Scott Davies
Chief Executive Officer | ITM
[3:30 PM - 3:40 PM]
Manchester Forum & Social
Our ITM family in the North West will be reuniting for an afternoon of engaging discussion and reconnecting. An informal exchange of buyer knowledge will begin the day for our buyer members over afternoon tea before joining our supplier members for a short educational forum.
The Manchester Airport Group will provide the opening remarks, discussing the significance of enabling connectivity across the region in order to support growth. A special focus will be placed on the airport's preparations for supporting a greener aviation industry.
From there we hear from experts across the buyer and supplier sides of our industry. We share insights regarding travel program priorities and ways that meaningful partnerships and collaboration can contribute to building a connected, responsible and bright future for our industry.
Immediately following the forum, you are welcome to join us for a couple of hours of valuable networking time, to reconnect, strengthen, and create new business relationships.
Agenda
Tue 4th Jul
2:30 PM
Buyer Exclusive
Buyer Exclusive
Buyer Knowledge Exchange
Informal Buyer Knowledge Exchange & Afternoon Tea
3:30 PM
Welcome
Welcome
ITM Opening
A warm welcome from ITM CEO, Scott Davies
Scott Davies
Chief Executive Officer | ITM
3:40 PM
Session
Session
Connecting a Region– MAG
During this session, we hear from Robert Smith, Aviation Director at Manchester Airport Group, who will talk to us about the focus on driving growth in the region through strong regional air connectivity. He will also address the importance of continued investment in the customer journey and commitments that are being made to support a greener aviation sector.
Robert Smith
Aviation Director | Manchester Airports Group (MAG)
4:10 PM
Session
Session
4:35 PM
Session
Session
Question Time
ITMs Chair and Global Director of Travel at Arcadis will moderate an insightful discussion with an expert panel of travel managers based in the local area. They will discuss and share their views on topical industry issues, share insights on how the demands of their programmes have changed and answer those burning questions you may have.
Julie Kennedy
Travel Manager | Eversheds Sutherland LLP
Kellie Whitaker
Director, Global Travel and Expense | Kellogg
Nikki Parsons
Global Director for Travel | Arcadis
Lorna Brooke
Travel Manager | University of Salford
5:05 PM
Session
Session
Supporting Modal Shift
Sponsored By Avanti West Coast
Anna Doran
Sales & Distribution Director | Avanti West Coast
Pat McDonagh
CEO | Clarity
5:30 PM
Networking
Networking
Networking
Partners & Sponsors
Other
Title Sponsor
Avanti West Coast
Title Sponsor
easyJet
Speakers
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Nikki Parsons
Global Director for Travel | Arcadis
[4:35 PM - 5:05 PM]
Robert Smith
Aviation Director | Manchester Airports Group (MAG)
[3:40 PM - 4:10 PM]
Lorna Brooke
Travel Manager | University of Salford
[4:35 PM - 5:05 PM]
Ali Gayward
UK Country Manager | easyJet
[4:10 PM - 4:35 PM]
Anna Doran
Sales & Distribution Director | Avanti West Coast
[5:05 PM - 5:35 PM]
Kellie Whitaker
Director, Global Travel and Expense | Kellogg
[4:35 PM - 5:05 PM]
Julie Kennedy
Travel Manager | Eversheds Sutherland LLP
[4:35 PM - 5:05 PM]
Pat McDonagh
CEO | Clarity
[5:05 PM - 5:35 PM]
Venue
Hotel Football
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Address
99 Sir Matt Busby Way, Stretford,Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom, M16 0SZ
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Registration Fee
Non-Member
£ 79.00 (Ex. VAT)
Business - IP Supplier
Free
Business - IP Buyer
Free
Business - Supplier
Free
Business - Buyer
Free
Connect - IP Supplier
£ 49.00 (Ex. VAT)
Connect - IP Buyer
£ 29.00 (Ex. VAT)
Connect - Supplier
£ 49.00 (Ex. VAT)
Connect - Buyer
£ 29.00 (Ex. VAT)
Registration Closes
Monday Jul 03, 2023
5:00 PM Europe/LondonEvent Time
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
3:30 PM to 7:30 PM Europe/LondonVenue
Hotel Football
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