Learn about the conference experience​

GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2023 – Hamburg is the place to be, it is Europe’s largest conference for business travel and meetings management professionals. It’s the place where community, learning and advocacy and more all come together for the European business travel industry. The place to build long-term connections, benefit from peer-to-peer education, and advocate for what matters most. To recognise and celebrate those who give back to keep our industry and association. It’s the place where our many voices from around the world join for the one purpose of shaping the future of the industry.

Attend Conference and you’ll return to your organization armed with new knowledge, expertise and impactful best practices. From serving the ongoing needs of business travel professionals to looking ahead to what’s needed most now by travel buyers, suppliers, business travelers and others.

• In-person networking, business, and connection opportunities alongside thousands of peers and partners from across the global business travel community
• Curated topics, insightful speakers, and leading experts on what matters most for the times we’re in but also for our future
• An unparalleled offering of sessions for education, learning, training and professional development for professionals of all levels and interests
• Tools, research and resources you need, from the latest forecasts and data, to best practices and technologies to help you navigate the road ahead for your business travelers, organizations, and teams

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 program.

Keep an eye out for more information about the Connect First open house, lounge, and more!

Opening Main Stage 

Tuesday starts at 2:00 PM with 3 hours of dedicated sustainability content and is followed by an Opening Reception in the Expo Hall.

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

Buyer Breakfast Session

GBTA recognizes the importance of peer networking and best practice sharing. Join GBTA and your fellow buyers for an exclusive networking session over breakfast.

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.

Big Idea

We will see the return of the Big Idea on Wednesday from 2.30 –3.30. 

Education Sessions

Education Sessions are a staple at GBTA Conferences. They provide attendees with the opportunity to learn about new developments, best practices, and industry trends in their field. The conference will have education sessions spread across each day during the Conference. 

Expo

At the conference exhibitors will reconnect and showcase new services and products with business travel professionals in the Expo Hall. Buyers and suppliers continue to rely on valuable face-to-face meetings to maintain industry relationships 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

Buyer Breakfast Session

GBTA recognizes the importance of peer networking and best practice sharing. Join GBTA and your fellow buyers for an exclusive networking session over breakfast.

Education Sessions

Education Sessions are a staple at GBTA Conferences. They provide attendees with the opportunity to learn about new developments, best practices, and industry trends in their field. The conference will have education sessions spread across each day during the Conference. 

Expo

At the conference exhibitors will reconnect and showcase new services and products with business travel professionals in the Expo Hall. Buyers and suppliers continue to rely on valuable face-to-face meetings to maintain industry relationships and discover new business opportunities.

Main Stage

Thursday features our closing Main Stage sessions in the afternoon . Buyer