GBTA Conference 2019 - Munich in Partnership with VDR - FAQ

Guests will enjoy an informal evening on Wednesday 20 November with food, music and an opportunity to network with colleagues around the globe.

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Back for its third in Europe, the GBTA Broadcast Studio will feature video live video interviews with the business travel industry’s top executives, CEOs, influencers and thought leaders.

This unique opportunity engages industry leaders in discussions on the latest trends, challenges and opportunities within the business travel space.

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Please find contact details for the GBTA Europe team

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The Corporate Travel Team Programme was introduced in 2015 to help companies like yours bring more members of your global travel buyer team to conference.

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Credit cards like VISA, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club are widely accepted. At ATM machines all over Munich, money can be withdrawn using debit and credit cards.

Currency in Munich is the Euro

Wear whatever you feel comfortable doing business in! Business or Business Casual is the norm for during the day and the opening reception.

I did not sign up for a particular education session, can I still go?

• Yes, all sessions are seated on a first-come, first-served basis.

How do I sign up for education sessions and/or create a schedule?

• Via My Conference Planner. Please note that adding a session to your Conference Planner does not guarantee you a seat in that session.

Attendees can search Education Sessions by track, type, speakers or keywords and plan their Conference experience via My Conference Planner or the Mobile App.

The Education Sessions

Our selection of sessions was chosen during a highly selective review process during which GBTA received a record-breaking number of submissions. 

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This year’s tracks cover topics including: today’s travel risks/duty of care, accommodations, meetings & events management, procurement, technology/innovation and much more!

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What events are scheduled for 2019 - 2020?

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View the Expo floor plan.

We have dedicated expo time again this year which means you get valuable time with the latest products and services in business travel. 
(View the 2019 Expo Map)

The Global Connections Programme is an all-new program created to provide travel buyers with the opportunity to attend GBTA events outside their home region, with complimentary registrations to over a dozen events around the world!

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The language spoken is German, however English is widely spoken.

Munich is on CET (Central European Time) 1 hour ahead of GMT

For lost and found, contact the main GBTA registration desk.

Press registration are allowed at the GBTA Conference 2019 - Munich in Partnership with VDR but must be approved by GBTA. For press inquiries please contact Nikki Stimson at nstimson@gbta.org or +44 (0)7764 618 199.

Our Mobile App is a great way to ensure you have all the information you need to know about Conference in your smartphone or tablet.

Access the agenda, speaker details, expo floor plan, news, photos, attendee messaging and more!

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Again, we have allocated ‘Moving Time’ into the conference agenda to enable all participants adequate time to get to where they need to be without missing out on any education or valuable networking time.

Using advanced planning tools, attendees can plan their Conference experience by creating a schedule of exhibitors they’ll visit on the Expo floor to education and events they will attend. In addition, attendees can make confirmed appointments with exhibitors. This customized online schedule can be synched to Outlook calendars and the Mobile App.
 

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GBTA in Europe is built on a network of established European association partners.

To join GBTA in Europe, and reside in a country where we have a partner association, you must be a member of that partner association.

Many of our partners include membership of GBTA in their own membership packages. If you are a member of a partner association, either check with the association or begin the registration process to view the cost, if any, of GBTA membership. Note, all memberships of partner associations are verified.

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Keep your finger on the Conference pulse with up to the minute updates from Twitter. Don’t forget to have your say on: #GBTAVDR19

LinkedIn – GBTA Europe

Facebook – @GBTAonFB  

Twitter – @GBTAEurope

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Restaurant bills always include a service charge (Bedienung), but it is customary to add 5% or 10%.

VDR & GBTA have partnered up with Deutsche Bahn to create an exclusive deal that allows you to travel conveniently to and from GBTA Conference 2019 - Munich in Partnership with VDR.

Take advantage and make the journey time yours. Use your outward and return journeys to work, read or relax. More information

Messe München Conference Center Nord
Paul-Henri-Spaak-Str. 18
81829 München

Venue info and how to get there

The Welcome Reception is a great evening and wonderful opportunity to meet old friends, make new ones and kick start your 2019 conference experience. 

Delegates at the Conference can enjoy free Wifi.