Please mark your calendar for April 23 and join the GBTA DC Chapter for an educational, solutions-focused Breakfast designed as a forward-looking, nonpartisan dialogue on global travel & mobility readiness and policy alignment.

🕘 Program begins at 9:30 AM

In today’s environment, global business travel and workforce mobility are shaped by evolving regulations, visa systems, border operations, and international coordination frameworks. As the United States prepares to host major global events and increased international engagement, collaboration between government and industry has never been more important.

Confirmed Contributors Include:

• Shane Downey, SVP Government & Community Relations, GBTA

• Mike Jackson, Government Relations Leader, WERC

• Nan Park (Moderator), Senior Vice President of Newland Chase/CIBT

Program Overview

9:30 AM – Main Program

10:30 AM – Networking Break (15 Minutes)

10:45 Am – Optional Extended Session on GBTA Legislative Updates by Shane 

What This Session Is — and Isn’t

This is not a partisan forum.
It is an educational discussion designed to:

• Provide clarity on current regulatory and border developments affecting business travel and mobility

• Share how GBTA, WERC and other industry associations engage constructively with policymakers

• Explore how public and private stakeholders can improve transparency, efficiency, and traveler experience

• Encourage cross-functional dialogue between travel, mobility, immigration, and government professionals

As a timely example, we will touch on upcoming large-scale international events including the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one illustration of how global attention and elevated cross-border movement can test systems and require proactive planning. The broader focus, however, remains on long-term readiness and collaboration across our industry.

Why Attend

For corporate travel managers and global mobility leaders, this session offers practical insight into how regulatory environments evolve and how industry feedback is communicated.

For government and embassy professionals, it provides direct exposure to operational realities companies face when deploying global workforces.

For suppliers and TMC partners, it offers a strategic view of public-private partnership priorities and collaborative opportunities.

As the chapter based in Washington, DC, we are uniquely positioned to create thoughtful, respectful conversations that strengthen understanding across sectors.

Join peers from government, industry, and multinational organizations for a morning of insight, dialogue, and connection.

Seats are limited to encourage meaningful interaction. We look forward to welcoming you.