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Agenda
Monday 28th April
Welcome Party 19:00 - 01:00
A warm welcome as the ITM community reunites at the largest UK business travel conference of the year
Tuesday 29th April
Inspire Your Morning 07:30 - 09:00
Start your day off right...
Including; Yoga, Cycling, Running/Walking, Swimming, Golf Range & Adventure Golf.
Buddy Programme Breakfast 08:30 - 09:45
The ITM Buddy Programme starts by welcoming first time conference goers, solo attendees and veteran buddies for a networking breakfast.
Inspire Opening 10:00 - 10:10
Hear from ITM Chair Nikki Parsons and CEO Scott Davies as we introduce Inspire and run through key ITM initiatives for 2025 and beyond
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Nikki Parsons ITM Chair & Global Director for Travel | Arcadis
A Responsible Conference 10:25 - 10:30
Sharing the planning and arrangements to ensure that our Conference treads as lightly as possible on our planet and how we embrace neurodiversity and wellbeing to ensure all delegates feel welcome, energised and inspired !
Global Travel Outlook : Where Are We ? Whatever Next ? 10:30 - 11:05
Barclays lead transport sector expert guides us through the financial health and outlook for
the industry, taking an insightful and engaging view into the near future as the industry continues to grow,
whilst navigating economic and geopolitical uncertainties
Andrew Lobbenberg Head of European Transport Equity Research | Barclays
Networking Break 11:05 - 11:40
Getting Uncomfortable : Is Our Industry Broken? 11:40 - 12:15
Is it time we all recognised that a new commercial model is needed to provide a sustainable business travel ecosystem ? Are money flows in the industry dictating the progress of innovation ?
Charlie Sultan President | SAP Concur
Re-Imagining Your Potential 12:15 - 13:00
Have you ever given up on something that you really wanted ? Did obstacles present that made it seem to hard ? Prepare to be inspired by British Olympian Georgia Bell, who decided to go again with an entirely different mindset, casting aside the expectations of others and reframing what could be possible.
Georgia Bell Motivational Speaker
Networking Lunch 13:00 - 14:30
ITM Chair's Session 14:30 - 15:30
Supplier Session
Not to be missed session exploring the evolving role of the travel manager / buyer. In this highly interactive session, supplier delegates will actively input to the session and have the opportunity to choose additional topics for the expert panel to discuss.
Buyer Knowledge Exchanges 14:30 - 15:30
Buyer Session
Highly valued and requested buyer member sessions with defined topics to help benchmark and collaborate with with their peers.
Highly valued and requested buyer member sessions with defined topics to help benchmark and collaborate with with their peers.
- Maximising Programme Savings & Compliance
- Optimising M&E
- Travel Management as a sole buyer
- Building Inclusive Travel Programmes
- Topic TBC
- Topic TBC
Networking Break 15:30 - 15:50
Breakout Round 1 15:50 - 16:30
You’ll have the opportunity to customise your learning by choosing from three engaging breakout sessions. Each session is designed to tackle key industry challenges, spark insightful discussions, and provide actionable takeaways.
Breakout Round 2 16:45 - 17:25
You’ll have the opportunity to customise your learning by choosing from three engaging breakout sessions. Each session is designed to tackle key industry challenges, spark insightful discussions, and provide actionable takeaways.
Educational Close 17:25
Join us for an engaging exploration of strategies to foster mutual understanding and build stronger, more productive partnerships. This interactive discussion promises actionable takeaways to help you navigate buyer-supplier dynamics effectively in 2025.
Expo Happy Hour 18:30 - 19:30
Begin your evening with our Expo Happy Hour, where networking meets relaxation. Enjoy drinks, starters and informal conversations with industry peers, suppliers, and fellow delegates in a vibrant setting.
Chair’s Annual Party 19:30 - 01:00
A new format for 2025, but you can expect food, refreshments, networking and some surprise entertainment.
Wednesday 30th April
Inspire Your Morning 07:00 - 09:00
Start your day off right...
Including; Yoga, Cycling, Running/Walking, Swimming, Golf Range & Adventure Golf.
Opening 09:00 - 09:05
Join Scott as we launch a packed programme for day two of Inspire.
Keynote 09:05 - 09:40
Richard Tams Founder & Director | Tailwind Advisory
Colm Lacy Chief Commercial Officer | British Airways
Scott Laurence Senior Vice President, Partnerships & Retailing | American Airlines
ITM Debates - Are TMCs Fit For The Future? 09:40 - 10:20
ITM Debates returns to conduct the debates that ITM's community wants to hear. Our panel
of TMC leaders and buyers exchange strong opinions and our delegates decide which point of view convinces
them. Not your typical panel session…
Ana Pedersen Sr. Vice President - Partnership Strategy | Ctm
Networking Break 10:20 - 10:50
TBC 10:50 - 11:30
Martin Ferguson Global Communication and Marketing Expert
Daniel Cockton VP - Global Travel Services | Wood PLCWorth it – Defining and measuring the value of business travel 11:30 - 12:30
Supplier Session
With costs rising, carbon budgets emerging and video conferencing now part of our everyday, the worth of
corporate travel has never been more under the spotlight. We take a look at the science and art of
face-to-face in achieving objectives, the role of business travel in facilitating business objectives and
consider how measuring value will play a role in our sector’s future.
Paul Tilstone Founder | temoji
Ian Jones temojian | temoji
Inspire Mission 11:30 - 12:30
Buyer/Sponsor Session
A fun and engaging opportunity for sponsor partners and buyers to work together to support and give back
to communities local to our host venue.
Networking Lunch 13:00 - 14:30
Breakout Round 3 14:00 - 14:40
You’ll have the opportunity to customise your learning by choosing from three engaging breakout sessions. Each session is designed to tackle key industry challenges, spark insightful discussions, and provide actionable takeaways.
Breakout Round 4 14:55 - 15:35
You’ll have the opportunity to customise your learning by choosing from three engaging breakout sessions. Each session is designed to tackle key industry challenges, spark insightful discussions, and provide actionable takeaways.
Networking Break 15:35 - 16:05
Not All Heroes Wear Capes 16:05 - 16:50
Our closing speaker will share his inspiring story and a powerful message of the importance of
acceptance, self-love, overcoming challenges and spreading kindness.
Inspire Close 16:50 - 17:05
Drinks Reception 19:00 - 20:00
Open to all. Join the ITM Board of Directors for a pre-dinner drink (or two!)
Gala Dinner & Awards 20:00 - 01:00
ITM's annual Gala Dinner, including our prestigious Buyer of the Year and Chair's
award, raffle and charity auction followed by an unforgettable night of entertainment!
The above timings are British Summer Time (BST)
Note: this agenda is subject to change
