Plan Your Trip to GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2023 – Hamburg
Make the most of your time and ensure that you attend the sessions and events that are most relevant and beneficial to you. It also allows you to block out time for any one-on-one meetings or networking opportunities that you may have planned with other attendees or exhibitors.
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Tuesday 14 November
Connect First
Are you a first-time attendee, a young professional, who recently transitioned into the business travel sector or returning professional? Get the most out of your conference experience with the Connect First programme.
Keep an eye out for more information about the Connect First open house, lounge, and more!
Opening Main Stage | Sustainability
Tuesday starts at 2:00pm with 3 hours of dedicated sustainability content.
- The State of Sustainability in Business Travel – Panel discussion on the state of sustainability with industry leaders from different verticals of business travel such as accommodations and ground transport.
- Fireside Chat – The Innovations of Tomorrow
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Sustainability Breakouts
Five sustainability educational sessions running in parallel
Education Sessions are a staple at GBTA Conferences and provide attendees with the opportunity to learn about new developments, best practices, and industry trends from leading experts in their field.
Peer-to-Peer Interactive Workshop on Climate Action
Driving sustainability within an ever-expanding and constantly evolving industry presents a significant challenge. However, it remains the responsibility of various stakeholders including travel managers, procurement experts, suppliers, executives focusing on sustainability, and conscientious travelers to contribute towards minimizing emissions and formulating strategies to effectively control our combined impact on the environment. You’re invited to engage in this interactive workshop alongside peers. Together, we will delve into the possibilities within our respective organizations to decrease emissions and establish potential environmentally friendly successes for the industry This session is made possible by HRS
Welcome Reception
Wednesday 15 November
Go Running
Go Running Tours are delighted to invite delegates to join the morning running and brisk walking tours in Hamburg starting directly from the CCH – Congress Center Hamburg on Wednesday at 6.30am. Save your place here
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Buyer Breakfast Session
GBTA recognises the importance of peer-to-peer networking and sharing best practice. Join GBTA and fellow buyers for an exclusive networking session over breakfast on Wednesday from 8:00 AM-9:00am.
Industry Main Stage & Inspirational Speaker
Wednesday features two Main Stage sessions, one in the morning and another in the afternoon . The morning session will set the tone for the day by exploring industry topics. The afternoon Main Stage will feature a notable speaker sharing an inspiring and thought-provoking keynote.
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Big Idea
We will see the return of the Big Idea on Wednesday from 2.30 –3.30pm.
Education Sessions
Education Sessions are a staple at GBTA Conferences and provide attendees with the opportunity to learn about new developments, best practices, and industry trends from leading experts in their field. The conference agenda will be packed with education sessions across both days.
Expo
At the conference, exhibitors will reconnect and showcase new services and products with business travel professionals in the Expo Hall. Buyers and suppliers will have ample opportunity for face-to-face meetings, to maintain industry relationships, forge new ones, and discover new business opportunities.
Big Night Out
The Big Night Out is the highly anticipated networking event of the conference! Join your fellow attendees off-site for an after-hours event to relax, have fun, and hang out! Keep an eye out, theme to be announced soon!
Thursday 16 November
Education Sessions
Education Sessions are a staple at GBTA Conferences and provide attendees with the opportunity to learn about new developments, best practices, and industry trends from leading experts in their field. The conference agenda will be packed with education sessions across both days.
Expo
At the conference, exhibitors will reconnect and showcase new services and products with business travel professionals in the Expo Hall. Buyers and suppliers will have ample opportunity for face-to-face meetings, to maintain industry relationships, forge new ones, and discover new business opportunities.
Main Stage
The conference will close Thursday with Main Stage sessions. Followed by lunch in the Expo from
1:15-2:30pm.
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