Learn from the experts at GBTA

Presenters and panelists set to represent BCD Travel.

The Global Business Travel Association’s annual convention, with nearly 7,000 attendees, gathers business travel and meetings professionals from around the world. This year’s event, scheduled July 25-29 in Orlando, Florida, offers compelling presenters and panelists; an exposition of more than 400 companies; and over 80 industry-education sessions organized into specialized tracks.

Below is a short list of where you’ll meet some of BCD Travel, Advito and BCD Meetings & Events on-site experts. Plus, we’ve provided links to help you prep for the show.

Monday, July 27

Rules of Traveler Engagement: Communicating through Marketing Campaigns to Save Money and Improve the Traveler Experience
10-11 a.m., Room 304AB
Advito expert: Lesley O’Bryan, emerging practices area leader
Know before you go: Dual expertise yields targeted traveler engagement strategies

Creating a Practical Travel Risk Plan
10-11 a.m., Room 307CD
BCD Travel expert: Kathy Bedell, senior vice president
Know before you go: Travel risk management—a graphical guide

To V or Not to V?! Virtual Payment Solutions – Are They for You?
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Room 311GH
BCD Travel expert: Leslie West, senior vice president
Know before you go: There’s a better way to pay (infographic)

Tuesday, July 28

Let It Go – Lose Your Travel Technology Inhibitions (Tech Trends 2015)
10-11 a.m., Room 303ABC
BCD Travel expert: Miriam Moscovici, director of emerging technology
Know before you go: The takeaway—mobile proliferation

Travel Risk Programs: Low Cost/High Value
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Room 304EF
Advito expert: April Bridgeman, managing director
Know before you go: 7 smart steps to creating a travel risk management program

Take Your SMM Program to the Next Level with the Latest Innovative Strategies
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Room 307CD
BCD Meetings & Events expert: Bruce Morgan, senior vice president, Marketing & Business Development
Know before you go: Come together—integrating your travel and meetings programs

Building Sustainability into Meeting and Events
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Room 308AB
BCD Meetings & Events expert: Charlene Rabideau, senior vice president, Global Account Management & Operations
Know before you go: Case study—Pharma firm cuts spend through strategic meetings management

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