GBTA Philadelphia 2026 Education Day

GBTA Philadelphia 2026 Education Day

GBTA Philadelphia’s Education Day is where big ideas, bold conversations, and smart connections collide. From attracting young talent through university partnerships, to industry disrupters and emerging tech, AI’s impact on NDC, key trends shaping the meetings industry, factors influencing hotel pricing, and best practices for reducing costs and risk in sourcing, we’re diving headfirst into the ideas redefining how our industry moves forward.

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Networking breakfast

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Welcome remarks

10:00 AM – 10:05 AM: Sponsor segment #1

10:05 AM – 10:50 AM – Next Generation Session: From Campus to Corporate Travel: Building the NextGen Workforce through University Partnerships
As business travel continues to evolve, attracting early career talent has never been more important. This session breaks down how partnering with universities can help uncover, attract, and develop the next generation of corporate travel professionals.

10:50 AM – 11:10 AM – AM Break

11:10 AM – 11:15 AM – Sponsor segment #2

11:15 AM – 11:55 AM – NDC Session: AI’s Impact on NDC, Presented by Accelya
Presented by Accelya, this session explores the intersection of AI and NDC, how AI can help travel managers better compare NDC offers, and perspective on where these technologies are headed.

12:00 PM – 1 PM – Lunch

1:00 PM – 1:45 PM – Meetings and Events Session: Trends Shaping the Meetings Industry, Presented by HelmsBriscoe This session will break down the key trends shaping the meetings industry, the factors influencing hotel pricing, and best practices for reducing costs and risk in sourcing and contract negotiations.

1:45 – 2: 00 PM – PM Break

2:00-2:05 PM – Sponsor segment #3

2:05 – 3:35 PM – Tech Face- Off: Tech Faceoff: The Disruptors Redefining Travel & Meetings In this high energy faceoff, leading technology providers take the stage to show how they’re disrupting travel and meetings. It’s a quick way to learn about multiple solutions in one session. Attendees will play an active role by voting for the solution they believe is truly changing the game.

3:35 PM – Raffle and Closing

4:00 PM – END Meeting and begin Happy Hour

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