Festival of Aviation & Corporate Travel Summit
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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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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
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Events Tech Roadshow3
The -0202 Events Tech Roadshow3 featured Michael Magafar from Encore Event Technologies and Harris from ACTA, discussing innovative tech solutions and ethical talent management in the events industry. Attendees learned about upcoming tech advancements and a new talent directory that promotes transparency.
25 November 2025
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Sustainable Travel Workshop
Professor Tim Riley from Griffith University leads a workshop on sustainable travel, focusing on reducing aviation emissions and integrating sustainability into corporate travel programs. He emphasizes the need for collaboration across sectors and highlights the role of technology and policy in achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
25 November 2025
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Travel Payments & Expense Tech
The session delves into the evolving landscape of travel payments and expense technology, focusing on embedded payments, digital wallets, and cybersecurity. Experts discuss how these technologies streamline transactions, enhance user experience, and drive revenue growth. The conversation also highlights the importance of data security and the future of payment systems in corporate travel.
25 November 2025
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Payment Regulaton
Lance Blockley discusses the evolution of payment regulation in Australia, highlighting key interventions by the RBA in card payment economics. He covers the impact of these regulations on interchange rates, merchant surcharging, and the potential future changes in the payment landscape.
25 November 2025
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