9 Events and Conferences for Travel Managers in 2026

From AI and sustainability to attendee travel experience and supplier strategy, corporate travel continues to evolve rapidly. For Travel Managers, industry events and conferences offer an opportunity to stay ahead of trends, explore new technology, and gain insights that can strengthen travel programs in the year ahead.

Best events and conferences for Travel Managers in 2026

Here are some of the top events and conferences for Travel Managers to attend in 2026.

1. ProcureCon Travel

ProcureCon Travel is known for its highly interactive format. The event features workshops, roundtables, and peer-led sessions focused on improving travel programs, streamlining operations, and enhancing traveler experience.

The 2026 agenda is about AI and automation in travel management, hotel sourcing strategy, T&E payments, and supplier partnerships. Attendees can also expect insights from travel leaders at companies like Amazon, Oracle, Salesforce, Boston Scientific, and Gilead Sciences.

• Where: Denver, Colorado

• Venue: Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center

• When: June 1–2

Attending ProcureCon Travel 2026? Be sure to connect with TROOP Founder and CEO Dennis Vilovic while you’re there.

2. BTN Business Travel ESG Summit

The BTN Business Travel ESG Summit brings together corporate travel leaders navigating emissions reduction, traveler wellbeing, and evolving company travel objectives. Attendees can expect conversations on sustainable travel policy, supplier collaboration, reporting, and building alignment across finance, HR, procurement, and ESG teams.

• Where: New York, New York

• Venue: 75 Rockefeller Plaza

• When: June 3

3. Business Travel Show Europe

Business Travel Show Europe will include expert-led sessions, practical workshops, and industry discussions designed to help organizations improve travel experiences, streamline travel programs, and stay ahead of trends shaping corporate travel. Held annually at ExCeL London, the conference also presents opportunities to explore emerging technology, supplier solutions, and evolving business travel strategies.

• Where: London, United Kingdom

• Venue: ExCeL London

• When: June 24–25

4. GBTA Convention

GBTA Convention is a major event in the business travel industry, known for its expansive expo hall, educational sessions, and networking opportunities for corporate travel professionals. The conference offers insights into the trends, challenges, and innovations shaping modern business travel. This year’s agenda is focused on AI, risk management, procurement, sustainability, traveler experience, and travel technology.

• Where: Chicago, Illinois

• Venue: McCormick Place

• When: August 3–5

Stop by booth 4617 to meet the TROOP team and learn more about our travel logistics and small meeting management platform.

5. Skift Global Forum

Known for its editorial-style format, Skift Global Forum combines keynote interviews, panel discussions, and industry conversations centered on the trends transforming corporate travel, hospitality, and technology.

The speaker lineup includes Christopher Nassetta, President & CEO of Hilton, Glenn Fogel, CEO of Booking Holdings, and Steve Singh, Executive Chairman & CEO of Spotnana. Sessions will cover topics like AI-driven travel experiences, evolving distribution strategies, sustainability, traveler expectations, and the future of business travel technology — providing valuable insights for Travel Managers navigating a rapidly changing industry.

• Where: New York, New York

• Venue: North Javits Center

• When: September 22–24

6. IMEX America

IMEX America is known for its expansive trade show floor, while sessions will focus on the latest trends shaping meetings and business travel. Attendees can expect keynote speakers, industry discussions, and time to explore new technology, supplier solutions, and strategies for improving meetings and travel programs.

• Where: Las Vegas, Nevada

• Venue: Mandalay Bay Convention Center

• When: October 13–15

7. Business Travel Show America

Hosted by The BTN Group, Business Travel Show America offers expert-led educational sessions, buyer-only discussions, and the Business Travel Innovation Faceoff, where emerging travel technology companies showcase new solutions for business travel programs. Attendees can connect with airlines, hotels, TMCs, and technology providers while gaining insights on traveler experience, policy, sourcing, and sustainability.

• Where: New York, New York

• Venue: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

• When: October 14–15

Our partners at Direct Travel will be exhibiting, and we hope you’ll stop by to meet the TROOP team.

8. The Beat Live

Hosted by The BTN Group, The Beat Live is an exclusive event for senior-level corporate travel leaders, covering travel distribution, technology, and business travel management. Known for its executive-level format, the conference will discuss AI, payments, and emerging travel technology.

The event is especially valuable for Travel Managers looking for deeper industry insights and opportunities to connect with leaders across the business travel industry.

• Where: New York, New York

• Venue: TBD

• When: December 1

9. BTN Strategic Meetings Summit

The BTN Group’s Strategic Meetings Summit series discusses improving strategic meetings management through discussions on meeting governance, sourcing strategy, supplier performance, risk management, and the technology shaping modern meetings programs. Known for its executive-level format, the summit offers practical insights for organizations looking to strengthen visibility, compliance, and collaboration across meetings and travel programs.

• Where: Chicago
• When: October 2026 (date TBD); previous 2026 events were held in New York, London, and San Francisco

Planning your 2026 conference schedule

From business travel technology and sustainability to meetings management and traveler experience, 2026 is shaping up to be a busy year for corporate travel. Whether you’re looking to stay ahead of industry trends, connect with suppliers, explore new technology, or strengthen your travel program, these conferences offer valuable opportunities to learn from peers and industry leaders throughout the year.