Main Conference Day 1

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What does it look like when IBM, the company with the most corporate air volume in 2014, and number one largest travel spend in the world, attempts to roll out a global, company-wide expense system? This case study presented by Shari Quakenbush will discuss just that!
• Learn how to prepare and vet prospective systems
• Change management- how do you communicate changes in processes and make them stick?
• Measuring process: how do you measure the success of the new program?

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In this exclusive case study, Geert Behets, the Head of Global Travel, Meetings and Fleet Management for UCB shares how he manages an international program that addresses both the need for savings and fostering positive traveler experiences. This presentation covers:
The evolution of UCB’s travel program from cost-centered to traveler-centric:
• When is the timing right and why the switch was made
• How is UCB using this evolution to serve both interest of Traveler and UCB?
• How to use consumer experience to enhance the business travel experience

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Mr. Brooks’ travel industry experience spans more than 25 years. Prior to joining McKesson, Mr. Brooks led the global travel and meetings practice for Procurian (now known as Accenture), where he was responsible for more than $1 Billion in corporate travel and meetings and events spend. Prior to Procurian, he spent 15 years at Sony Music Entertainment as Global Vice President, managing global travel, meetings and all indirect procurement. In this discussion, Howard will share his experience on the following areas:
• Describe the Travel Manager of the Past (who used to be assigned this role)
• Company expectations in today’s world
• If an agency (TMC) is doing their job, why is a Travel Manager needed at all
• Why does Travel get the attention it does
• Is business travel an imposition (should we really feel bad for road warriors)

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Founded in 2003, LinkedIn connects the world's professionals to make them more productive and successful. With more than 430 million members worldwide, including executives from every Fortune 500 company, LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network on the Internet. The company has a diversified business model with revenue coming from Talent Solutions, Marketing Solutions, and Premium Subscriptions products. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, LinkedIn has offices across the globe. In this session, Yasuo will outline what LinkedIn is doing to transform their worldwide travel program to better align with LinkedIn’s strong company culture from a Workplace Service Model.

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These interactive roundtable sessions take a deep dive into the specific areas you came to learn about. Sit and learn in an intimate format from the speakers who have had am impact on their company and industry. Take control of your own event experience and don’t be shy! Ask questions (or answer them!) alongside other conference attendees who are dealing with the same challenges as you network with industry peers with very similar challenges, interests and responsibilities. Don’t miss out on the discussions you want to participate in—you’ll get to select a new topic after 30 minutes

TABLE 1: Global Implementation for TMCs: Discussing the Challenges and Overcoming Obstacles
Hosted by: Carey Ann Pascoe, Senior Travel Manager, Corporate Procurement, Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

TABLE 2: Enforcing a Non-Mandated Policy: Is it Possible?
Hosted by: Makiko Barrett, Senior Manager, Global Travel, Yahoo!

TABLE 3: Can Hotels Play A Role In Duty Of Care? Learn How Hotels Are Committing To Keeping Travelers Safe
Hosted by: Dr. Sara Friedlander, Global Director, Global Finance & Procurement, Bristol-Myers Squibb

TABLE 4: Duty of Care: What Do You Do When a Traveler Books Outside the System?
Hosted by: Will Tate, Partner, GoldSpring Consulting LLC

TABLE 5: Expand and Evolve Your Existing Global Corporate Card Program
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TABLE 6: Duty Of Care: Addressing Safety in Developing Countries and Hotspots of International Conflict

TABLE 7: Applying Strategic Sourcing for Centralized Meetings Management

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After a busy day of networking and sessions, pull on your cowboy boots and your ten gallon hats and join your colleagues for cocktails and local fare! Sip mint juleps and discuss the nitty-gritty of corporate travel while listening to country music deep in the heart of Texas!