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GBTA Texas November 2025 Monthly Meeting

 

November 13, 2025
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
5222 Seawall Boulevard
Galveston Island, TX 77551
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Please join us for the November Monthly Meeting on the island of Galveston, Texas

on Thursday, November 13th, 2025, from 11:00am to 1:00pm 

for our chapter meeting!

Two Park & Ride Locations will be available thanks to our transportation sponsors RMA Worldwide & Echo AFC Transportation!

Embassy Suites Houston Katy 16435 Katy Freeway Houston, Texas 77094
- Bus will load at 8:45am and depart at 9:00am to Galveston, Tx. The return trip will load at 1:15pm and arrive back to the hotel by 2:45pm.
Group contact: Brittany- 972.785.7920


Hilton Garden Inn Houston Galleria Area 3201 Sage Road Houston, Texas 77056
-Bus will load at 9:00am and depart at 9:15am to Galveston, Tx. The return trip will load at 1:15pm and arrive back to the hotel by 2:45pm.
Group contact: Felicia- 214.616.2832


Courtesy shuttles will only be available for the roundtrip transportation on Thursday, November 13th. The estimated turn around trip time for any park & ride location will be approximately between the hours of 8:30am to 3:30pm so please plan accordingly.

Topic:

Travel in AI...A New Era

AI is everywhere in the headlines and is quickly showing up in our daily lives. Join us on November 13 as we explore how to use AI as a tool to improve life both professionally and in day-to-day activities.  
We’ll talk about practical uses of AI, how to protect against AI pitfalls, and how to safeguard your career in this time of rapid change.
This session is designed to be informative, interactive, and empowering helping you make technology work for you.

Speaker:

Katrina Martinez

Katrina Martinez
Top Leadership Voice | AI and Developing Skills for the future | Tech Exec | Sports Mom | Mentor & Coach | Founder 

The founder of Founder of Modern Leader Academy, Co-Founder of 9&9 Companies, LLC, and former Head of Finance- Hybrid Work Solutions and Peripherals at HP, Katrina Martinez has a broad career with expertise in AI. 

Sponsor:

The San Luis Resort 
5222 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551

Discover unparalleled luxury at The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center, a 32-acre, beachfront hotel and spa resort on beautiful Galveston Island, Texas. Recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award® since 1999, The San Luis Resort offers the perfect Galveston hotel and resort experience with lavish accommodations, breathtaking Gulf views and personalized service.

 San Luis Resort and Spa in Galveston,TX

Transportation Park & Ride

Take the transportation survey and Get on the Bus!

Two Park & Ride Locations will be available thanks to our transportation sponsors RMA Worldwide & Echo AFC Transportation!

Embassy Suites Houston Katy 16435 Katy Freeway Houston, Texas 77094
- Bus will load at 8:45am and depart at 9:00am to Galveston, Tx. The return trip will load at 1:15pm and arrive back to the hotel by 2:45pm.


Hilton Garden Inn Houston Galleria Area 3201 Sage Road Houston, Texas 77056
-Bus will load at 9:00am and depart at 9:15am to Galveston, Tx. The return trip will load at 1:15pm and arrive back to the hotel by 2:45pm.

Courtesy shuttles will only be available for the roundtrip transportation on Thursday, November 13th. The estimated turn around trip time for any park & ride location will be approximately between the hours of 8:30am to 3:30pm so please plan accordingly.

Overnight Accommodations: The SLR has provided us with the discounted rate of $199 plus tax and fees per night. You will have until November 7th, 2025, to book accommodations at the discounted rate.  If you plan to stay overnight on Wednesday and/or Thursday, you will be responsible for your own transportation. 

Click here to book your overnight accommodations at the San Luis Resort!

Parking: Complimentary self - parking

Due to the nature of this meeting, we ask that you kindly plan ahead and prepare to ride the transportation in advance so that we can provide our sponsors with accurate headcounts for both locations.