ABTA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2024 || CONFERENCE IN 3D – BE DIFFERENT, DIVERSE & DARING || Benoni, South Africa || 4 October 2024
R1,750.00 – R3,550.00 excl VAT
ABOUT THIS EVENT
ABTA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2024
CONFERENCE IN 3D
BE DIFFERENT, DIVERSE & DARING
We are delighted to announce ABTA’s 2024 Corporate Travel Conference which will be a one day event hosted at aha Kopanong Hotel & Conference Centre.
Conference will be followed by an evening Boma Cocktail Function for all Conference Delegates.
THE AIM OF THIS CONFERENCE IS SIMPLE.
Travel Buyers can look forward to engagements with peers that leave them inspired to be different, diverse and daring in their roles managing a Corporate Travel Programme. Information is great, but inspiration is better!
Travel Suppliers can feast on plenty of opportunities to engage with their Corporate Travel-buying clients during a variety of networking sessions,
and share their time, knowledge and expertise with current and potential travel partners and customers.
DETAILS AT A GLANCE
Friday 4 October 2024
Conference: 08.30 – 17.30
Boma Cocktail Function: 17.30 – 19.30
aha Kopanong Hotel & Conference Centre
Benoni Country Estate
Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa
CONFERENCE SPONSORS, PARTNERS & EXHIBITORS INCLUDE
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
* 2 Plenary Presentations *
* 2 Interactive Panel Discussions *
* 6 Networking Sessions *
* 16 Product and Concept Showcase Demo’s *
* Closing Keynote Address – Nicky Verd *
* Boma Evening: Cocktails & Networking *
* Business Card Prize Draw *
| BARISTA STATION & NETWORKING COCKTAIL FUNCTION
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| Keynote Address by NICKY VERD Disrupt yourself, or be Disrupted!  |
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WHAT DOES IT COST?
| ABTA Buyer Members: | R 1 750.00 Ex VAT ($95) |
| ABTA TMC/Supplier Members: | R 2 590.00 Ex VAT ($140) |
| ABTA Enterprise Members: | R 2 350.00 Ex VAT ($128) |
| Non-Member Buyers | R 2 890.00 Ex VAT ($160) |
| Non-Member TMC/Supplier: | R 3 550.00 Ex VAT ($193) |
| Sponsor Guests: | Contact nadine@abta.co.za for promo code |
Please note: Rates exclude travel and accommodation. Please see more details on Accommodation, Transfers and Visa’s below.
NOT YET AN ABTA MEMBER?
Corporate, Government & SME Travel Bookers, Buyers & Managers: Sign up HERE under ABTA’s Complimentary Hosted Buyer Member Programme
TMC’s, Travel Agents, Airlines, Hotels and related travel suppliers: View different Member Fee Options and Benefits HERE
CONFERENCE AGENDA & SPEAKERS
Draft Conference Agenda – Check back regularly for programme updates.
| 08.00 – 08.45 | Delegate Arrivals: Registration & Networking |
| 08.45 – 09.00 | Opening & Welcome Monique Swart, Founder – ABTA Warren Tanner-Ellis – Conference MC |
| 09.00 – 09.30 | Travel Buyers Snapshots: How doing it differently has paid off Craig Sumption, Director of Finance – Hatch Africa Veronica Mokoena, Travel Manager – South African Football Association (SAFA) Wendy Acker, Travel Co-ordinator: Non-Merchandise Procurement – Foschini Retail Group |
| 09.30 – 10.45 | Hotel Payment Challenges – Dare to say “Enough!” Interactive Round Table & Panel Solutions Session Panelists include: Anita Opperman, Sameer Shaik Abdulla, Finance Manager: Operations – BidTravel Vish Chetty, Executive: Card Acceptance – Absa Wayne Muirhead, Chief Sales Officer – TravelIT |
| 10.45 – 11.45 | Tea Break & Speed Networking |
| 11.45 – 12.20 | Travel Programme Benchmarking & Diversification Lezelle Grundlingh, Senior Sourcing Specialist Procurement, FinWorx – FirstRand Bank Limited |
| 12.20 – 12.45 | Understanding LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in the Corporate Travel Space The Importance of effectively embracing diversity Michael Gladwin, LGBTQ+ Inclusivity Education Expert – All Stay |
| 12.45 – 13.45 | Networking Lunch |
| 13.45 – 14.45 | A Conference Hit! Travel Product & Concept Demos |
| 14.45 – 15.15 | African Airlines: The Future looks bright for the daring Aaron Munetsi, Chief Executive Officer – Airlines Association of Southern Africa |
| 15.15 – 15.45 | Tea Break & Networking |
| 15.45 – 16.30 | A Daring Debate: Heritage Heroes versus Modern Mavericks Debating: The Future of the Corporate Travel industry and the value of Experience versus YouthHeritage Heroes Claude Vankeirsbilck, Chief Operating Officer – Tourvest Travel Services Claudia Armstrong, Owner – That’s It! & Africa Partner – AP-LBC Phale Naake, Director Strategic Procurement (Government Travel Services) – National TreasuryModern Mavericks Christeen Tait, Account Executive: Inland – Plum Accommodation Kamogelo Maerman, National Sales Leader – FCM Travel Mixo Shivambu, Specialist: Travel & Internal Events – Land BankAdjudicators Caitlyn Scholtz & Caitlin Fidler – Matric Pupils at Northcliff High School, & Debate Team stars |
| 16.30 – 17.00 | Keynote Address: Disrupt yourself, or be disrupted Nicky Verde, Kickass Author & world-leading Future of Work coach |
| 17.00 – 17.15 | Conference Closes |
| 17.30 – 19.30 | Boma Evening Cocktail Function sponsored by Mastercard Networking and Business Card Prize Draw |
ACCOMMODATION, TRANFERS & VISA'S
ACCOMMODATION:
Discounted accommodation is available for Conference Guests at aha Kopanong Hotel & Conference Centre, 243 Glen Glory Rd, Norton’s Home Estates, Benoni, 1501, South Africa.
Conference delegates need to book and pay for their accommodation directly with the hotel. Please ensure bookings are made timeously to avoid disappointment.
Room only rate: R1 150.00
Bed & Breakfast single: R1 380.00pp
Bed & Breakfast sharing: R1 700.00 per room (R850.00 pp)
Book accommodation via: sales@kopanong.co.za Guests are to advise that they are attending the ABTA Conference to qualify for the above discounted rates.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS:
ABTA Conference Delegates need to book and pay for their airport shuttles directly with the hotel – sales@kopanong.co.za – as follows:
- The Kopanong Shuttle is parked behind the Inter-Continental Hotel, ORT, and collects delegates in accordance with flight details received from 06h30-22h00 daily.
- Airport transfer rates – R150.00pp.
- Kindly send through your flight details at least 48 hours prior to arrival for the delegates to be collected on time from the airport.
- The hotel makes use of an outsourced company for airport transfers; therefore we require a 48-hour prior notice period to book the shuttle.
- The return shuttle departs from Reception on the half an hour, every hour i.e. 16h30, 17h30, 18h30. The return shuttle needs to be booked 48hrs prior to departure to confirm the driver.
- For your convenience, the driver’s can be reached on the following numbers in the case of delayed or canceled flights.
- Faith Biyela Call + 27 78 536 9895 / WhatsApp +27 71 398 9939
VISA LETTERS:
Should you require a letter of invitation from ABTA in order to apply for a Visa to attend Conference, please send an email, with a scanned copy of your passport biometric page to monique@abta.co.za.
Please note:
Visa letters will only be provided for Conference delegates who have booked and paid for their Conference attendance, and who are known to ABTA.
HOW TO BOOK YOUR SEAT
- At the top left of this page, select your currency
- At the top of this page, select your Registration Category in the yellow block. This will update the price above the ‘Next step’ block. Please ensure you select the correct category.
- Type the number of seats you want in this category next to ‘Next Step’.
- Click ‘Next step’ which will take you to your basket. If you want to book additional seats, repeat the process and each item will be added to your basket.
- Click ‘Proceed to Checkout’ on the right. If you have a Promo code, enter the code and then click ‘Apply promo code’ first.
- Complete the Billing/Checkout details and Attendee details. If booking multiple seats, each Attendee’s details must be completed.
- Select your preferred payment option. For credit cards, you will be re-directed to the Payfast gateway. For Bank Transer / EFT, you will have the option to print an automatically generated invoice from the site.
- Click ‘Place order’ on the right
- An automated email confirming your booking and providing an invoice will be emailed to you (please check spam)
Should you have any trouble during this process, feel free to email carol-ann@abta.co.za
Event Details
Date: 4 October 2024
Start time: 08:30 SAST
End time: 19:30 SAST
Venue: aha Kopanong Hotel & Conference Centre - Benoni Country Estate
Directions: aha Kopanong Hotel & Conference Centre - Benoni Country Estate, South Africa