Navigate Europe: Meet the Sharpest Minds in Travel and Expense in Paris

In my 20s I spent a lot of time in Paris. One of my favorite things during that time (and still now) was just sitting outside in a sidewalk cafe, watching the city go by and talking to people around me. The best conversations happen when you drop the formality and just get into a conversation with the person next to you. (And when you’re fueled by too many expressos, as the French insist on spelling it.)

Much later, now based in Germany, I still find that true brilliance requires putting the right people in the same room.

That is exactly why we are bringing Navigate to Europe this autumn.

This isn't your typical, sterile business travel conference. We aren't here to read off slides or trap you in a stuffy hotel ballroom. On 15 October, we are gathering Europe’s most forward-thinking travel, finance, and procurement leaders in Paris for a day of honest insights, real-world strategy, and genuine peer-to-peer connection.

We know how valuable your time is, so we aren’t wasting a single minute of it. Whether you’re crossing the Channel, catching the TGV, or just meeting us across town, here are three reasons you need to be in the room at Navigate Europe.

1. The magic happens between the sessions

While our mainstage speakers will give you plenty to think about, the real breakthroughs usually happen over coffee between the panels. We designed this day with that in mind. The collective brainpower of the audience is the main event.

Alongside our core agenda, we are building in dedicated space for interactive breakouts and role-specific tracks. You’ll have the chance to step away from the main stage and sit down with an intimate circle of senior finance, procurement, and travel peers. It’s a space to trade notes, compare tactical approaches, and solve shared scaling challenges alongside people who truly get it.

2. A roadmap built for European realities

European travel and expense isn't a copy of the US market. We deal with fragmented rail networks, strict regional compliance, diverse corporate cultures, and unique cross-border nuances every day. There is no one-size-fits-all playbook.

Navigate Europe is built to help you find the practical levers that work for our region. Whether you are a CFO trying to speed up your month-end close, a procurement leader vetting new vendors, or a travel manager turning program data into a better experience for your travelers, you’ll leave with concrete frameworks you can apply the moment you’re back at your desk.

3. An unvarnished look at what’s actually next

We are cutting through the typical tech buzzwords to show you exactly how automation and AI are solving real-world corporate headaches right now. You’ll get a direct, behind-the-scenes look at the future of the Navan platform and how we’re using European market data to optimize travel, how technology helps human agents provide better service, and how agentic AI is quietly making the manual expense report a thing of the past.

Why this is the one business travel conference you cannot miss this year

The world of corporate travel, expense, and spend management is moving faster than ever, and nothing beats the clarity of sitting face-to-face with people who are navigating the exact same waters. If you are choosing just one business travel conference to attend in 2026, consider this day your shortcut to unlocking tomorrow's playbook.

I look forward to connecting with you in Paris.

Note: Registration is entirely free but highly selective to ensure every conversation, breakout session, and networking circle in the room remains premium, collaborative, and high-value. Registration is now open.