ASTA Global Convention Education Sessions

More information on education sessions and topics are coming soon! Checkout some of the topics from our 2019 education sessions below.

• Inspiration: Secrets to Success from Top Female Agency Owners
• It’s a Small World: Global Market Trends in 2020 and Beyond that May Affect You
• Marketing YOU: Promoting Your Value! (An ASTA VTA Course)
• Social Media: Implementing Instagram to Boost Your Business
• The Fine Print: Understanding How to Use Terms & Conditions to Help Protect Your Business

ASTA Verified Travel Advisor Certification Program (VTA) Courses
We'll be offering live courses from the ASTA Verified Travel Advisor Certification Program (VTA) onsite. Individuals who are currently enrolled or interested in enrolling can take part in these live courses and jump start their studies. Learn more at ASTA.org/VTA.

Education Sessions

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Time	Session Title	Speaker(s)
Tuesday, August 25
9:00am - 5:00pm	ASTA Operational Excellence through Benchmarking - Day Session (Additional fee required. For program participants only)   Learn more at www.asta.org/OperationalExcellence!
1:30pm - 3:30pm	Hosted Buyer Session (For scholarship participants only)
3:30pm - 5:00pm	Chapter Connections
6:00pm - 7:15pm	ASTA Premium Member Reception (Premium Members Only)
7:30pm - 9:30pm	Welcome Reception in Trade Show
Wednesday, August 26
7:00am - 8:00am	ASTAPAC 5K Fun Run and 1 Mile Walk   Start your morning early with a little exercise and fun to help support a great cause! Join us for the fourth annual ASTAPAC Fun Run, with proceeds going to support ASTA’s advocacy efforts. Get more information about the Fun Run.
7:00am - 8:00am	Hosted Buyer B2B Program (Aug 25)   Start your morning early with a little exercise and fun to help support a great cause! Join us for the fourth annual ASTAPAC Fun Run, with proceeds going to support ASTA’s advocacy efforts. Get more information about the Fun Run.
8:00am - 8:45am	New Attendee and New Member Orientation
9:00am - 10:30am	All Delegate Opening General Session
10:45am - 11:30am	Education Session - BLOCK ONE
10:45am - 12:45pm	ASTA Premium Business Meeting with Lunch (Premium Members Only)
11:45am - 12:45pm	Lunch & Learns
1:00pm - 3:15pm	Trade Show
3:45pm - 4:30pm	Education Session - BLOCK TWO
6:00pm - 10:00pm	ASTA Advocacy Reception & Dinner (Ticketed Event)
6:30pm - 8:30pm	Embassy Receptions
Thursday, August 27
8:00am - 8:45am	Education Session - BLOCK THREE
9:00am - 9:45am	Education Session - BLOCK FOUR
10:00am - 11:30am	All Delegate General Session - Featuring the 2020 ASTA Entrepreneur of the Year Award
11:45am - 12:45pm	Consortia Meeting
11:45am - 12:45pm	Lunch & Learns
1:00pm - 3:00pm	Trade Show
3:15pm - 4:14pm	All Delegate Closing General Session
6:00pm - 10:00pm	ASTA Small Business Network Baseball Game Washington Nationals vs New York Mets
Friday, August 28
8:30am - 9:45am	ASTA Small Business Network General Session
10:00am - 12:45pm	Engagement Sessions & Coffee Break
1:00pm - 2:15pm	Lunch & Learn
2:30pm - 3:00pm	Education Session #1
3:00pm - 3:30pm	Education Session #2
3:30pm - 4:00pm	Education Session #3
4:00pm - 4:30pm	Education Session #4
4:45pm - 5:30pm	Closing General Session - Featuring 2020 Awards Presentation & Prize Drawings