Attendees to the 2023 Cvent Travel Summit will hear from a
roster of keynote speakers including seven-time Paralympic medallist, Dan
Cnossen.
The summit, taking place on Wednesday 19 April on the Cvent
Attendee Hub, is designed for travel executives, global corporate travel
buyers, travel management companies (TMC), and hoteliers who are looking to
maximise the impact of their travel programmes.
“With nearly 75 per cent of travel managers expecting business
travel will reach pre-pandemic levels by the end of this year, this is the
perfect time for travel and hospitality professionals to come together and
learn best practices and new techniques to capitalise on this incredible
momentum,” said senior VP of Sales, Anil Punyapu. “As the business travel
industry continues to evolve and both corporate and traveller priorities
change, this year’s Cvent Travel Summit will offer industry professionals the
latest insights, guidance, and actionable tips on how to anticipate and
navigate these changes.”
The agenda will offer general sessions led by travel
executives and thought leaders to discuss the current business travel
landscape. Expert-led breakout sessions will cover topics including examining
how ChatGPT/artificial technology (AI) will transform the industry, leveraging
travel data to inform programme strategy, negotiating tactics, breaking down
sustainability trends, and DE&I.
In addition, attendees will be encouraged to join the interactive
“Ask Cvent Anything” session to engage with Cvent product experts live.
Keynote presentations will feature:
Dan Cnossen, seven-time Paralympic medallist and former SEAL
Team One platoon commander
Lieutenant commander Dan Cnossen was serving as the platoon
commander for SEAL Team One in Afghanistan in September 2009 when he was
wounded in an explosion. The accident caused Cnossen to lose both his legs just
above the knee. Cnossen went through extensive rehabilitation and eventually
went on become a world champion biathlete and cross-country skier, winning
seven Paralympic medals (two gold, four silver, one bronze). Cnossen was also
awarded both a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star with Valour from the Secretary of
the Navy for his service in combat. At the Cvent Travel Summit, Cnossen will share
his motivational story and discuss the critical role belief and mindset play in
overcoming monumental challenges.
Bart Berkey, former hospitality executive and award-winning
motivational speaker
Bart Berkey has held numerous global executive roles in the
hospitality industry, including Hyatt Hotels and StarCite, in addition to
leading the sales efforts for several Convention and Visitor Bureaus. He also
served in several executive roles for the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, producing
nearly USD1 Billion in revenue.
For more information and to register for the Cvent Travel
Summit, visit the website here.
A desire to travel led Holly Patrick to the business meetings and events world and she’s never looked back. Holly takes a particular interest in event sustainability and creating a diverse and inclusive industry. When she’s not working, she can be found rolling skating along Brighton seafront listening to an eclectic playlist, featuring the likes of Patti Smith, Sean Paul, and Arooj Aftab.
