We are excited to return to Scotland for an afternoon of networking!   Join us in the heart of Edinburgh 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

During this virtual event, you'll hear from some of our industry's most innovative and forward thinking sustainability champions.Through engaging presentations and interactive demonstrations, these companies will showcase their cutting-edge solutions and showcase the latest trends and developments in the sustainability world.   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 sustainability initiatives. * Discover what the latest advancements. * 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 4 carefully selected suppliers. * Ask anonymous questions to the speakers during their presentations to obtain the information that you want answers to.

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

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

Celebrate the Season with Style!   We’re excited to invite you to our Winter Social, where 75 of our community members will come together for an evening of festive networking, delicious food, and good cheer. Join us for an unforgettable night overlooking the Thames, where you can enjoy the holiday spirit in a relaxed and vibrant atmosphere.   Key Takeaways:   • Build valuable connections in a relaxed, social setting • Enjoy a festive evening with peers from across the industry • Unwind and celebrate the season with great food and drinks   What to Expect:   • Two complimentary drinks included with your ticket • A private bar open exclusively for our event, offering a wide range of beverages • Live cooking and a food station featuring delicious seasonal dishes • Stunning views over the Thames to set the perfect backdrop for the evening   We look forward to celebrating with you and sharing

Connect with a small group of buyers to expand your local network and discuss pressing industry issues. Whether you’re new to the sector or established in your role, this quarterly meeting is designed to support you in your professional journey. Through thought-provoking discussions relevant to all programme sizes, we welcome participants either based in Northwest England or with regional travel within their remit.   Key Takeaways   • Establish and strengthen valuable connections • Learn from our diverse community and raise your profile in business travel • Foster collaborations that contribute to positive industry change   What to Expect   • A roundtable meeting with up to 15 buyers, hosted by Emma Eaton, from Siemens, in a relaxed setting • Open to all buyers, with seats allocated on a first-come, first-served basis • Dietary requirements will be accommodated     Note: This event is exclusively for Travel Managers.   Rated by Your Peers:

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

AN ITM SIGNATURE EVENT During this event, we will hear and debate how our esteemed speakers see 2025 in relation to their industry and remits.  They will share thoughts on key trends and how we can take advantage of them to rebuild and refocus on a stronger, more responsible industry and travel programme for 2025 and beyond. We will also share the results of our annual Buyer Priorities survey which will be distributed to all ITMs buyer members during the last 2 weeks of November to complete. This survey will highlight changing priorities and our buyers forward focus on some key considerations as they relate to travel management.   *Our agenda is subject to change

Celebrating excellence across the travel community and recognising mentees as they graduate from the ITM Mentoring Programme, the event promises to be a rewarding afternoon and provides a perfect opportunity to network. The Awards Category - General - Game Changer (Individual or Team)  This year's Game Changer award will recognise the exceptional drive, bold approach and confidence to pursue change to overcome a company, client or industry challenge. - Programme Achievement (Individual) - Programme Achievement (Team) This award will recognise the step changes made in Travel, Meetings and/or Expense Programmes to bring maximum value to the end-to-end experience. It could be a single piece of the puzzle, a re-design of the programme, technology-based or a re-focus of the resource in place. - Service Excellence (Individual)  - Service Excellence (Team) Recognising the focus and dedication needed to deliver excellence over the last year, this award will shine a light on the individual, and teams, that have demonstrated best-in-class. Category