Accelerate - ITM Conference 2022

Sponsored By Hilton, Direct ATPI, FCM, Duetto, edyn, Enterprise Mobility, FairFly, United Airlines, Agiito, TripActions, American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways, Amadeus, Amex GBT, Egencia, LNER, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway, BCD Travel, FREENOW for Business, Reside, Visa, ACC Aviation, Headbox, Global Secure Accreditation, easyJet, TRIPBAM, 7r, Collinson Group, Virgin Atlantic, Delta Air Lines, FESTIVE ROAD, Tracker Software Technologies, Iberia, AltoVita, Optimiser, TripStax, Arriva PLC

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Accelerate - ITM Conference 2022

The ITM Conference returns in person - Join us in Birmingham for Accelerate

"I am delighted to announce that ITM 2022 Conference “ACCELERATE” will take place at the newly refurbished Hilton Birmingham Metropole on 27 and 28 April!

Join your fellow business travel colleagues as we gather to educate, inform, connect and inspire the energetic and passionate UK & Ireland business travel community.

We will be learning and sharing how to ACCELERATE our efforts to kickstart the recovery, so join us as we look to help optimise wellbeing and diversity and inclusion across the industry. The essential and urgent need to reboot travel and meetings whilst promoting and supporting sustainability will be front and centre.

We can’t wait to see you all in Birmingham. Register now as you won’t want to miss this one - we promise an ITM Conference to remember!

This spring it will be time to ACCELERATE!"

ITM CEO, Scott Davies

Delegate Pricing

In order to attend Accelerate, you must be an ITM Business Member. If you are currently an ITM Connect Member, you can pay for your membership upgrade and delegate fee at the same time.

Note: The Connect Member Delegate fee includes 12 months of ITM Business Membership

Accommodation

Hilton Birmingham Metropole (ITM Conference Venue)

Located next to the NEC and 10 minutes from Birmingham International Airport, this Birmingham hotel is just 11 miles from the city centre. If you wish to book your room for the conference, you must do this separate to your delegate booking.

Car parking is subject to availability, overflow car parking will be on NEC car parks. Day Rate (8 hours) is £15.00 per car. Overnight residents are charged at £12.00 per night. Charges on the NEC Car Park are out of the hotels control. Alternatively, the hotel is a 22 minute walk from the nearest train station or a 7 minute taxi journey.

Agenda

Programme Overview
Our conference agenda can be found here. Please be aware that our agenda is subject to change and will evolve as we get closer to the live date. Make sure you follow us on Linkedin to get the lastest information surrounding the event.

	TUES 26 APRIL	WED 27 APRIL	THURS 28 APRIL
AM		•First timers welcome reception •Opening Plenary & Table Discussion – Alison & Scott •Plenaries •Market Place Co	•Wellbeing morning •Plenaries •Market Place Coffee Break •Buyer Only Huddles + Chairman’s Supplier Only Session
Lunch		•Networking Lunch In Market Place	•Networking Lunch In Market Place
PM		•Breakout Sessions •Market Place Coffee Break •Buyer & Sponsor Knowledge Market Session •Supplier Only Trai	•Breakout Sessions •Market Place Coffee Break •Plenary •Closing Plenary – Alison & Scott
Evening	•ITM Nightcaps in main hotel bar	•Chairman’s Party	•ITM Board Drinks Reception •Gala Dinner, Awards & Entertainment

Plenary
Plenary sessions at conference aim to provide you with invaluable insights, which you can apply to your business. Be inspired by travel leaders and key influential speakers globally recognised for their pioneering thinking and ingenuity.

Education Sessions
Thought provoking sessions focused on relevant topics and key priorities that matter to you. We aim to help you navigate the new world, adapt your approach to faclitate the new world and build on the tools you need to help you accelerate your growth.

Sponsor Networking Hall
Explore the latest products and sevices in the market within our sponsor exhibition space.

ITM Conference Awards
As part of the Black Tie Gala Dinner, we will be recognising and celebrating the incredible impact our members make across our business travel community. There are 2 award categories and the winner will be individuals who have displayed excellence or made significant contributions to their organisations, travel programmes, industry or ITM.

Get Involved

If you would like to join the conversation around our Accelerate conference, you can do so via #ITMconference on both Twitter and Linkedin.

Looking to becoming a sponsor? Please contact our Head of Business Development, Chris Goring, to learn about our sponship packages.

Partners & Sponsors

Speakers

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Chris Galanty

Unknown | Flight Centre Travel Group

Scott Gillespie

Unknown | --

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Scott Davies

Chief Executive Officer | ITM

Alison Rogan

Head of Travel and Events | HSBC

Jessica Southworth

Director of Sales & Marketing | Hotel Football

Johnny Thorsen

Unknown | Spotnana

Alan Morton

Managing Director | SBR Consulting

Mark Avery

Business Services & Travel Leader | PwC

Emma Prunier

Senior Consultant | SBR Consulting

Nicholas Nelson

Global Lodgings and EMEIA DM Travel, M&E Leader | EY

Carlos Almendros

Global Travel & Card Category Mgr. | Cisco

Rachel Ley

Unknown | RLC

Arlene Coyle

Unknown | Cytric by Amadeus

Kevin Williams

Unknown | American Airlines

Gemma King

Vice President, Global Corporate Travel | Omnicom Group

Kerrie Henshaw-Cox

Director Global Procurement | AstraZeneca

Cristina Chimenti

Head of Travel | Sky UK Limited

Ian Spearing

Founder | Travel Evolution Consulting

Audrey Muir

Corporate Travel and Workplace Experience Manager | Baillie Gifford & Co

Carolyn Pearson

CEO | maiden-voyage.com

Carol Fergus

Director - Global Travel, Events and Ground Transportation | Fidelity International

Mark Cuschieri

Global Head Travel Management | UBS

Natalie Gardner

Sr. Global Travel Manager | Electronic Arts

Nikki Parsons

Global Travel | Jane Street

Venue

About Venue

With a prime location, close to the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Genting Arena, and Resorts World entertainment complex, Hilton Birmingham Metropole gives you endless options for things to do and see nearby. Here at the hotel a full experience awaits, including comfortable rooms and suites, multiple dining venues, a leisure center, and the Ocean Rooms Spa. What’s more, we offer a large and versatile event space, accommodating up to 2,000 guests

Address

Hilton Birmingham Metropole, Pendigo Way, Marston Green,

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom, B40 1PP

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Public Transportation

By Train

Birmingham International

By Tube

Not Applicable

Parking

Self parking: £12.00 (See Amenities & Serv) Valet: £17.00

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Registration Fee

Business Buyer Free

Business IP Buyer Free

Business IP Supplier £ 850.00 (Ex. VAT)

Business Supplier £ 850.00 (Ex. VAT)

Connect Buyer £ 249.00 (Ex. VAT)

Connect IP Buyer £ 249.00 (Ex. VAT)

Connect IP Supplier £ 1099.00 (Ex. VAT)

Connect Supplier £ 1149.00 (Ex. VAT)

Registration Closes

Monday Apr 25, 2022

1:00 AM Europe/London

Event Starts

Tuesday Apr 26, 2022

11:00 AM Europe/London

Event Ends

Thursday Apr 28, 2022

12:00 AM Europe/London

Venue

Hilton Birmingham Metropole

Birmingham

PARTNERS & SPONSORS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Training

All Member 13 March 2025

Professional Training

BUILDING TRUST-BASED RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY IN THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY In line with our commitment to nurturing talent and fostering personal and professional growth, we are excited to introduce a new training event in partnership with SBR Consulting. Join us for a one-hour training session on building trust-based relationships and effective communication within the travel industry. This session is for Buyers and Suppliers. We will focus on key behaviours to build trust and communicate effectively in business relationships. Build your skills and drive growth in a rapidly changing travel landscape. Agenda: * The importance of trust based relationships and communication in todays landscape * The key elements of trust and strategies for building it. * Reading and adapting to your audience Rated by you: how your peers have benefitted from previous webinars “…training was first class…” “I found it very useful…”

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Webinar

All Member 19 March 2025

Neurodiversity Webinar

ACCOMMODATING ACCOMMODATION Following on from our focus on neurodiversity in the Meeting & Events Industry, we would now like to move our focus to our own Business Travel Industry. The first stop with that is with our accommodation providers. Are travellers Neurodiversity needs met? What needs to be done in the future to accommodate travellers with different needs? Rated by you: how your peers have benefitted from previous webinars “…there is no better way to encourage engagement than through people sharing their own stories and experiences…” “Great speakers who shared many examples” Related Resource Inntel's Inclusive Meetings & Events Checklist [https://www.itm.org.uk/resources/inclusive-meetings--events-checklist] How to Make Events More Inclusive Webinar [https://www.itm.org.uk/resources/neurodiversity-how-to-make-events-more-inclusive] Neurodiversity, Mental Health and Attending Conferences Webinar [https://www.itm.org.uk/resources/neurodiversity-mental-health-and-attending-conferences] Business Disability Forum Webinar [https://www.itm.org.uk/resources/business-disability-forum]

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Showcase

Buyer Only 20 March 2025

TMC Showcase

The current environment has raised a multitude of challenges for the TMC community from transaction fees falling to near zero and bookings tools being switched off. Their importance within the ecosystem is unquestionable but what will their future focus be when it comes to investment and re-prioritising their customer propositions? 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 TMC against their competitors. * Discover what is new in the world of TMCs, from small to large providers. * 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 selected suppliers. *

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Meeting

Buyer Only 26 March 2025

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

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Conference

All Member 29 April 2025

ITM Spring Conference 2025

INSPIRE TAKES PLACE BETWEEN 29 - 30 APRIL 2025 IN NEWPORT To see our full event agenda, speakers and much more, visit our dedicated Conference site: INSPIRE [http://www.itm.org.uk/inspire] Educational Highlights In addition to the plenaries on the main stage, we provide focused sessions to deliver relevant content relevant to your role. • Plenaries: Be inspired by travel leaders and influential speakers globally recognised for their pioneering thinking and ingenuity. • Buyer Knowledge Exchange: An in-person edition of our renowned Buyer Knowledge Exchange, uniting buyers with a topical agenda to help overcome common challenges and foster connections. • ITM Cares Session: Previously known as our buyer/sponsor session, this connects our partners with the buyer community through an interactive activity that supports local charities. • Industry Sessions: Choose from a variety of concise educational breakouts covering topics relevant across all sectors. Networking & Socials With over 19 hours of networking opportunities, you’ll have plenty of ways

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Networking

All Member 01 May 2025

Charity Golf Day

Calling all golfers…! Our spring conference, INSPIRE [http://www.itm.org.uk/inspire], is taking place at Celtic Manor Resort. With three championship golf courses and a legacy as the home of the 2010 Ryder Cup, we couldn’t resist the opportunity to enjoy a round of golf while supporting our ITM Cares charity! The day after INSPIRE concludes, join us for a very special golfing event at the world-famous Montgomerie Course on Thursday, 1 May, in partnership with Enterprise Mobility. This dramatic par-69 challenge will be our home for the day as we raise funds for ITM Cares’ chosen charity for 2025: Pumping Marvellous. For just £30 per person, you’ll enjoy a full day of golf at this renowned course, complete with refreshments at our halfway house and a grab-and-go food menu. Plus, we’ve lined up several on-course competitions for those with a competitive edge! The best part? Your entire ticket price will be donated

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Networking

Buyer Only 14 May 2025

Exclusive Ireland Buyer Evening

We are excited to return to Dublin for an evening of networking! Join us in the heart of Dublin for a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals over an engaging evening of networking. Whether you’re looking to grow your network, share ideas, or simply enjoy meaningful conversations in a relaxed setting, this event promises to provide valuable insights into the latest trends in business travel. 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 * * Including canapés and drinks * An exclusive evening for a select group of buyers (15 capacity)

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Meeting

Buyer Only 20 May 2025

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

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Meeting

Buyer Only 20 May 2025

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's Chair, 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 equally

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Meeting

Buyer Only 20 May 2025

Scotland Buyer 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, 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 equally interesting…" "What a

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