Monday, October 21, 2019:

Evening Reception: 6pm to 8pm -  Tailgate Theme!

This will be a tailgate theme reception with lawn games! Feel free to represent your favorite sports team clothing.

Tuesday, October 22, 2019:

Session approved for GTP Recertification Credits is 4!

7:30am – 8:30am - Registration & Networking Breakfast

8:30am – 8:45am - Welcome and Housekeeping  

8:45am – 10:00am - Morning Keynote: "Your Business Will Never Be The Same: Hot Technologies 2020" by Jim Spellos

10:00am - 10:15am - Break

10:15am - 11am - Breakout Session #1 (3 topics)

1. Doing Business with China by Mercedes Naficy D’Angelo from Cultural Awareness International, Inc.
2. Travel Satisfaction by Shannon Delaney from Dinova (GBTA Whitepaper)
3. It's App-tastic: 50 Productivity Apps in 50 minutes by Jim Spellos

11am - 11:15am - Break 

11:15am – 12pm Breakout session #2 (3 topics)

1. Global Business Travel: Issues in Policy and Preparation by Mercedes Naficy D’Angelo from Cultural Awareness International, Inc. & Laura Levenson from Weichert WM.
2. Virtual Cards Beyond Hotels by Juliann Pless from GBTA Payment Solutions Committee
3. How a Mobile Device Can Save Your Life by Jim Spellos

12:00 – 12:15 pm -  Break – Lunch Set Up

12:15pm –1:30pm – Lunch and Networking

1:30pm - 2:30pm – Afternoon Keynote: Building Agreement across Cultures by Mercedes Naficy D’Angelo

2:30pm – 3:00pm – Closing Remark & Door Prizes

***Meeting sessions and agenda subject to change.

If you would like a copy of Jim Spellos's presentations, please emial him at [email protected].