The Business Travel Show Asia Pacific has announced its upcoming conference programme, highlighting the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in corporate travel. Scheduled for 14–15 April 2026 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, the event will feature a series of sessions exploring AI's impact on the industry. According to recent research, 66% of companies plan to integrate AI-driven tools into their travel programmes within the next six years.
The conference will kick off with "AI in action: How corporate travel programmes and their supplier partners are using AI today," examining AI's influence across the corporate travel ecosystem. Other notable sessions include "AI and travel management," presented by Elizabeth West, Vice President of Content at BTN Group, and the "Business Travel Show Asia Pacific Innovation Faceoff 2026," where innovators will pitch new technology solutions.
Industry experts predict a shift towards more proactive AI tools. Vibhav Singh from Amex GBT Consulting anticipates AI will evolve from responding to traveller queries to actively supporting them by monitoring disruptions and assisting with re-accommodation. Geert de Boo of JTB Business Travel highlights AI's potential to personalise travel experiences based on past patterns.
The concept of 'agentic AI' is expected to be a defining trend in 2026. Vicki Parris of FCM Travel and Eugene Tan of Trip.Biz both emphasise the transition from assistive to agentic AI, which anticipates disruptions and executes tasks autonomously. However, Tan notes a "trust gap" as clients worry about AI replacing human agents.
The event will also address governance concerns, with Kerri Homann of Rheinmetall Defence Australia and New Zealand stressing the importance of secure and compliant AI use. Jen Bankard of The BTN Group highlights the conference's focus on AI's practical applications and its broader industry context.
Over 500 corporate travel buyers and suppliers are expected to attend, with free entry for qualified buyers and ticketed access for non-exhibiting suppliers. The show is co-located with The Meetings Show Asia Pacific, which will also feature AI sessions
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