- Great Speakers, Excellent Program at Conference next Friday –

Flight Centre co-founder and CEO Graham Turner headlines a fantastic program at TRAVELtech 2014 in Sydney next Friday, October 24.

This year's theme is 'Innovation – Finding A Better Way' and the fast-paced one-day event features the latest industry data, case studies, panels, interviews, presentations and debate.

There's also a special session on 'Fostering Innovation' while other highlights include the annual Web Awards and 'Pitch It To Me' for start-up travel businesses.

Industry interest is buoyant and an audience of around 200 is expected. Tickets cost $549 + gst – for program details and bookings please visit www.traveltrends.biz. Confirmed speakers include:

• Rod Bishop, co-Founder, Jayride.com
• Mike Boyd, CEO, VroomVroomVroom
• Peter Bradd, Entrepreneur in Residence, Fusion Labs
• Elise Chang, Marketing, Partnership & Leisure Sales Director, Thrifty
• Benjamin Chong, Partner, Right Click Capital
• Luke Crawford, Director, tripbooka
• Michael Curry, Manager Digital Innovation, Qantas Airways Limited
• Michael Daley, Insights Delivery Manager, Experian Hitwise
• Brad Gurrie, Managing Director, Travelzoo Australia
• Rakesh Hegde, Founder & CEO, Rezopia
• Anthony Hynes, Managing Director and CEO, eNett
• Richard Ing, CEO & Co-Founder, Troopr
• Janeece Keller, Founder and CEO, Bound Round
• Simon Lenoir, Founder, Rezdy
• Richard Morgan, MD Global Accounts APAC, Sabre Holdings
• Ross McDonald, Industry Head – Travel & Tourism, Google Australia
• Georg Ruebensal, Managing Director, Expedia Australia
• Margaret Scott, Founder and Chief Viewologist, Views on Top
• Andy Sleigh, GM Asia-Pacific, Skyscanner
• Graham Turner, CEO & Managing Director, Flight Centre
• Clement Wong, CEO, BeMyGuest
• Jen Young, Senior Product Manager - Travel and Lifestyle, Fairfax Media (Traveller.com.au)
• Simon Akeroyd, VP Corporate Strategy, Amadeus AP

Founded in 1999, TRAVELtech is Australia's leading web travel business and technology conference.

It typically attracts senior tech, marketing, e-commerce, management and sales staff from a large range of companies, and is known for a tightly moderated agenda that cuts to the chase.

Media Queries: Martin Kelly, 612-9882-1575 or 61-414-774-978.