GBTA | Wisconsin Annual Event – GTP Credit Approved

18th Annual Education Day Conference
Sponsored by Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
January 16-17, 2024
The American Club, Kohler WI

Day 1: Tuesday, January 16th

1:00p – 2:00p REGISTRATION
Location: Great Lakes Foyer

2:00p – 2:10p CONFERENCE KICK OFF & WELCOME
Location: Great Lakes Erie/Ontario/Michigan Ballroom

2:10p – 3:10p SESSION 1- “Managing Risk in the Era of Polycrisis”, by Stone Conroy, United-Manager – Geopolitical Analysis & Intelligence.

3:10p – 3:25p BREAK
Location: Great Lakes Foyer outside of general session

3:25p – 4:00p SESSION 2 – Mental Health Kit Project & Complimentary Head Shots
Location: Superior/Huron

5:00p – 7:00p SILENT AUCTION (cash bar) with MC Justin Morris
Location: Kohler Design Center

7:00p – Last Call DINNER & NETWORKING
(cash bar and on-own dinner)
Location: Horse & Plow Restaurant at The American Club

Day 2: Wednesday, January 17th

7:00a – 8:15a BREAKFAST & MARKETPLACE
Breakfast at 7am – 8am, Marketplace 7:45-8:15am
Location: Great Lakes Foyer & Erie/Ontario/Michigan Room.

8:15a – 8:20a DAY TWO WELCOME
Location: Great Lakes Foyer & Erie/Ontario/Michigan Room

8:20a – 9:20a SESSION 1 – “Current Trends and Forecast in the Business Travel Index”, by Cristina Scott, Senior Vice President, Americas at GBTA
Introduction by Angela Swoveland, Manager, Volunteer Relations and Strategy-GBTA

9:20a-10:20a SESSION 2 – “What’s New in Corporate Travel Innovation”, by Cara Whitehill, Founder, Unlock Advisors

10:20a – 10:55a BREAK

10:55a – 12:10p ACTIVITY – Junior Achievement of Wisconsin Student Career Panel & Speed Networking
Panel Discussion 10:55-11:40a
Speed Networking 11:40-12:10p

12:15p – 1:00p LUNCH & GBTA WI BUSINESS MEETING
Location: Superior/Huron Room

1:05p – 1:30p MARKETPLACE
Location: Great Lakes Ballroom Michigan/Erie/Ontario

1:30p – 2:30p SESSION 3- “HT 101 for the Hospitality Industry”, Neal Lofy, President of Fight To End Exploitation

2:30p – 3:30p SESSION 4- “Harnessing Your Power to Create Change”, Dr. Derreck Kayongo, A Visionary Corporate Social Entrepreneur, Company

3:30p – 3:45p CLOSING

3:45p – 4:00p MARKETPLACE
Location: Great Lakes Ballroom Michigan/Erie/Ontario