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