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Keynotes, expert analysis, and strategic perspectives from the corporate travel and aviation industry.
Insights sourced from FACTS 2025 — Australia's Largest Business Travel & Events Expo, 25–26 November 2025
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BPO-State Of Business Travel
The BPO-State of Business Travel presentation explores the current and future landscape of business travel, highlighting its economic significance, resilience, and growth trends. It delves into regional disparities, industry-specific impacts, and the role of inflation and policy in shaping travel dynamics. The session underscores the importance of business travel for corporate culture, economic growth, and global diplomacy.
25 November 2025
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Traveler Centricity In Payments & Expense
In this session, John Webster and Martin Jaegers discuss the importance of traveler-centric payment and expense strategies. They challenge the notion that compliance equals control, advocating for frictionless processes that encourage good behavior. Key topics include the impact of rigid policies, out-of-pocket expenses, manual tasks, and disconnected systems on traveler satisfaction and organizational efficiency.
25 November 2025
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Business Events & Procurement
In this session, experts discuss the intersection of business events and procurement, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and strategic alignment. They explore how events can drive engagement and retention, and the role of procurement in supporting these initiatives. The conversation highlights the need for early involvement and understanding of both procurement and event management to maximize ROI and ROE.
25 November 2025
Steve Hui
Frequent Flyer Status Points
In this talk, Steve Hui and Adele discuss the strategic use of frequent flyer points and status credits in corporate travel. Steve emphasizes the financial benefits of using points to reduce travel costs, while Adele highlights the role of status credits in enhancing travel experiences. Together, they explore how businesses can optimize these programs to achieve significant savings and improve employee satisfaction.
Steve Hui
25 November 2025
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Sustainable Travel1
In a compelling discussion on sustainable travel, Susanne Becken addresses the challenges and opportunities in reducing the carbon footprint of the travel industry. She highlights the complexities of sustainable aviation fuel, the role of government policy, and the potential of virtual meetings as alternatives to business travel.
25 November 2025
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Sustainable Travel Workshop
The Sustainable Travel Workshop, led by Professor Tim Riley from Griffith University, explores how corporate travel and events can integrate sustainability. The session emphasizes the importance of reducing aviation emissions, adopting sustainable aviation fuels, and understanding the economic and environmental impacts of corporate travel. Participants are encouraged to engage in discussions on practical solutions for greener travel practices.
25 November 2025
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Tackling Fraud
In this session, experts from SAP Concur and its clients discuss the transformative impact of Concur's travel and expense management solutions. They explore how these tools streamline processes, enhance compliance, and improve employee experiences while also addressing sustainability and efficiency in corporate travel.
25 November 2025
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Procurement & Events
Belinda Dorey leads a session on Strategic Meetings Management (SMM), focusing on practical steps for travel and procurement managers to start implementing SMM strategies. The discussion includes insights from industry experts on defining SMM, engaging partners, and developing guidelines.
25 November 2025
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Events Tech Panel
The -0201 Events Tech Panel featured industry experts discussing the integration of technology in event planning. Speakers Sophie Tabbert, Rob Bass, and Ali Lord shared insights on leveraging tech solutions like Cvent, Joy, and AI to enhance event management, streamline processes, and maintain human connection. They emphasized the importance of using technology to automate mundane tasks, allowing event professionals to focus on creativity and strategic growth.
25 November 2025