GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2026 in Vienna

The GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2026, in partnership with ABTA, will take place from November 2–4, 2026, at the Austria Center Vienna in Vienna, Austria.

Organised by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the event brings together professionals from across the business travel industry for three days of education, networking and industry engagement.

A Key Meeting Point for Business Travel

The conference is designed for business travel professionals, including travel buyers, suppliers and other industry stakeholders. The programme focuses on connecting, learning, professional growth and discovering new research, tools, technologies and best practices.

Attendees can expect education sessions, networking opportunities, main stage sessions and an exhibition featuring companies and solutions from across the business travel sector.

What to Expect in 2026

The 2026 programme includes more than 20 education sessions, dedicated networking opportunities and an exhibition. The event will also feature the GBTA Sustainability Summit, taking place on November 2.

Together, these activities create an opportunity for professionals to exchange knowledge, explore new solutions and strengthen connections within the European business travel community.

Vienna as the Host City

The Austria Center Vienna will host the conference in Vienna's Donaustadt district. The venue is accessible by public transportation, including the U1 underground line.

As an international business and meetings destination, Vienna provides a central setting for professionals travelling from different European markets.

Where Ground Transportation Fits In

For business travelers, the journey does not end when the plane lands. Ground transportation is an important part of the overall corporate travel experience, particularly when travelers need to move efficiently between airports, hotels, offices and events.

This is where LocalRydes connects with the wider business travel ecosystem. As a premium chauffeur service platform, LocalRydes provides professional chauffeur services and corporate transportation across Europe, helping business travelers move comfortably and reliably between key destinations.

With LocalRydes attending the GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2026, the event also offers an opportunity to connect with travel professionals, partners and industry peers and exchange perspectives on the future of corporate mobility.

Event Details

Dates: November 2–4, 2026
Venue: Austria Center Vienna
Address: Bruno-Kreisky-Platz 1, 1220 Vienna, Austria
Industry: Business Travel

For professionals working in corporate travel and business travel management, the GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2026 will be an opportunity to learn, connect and discover new developments across the industry.

And for LocalRydes, it will be a chance to be part of that conversation and connect with the people shaping the future of business travel in Europe.