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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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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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AI & Journey Mapping2
In a rapidly evolving AI landscape, journey mapping is crucial for businesses to understand customer needs and build trust. By empathizing with customers and employees, companies can effectively implement AI solutions, ensuring human-centric innovation and collaboration.
25 November 2025
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Global Gateways
The talk explores the challenges and innovations in global airport design, focusing on sustainability, technology, and passenger experience. It highlights projects worldwide, emphasizing the integration of environmental considerations and advanced technologies in modern airport architecture.
25 November 2025
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Business Practices
In this session, industry experts discuss the evolving landscape of outsourcing and offshoring in corporate travel. They explore various models, benefits, and challenges, emphasizing the strategic value of global teams in enhancing operational efficiency and service delivery.
25 November 2025
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Technology & AI
Joni Thorson, VP of Strategic Business Development at Serco, explores the transformative potential of AI in the travel industry. He discusses the ongoing platform shift, the emergence of new standards like MCP, and the challenges and opportunities AI presents for corporate travel. Thorson emphasizes the need for strategic adaptation and innovation to harness AI's capabilities effectively.
25 November 2025
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Greener Airlines Panel
Antoinette Nosopolis-Ericsson, a senior partner at Foster and Partners, discusses the challenges and innovations in sustainable airport design. She highlights the importance of passenger experience, technological integration, and the role of architecture in addressing climate change. The talk covers various global projects and emphasizes the need for resilience and sustainability in future airport developments.
25 November 2025