Collaborate. Innovate. Explore the trends shaping corporate travel in 2026.
Event Details:
January 20-21, 2026
The Union League of Philadelphia
140 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19102
Registration Fee: FREE
(Breakfast and lunch included)
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FAQs
Q: What is included in the registration?
A: Your registration includes access to all symposium sessions and meals.
Q: Who should attend?
A: Entrepreneurs, small business owners, corporate decision makers, finance leaders, frequent business flyers and top-tier loyalty members. This event is designed for leaders and innovators shaping the future of corporate travel.
Itinerary
Tuesday, Jan. 20
6:30 P.M. Attendee registration and welcome cocktail
7:00 P.M.–9:00 P.M. Dinner – Union League Philadelphia
Wednesday, Jan. 21
8:00 A.M.–9:00 A.M. Breakfast – Fell Room (Business casual all day)
9:00 A.M.–9:15 A.M. Opening Remarks – McMichael Room
9:15 A.M.–10:15 A.M. Morning Session (1) – Fernanta Ottavio, Manager – North America – TAP Air Portugal – TAP For BIZ (45-min presentation with 15-minute discussion or Q&A) – How Portugal can be a perfect steppingstone to Europe and Africa for your business travels
10:15 A.M.–11:00 A.M. Break – Fell Room
11:00 A.M.–12:15 P.M. Morning Session – McMichael Room – (2) Presenter IHG Business Edge –/Ryan Messier, Director USA Business Development (Panel with discussion & Q&A) – How to unlock growth through travel, how AI will be used in the travel industry, how the hospitality industry is balancing convenience, loyalty, and cost.
12:15 P.M.–2:00 P.M. Lunch and partner networking – Fell Room
2:00 P.M.–3:15 P.M. Afternoon Session (3) – Sue Castorino, President The Speaking Specialist & Francis X Gallagher, Publisher & CEO of Global Traveler (One hour presentation with 15-minute discussion – Travel Challenges and opportunities is the ever changing world.
3:30 P.M. Departures
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