fiveThe GovTravels 2025 Agenda is under development – these are topics we are discussing for general session and tracks for Travel Academy:

 

Meeting Topics being considered include:

• Transforming governments approach to processes & technology
• Change is OK – An examination of the process for implementation of new travel ways
• Government operating as a single enterprise – removing barriers
• DoD Change Management – from the experts (Government & Industry)
• Category Management – buying goods and services as an organized enterprise
• Key Bridge Incident & Recovery Operations – impact to infrastructure, change management & parallels to passenger travel infrastructure
• AI & Technology for Travel Change Management – responding to incidents
• Concerns about AI/crime, impacts on individual and industry
• Gov/Industry key leadership discussion about their changing role over the past five years and future changes coming
• Discussion with government award winners – facilitator-led panel/fireside chat to share their impact with the audience
• Changes in 2025 & beyond impacting travel – Policy and agreement

Academy Tracks:

• Technology and Innovation – Explore how travel technology and innovation are shaping the future of the travel industry through current and future capabilities.
• Challenges and Solutions – Learn about the evolving ways industry and government help handle challenges and disruptions before, during and after travel.
• Travel Program Management – Review tools and processes for efficient travel program management. Understand how to more effectively utilize official travel programs and resources to support travelers.
• Travel Policy and Compliance – Explore industry and government best practices for implementing successful policy and ensuring compliance in travel programs.