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9.30 AM
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Registration Opens / Business Travel Expo opens
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10.15 AM
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Center Stage
Welcome Address
 Mr. Gaurav Sundaram
Regional Director, GBTA India
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11.00 AM
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Center Stage
CXO Roundtable -Indian Multinationals - Creating scalable global travel program’s
Corporate & Industry CXO’s will discuss the impact that business travel strategies have on employee well being, travel risk & security, employee attrition and duty of care. Topics include:
- Contending with the Millennial Traveller
- How to create a “Smart Travel” program
- Single women travellers
- Do legacy processes create ” Traveler Friction”?
- Is the concept of “Employee Time Cost®” relevant?
 Neha Kharde
VP Group Human Resources
Mahindra & Mahindra
 Arif Patel
VP Sales, Marketing
Distribution & Loyalty, AccorHotels
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11.45 AM
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F&B
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12.15 PM
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Education
Fintech Focus
The True Value of T&E Automation
The Fintech industry is rapidly evolving. T&E automation solutions are now more visible than ever before. With the government, “Digital India” Initiative and need for GST process automation , will this be the segment that will see major change & automation
 Anupama Bhide
Global Travel Specialist
Veritas Software Technologies
 Preetam Dey
Strategic Sales Director – Global Accounts
Concur
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12.15 PM
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Education
Sharing Economy Focus
Sharing Economy Solutions & Managed Business Travel
The sharing economy is driving change . What is the “use” case. Are legacy solutions still relevant . What’s the best approach to leverage opportunities from both shared and legacy services?
 Chandrashekar Vispute
Regional Manager
Travel,Immigrations & Relocation - India & Asia Pacific, Amdocs Development Centre India
 Mubashar Ahmed
Regional Category Manager
Procurement - Travel and Meetings, Asia Pacific, Capgemini
 Sangitha Shetty
General Manager Global Travel & Mobility
Tata Communications
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1.00 PM
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General - F&B
Lunch
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2.45 PM
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Education Breakout
Data & Analytics Focus
Maximize Your Travel ROI Using Data
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2.45 PM
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Education Breakout
Innovation Focus
Innovations & Optimisation Opportunities in Business Travel
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| 3.45 PM |
General - F&B
Networking Break
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4.15 PM
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Center Stage
Future Focus
The Future of Business Travel: What It Means for You
Workforce demographics are changing at an unprecedented rate. Smart cities & smart airports are becoming a reality in today's world. What is the future of work in our domain and how should the transition to an increasingly tech-heavy world be managed?
Moderator: Mr. Gaurav Sundaram
Regional Director, GBTA India
Kamal Shah
Chief Information Officer, L&T Infotech
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5.15 PM
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Center Stage
Technology & Process Re-engineering Focus
Modernizing Your Travel Program Using Technology.
AI, IOT, BOTs & Blockchain are expected to drive huge changes in the way business travel is sold and consumed in the near future. Are these simply trends that will pass or the reality of the industry's future? How will change be manifested? What type of tech adoption should be targeted for your program? Learn all about the future and how it relates to your travel program during this session.
Moderator: Mr. Gaurav Sundaram
Regional Director, GBTA India
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| 6.00 PM |
Centerstage
Vote of Thanks
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| 6.30 PM |
General - F&B
Cocktails - Sponsored by Radisson Hotel Group
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| 8.00 PM |
General - F&B
Dinner - Sponsored by dnata
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| 8.00 PM |
Close of event
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