# The Corporate Travel Show

- Dates: 11 August 2026
- Location: SkyCity Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
- Organiser: BTN Group
- Industry: Travel & Hospitality
- Expected attendance: 1,100

## About

Business Travel Show America is a two-day event for corporate travel managers, procurement leaders, and suppliers. It features expert-led sessions, supplier exhibitions, and networking opportunities focused on corporate travel policy, procurement, technology, and traveler experience. The event is free for approved corporate travel buyers and bookers who register in advance.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.businesstravelshowamerica.com/)
- [Agenda](https://www.businesstravelshowamerica.com/visit/event-agenda)

## Topics

- Travel & Tourism

## Speakers

- Asad Ahmed, Senior Vice President of Commercial Services, Hyatt Hotels
- Heather Allegrina, Sr. Manager, Global Travel & Expense, ServiceNow
- Suzanne Boyan, Global Meetings and Travel Manager, ZS
- Margaret Brady, Senior Category Manager, Genpact
- Dale Buckner, CEO, Global Guardian
- Phil Charm, Co-Founder and President, Clarasight
- Michelle DeCosta, Head, Global Meetings and Travel Center of Excellence, Takeda
- Ann Dery, Director, Global Category Lead, Travel & Meetings Services, Johnson & Johnson
- Dan Harrington, Head of Global Security, Wellington
- Amy Hunke, Sr. Manager Global Travel & Events, Ametek
- Evan Konwiser, Chief Product & Strategy Officer, American Express Global Business Travel
- Kirsten Kotwa, Senior Sales Account Executive, Delta Air Lines
- Matt McClellan, Global Travel & Fleet Manager, GE Aerospace
- Samantha McKnight, Senior Vice President Client Solutions, CIBTvisas
- Andy Menkes, Founder & CEO, Partnership Travel Consulting
- Ryan Pierce, Sr. Travel Manager, Amer/JAPAC, Salesforce
- Anna Price, Assistant Director Indirect Procurement, Crowe LLP
- Kristen Reeves, Head of Global Travel, Wellington Management Company
- Eric Rhode, Head of Travel & Expense, Open AI
- Mauro Ruggiero, Director Global Travel Management, Finastra

## Sponsors and partners

- Northstar Travel Group

## Where to stay

- **Hilton Adelaide**: 50 m from the venue, 5 stars, 233 Victoria Square, 5000
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/adlhitw-hilton-adelaide/)
  - Phone: +61 8 8217 2000
- **Franklin Apartments**: 220 m from the venue, 36 Franklin Street, 5000
  - [Hotel website](https://www.franklinapartments.com.au/)
  - Phone: +61 8 8221 7050
- **Adina Grand**: 240 m from the venue
- **Adelaide Marriott**: 240 m from the venue, 141 King William Street, 5000
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/adlmc-adelaide-marriott-hotel/overview/)
- **Quest**: 280 m from the venue, 74 Franklin Street, 5000
  - [Hotel website](https://www.questapartments.com.au/properties/sa/adelaide/quest-on-franklin)
  - Phone: +61 8 8113 7500
- **Peppers Waymouth Adelaide**: 300 m from the venue, 5 stars, 55 Waymouth Street, 5000
  - [Hotel website](https://www.peppers.com.au/waymouth/)
  - Phone: +61 8 8115 8888
- **Hotel Indigo**: 310 m from the venue, Market Street
- **The Franklin Hotel**: 310 m from the venue, 92 Franklin Street
  - Phone: +61 2 8410 0036

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/the-corporate-travel-show-1560bca2bb82/