# GBTA Convention 2026

- Dates: 3 August 2026 to 5 August 2026
- Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, United States
- Organiser: Gbta
- Industry: Travel & Hospitality
- Expected attendance: 28,000

## About

GBTA Convention 2026 is a global business travel event for business travel professionals. It offers education sessions, keynotes, networking, and an expo floor with innovative solutions. The event is designed for industry leaders, suppliers, buyers, and decision-makers to gain insights and advance their careers.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://convention.gbta.org/)
- [Registration](https://convention.gbta.org/registration/)
- [Agenda](https://convention.gbta.org/agenda/)

## Topics

- Privacy
- Travel
- Education
- Career
- Policy
- Business
- Content
- Trade
- Business Travel
- Hotel
- Advocacy
- Social

## Speakers

- Anne Morriss and Frances Frei
- Frances Frei, Professor of Technology and Operations Management, Harvard Business School
- Anne Morriss, serial entrepreneur and in-demand leadership coach
- Jia Jiang, entrepreneur and best-selling author of Rejection Proof
- José Andrés, José Andrés Group

## Where to stay

- **Jaslin Hotel**: 1.3 km from the venue, 261 West Cermak Road, Chicago, 60616
  - [Hotel website](https://www.jaslinhotel.com/)
- **Benedictine Bed and Breakfast**: guest house, 1.4 km from the venue, 3111 South Aberdeen Street, Chicago, 60608
  - [Hotel website](https://chicagomonk.org/visit-us/benedictine-bed-breakfast/)
  - Phone: +1-888-539-4261 x202
- **SpringHill Suites Chicago Chinatown**: 1.5 km from the venue, 2357 South Wentworth Avenue, Chicago, 60616
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/chisn-springhill-suites-chicago-chinatown/overview/)
  - Phone: +1 312-766-9668
- **The Polo Inn**: motel, 1.8 km from the venue, 3322 South Morgan Street, Chicago, 60608
  - [Hotel website](https://thepoloinn.com/)
- **Wyndham Chicago McCormick Hotel**: 1.9 km from the venue, 11 West 26th Street, Chicago, 60616
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chicago-illinois/wyndham-chicago-mccormick/)

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #gbta2026

- [GBTA Convention 2026 Is Coming! - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErcKzSQia_Q)
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