The Business Travel Balancing Act: People, Policy, and Perception
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
9:00 am PT / 12:00 pm ET
Join us for an exclusive expert-led live discussion based on findings from the 7th Annual SAP Concur Global Business Travel Survey. This global research—spanning over 5,000 voices from business travelers, travel managers, and CFOs—uncovers powerful insights into the evolving world of corporate travel. Hosted by SAP Concur Global PR Director, Alistair Kent, this event will feature insights from Nathan Richter of Wakefield Research, our survey partner, Stuart Maclean, Chief Financial Officer, Brother UK Ltd, as well as a special guest.
What You’ll Learn
This year’s research uncovers emerging trends and tensions across the business travel ecosystem. During this session, our expert panel will explore:
In addition to presenting key findings from this year’s global survey, our panel of industry experts will provide commentary and context—exploring the deeper implications of the data and what it means for travel programs in 2025 and beyond. Expect fresh perspectives, candid discussion, and forward-looking strategies.
Be part of the conversation that’s redefining business travel – register today!
Speakers:
Alistair Kent, Global PR Director, SAP Concur
Nathan Richter, Senior Partner, Wakefield Research
Stuart Maclean, Chief Financial Officer, Brother UK Ltd
w/ special guests
What You’ll Learn
This year’s research uncovers emerging trends and tensions across the business travel ecosystem. During this session, our expert panel will explore:
- The Power Triangle: Travelers, Travel Managers, and CFOs Uncover the dichotomy between those who travel, those who manage travel programs, and those who control the budget.
- Behavioral Shifts Across Generations From Gen Z to Boomers, how do different generations approach travel—and what preferences are shaping tomorrow’s policies?
- Rising Costs, Real Impact How inflation and cost-of-living pressures are changing travel behavior—and why some employees are personally covering upgrades.
- Safety, Security, & AI: Navigating a New Era As geopolitical and economic instability continues, how are companies addressing traveler safety, data protection, and non-compliance.
In addition to presenting key findings from this year’s global survey, our panel of industry experts will provide commentary and context—exploring the deeper implications of the data and what it means for travel programs in 2025 and beyond. Expect fresh perspectives, candid discussion, and forward-looking strategies.
Be part of the conversation that’s redefining business travel – register today!
Speakers:
Alistair Kent, Global PR Director, SAP Concur
Nathan Richter, Senior Partner, Wakefield Research
Stuart Maclean, Chief Financial Officer, Brother UK Ltd
w/ special guests
Register today and join us on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 9:00 am PT / 12:00 pm ET.
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