On February 11, 2026, GNet hosted a special workshop previewing what is shaping up to be one of the most significant industry gatherings in recent years — the CD/NLA Show in Las Vegas.
Our featured guest, Chris Weiss, publisher of Chauffeured Driven, shared exclusive insights into this year’s event — including record-breaking attendance, expanded show floor space, and the largest Affiliate Central in history.
🎥 Watch the full session here:
👉 https://youtu.be/3Dabl4zaQSM
A Record-Breaking Affiliate Central
Affiliate Central — co-sponsored by GNet — will host approximately 110 tables representing companies from over 30 countries.
Often described as “the show within the show,” Affiliate Central remains the industry’s most concentrated networking opportunity for farm-outs, farm-ins, and global partnership development.
Energy indicators this year are strong:
- Largest show floor since pre-COVID
- Strong hotel bookings
- Surging international attendance
- Growing first-time attendee participation
Key Educational Highlights
This year’s education program includes a dynamic lineup:
- Keynote by Jason Dorsey on generational leadership
- Sessions covering AI, scaling operations, autonomous vehicles
- Affiliate etiquette discussions
- Operator peer-learning panels
A new addition, “Legends & Origin Stories,” will feature a one-on-one session with Dawson — highlighting both business lessons and personal industry history.
Practical Tips for First-Time Attendees
Speakers emphasized:
✔️ Attend the First-Timers Event
✔️ Leverage the Ambassador Program
✔️ Schedule meetings in advance
✔️ Download the show app
✔️ Wear comfortable shoes
✔️ Add QR codes to business cards
✔️ Use small Post-it notes for follow-up memory prompts
The industry remains welcoming and collaborative — courage and preparation are key.
GNet at the Show
GNet will be actively participating in two key areas:
Affiliate Central Table
We will introduce our QR Code Creation, allowing members to instantly generate customized QR codes linked to their GNet ID and company information.
Show Floor Booth #43
Visit us to discuss:
- Affiliate networking optimization
- Digital document management
- Real-time partner connectivity
- API integrations
- GNet Connect enhancements
🔹 GNet Users Group Session
📅 March 1st | 10:15 AM
In addition to our booth and Affiliate Central presence, GNet will host an official GNet Users Group Session during the show.
This session is designed for operators who want to:
• Maximize their affiliate relationships
• Increase active booking participation
• Improve response time and professionalism
• Leverage GNet Connect tools more effectively
• Understand new features and roadmap updates
The Users Group is where strategy meets execution — real operators sharing real insights on how to grow within the GNet ecosystem.
If you are serious about affiliate networking and scaling your business through structured digital partnerships, this is a session you should not miss.
Why This Matters
Affiliate networking is not just about volume — it’s about structured, professional, technology-driven partnerships.
GNet’s mission has always been to modernize and standardize the global ground transportation ecosystem — and events like Affiliate Central accelerate that mission.
If you are attending, we look forward to meeting you.
If you’re not yet part of GNet, now is the time to explore how 5,200+ operators across 80+ countries are building scalable affiliate relationships.
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