Register for GovTravels 2025 now through Thursday, January 23, 2025 and save on registration fee! The 2025 GovTravels Symposium will be held Monday, February 24 through Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the Hilton Mark Center in Alexandria, Virginia.
Hosted by the National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA), co-sponsored by the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO), and in association with the General Services Administration, GovTravels brings together experts from across the U.S. Government and the commercial travel industry to examine a wide range of issues that impact the Government’s multi-billion-dollar travel enterprise. Presenters from across government and industry are set to provide informative presentations and foster thought-provoking discussions focused on this year’s theme, “Change Management: Challenges & Solutions in Government Travel.”
"The DTMO staff and I look forward to re-engaging with our counterparts across the federal government to explore the challenges and trends in managing government travel and comparing approaches and solutions to help us all to manage our travel enterprise. It’s a huge benefit to have so many experts together in the same space and that’s the unique advantage of GovTravels," said Jennifer McPherson-Todd, Director, DTMO.
This year’s events include:
- Keynote addresses featuring industry and government experts, including Matt Gilkenson, Chief Data Officer and Chief Technology Officer, Transportation Security Administration on the topic “Transforming Government’s approach to Travel processes & Technology.”
- Panel discussions highlighting the latest trends in technology and change management, including “Using AI & Technology for Travel Change Management.”
- Travel Academy – educational sessions focused on training for DoD travel managers and more, including travel policy & compliance, travel program management, technology & innovation, and challenges & solutions.
- Exhibit Hall – Visit with travel industry vendors and Government program representatives to discuss their products and services.
- DoD Connect – DoD attendees have a chance to hear directly from the DTMO Director and leadership team on the state of the Defense Travel Enterprise.
Those who have attended GovTravels in years past will notice that the first day is again jam-packed with government and industry meetings. Also, an extra half day has been added to allow more opportunities for networking and discussion.
See the GovTravels video and visit NDTAHQ.com for more information, including the program agenda and lodging and transportation details.