From Movement to Management: Navigating Real World
Crew & Project Travel Challenges
Guiding project and crew travel programs through change, scale, and evolving demands
The Workforce Mobility & Travel Summit 2026 brings together buyers and suppliers managing complex, high-movement travel programs across sectors such as energy, sports, emergency management, and construction.
Kicking off with an evening networking reception, the summit continues with a focused, one-day interactive program designed to deliver practical insights and real-world strategies for project-, crew-, and team-based travel. Attendees will explore key topics including duty of care, risk management, operational challenges, and supplier partnerships, alongside a dedicated supplier showcase.
Informed by industry experts, this event is the go-to forum for professionals navigating the unique demands of workforce mobility and specialized travel programs.
Evento:
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
5701 Main St, Houston, TX 77005
713-526-1991
¿Quién debe asistir?
Compradores que gestionan viajes en los siguientes sectores:
- Sports – Professional, collegiate, and amateur teams
- Media & Entertainment – Concert, movie, and dance troupe crews
- Non-Profit – Foundations, missionary, purpose-driven travel, and religious groups
- Emergency Management –Organizations in disaster relief and emergency service
- Energy, Resource and Marine (ERM) – Corporations with travel to offshore locations
- Construction & Utilities – Including building, electric, gas, etc.
- Airline – Flight crews
- Proyectos y Consultoría – Empresas con trabajo basado en proyectos por períodos prolongados.
Proveedores de viajes en las siguientes áreas:
- Air Travel
- Lodging/Meeting Space/Food and Beverage
- Ground Transportation
- Mobility Services
- Risk Management/Security
- Soluciones de tecnología de pagos e informes
¿Listo para patrocinar?
Join us as a sponsor and connect with professionals leading workforce mobility travel programs.
Precios de inscripción
| Tipo de registro | Early Bird (By 25 Aug) | 26 Aug – 27 Oct | 28 Oct – 5 Nov | 6 Nov – Onsite Pricing |
| Miembro comprador | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Buyer Non-Member (Includes 1 year of Membership) | $395 | $505 | $605 | $705 |
| Miembro proveedor | $648 | $751 | $854 | $957 |
| Supplier Non-Member | $782 | $885 | $988 | $1091 |
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Agenda
Monday, November 9th
17:00 – 19:00
Recepción de bienvenida
Tuesday, November 10th
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Desayuno de networking y presentación de proveedores
Registro abierto
9:00 a. m. a 9:30 a. m.
The VUCA Era: Challenges, Change, and Opportunity
Volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) are constants in workforce mobility and travel. From geopolitical shifts and regulatory changes to evolving workforce needs and emerging risks, professionals in this field are accustomed to navigating an ever-changing landscape. This keynote will explore the defining characteristics of the VUCA era and examine how organizations can turn challenges into opportunities by building resilience, embracing adaptability, and preparing for whatever comes next.
Altavoz: Liz Yovich Pan MBA, Director, Global Engagement & Employee Benefits, WBN – Worldwide Broker Network
9:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Project, Crew and Team Travel 2030: Reimagining the Journey Through Modern Payments
Presented by the GBTA Project, Crew, and Team Travel Committee and GBTA Payment & Expense Committee
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM
Pausa para el café y exhibición de proveedores
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Beyond the Itinerary: The Invisible Duty of Care Risks in Large-Scale Workforce Mobility
Duty of care extends far beyond tracking travelers and responding to emergencies. For organizations managing project, crew, and workforce mobility travel, risk often builds through everyday processes, fragmented responsibilities, and small decisions made across the travel lifecycle. In today’s VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous) environment, understanding where those risks emerge is critical to building a more resilient program.
Through live polling, facilitated discussion, and real-world scenarios, participants will:
- Understand duty of care as a business process, not simply a travel program
- Recognize the seven invisible duty of care risks
- Identify friction points across workforce deployment cycles
- Explore how risk accumulates through multiple small decisions
- Develop practical actions to improve resilience and worker protection
Attendees will leave with a framework for identifying hidden vulnerabilities, strengthening cross-functional collaboration, and improving organizational readiness before issues become incidents.
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Almuerzo y exhibición de proveedores
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
There Has to Be a Better Way: What’s Still Too Manual?
Volatile schedules, uncertain timelines, complex requirements, and constantly changing operational demands continue to create friction across travel and workforce programs. From extended stay accommodations and crew management to traveler visibility, payments, compliance, and changing project needs, many teams still rely on manual workarounds to get the job done, often finding themselves asking, “There has to be a better way.”
In this highly interactive session, attendees will compare experiences, share their biggest process pain points, and engage in candid discussions with industry peers and providers about what’s working, what’s not, and how organizations are adapting in an increasingly unpredictable environment.
14:15 – 14:45
Pausa para el café y exhibición de proveedores
2:45 PM – 4:00 PM
Afternoon Activity – More information coming soon
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Wrap Up & Closing
Situated in the heart of the vibrant Museum District, world-renowned Texas Medical Center and thriving downtown central business district, Hotel ZaZa Houston is an unexpected feast for the senses. Perfect for business and leisure travelers seeking a hotel near NRG Stadium, this unique choice in Houston boutique hotels boasts a collection of exquisite guestrooms and suites, including Pool Villas, Concept Suites and The Magnificent Seven Suites, award-wining dining at Monarch Bistro and a relaxing day spa onsite.
Hotel Details:
Hotel Zaza-Houston Museum District
5701 Main Street
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 526-1991, (888) 880-3244
Hotel room, tax, incidentals, airfare, transportation, and other expenses are the responsibility of the attendee. Guest rooms must be guaranteed with a credit card at the time of reservation
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
A room block at the hotel has been set aside for $199 per night. Be sure to book early as rooms do sell out for this event. The cut off date for rooms is October 16th, 2026. To book your guestroom, haga clic aquí. Rooms can also be booked by calling (713) 526-1991 or (888) 880-3244
Estacionamiento:
Daily Event Valet- $15 car/ day, Overnight Valet – $59 car/ night. The property does not offer self parking.
Política de cancelación de habitaciones
All reservations for overnight accommodation must be cancelled by 4:00 PM CST the day prior to the scheduled arrival date to avoid a penalty fee equivalent to the first night room and tax as reserved. A reservation confirmed at any point after 4:00 PM the day prior to arrival is non-cancelable. In the event that a reservation goes unused, the reservation will be deemed as a “No-Show” and a penalty fee equivalent to the first night’s room and tax will apply. During special events or on particular dates, different cancellation terms may apply.
Airport:
There are two options for flying into Houston:
– HOU-William P. Hobby Airport, located 11 miles and approximately 20-25 minutes from the hotel.
– IAH-George Bush Intercontinental Airport, located 20 miles and approximately 35-40 minutes from the hotel.
Please note travel times can vary depending on time of day and traffic.
GBTA Workforce Mobility & Travel Summit 2026 Sponsorship Prospectus
Showcase your brand, generate leads, and connect with business travel professionals managing complex and non-traditional travel programs at this summit. The GBTA Workforce Mobility & Travel Summit 2026 brings together specialized buyers and suppliers across sectors including sports, entertainment, emergency management, energy, project management, and consultancy to discuss travel logistics, risk management, mobility challenges, and technology solutions.
Engage this targeted audience and position your organization as a trusted partner by sponsoring the summit. Contact nuestro equipo de patrocinio con cualquier pregunta.
Oportunidades de patrocinio
*If sponsor purchases multiple sponsorship opportunities at various tiers, sponsor will be recognized at the highest sponsor level tier purchased.
**Distribution of All-attendee registration list will be provided two (2) times:
2 weeks prior – October 26 (Name, title, company)
1 week post – November 16 (Name, title, company)
Subject to GBTA Private Policy and GBTA Terms & Conditions.
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