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In a dynamic industry like business travel, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. Fortunately, the calendar is brimming with conferences and events that provide a platform to absorb the latest trends and insights from industry leaders.
We've curated a list of key travel conferences in 2024, ensuring you stay informed and connected throughout the year.
February
The PA Show
Dates: February 28-29, 2024
Location: ExCeL, London
Gathering thousands from the executive assistant community, The PA Show is a powerhouse of networking and discovery. With over 2,700 attendees in 2023, it promises to showcase 100+ top suppliers and services, empowering professionals to excel in their roles.
April
The ITM Conference
Dates: April 24-25, 2024
Location: Hilton Metropole, Brighton
The ITM Annual Conference consists of two days and three evenings to network and collaborate with business travel buyers, including a Gala dinner. With 500 delegates attending the event, the ITM Conference is a great place to learn about new solutions directly from suppliers.
June
ProcureCon Travel
Dates: June 3-4, 2024
Location: Denver Marriott Tech Center, Colorado
This is the leading travel procurement conference designed to help travel sourcing executives better manage their corporate travel program and spend. The event consists of interactive workshops, innovative keynotes, and intimate networking sessions. With 200+ delegates and 100+ companies in attendance in 2023, it's a pivotal event for managing corporate travel programs and expenditures.
Business Travel Show
Dates: June 19-20, 2024
Location: ExCeL, London
Now in its 29th year, Business Travel Show Europe (BTS) has firmly cemented its position as the largest exhibition and conference for the European corporate travel community.
Facilitating supplier-buyer connections through education, meetings, and networking, it drew over 450 senior travel buyers in 2023.
July
GBTA Convention
Dates: July 22-24, 2024
Location: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Convention is the world’s premier business travel and meetings trade organization. The annual event is a haven for exhibitors to showcase their latest offerings to the 600 buyers in attendance.
October
The PA Show Autumn
Dates: October 15, 2024
Location: Old Billingsgate, London
A more intimate sequel to its February edition, The PA Show Autumn at Old Billingsgate focuses on networking and content. Tailored to a smaller audience, it's designed to help you connect, learn, and discover what's new for your community.
IMEX
Dates: October 8-10, 2024
Location: Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas
IMEX is where the global business events community comes together. Attended by meeting planners, event agency heads, association executives, incentive travel buyers, and in-house event experts, the 2023 edition attracted over 5,000 buyers and 15,000 participants.
ITM Autumn Conference
Dates: October 17, 2024
Location: Royal National Hotel, London
Throughout this one-day intimate conference, there are several opportunities to network with business travel buyers in between education sessions, exhibiting hours and evening drinks.
November
GBTA + VDR Europe Conference
Dates: November 4-6, 2024
Location: Copenhagen
Europe's largest conference for business travel and meetings management professionals, the GBTA + VDR Europe Conference converges community, learning, advocacy, and more. With over 275 buyers in 2023, it's an essential event for the European business travel industry.
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