The Global Business Travel Association’s annual convention, with nearly 7,000 attendees, gathers business travel and meetings professionals from around the world. This year’s event, scheduled July 25-29 in Orlando, Florida, offers compelling presenters and panelists; an exposition of more than 400 companies; and over 80 industry-education sessions organized into specialized tracks.
Below is a short list of where you’ll meet some of BCD Travel, Advito and BCD Meetings & Events on-site experts. Plus, we’ve provided links to help you prep for the show.
Monday, July 27
Rules of Traveler Engagement: Communicating through Marketing Campaigns to Save Money and Improve the Traveler Experience
10-11 a.m., Room 304AB
Advito expert: Lesley O’Bryan, emerging practices area leader
Know before you go: Dual expertise yields targeted traveler engagement strategies
Creating a Practical Travel Risk Plan
10-11 a.m., Room 307CD
BCD Travel expert: Kathy Bedell, senior vice president
Know before you go: Travel risk management—a graphical guide
To V or Not to V?! Virtual Payment Solutions – Are They for You?
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Room 311GH
BCD Travel expert: Leslie West, senior vice president
Know before you go: There’s a better way to pay (infographic)
Tuesday, July 28
Let It Go – Lose Your Travel Technology Inhibitions (Tech Trends 2015)
10-11 a.m., Room 303ABC
BCD Travel expert: Miriam Moscovici, director of emerging technology
Know before you go: The takeaway—mobile proliferation
Travel Risk Programs: Low Cost/High Value
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Room 304EF
Advito expert: April Bridgeman, managing director
Know before you go: 7 smart steps to creating a travel risk management program
Take Your SMM Program to the Next Level with the Latest Innovative Strategies
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Room 307CD
BCD Meetings & Events expert: Bruce Morgan, senior vice president, Marketing & Business Development
Know before you go: Come together—integrating your travel and meetings programs
Building Sustainability into Meeting and Events
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Room 308AB
BCD Meetings & Events expert: Charlene Rabideau, senior vice president, Global Account Management & Operations
Know before you go: Case study—Pharma firm cuts spend through strategic meetings management