Events List
May 2026 Education Summit
May 14, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Add to Calendar
DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis Airport
2020 American Boulevard East
Bloomington, MN 55425
Venue Website
Directions
GBTA North Central Education Summit 2026 Bridging The Gap
Friendly Reminder - Help us hit our goals to support the PAC. Bring cash for PAC donations and be entered to win prizes!
The GBTA North Central Education Summit is back in 2026 and this year, we're building bridges.
Bridges between suppliers and buyers. Between travelers and travel managers. Between where business travel has been and where it's going.
Sponsorship opportunities are now open. If your brand wants to connect with the region's top travel buyers and suppliers, this is your stage.
Become a Sponsor! Use the "REGISTER NOW" button to purchase.
Trade Show Table Registration is now open! Click "REGISTER NOW" to purchase a trade show table.
Click Here to Book Your Hotel Room at a Special Discounted Rate
Book your hotel room before April 14th to lock in the special discounted rate!
Tentative Schedule
- 8:00-9:00am Vendor Set Up
- 9:00-10:00am Breakfast and Tradeshow
- 10:00am-12:00pm Bridging the Buyer-Supplier Gap Workshop with Justin Morris
- 12:00-1:00pm Italian Lunch Buffet
- 1:00-2:00pm Coopetition Panel - Ground Transportation Cooperation and Competition lead by Justin Morris
- 2:00-2:15pm Break
- 2:15-3:00pm Chapter Board of Directors Announcements
- 3:00-4:00pm Keynote Speaker Eric Perkins: Taking Bold Steps Toward Leading a Better Life
- 4:00-5:00pm Happy Hour and Networking
Tickets
$0.00 Member Ticket - Meetings Package + Membership
$165.00 Regular
$240.00 after 6:00 pm May 2
$150.00 Earlybird rate before March 31
$190.00 Guest Ticket
$265.00 after 6:00 pm May 2
$175.00 Earlybird rate before March 31
$150.00 2026 Education Summit - Member Trade Show Table
$200.00 2026 Education Summit Trade Table [GUEST]
$500.00 2026 Education Summit - Afternoon Break Sponsor
$1,000.00 2026 Education Summit - Breakfast Sponsorship
$3,000.00 2026 Education Summit - Keynote Sponsorship
$5,000.00 2026 Education Summit Title Sponsor
