae Trimble, Accor Mark Pollard, Constellation Hotel Group Russell Spurrell, Quest Apartments |
Plenary
Panel Session
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5.30pm
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Close of Day 1
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5.30 –6.00pm
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Buses depart for the Sofitel Wentworth for Cocktails and the BTTB Travel Management Awards Dinner
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7.30 for 7.45pm
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The BTTB Travel Management Awards Dinner
Time to let your hair down, spend quality time with old friends and new, and recognise the 2009 Award Winners.
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Sponsored by Qantas
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