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New York City is poised to host the inaugural Business Travel Show America at the Javits Center, showcasing innovations in corporate travel management. The event, led by the BTN Group, will feature a competition called the Business Travel Innovation Faceoff, where 12 companies present their solutions to address key challenges in the travel sector. Attendees will have the opportunity to vote for the People’s Choice Award and engage in discussions on topics like AI integration and sustainability in travel. Registration is complimentary for valid travel buyers and managers.
New York City is set to host the inaugural Business Travel Show America on October 15-16, 2025, at the renowned Javits Center. This premier event is organized by the BTN Group and aims to showcase the latest advancements in corporate travel management while providing a platform for innovation through its signature Business Travel Innovation Faceoff.
The Business Travel Show America builds on the success of similar shows held in Europe and Asia Pacific, reinforcing its position as North America’s leading gathering for corporate travel professionals. The event is expected to attract a diverse range of attendees, including travel managers, executive assistants, and other key decision-makers involved in corporate travel arrangements.
At the core of the event is the Business Travel Innovation Faceoff, where 12 pioneering companies will compete to present innovative solutions in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), expense management, and hotel logistics. With a total of 74 companies shortlisted, each competitor will have just 7 minutes to demonstrate how their solutions address major challenges faced by the corporate travel sector. The presentations will not only highlight cutting-edge technology but also emphasize practical applications that enhance the travel experience.
Attendees will engage in the voting process for the People’s Choice Award, while a panel of expert judges will select another winner. The judges hail from influential firms such as Microsoft, United Talent Agency, and Results Plus Consulting. The awards ceremony will take place on October 16th from 2:25 PM to 3:00 PM at the Knowledge Arena within the venue.
To encourage participation, the Business Travel Show America offers complimentary registration for valid travel buyers, managers, and executive assistants responsible for travel arrangements. This initiative aims to ensure that those directly impacted by corporate travel changes can gain firsthand knowledge and insights from industry leaders.
In addition to the Innovation Faceoff, the event will feature a comprehensive lineup of presentations, panels, and workshops. These sessions will cover a wide range of topics including sustainability in travel, the integration of AI technologies, and strategies for thriving in a post-pandemic landscape. This presents a valuable opportunity for attendees to network and establish connections with key suppliers and innovators who are shaping the future of business travel.
The finalists competing in the Innovation Faceoff include:
- Altour: AI-driven platform for communication and collaboration.
- EmPath: Innovations enhancing traveler experience and management.
- Engine: AI-assisted group travel planning platform with live pricing.
- FareAudit: Real-time fare auditing solutions to prevent overpayments.
- Groupize: AI-driven marketplace for corporate meetings and events.
- HRS: AI-first hotel management solution.
- Juno: Personalized platform for inbound guest travel management.
- Today: AI-based sourcing platform for corporate events.
- Roamr: A hotel network redefining stays as cultural exchanges.
- SeatCash: Airline price prediction platform.
- Traxo: Data insights platform for corporate travel.
- Versa: Automated receipt management for expense tracking.
With over 30 years of experience in organizing events, the BTN Group is confident that the Business Travel Show America will serve as a milestone event for the industry’s future. It will bring together thought leaders and innovators, facilitating crucial discussions about the evolving landscape of business travel management.
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