7:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Headquarters Office 
Location: Room 204/205, Second Floor

7:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Registration Open
Location: Room 204/205, Second Floor

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Ed Convo - Breakfast 
Sponsored by InsurBanc
Location: TBA

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ed Convo - Education Directors Networking Lounge
Location: TBA
Education Convocation attendees are welcome to use this room for meetings throughout the event.

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Ed Convo - Opening General Session: Welcome, Opening Remarks and Keynote: Cultivating Resilience - Strategies Against Burnout with Ray Gage 
Location: TBA
The event begins with a welcome from association leadership and an update on E&O education and continues with speaker Ray Gage who will empower attendees with insights and practical tools for transforming workplace environments by challenging traditional assumptions around burnout. Ray will talk about the integration of the 3 Essential Qualities of Effective Leadership (Clarity, Balance, and Presence) and the 3 Rules for Effective Relationships, fostering an inside-out approach to personal and organizational change that enhances resilience, engagement, and overall well-being.

9:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Executive Committee Meeting
Continental Breakfast Served at 8:00am
Buffet Lunch Served at 12:00pm 
Location: TBA

10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Ed Convo - ABEN User Group Session - ASSOCIATION STAFF ONLY
Location: TBA
ABEN and interested state ABEN users are invited to attend this user group session. Questions? Contact Sally Smith at ABEN.

11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
PLC Meeting (by invitation, only)
Buffet Lunch Served at 12:00 p.m.
Location: TBA

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Ed Convo - Networking Luncheon
Sponsored by The Institutes
Location: TBA
Lunch and surprises abound during this hour. 

1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Ed Convo General Session: Expand and Connect Through Speciality Conferences 
Panel in Development. Includes Anitra Rivera, Big I; Becky McCormack, IIABSC and additional to be announced.
Location: TBA
Specialty conferences can allow for in-depth exploration of niche topics that may not see representation in mainstream conferences. From women in insurance to emerging leaders to diversity, equiity and inclusion, hear the trends, not often mentioned considerations, and how you may be able to incorporate these and other specialty education or conferences in your state.

2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ed Convo Breakouts - PICK ONE:

Breakout 1: Future of Education - Microcredentials with Dave Newell 
Location: TBA

Breakout 2: Digital Marketing - The Old Techniques Don't Work as They Used To with Tom Wetzel
Location: TBA
The marketing playbook is being rewritten with the expanding capabilities of artificial intelligence and the demands of Millennials and Generation Z. All messaging, tools, and tactics must be reevaluated and revised to fit changing consumer preferences and priorities. States must balance the need to create awareness and rise above the noise with growing consumer concern over privacy, data security and intrusive messaging. This session will identify what is working today and how to craft marketing efforts for the best outcomes.

Breakout 3: Tech Talk
Location: TBA

4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Ed Convo - User Group Sessions ASSOCIATION STAFF ONLY - PICK ONE:

User Group 1: The Institutes
Location: TBA

User Group 2: Risk & Insurance Education Alliance
Location: TBA

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Ed Convo - TICKETED EVENT - Punch Bowl Social 
Interested in sponsoring this fun offsite? Contact Jamie Behymer for details.
Location: PBS
Punch Bowl Social is a 20,000 square foot complex with bowling, table games, karaoke, arcade, drinks, finger food and fun! Space is limited and pre-registration required. 

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Executive Committee and Diversity Council Reception (by invitation, only)
Location: TBA

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
AAS/BIA/MSI/PLC Dinner (by invitation, only)
Location: OFFSITE

7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Executive Committee and Diversity Council Dinner (by invitation, only)
Location: OFFSITE

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