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Education Convocation

Education Convocation 2023 September 6-8, 2023 in Grand Rapids, MI CONNECT + COLLABORATE Education Convocation is the annual meeting for Big 'I' state education professionals. Instructors, meeting planners, and marketers are also encouraged to attend. Focused and intimate, this small-scale meeting delivers significant value by bringing education professionals together in a personal and engaging environment. Attendees have plenty of time to network with and learn from each other which brings big value to the education community. What's a question you can't answer? What's a challenge your state has been able to solve? Education Convocation offers a unique opportunity to learn from your peers and lean on them for support, insight, and mutual success. :: Take a look at the schedule at a glance and make plans to attend today! :: Benefits VALUABLE NETWORKING TIME with fellow education professionals and national staff FIRST-TIME ATTENDEE mentor program EXPOSURE to new business opportunities RECOGNITION at the EXCELLENCE IN INSURANCE EDUCATION AWARDS CUSTOM SESSIONS including newer or seasoned conference attendee and membership by size breakouts EDUCATION PROS NETWORKING LOUNGE for one-on-one or small group sidebar meetings GROUPSITE COORDINATION where state association staff can organize ride sharing and pre-plan their conference visits Event Highlights GREETINGS, GAMES AND GIVEAWAYS: Arriving on Tuesday afternoon? Stop by the casual reception for refreshment, games and giveaways. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Challenging Conversations - Tools For Improving Emotional Intelligence and Navigating Conflict with Claudia St. John, Affinity HR Group (Workplace Advisors) FOCUSED BREAKOUTS - The Institutes - Hands-On Hybrid - Hands-On Design and Video USER GROUP MEETINGS: - ABEN - New Level Partners - WebCE GENERAL SESSIONS: - Excellence in Education II, - Idea Swap Meet and Gift Exchange - AI, Education and Marketing - E&O Risk Management Update PRIZES: Morning Buzz Sponsor Showcase with attendee prizes and surprises. FUN: What's on tap? Join the group for a private gathering at a local brewery with snacks to cover your munchies, cold beverages and if you'd like, a private tour of the brewery. YALI KEYNOTE SESSION OPEN TO ALL Join Us! Registration State education staff receive early-bird rate available for first 30-days of registration. Register Today Fall Leadership Conference The Fall Leadership Conference is home to Education Convocation, Young Agents Leadership Institute and the Board Meeting. View Schedule Amway Grand Plaza Hotel Reserve your accomodations. Transportation and area attraction information is also provided. Book Today THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Academy Insurance * A.D. Banker & Company * ACORD * ExamFX Hartford Steam Boiler * IdealTraits * InsurBanc * New Level Partners, LLC * NCCI * Reagan Consulting Selective Insurance Company * Swiss Re Corporate Solutions * The Institutes * Trusted Choice * Wahve Interested in learning how your organization can be involved? Contact Jamie Behymer at jamie.behymer@iiaba.net.