GBTA’s Convention Supplier Summit in Chicago is your go-to event to kick-start 2026. Don’t miss this opportunity to unite with industry colleagues and learn about what GBTA has in store for 2026, how you can maximize your GBTA experience, and plan and prepare for the GBTA Convention 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to explore and create customized opportunities to enhance visibility of your company while learning best practices and tips to position you for Convention success.
Get the inside slant on exhibiting at GBTA Convention 2026
At Convention Supplier Summit, you can explore the various opportunities that exist to showcase your services and products to business travel professionals at GBTA Convention 2026. Buyers and suppliers continue to rely on valuable face-to-face meetings to maintain industry relationships and discover new business opportunities at GBTA Convention, which will be held in Chicago on August 3-5.
78%
of first-time attendees rated the Expo Hall experience as above average or excellent
8 out of 10
buyer attendees were happy with gauging new products and services on the expo floor
97%
of buyer attendees expect to do business with at least one new supplier as a result of interactions during expo hours
More than 2/3
of travel buyer attendees believe exhibiting at GBTA Convention enhances a company’s credibility
Explore sponsorship opportunities that raise your brand awareness throughout the year
It can be difficult to make a lasting impression when your organization is competing for attention. At the Convention Supplier Summit, you can explore myriad sponsorship opportunities at GBTA Convention – all designed to increase your organization’s brand awareness and credibility at Convention – and beyond.
Gain expert knowledge and learn best practices
Hear from the experts at GBTA and capture tips and tricks designed to help you maximize your expo and sponsorship ROI.
This event is for suppliers that service the business travel industry. Attendance is complimentary. Register now.
Email Sponsor@gbta.org for any questions.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Chicago, IL- McCormick Place Convention Center
Envision by Freeman is the official webpage for branding opportunities at McCormick Place for GBTA Convention 2026. If you’re interested in custom branding at the event, you may check out opportunities on the website HERE. We will also lead tours during Supplier Summit 2026 where attendees can view branding opportunities in person. If you are interested in pursuing branding, please reach out to your Account Manager.
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Registration
The GBTA Convention Supplier Summit is a complimentary event for suppliers. Register today to learn about what GBTA has in store for Convention 2026.
Cancellation Policy:
All cancellations must be received by Monday, February 9, 2026. Please contact eventsupport@gbta.org to initiate a cancellation. Canceling your registration will not automatically cancel your housing reservation; however, GBTA reserves the right to cancel the room(s). Room(s) will be canceled within 14 days if the room cancellation has not occurred. To cancel your hotel room(s), please contact the hotel directly. GBTA will not reimburse cancellation or no-show fees charged by the hotel.
Substitution Policy:
Substitutions are permitted. The substitute must register as a new attendee by completing a new registration and securing housing. To initiate a substitution, please contact GBTA Registration Customer Service at eventsupport@gbta.org with the following information: Original Registrant’s name, Original Registrant’s email address, and the name and email address of the substitute. GBTA Registration Customer Service will respond with further instructions.
GBTA Convention Supplier Summit 2026 Sponsorship Prospectus
Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your brand, generate leads and make an impact at this one-of-a-kind event. The attendees are suppliers who service the business travel industry looking to gain expert knowledge and learn best practices.
Engage this group of business travel professionals and join GBTA as a sponsor of the Supplier Summit 2026. Contact our sponsorship team with any questions.
Vendor Showcase Sponsor
- 15-minute speaking time during Supplier Summit programming. Speaking time may be used for video, speech, and/or PPT presentation.
- Attendee registration list distributed 1 week before and 1 week after the event. Registration list to include name, title, company, and e-mail.
- Logo recognition on GBTA website, official materials, and sponsor recognition banners.
- Logo recognition in agenda.
- Logo recognition as the Vendor Showcase Sponsor in one (1) Know Before You Go e-mail prior to Supplier Summit.
- Opportunity to use one (1) tabletop at Supplier Summit for brand promotion and marketing. GBTA to provide tabletop.
- Opportunity to provide up to two (2) pop up banners behind tabletop.
- Opportunity to bring sustainable giveaways and/or marketing materials.
- Opportunity to bring up to five (5) additional support staff. All Supplier Summit attendees must register through GBTA website.
Vendor Showcase Sponsor: $15,000 USD
Are you interested in being the EXCLUSIVE vedor showcase sponsor? Please email exhibit@gbta.org or fill out the form below!
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Interested in sponsoring the GBTA Convention Supplier Summit 2026? Fill out the form below and a member of our team will reach out shortly.
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