October Chapter Meeting The Politics of Business Travel: Navigating Today’s Policy Shifts

 

October 23, 2025
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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PINSTACK Austin
500 W Canyon Ridge Dr
Austin, 78753
https://pinstackbowl.com/locations/austin-texas/
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Registration will open 2:30PM 

Speaker Presentation 3:00PM - 4:00PM

Networking & Social 4:00PM - 5:00PM

 

Key Takeaways:

  1. Policy Insights – Gain a clear understanding of how current U.S. policy shifts in immigration, border security, and visa reform could impact the future of business travel.
  2. Industry Preparedness – Learn practical strategies to help your company and travelers adapt to evolving regulatory landscapes, including TSA modernization and biometrics.
  3. Direct Access to Expertise – Hear firsthand from a leading policy advisor who collaborates with Congress and federal agencies, offering unique insights into upcoming changes that may shape global mobility and corporate travel programs.

Kate Christensen Mills 
Partner Monument Advocacy 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katecmills/

Kate Mills is a seasoned public policy and legal professional with extensive experience at the intersection of homeland security, immigration enforcement, legislative engagement, and federal regulatory strategy. With a career spanning leadership roles in federal agencies, Congress, academia, and advocacy, [Name] has consistently driven innovation and operational excellence in high-stakes environments.

Currently, Kate leads Monument Advocacy’s Travel and Transportation Practice, advising clients on immigration, border security, visa reform, and travel security policies that both enhance national safety and facilitate lawful movement. In this role, [Name] works closely with Congress, DHS, DOS, and other key stakeholders to advance innovative approaches in TSA modernization, biometrics, and visa processes.

Specializing in helping government and private sector leaders navigate complex systems and shape policy outcomes, Kate brings a unique perspective to the evolving landscape where security, mobility, and technology converge.

Thank you to our Venue Sponsor!!

Entertainment Properties Group

Tickets

$50.00 GBTA Austin Chapter Member Ticket
$60.00 after 05:00 pm October 22
$40.00 Earlybird rate before October 10

$60.00 GBTA Austin Chapter Guest
$70.00 after 07:00 pm October 22
$50.00 Earlybird rate before October 10

$50.00 GBTA All Access Member Registration (Membership will be verified)
$60.00 after 07:00 pm October 22
$40.00 Earlybird rate before October 10