Convention Must See/Do List

GBTA Convention is less than 20 days away.  Everyone is working on their meeting schedules and social agenda.  I thought I would share my list of top 10 things to see and do this year during convention in order of when they are happening.  I hope you find this helpful! 

 

10 – WINiT – Saturday - This is will be the first WINiT Summit since the GBTA/WINiT acquisition and this one is one NOT to miss.  Amazing speakers on relevant topics like leadership, sales skills and brand building. 

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9 – GBTA 5k Run/Walk – Sunday - With American Airlines, the walk will bring awareness to the issue of human trafficking.  Enjoy a Sunday morning stroll in the Windy City. 

• Meeting with Suppliers

8 – Sunday education sessions and Peer to Peer sessions.  With longer education sessions, these really get into the “how to” of many of the things going on in the industry.  Don’t miss out! 

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7 – Education, Education, Education – With over 150 Education sessions, there is something for everyone. 

6 – Annual business meeting – Monday – There are many contested races this year and that will be your time to hear from the candidates who will help shape the future of GBTA.  I will be there and would appreciate your vote! 

5 – Hometown CEO Panel – Monday  - Some great CEO’s taking the stage. 

4 – Did someone say NDC?  There will be MANY education sessions on the topic and even a Center Stage discussion on the matter!  You won’t want to miss that one. 

3 – Arena Stage – Each Day - Some exciting announcements coming this year that you don’t want to miss! Speakers like Bob Costa, Andy Cohen and Ashley Judd will all have relevance to our industry, but you have to show up to see what they have to say!

2 – Trade show – Each Day - With an expansive trade show floor in Chicago, you will be able to meet with the newest and most innovative suppliers in the industry.  Wear good walking shoes because you won’t want to miss seeing any of them! 

• Meeting with Suppliers

1 – Networking – DAY and NIGHT, Start to finish - This is THE place where I find myself having many 5 minute conversations that form my thoughts, ideas and plans for the future!  Where else can you get that?