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CATCH UP WITH THE LATEST INNOVATIONS IN CORPORATE TRAVEL
ACAI WINS THE BUSINESS TRAVEL INNOVATOR AWARD AT THE BUSINESS TRAVEL SHOW EUROPE INNOVATION FACEOFF 2026
The Business Travel Show Europe Innovation Faceoff 2026 featured 9 trailblazing companies who pitched their ideas to our judges, and a buyer audience.
Coming out on top was Acai winning the Business Travel Innovator Award from the judges. And Nowadays were crowned winners of the People's Choice Award.
Catch up with the presentations on demand.
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THE EXHIBITORS SPANNING THE SHOW FLOOR
With more than 150 exhibitors, including over 30 making their Business Travel Show Europe debut, the show floor was buzzing with activity. Visitors explored live product demonstrations, attended stand activations, discovered new product launches, entered competitions, networked with peers and took part in thousands of business meetings.
Visitors could also explore dedicated feature areas, including the Accommodation Village, Airline Pavilion, Business Travel Tech Zone, BTN Startup Zone and Rail Zone, helping them navigate the latest innovations across every aspect of managed travel.
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EXPERT-LED EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
Learning was at the heart of the show, with an inspiring programme of keynote presentations, panel discussions, interactive knowledge exchange sessions and practical case studies. Covering everything from AI and sustainability to procurement, traveller wellbeing and emerging technologies, attendees gained fresh perspectives, actionable advice and real-world insights they could take straight back to their organisations.
Conference session slides are now available. Take a look at the sessions you may have missed.
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PANEL SESSIONS
Industry-leading corporate travel buyers, procurement professionals and subject matter experts took to the stage to explore the topics shaping the future of business travel. From AI, data and sustainability to hotels, air, meetings, procurement and programme strategy, attendees gained practical insights, fresh perspectives and actionable advice.
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BTN ACADEMY SESSIONS
BTN Academy welcomed both newcomers to business travel and experienced professionals looking to refresh their knowledge. Through practical sessions, attendees explored the fundamentals of managed travel, key strategic approaches and industry best practices to help strengthen their corporate travel programmes.
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BTN COMMUNITIES SESSIONS
BTN Community sessions brought corporate travel buyers together in a confidential, buyer-only environment. These interactive discussions provided a valuable opportunity to share experiences, exchange ideas and learn from peers facing similar challenges.
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INDUSTRY LEADERS
The stages welcomed an exceptional line-up of business travel leaders, innovators and industry experts, who shared real-world experiences, practical advice and forward-thinking insights. From emerging trends and evolving traveller expectations to AI and sustainability, every session offered valuable perspectives to help attendees stay ahead in a rapidly changing industry.
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THE SHOW IN PHOTOS
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