GBTA Convention 2019 will address the recent issues in business travel with findings from travel professionals who attend this event in Chicago August 3-7.
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Join us for state-of-the-art education at GBTA Convention 2019 held August 3 - 7 in Chicago. View and learn more about all session topics, including duty of care, data analytics, procurement and more.
Hear from a variety of speakers including industry experts and celebrities on Center Stage and at Convention Arena.
GBTA Convention is the world’s largest gathering of business travel professionals. With over 400 organizations on the expo floor, it’s critical your organization is part of the action.
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Hear first-hand from the professionals who manage business travelers across the globe and the vendors that make safe, productive and cost-effective travel possible.
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Judi Holler Chief #FearBoss
Oscar Munoz Chief Executive Officer, United Airlines
Mark Hoplamazian President and CEO, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
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First Time Attendee Orientation & Luncheon Keynote
Judi Holler Chief #Fear Boss
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Center Stage Hometown CEOs Take Center Stage
Moderator: Bhart Sarin GBTA Board Chairman Panelists: Oscar Munoz CEO, United Airlines Mark Hoplamazian President and CEO, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Ariel Cohen CEO TripActions
Mickey Beyer-Clausen CEO Timeshifter
Convention Arena Luncheon
Bob Costas Award-Winning Sportscaster, Broadcaster and Best-Selling Author
Made Possible by One-on-One Interview Dennis Muilenburg Chairman, President, and CEO Boeing Scott Solombrino Chief Operating Officer & Executive Director GBTA
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Rita Visser Global Travel GPO/Executive Travel Services, Oracle Travel
Ann Dery, GLP Director, Global Travel & Meetings/Global Procurement, GBS S&P Global
Jack J. Lever Global Travel Manager Booz Allen Hamilton
Yanik Hoyles Director, Industry Distribution Programs IATA
Ilia Kostov Senior Vice President Global TMCs and Americas Business Travel Agencies Amadeus
Jeff Lobl Managing Director – Global Distribution and Omnichannel Strategy Delta Delta Airlines Made Possible by
Moderator: Dorothy Dowling President, Allied Leadership Council GBTA
Si-Yeon Kim Chief Compliance and Risk Officer American Express Global Business Travel
Beth Kinerk Senior Vice President, Sales Avis Budget Group
Kristen Shovlin Vice President, Sales Operations and Development Delta Air Lines Made Possible by
Moderator: Tony Wagner Vice President, Americas & South Pacific Regions CWT Meetings & Events
Karen Hutchings Global Lead for Travel, Meetings and Events Ernest & Young
Shawn Parker Executive Director, Corporate Group Sales Hilton Worldwide
Ron Shah CEO Bizly
Andy Cohen Host & Executive Producer, Bravo's "Watch What Happens Live"
Ashley Judd Actress, Activist, Social Justice Humanitarian
Organizations with at least four paid registrations can receive complimentary buyer registrations.
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Buyer members of GBTA who would like to bring their boss to Convention 2019 can do so at the GBTA member rate. Email Convention Help >>
GBTA Convention 2019 offers media unparalleled opportunities to learn about the latest innovations and products in the business travel industry.
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