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GBTA confirms convention speakers
David Baga, chief business officer of Lyft, and Scott Solombrino, CEO of Dav El/Boston Coach Chauffeured Transportation Network, have been confirmed as speakers for the GBTA Convention 2016 later this month.
They will sit on the Future of Ground Transportation Panel at the event, which is being held July 16-20 in Denver, Colorado.
The panel will be moderated by acclaimed journalist and international CNN anchor, Richard Quest.
"The ground transportation industry is advancing very rapidly while having to contend with consolidation, risk and regulatory challenges while driving innovation," said Michael W. McCormick, GBTA executive director and COO.
"These industry leaders will discuss the current and evolving landscape while addressing how travel buyers can balance traveler satisfaction and duty of care issues."’¨’¨
The Tuesday morning panel will be held at Center Stage on July 19 at 9am.
Attendee registration is still available.
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