Daniel Cockton
VP - Global Travel Services | Wood PLC
[3:30 PM - 4:00 PM]
Manchester Network
We are excited to return to Manchester for an afternoon of networking!
Join us in the heart of Manchester for a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals over an engaging afternoon of networking and traditional afternoon tea. 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 the business travel sector
• Develop collaborations that contribute to positive change across the industry
What to Expect:
• A warm welcome to all delegates, with refreshments available throughout the event
• Networking opportunities, including a traditional afternoon tea with soft drinks
Agenda
Thu 21st Nov
2:00 PM
Session
Session
Looking Though the Macroscope
We open our all-member afternoon tea with an informative and insightful interactive session.
The session will delve into key industry trends and what these mean for travel programmes, sales propositions and partnerships moving forward.
Louise Kilgannon
Consultant | FESTIVE ROAD
2:40 PM
Networking
Networking
Afternoon Tea and Networking
3:30 PM
Session
Session
Embedding Effective Partnerships
We hear from an expert panel on their views of what makes successful partnerships in today’s evolving travel landscape.
The panel will discuss what they believe are the dos and don’ts across forging new relationships and within existing ones.
Daniel Cockton
VP - Global Travel Services | Wood PLC
Emma Jones
Vice President, Multinational Sales Client Management EMEA | American Express Global Business Travel
Richard Tams
Founder & Director | Tailwind Advisory
Rachel Ward
Corporate Travel Manager | JD Sports
Partners & Sponsors
Other
Title Sponsor
easyJet
Speakers
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Rachel Ward
Corporate Travel Manager | JD Sports
[3:30 PM - 4:00 PM]
Emma Jones
Vice President, Multinational Sales Client Management EMEA | American Express Global Business Travel
[3:30 PM - 4:00 PM]
Louise Kilgannon
Consultant | FESTIVE ROAD
[2:00 PM - 2:40 PM]
Richard Tams
Founder & Director | Tailwind Advisory
[3:30 PM - 4:00 PM]
Venue
Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre
About Venue
Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre has quickly become a landmark building on Portland Street in the centre of Manchester. The hotel is perfectly located within walking distance of the city’s amenities, transport links, shopping, art galleries, bars & restaurants.
Address
55 Portland StManchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom, M1 3HP
View On MapPublic Transportation
By Train
By Tube
Parking
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Registration Fee
Business - IP Supplier
Free
Business - IP Buyer
Free
Business - Supplier
Free
Business - Buyer
Free
Connect - IP Supplier
£ 29.00 (Ex. VAT)
Connect - IP Buyer
Free
Connect - Supplier
£ 29.00 (Ex. VAT)
Connect - Buyer
Free
Non Member
£ 39.00 (Ex. VAT)
Registration Closes
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
10:00 AM Europe/LondonEvent Time
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Europe/LondonVenue
Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre
ManchesterPARTNERS & SPONSORS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Meeting
Buyer Only 26 November 2024
Buyer Knowledge Exchange | Payments Special
November’s Buyer Knowledge Exchange will focus on the topic of business travel payments and will run for an extended duration of 90 minutes. The session will be led by two exceptional buyers from our community: Danny Cockton from Wood Plc and Roger Peters from Accenture. It will begin with a short 10-minute presentation, followed by an interactive discussion. Space will be limited to 30 buyers to support meaningful interaction during the call. The session is designed as a workshop, so we kindly ask that cameras are turned on, and everyone is encouraged to share their views in a safe and inclusive environment. Every voice is important, and all questions raised by the group are valid. Post-event notes will be shared, but these will be fully anonymised. Key Topics * Payments landscape & key players * Building a payments strategy & stakeholders * The future of payments
Social
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Winter Social
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Meeting
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Meeting
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Chair’s Lunch
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Webinar
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Buyer Knowledge Exchange
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Webinar
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Buyer Insights
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Summit
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Trending
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Meeting
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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
Webinar
Supplier Only 13 February 2025
Buyer Insights
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