GBTA Foundation Gala 2026

An Evening Where Impact Takes the Center Stage
Join the GBTA Foundation as the global business travel community comes together for an evening of purpose, recognition, and connection.

At the GBTA Foundation Gala, we honor the leaders, organizations, and partnerships whose vision and dedication are driving meaningful, measurable change for People and the Planet. Through the Annual Impact Awards, we celebrate their impact – and the momentum propelling our industry into its next chapter.

• The executive calendar’s most-anticipated evening—exclusively before GBTA Convention opens
• Recognition of industry champions advancing People & Planet
• High-value networking across buyers, suppliers, and executive-level decision-makers
• A unique, black-tie experience at Chicago’s iconic FIELD Museum