Darlene Fitzsimmons

As corporate travel programs evolve, so must the partnerships with key suppliers. This interactive working group session invites participants to collaborate with their peers and explore how suppliers will need to adapt to meet the future needs of travel programs. You’ll discuss the role of innovation, flexibility, and alignment with corporate values such as sustainability and traveler satisfaction. This session provides a unique opportunity to work directly with peers and strategize on how to build stronger, future-ready supplier relationships.

What You’ll Walk Away With:

• Discover how suppliers are embracing new technologies and strategies to align with your future program needs.
• Brainstorm ways to foster deeper partnerships with suppliers to achieve mutual goals like sustainability, cost efficiency, and traveler experience enhancements.
• Learn how to communicate your evolving program goals to suppliers and ensure they stay aligned with your long-term vision.

Fuel your morning with a stimulating mindshare exercise designed to engage, enlighten, and evolve. We’re not just setting the tone but pioneering conversations that matter. We're rolling out a dynamic platform where brainstorming meets expertise. Get ready to reimagine your travel strategy by unveiling the game-changing Do's and Don’ts pivotal for driving unparalleled success. 

Best Practices & Benchmarks Breakouts: You’ll be diving into focused discussions, steered by our illustrious Advisory Board members. In these micro-think tanks, you will: 

• Exchange best practices 
• Delve into industry benchmarks 
• Co-create solutions 

The topics are pivotal, contemporary, and specially curated: 

• Technology - Rick Wakida, Global Travel Manager, Informatica 
• Sustainability - Teddy Oberts, Senior Procurement Manager, Corporate Travel M&E Salesforce 
• The Social Traveler- Makiko Barrett, Sr. Global Strategic Sourcing Manager - Corporate Travel, Sandisk 
• Safety, Secruity and Risk- Kevin Coffey, Travel Skills & Meeting Risk Trusted Advisor | People Risk Management Evangelizer   
• Health and Wellness - Darlene Fitzsimmons, Travel Manager, Stagwell Global 
• Purposeful Travel - Michelle Amos, Associate Director of Travel, Qualtrics 

As corporate travel programs evolve, so must the partnerships with key suppliers. This interactive working group session invites participants to collaborate with their peers and will explore how buyers and suppliers will need to adapt to the changing travel environment. You’ll discuss the role of innovation, flexibility, and alignment with corporate values such as sustainability and traveler satisfaction. This session provides a unique opportunity to work directly with peers and strategize on how to build stronger, future-ready supplier relationships. 

What You’ll Walk Away With: 

• Discover how suppliers are embracing new technologies and strategies to align with your future program needs. 
• Brainstorm ways to foster deeper partnerships with suppliers to achieve mutual goals like sustainability, cost efficiency, and traveler experience enhancements. 
• Learn how to communicate your evolving program goals to suppliers and ensure they stay aligned with your long-term vision.