The Beat Live 2016

Chicago, Oct. 18-20

Help Us Build The Beat Live!

Each year, in advance of the conference, we ask readers to help shape the content of The Beat Live. We rely on you to determine one keynote speaker, vote for the best service providers for our annual Readers' Choice awards and formulate questions for others taking the stage. Thank you for your invaluable participation!

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* 1. Please insert the email address where you receive The Beat (required). Note that this will be used only for internal validation and will not be shared externally. All responses will be kept confidential.

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* 2. Please vote for the candidate (presented randomly) who you would like to deliver a keynote address at The Beat Live. Voting for your own company will disqualify your vote. Do not vote for someone who works at your company. All votes will be kept confidential. Visit this page for details on the speakers and what they plan to present.

Steve Glenn, Executive Travel

Glenn Hollister, ZS Associates

Spencer Hanlon, AirPlus International

Nathan Bobbin, Travelport

Drew Sechrist, Rocketrip

Scott Gillespie, tClara

Jay Richmond, Amadeus

Clinton Anderson, Sabre

Jeff Klee, AmTrav Corporate Travel

Wade Warren, Fociss Travel Systems

Ralph Kaiser, UATP

Eric Jongeling , Carlson Wagonlit Travel

Mat Orrego, Cornerstone Information Systems

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* 3. Your votes will determine the winners of our annual Readers' Choice awards. Which company in each of the following categories do you most admire for its policies, management style and service for business clients? Do not vote for your own company! Your vote will be disqualified if you do.

Technology Provider

Travel Management Company

Airline

Payment System

Hotel Chain

Car Rental Firm

Overall Most Admired Supplier

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* 4. Please submit any questions you would like us to ask the following speakers and panels this year at The Beat Live. View event information here.

Dara Khosrowshahi, Expedia president and CEO

Oscar Munoz, United Airlines president and CEO

Jay Walker, founder of Priceline and Upside

John Fentener van Vlissingen, BCD Group founder

Technologists and agency panelists examining artificial intelligence technology

Hoteliers and TMCs discussing hotel distribution

Travel buyers discussing the key issues of the day

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* 1. Please insert the email address where you receive The Beat (required). Note that this will be used only for internal validation and will not be shared externally. All responses will be kept confidential.

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* 3. Your votes will determine the winners of our annual Readers' Choice awards. Which company in each of the following categories do you most admire for its policies, management style and service for business clients? Do not vote for your own company! Your vote will be disqualified if you do.

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* 4. Please submit any questions you would like us to ask the following speakers and panels this year at The Beat Live. View event information here.

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* 5. What other issues should we raise at The Beat Live or in our coverage in The Beat?