Wednesday, November 7th
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Forefront Conference Center – Waltham, MA

Dukakis Keynotes, Travel Industry Leaders Showcase Knowledge on Hot Topics for 2008
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2008 Business Travel Forecast from Bruce McIndoe, vice chairman and president of iJET
Bruce is a recognized leader in the risk management, travel and intelligence industries. As an iJET founder, he has been the key contributor to the company's strategic growth, securing its position as a leader in business resiliency with the development of the Worldcue® Global Control Center. Prior to joining iJET, Bruce was the founder & CEO of CSSI, an Inc. 500 and four-time Washington Technology FAST 50 company that developed software for the intelligence community. He also served as a lead architect on one of the most productive intelligence programs in the National Security Agency's history. He is a trustee of Allegheny College where he received a BS in Physics, and holds an MS in Computer Science from Johns Hopkins University. Bruce will share tips on reducing the risks and costs of protecting traveling employees.    

"It's not enough for today's travel managers to simply ensure that traveling employees get to their destinations," he says. "Legal obligations such as Duty of Care and Duty to Warn require travel managers to protect the health and safety of employees traveling on behalf of their companies." Unlike more typical travel forecasts that deal with airline costs and expense reporting, Bruce will cover the new issues that will impact business travel management in 2008.

Travel Technology 2008 from Rock Blanco, chief technology officer of
Atlas Travel International
Rock's primary responsibilities include the design, development, and distribution of automated business travel solutions for the corporate and consumer marketplace. He brings over sixteen years of travel expertise to Atlas, having held senior executive positions with a major airline, CRS and travel technology firms. As the architect of Atlas Travel's exclusive e-Invoice system, Rock assembled the most comprehensive, user-friendly documentation for business travelers in the U.S. In 1999, Rock sold his software development company of five years where he developed the industry renowned iBank Travel Management reporting system - the first Web-based pre-trip and historical travel reporting system in the industry.

Peer Roundtables: Share Important Insights on Hot Travel Management Topics by
Selecting One of These Exciting Forums

Getting A Grip on Ground Travel Costs
As more companies insist that travel managers and procurement rope in unmanaged costs, ground travel management will be a major focus in 2008.
Moderator: Tony Bonanno of GroundRez

What's Your Technology Wishlist?
Continue the discussion personally after the Technology Forecast. Are there technology tools that would make your life easier and more productive in 2008? Share ideas about features in development, products on the market and more.
Moderator: Rock Blanco of Atlas Travel International

Managing Meeting Spend
Increasing numbers of travel managers are being asked to manage meeting spend, one of the largest expense items in most companies today. Find out how to leverage travel contracts, online booking and other factors to maximize savings in the coming year.
Moderator: Deirdre Morrison of GTECH

Luncheon Keynote by Former Governor and
Presidential Candidate Michael Dukakis

Long a visionary regarding environmental responsibility, Dukakis will share ideas on how business travel management relates to a corporate policy of social responsibility and how "green travel" is more than just carbon offsets. He will share insights on today's rail travel based on his tenure on the Board of Directors of Amtrak, where he served at the request of President Bill Clinton.

If you have time for just one more educational event this year, you'll want it to be this one!
In only a half-day you'll be inspired, educated and excited!

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