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GBTA Convention 2026

Trade-orientedMid-sizeIn-personInternational draw
📅 3 August 2026 – 5 August 🏛️ McCormick Place 📍 Chicago, US ↗ 🏢 Global Business Travel Association 🔁 annual

310

Exhibitors

5,000

Attendees

The premier annual trade convention for the global business travel and meetings industry. It brings together corporate travel managers, procurement professionals, and suppliers to discuss corporate program optimization, technological innovations, and industry benchmarks.

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GBTA Convention is held annually. This page tracks the next confirmed edition — GBTA Convention 2027 dates will be added here once announced.

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Venue

McCormick Place

Convention centre · 241,548 m² · 4 halls

Located in Chicago, McCormick Place is the largest convention center in North America, featuring over 2.6 million sq ft of exhibition space, multiple ballrooms, and assembly rooms. It consists of four interconnected buildings and is a major venue for B2B trade shows.

📍 2301 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616, USA

Operated by ASM Global

59 events tracked at this venue → Venue website ↗

Organizer

Global Business Travel Association

Nonprofit · Alexandria, United States · Founded 1968

The world's premier business travel and meetings trade organization delivering community networking, training, and research.

Runs 4 events → LinkedIn ↗

Why people attend

Buyers attend to benchmark travel spend, discover emerging travel technologies, source global supplier networks, attend expert-led educational tracks, and optimize corporate travel policies.

Who attends

Corporate travel buyersprocurement professionalscorporate travel managersmeeting plannerscorporate travel suppliersairlineshoteliersground transportation providersand travel technology executives.

Exhibitor categories

Airlines & AviationHotels & AccommodationsTravel Management Companies (TMCs)Travel Technology ProvidersExpense Management & FinTechMobility & Ground TransportationAirlines & Aviation ServicesHotels, Lodging & Accommodation SpecialistsGround Transportation & Mobility ProvidersTravel Technology & Payment Platforms

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Speakers

3 speakers at GBTA Convention

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Anne Morriss and Frances Frei

Founders · The Leadership Consortium

Bio

They are best-selling authors and among the world’s most influential thinkers, speakers, and advisors. They are experts in how to fix, grow, and lead companies and help leaders manage massive change. Frances is a Professor of Technology and Operations Management at Harvard Business School, and Anne is a serial entrepreneur and in-demand leadership coach. They are the founders of The Leadership Consortium, a first-of-its kind leadership accelerator that works to build inclusive executive teams and prepare emerging leaders for senior leadership. Frances and Anne have published three successful books together: Move Fast and Fix Things, Unleashed – the Unapologetic Leader’s Guide to Empowering Everyone Around You, Uncommon Service.

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Bio

Jia Jiang, aka the Wuju Dragon, is a well-known TED speaker and best-selling author. He speaks to conferences, Fortune 500 companies, and universities around the world.

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Also speaking at RCMA EMERGE Conference

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José Andrés

Chef · Think Food Group

Bio

Mediático chef asturiano afincado en EE.UU desde hace décadas, ex chef de Obama y una de las 100 personas más influyentes del mundo

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Also speaking at SXSW Conference & Festivals, National Association of Conservation Districts Annual Meeting, AASHTO Committee on Construction Meeting

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Frequently asked questions

When is GBTA Convention?+
GBTA Convention takes place on 3 August 2026 to 5 August 2026.
Where is GBTA Convention held?+
GBTA Convention is held at McCormick Place, Chicago, US.
Who organises GBTA Convention?+
GBTA Convention is organised by Global Business Travel Association.
How many exhibitors attend GBTA Convention?+
GBTA Convention typically hosts approximately 310 exhibitors.
How often is GBTA Convention held?+
GBTA Convention is held annual.

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