The Virtual Event  For Travel Procurement Leaders          
                                                                                           

February 10, 2021 | 12:00PM ET | 9:00AM PT

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ProcureCon Travel Virtual Event

This February, you’re invited to our kick off 2021 with a bang at the ProcureCon Travel Virtual Event, where we’ll be laying out a bold vision of the future with a day of incredible content.

Team up with speakers from all backgrounds of travel procurement bringing you behind the scenes on their 2021 strategy, and get the hard questions answered in real-time with Q+A & networking opportunities. 

What you'll learn:
  • Forward thinking ideas to help you handle the travel category during the pandemic
  • Strategies to help you get ahead of the curve and create value when travel is restricted
  • Uncover opportunities to save during crisis
  • Compare and contrast your travel program with your peers and much more!
Reserve your FREE seat at this virtual event and level up your travel procurement playbook!

A Unique Experience


The ProcureCon Travel Virtual Event is an online forum mirroring our in-person events. We’re bringing you exclusive knowledge from top-notch industry leaders at the touch of a button.

Here's what you get when you attend:

Learn From A Variety of  Experts, Debating Together

Learn from multiple, live conversations so you gain unbiased perspectives on what's working right now. (They might even disagree on some points - but you'll get the full picture.)  

Executive-Level Content

We provide custom-made, high-level content that fosters a fruitful dialogue amongst participants. Engage in in-depth discussions on how senior executives are leading the charge, to provide you with a rare chance to benchmark against the biggest brands in the country.

Finally, a Virtual Event Where You Can INTERACT

Join our virtual roundtable discussions where you’ll get face-to-face interaction with speakers, sponsors and your peers! 

Our Speakers

Steve Sitto

Steve Sitto

Senior Manager, Travel, Mobility & Events

Tesla Inc.

Ann L. Dery

Ann L. Dery

Global Category Lead, Director, Travel & Meetings of Global Travel

S&P Global

Rex Heineman

Rex Heineman

Global Travel Manager

General Mills

T.J. Blue

T.J. Blue

Global Category Leader - Travel & Expense

IBM

Olivia Nguyen

Olivia Nguyen

Global Travel & Procurement

FLIR Systems

Teddy Oberts

Teddy Oberts

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Salesforce

Leslie Andrews

Leslie Andrews

Global Category Leader, Travel

JLL

Stephen Gheerow

Stephen Gheerow

Sr. Manager, Global Travel

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Duane Goucher

Duane Goucher

Director, Travel, Entertainment, Meetings & Expense

Allstate Insurance Company

Omar Ghani

Omar Ghani

Director of Strategic Sourcing

TripActions

Beau Ballin

Beau Ballin

Commercial Leader, NORAM

CWT Meetings & Events

Erinn Leahey

Erinn Leahey

General Manager SaaS

Gett

Glenn Thorsen

Glenn Thorsen

Director of Partnerships

Thrust Carbon

Alon Zaibert

Alon Zaibert

Business Consultant & People Connoisseur

.

Andy Neilson

Andy Neilson

Owner

Twisted Orange

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ProcureCon Travel Virtual Event Agenda

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Day One

    Strengthening The Foundation; Boosting Travel Procurements Value In Times Of Uncertainty

  • 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm

    12:00 pm - 12:50 pm

    Live Interactive Zoom Roundtable discussions led by ProcureCon Sponsors. These 50 minute Zoom discussions will allow you to interact and engage with your peers in a small group setting. No rotating here, so pick whichever table you need to focus on right now!


    1. Hotel Trends: What’s Happening Now

    2. Advancements In Online Booking Platforms

    3. Payment & Expense

    4. Duty of Care/Safety Providers

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  • 12:50 pm - 1:00 pm

    12:50 pm - 1:00 pm

  • 1:00 pm - 1:05 pm

    1:00 pm - 1:05 pm

    Ryan Kulp – ProcureCon Travel

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  • 1:05 pm - 1:35 pm

    1:05 pm - 1:35 pm

    Steve Sitto, Senior Manager, Travel, Mobility & Events, Tesla Inc.
    Rex Heineman, Global Travel Manager, General Mills
    Leslie Andrews, Global Category Leader, Travel, JLL
    Omar Ghani, Director of Strategic Sourcing, TripActions

    Strategies Procurement Can Leverage To Demonstrate Value When there is little travel can seem like a daunting task. Luckily, we’ve brought the pros together to discuss areas to focus on, and ways to make it known for what you’re doing.

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  • 1:35 pm - 1:55 pm

    1:35 pm - 1:55 pm

  • 1:55 pm - 2:25 pm

    1:55 pm - 2:25 pm

    T.J. Blue, Global Category Leader - Travel & Expense, IBM
    Olivia Nguyen, Global Travel & Procurement, FLIR Systems
    Alon Zaibert, Business Consultant & People Connoisseur, .
    Erinn Leahey, General Manager SaaS, Gett

    As 2021 kicks off, Travel continues to be significantly reduced. Procurement and travel has had a chance to revamp and revitalize various components of their travel program to improve the safety and wellbeing of their travelers, pre-trip approval and more. This panel will examine the biggest areas still impacting travel programs, and where procurement is helping to get involved. Join this session to hear forward thinking ideas of how the framework for 2021 will be laid out.

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  • 2:25 pm - 2:45 pm

    2:25 pm - 2:45 pm


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  • 2:45 pm - 2:50 pm

    2:45 pm - 2:50 pm

  • 2:50 pm - 3:10 pm

    2:50 pm - 3:10 pm

    Ann L. Dery, Global Category Lead, Director, Travel & Meetings of Global Travel, S&P Global
    Glenn Thorsen, Director of Partnerships, Thrust Carbon

    With VERY little business travel happening around the globe, now might be the time to consider having the conversation around sustainability. By analyzing travel data you can identify several areas that can be addressed to lower the company’s emissions, and eventually lead to a net-zero state. In this 1 on 1 conversation we’ll hear from ______ first attempt at putting together a Net-Zero initiative.

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  • 3:10 pm - 3:30 pm

    3:10 pm - 3:30 pm

  • 3:30 pm - 3:50 pm

    3:30 pm - 3:50 pm

    Stephen Gheerow, Sr. Manager, Global Travel, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
    Andy Neilson, Owner, Twisted Orange

  • 3:50 pm - 4:20 pm

    3:50 pm - 4:20 pm

    Teddy Oberts, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Salesforce
    Duane Goucher, Director, Travel, Entertainment, Meetings & Expense, Allstate Insurance Company
    Beau Ballin, Commercial Leader, NORAM, CWT Meetings & Events

    As the virtual frontier continues to expand into 2021 and beyond, companies too have shifted the way in which to deal with challenges caused by COVID.

    Strategic meetings management has helped companies overcome these obstacles by finding alternatives to live meetings and events. We’ll discuss this topic with procurement, managers as they review how their programs have evolved over the last few months and the direction it’s heading. 

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  • 4:00 pm - 4:05 pm

    4:00 pm - 4:05 pm

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What Your Peers Say

Instant ROI from Takeaways

"I’m excited to share my takeaways with my whole team!"

Crystal Khalil
Director, Procurement
Porsche Cars North America

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Best Community

"There’s a real sense of
community here!"

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Senior Director, Indirect Procurement
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"I’m leaving ProcureCon
 inspired and energized!."

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