Panel - Making the case: budget, ROI and the cost of not changing suppliers

October 15, 2026
Room 1C04
Supplier Selection , Program Strategy
Travel leaders are increasingly asked to demonstrate value while managing tight budgets and rising expectations. This session focuses on how to quantify program impact, identify hidden costs and build compelling business cases for investment in tools, services and resources. Panelists will share approaches to measuring ROI, communicating with senior leadership and securing support for travel program improvements.
MODERATOR
Julie Sickel
Julie Sickel, Executive Editor - The BTN Group
PANELISTS
Anna Price
Anna Price, Assistant Director Indirect Procurement - Crowe Advisory LLC.
Andy Menkes
Andy Menkes, Founder & CEO - Partnership Travel Consulting
Margaret Brady
Margaret Brady, Senior Category Manager - Genpact