NCBTA TechEd Day "Sustain"ability June 9th & 10th 2022 Grandover Resort, Greensboro NC

 

June 09, 2022
5:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Grandover Resort & Spa
1000 Club Road
Greensboro, NC 27407
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2021 Tech Ed Day

2022 Technology Education Day - "Sustain"ability

We all have the ability to contribute to the well being of the planet we call home. From reducing carbon emissions to planting trees to reducing waste, we have the power to shape our future and for the generations to come. This year's Technology Education day promises to be interactive, informative and impactful for travel buyers and suppliers alike. Our partners will share the latest and greatest sustainable products and services and how they fit into the changing travel landscape. Engaging speakers will enlighten us on what Sustainability means to our industry and the role we can play.  Come join us and don't miss out on this hot topic that is sure to create some buzz.

AGENDA:

THURSDAY, JUNE 9TH 2022 – 5:30PM-7:30PM – Mix & Mingle Networking

FRIDAY, JUNE 10TH 2022
7:30AM – Registration
8:00am-9:30am – Breakfast
8:45am – NCBTA Welcome & Expectations & 1st Speaker Intro– Shalini Iyer
8:50am – The Grandover Resort Team
9:00am – Glenn Thorsen, Head of Partnerships with Thrust Carbon – Zoom Live from Europe “Turn Effortlessly Green”
9:30am – Niklas Eriksson – Sales Manager Atlantic Region with United Airlines “How to Fly the Greener Skies”
10:00am – David Klein, Global Account Manager, Avis Budget Group “Road to Greener Travels”
10:30am – Morning Networking Break 1
10:45am – Shannon Garcia, VP, Strategic Sales & Client Management with DEEM Inc – “On a Mission to reduce Carbon Emissions”
11:15am – Tracy Poteat – Director Worldwide Business Travel Sales, Strategic Accounts Live Calculation of current meeting with Hilton Light-stay Program
11:45am – Networking Break 2 with Snacks
12:00pm – Lena Sanok, Director of Sales & Marketing & Bryn Nicholson, Director of Sales at The Umstead – "Masters in Sustainable Tourism” - – “What Can I do for Sustainability”. 
12:15pm – Kathy Jackson, VP Sustainability Chair Sustainability for BCD Travel and Tracie Carillo, SVP Business Development & Marketing – Travel Inc – “How to Start, Grow & Maintain Sustainability Initiatives in your Travel Program” a presentation and fireside chat.
1:15pm-1:30pm – Raffle & Closing (Including a Carbon Emissions Raffle)

 

Last day to book your room is 5.31.22. OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS AT THE GRANDOVER RESORT

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SPEAKERS FOR THE DAY:


Tracey Poteat
Director, Hilton Worldwide Sales, Business Travel Strategic Accounts



Lena Sanok
Director of Sales & Marketing - Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte SouthPark at Phillips Place


Bryn Nicholson
Director of Sales, The Umstead Hotel & Spa


Look forward to seeing you soon at this amazing event, with some great takeaways.

Best regards

The NCBTA Board & Committee

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Tickets

$100.00 Member registration includes Thursday evening Networking, Drink ticket & Appetizers & Friday morning education session, breakfast & AM break

$125.00 Non-member registration includes Thursday evening Networking, Drink ticket & Appetizers & Friday morning education session, breakfast & AM break (advance registration)
$150.00 Non-member registration includes Thursday evening Networking, Drink ticket & Appetizers & Friday morning education session, breakfast & AM break (at the door)

$35.00 Thursday Member Networking, Drink ticket and apps

$45.00 Thursday Non-Member Networking, Drink Ticket & Apps

$65.00 Friday Member Sustainable Education Session, Breakfast & AM Break

$80.00 Friday Non-Member Sustainable Education Session, Breakfast & AM Break

$250.00 Cheers for Peers Sponsorship

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