Meet Up. Catch Up. Convention On.
August 02, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Panchos Rooftop Cantina
327 S Plymouth Ct
Chicago , IL 60604
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👥 Join Us For Any of Our Three Networking Opportunities!
Before the convention calendars fill up, the sessions begin, and the networking marathon starts, join your fellow GBTA Michigan members for dedicated opportunities to connect, reconnect, and celebrate our chapter community. Whether you're attending your first GBTA Convention or you're a seasoned pro, these gatherings are designed to help you build connections, share a few laughs, and find your Michigan crew before getting swept up in the excitement of convention week.
🤝 Michigan Convention Pre-Game
Kick off your GBTA experience with fellow Michigan members before the official action begins. This casual gathering is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces, meet new chapter members, and start the week with the people who make GBTA Michigan such a great community.
Come for:
- Finding your convention crew and swap contact info before the week gets hectic
- Convention tips, tricks, and can't-miss recommendations
- Great conversations with fellow travel professionals
- A little Michigan pride before the global spotlight begins
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Friendly faces and fresh connections
Date: August 2, 2026
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Location: Panchos Rooftop Cantina
💛💙 Reserved for Michigan 💚🤍
After a few days of sessions, networking, meetings, and miles of walking, it's nice to know there's a place to gather with familiar faces.
Join your fellow GBTA Michigan members at our reserved chapter tables and enjoy the opportunity to connect with colleagues, meet new members, and share stories from convention week. Whether you're catching up with longtime friends, making new connections, or simply looking for a seat among your Michigan crew, we'd love to have you join us.
Why sit with Michigan?
- Connect with fellow chapter members in a relaxed setting
- Share convention highlights, takeaways, and travel stories
- Meet new faces from across the Michigan business travel community
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Celebrate the chapter connections that make GBTA Michigan special
Date: August 4, 2026
Time: 1:00pm CST
Location: Lunch Area
If you are not a member YET or you are a new member, please join GBTA Michigan Chapter President Amy Hunke to learn more about the GBTA Michigan Chapter at the "Meet the Chapter" section of the GBTA Zone! We are always thrilled for face to face connection, fist bumps, hugs or just a hello!
All GBTA Michigan members are invited to join us in the GBTA Zone during the Meet the Chapter event for our official GBTA Michigan group photo. Let's come together to proudly represent our chapter, our state, and the incredible professionals who make our membership so special!
We look forward to seeing you there and capturing a great photo that showcases the strength and spirit of GBTA Michigan! 📸 👥
Date: August 4, 2026
Time: 5:30pm - 5:45pm CST
Location: GBTA Zone, look for the "Michigan" Lollipop sign!
Because convention is better when you have a place... and people... to come back to! 💛💙💚🤍
Tickets
$0.00 GBTA Michigan Member Ticket
$0.00 Guest Ticket (one-time meeting)
