Past Meetings

Sep 10
September 10, 2026, 12:30 PM CDT - 5:00 PM CDT

Elevate: Performance, Presence & Leadership | A Professional Development Workshop 

Quarter 3 Chapter Meeting. Join us for an engaging session on professional development!

Aug 4
August 04, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT - 1:45 PM CDT

GBTA Convention: Chapter Day Table

Convention attendees join GBTA Chicago board, committee volunteers, members and guests at the Chicago table

Jul 28
July 28, 2026, 4:00 PM CDT - 6:00 PM CDT

Pop-Up Happy Hour Before Convention!

Join GBTA Chicago for a Pre-Convention Pop-Up Happy Hour at Hampton Social – River North on Tuesday, July 28, from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

May 12
May 12, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT - 6:30 PM CDT

Breaking the Mold: Leading Transformational Change & Defining the KPIs That Truly Matter

See you at Willis Tower on May 12th for our Q2 meeting and networking happy hour!

May 12
May 12, 2026, 11:30 AM CDT - 1:00 PM CDT

GBTA Chicago Q2 Buyer Roundtable

Tour United Airlines’ newly renovated HQ, followed by a roundtable lunch with EVP & Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Nocella. Open to Direct/Buyer members (e.g., Travel Managers) and invited guests.

Apr 22
April 22, 2026, 12:30 PM CDT - 6:00 PM CDT

Earth Day Volunteer Event & Happy Hour

We’ll be volunteering at Lydia Home, helping prepare their space for upcoming seasonal programming and activities that support children and families in their care. Afterwards join fellow GBTA members for a casual happy hour nearby to connect and unwind!

Apr 9
April 09, 2026, 5:00 PM CDT - 7:00 PM CDT

Spring Social Happy Hour

Fresh Faces, Familiar Friends: Join us for a complimentary member happy hour!

Feb 26
February 26, 2026, 8:30 AM CST - 12:30 PM CST

The Hundred Live: Turning Corporate Travel Insights into Action

Join Katie Virtue and Paul Tilstone to explore shifting priorities in corporate travel and collaborate in an interactive workshop to shape what matters most for 2026.