July 11, 2019
11:00 AM - 5:00 pM
Pullman San Francisco Bay

GBTA has awarded four GTP recertification credits to Sessions 1 - 3, and one additional credit for the Working Session

The Evolution of BusinessTravel

In 1809 Charles Darwin said, “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to the change”.  Due to innovation the needs of a Corporate Travel Program, and the business traveler it supports, continues to change. What you know about current technology and upcoming innovation, plus how you adapt to these changes will determine who is among the “survival of the fittest”.  Don’t get left behind with the caveman, be sure to join BABTA and SVBTA as we prepare you for the future and explore The Evolution of Business Travel. Register now!

AGENDA
10:00 AM    Buyers Session Only
11:00 AM    Registration/Tradeshow
12 Noon      Lunch/Welcome
12:30 PM    Keynote Presentation
1:15 PM      Tradeshow
1:45 PM      Session I
2:15 PM      Tradeshow
2:45 PM      Session II
3:20 PM      Session III
4:00 PM      Reception

Keynote Speaker:

Caroline Strachan
Managing Partner, Festive Road
Please click here for Caroline's bio

Working Session: Experience the practical application of design thinking

Design thinking can empower global travel managers who want to be value-added business partners by equipping them to solve complex problems and execute meaningful solutions all while keeping their focus on people. In this working session, we'll learn and practice a few design thinking methods that can help you rethink your approach to everyday challenges. We'll walk away with some new ideas and first-hand experience as to how design thinking can help us work smarter and create better solutions.Speaker:

Speaker:

Chris Roberts
Director, Innovation & Product Strategy, Aires
Please click here for Chris' Bio

Session 1: “ Latest on Blockchain and Travel”

“Blockchain”, “NDC”, “One Order”- we hear these phrases regularly but do we really know what they are and, more importantly, how these protocols are going to affect travel?  In this session, Oren and friends will ensure we have an entertaining session, and will that we have deeper understanding of what is coming.  We will define blockchain and its potential uses in the travel industry, and dive into the impact of NDC on airfare bookings and discuss One Order.

Speaker:

Oren Geshari
Senior Director, Lyndon Group
Please click here for Oren's Bio

Speaker:

Johnny Thorsen
VP for Global Travel Strategy and Partnerships, Mezi
Please click here for Johnny's bio

Session 2: “A.I. Powered Travel Program”

In the coming years A.I. powered automation will have great impact on the whole traveler journey. Booking engines with conversational interface allow the user to communicate their needs much more specifically, while A.I. algorithms pick up the traveler’s context and learn more about their personal preferences with each interaction. During the talk we’ll look at use cases that illustrate what sets the A.I. booking experience apart from traditional self-service via OBT or OTA. We’ll also discuss how A.I. redefines traveler-agent interactions and operations within the TMC.

Speaker:

Felicia Schneiderhan
Co-Founder, 30SecondsToFly Inc.
Please click here for Felicia's Bio

Session 3: “Disruption & Reinvention: Impact of Agency Technology”

“Disruption” is probably the hottest word you hear in the technology world. Corporate travel industry is no exception. We are overloaded with updates on blockchain, artificial intelligence and personalization for corporate travel.  We invite few innovative new comers that made the news headlines recently, and top TMCs who boast their capability and knowledge in this space to discuss the travel industry disruption and reinvention.

Moderator:

Caroline Strachan
Managing Director, Festive Roads
Please click here for Caroline's Bio

Speaker:

Ted Perlstein
VP, Business Development, Partnerships & Marketing
AmTrav
Please click here for Ted's Bio

Speaker:

Eve White
Head of Global Sales, WhereTo
Please click here for Eve's Bio

Speaker:

Michael Sindicich
VP Enterprise Sales, TripActions
Please click here for Michael's Bio

2019 SPONSORSHIP LEVELS FOR JOINT BABTA/SVBTA EDUCATION DAY

Please click here for Sponsorship levels and benefits.

For additional Sponsorship information, please contact:
CHRISTOPHER WANG
415-439-3522
[email protected]

BABTA would like to thank our sponsors:

TITLE SPONSORS:

HOST HOTEL:

RECEPTION SPONSOR:

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SPEAKER AIR TRAVEL SPONSOR:

TRADE SHOW TABLE SPONSORS: