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 - Welcome Breakfast 
Sponsored by InsurBanc
Location: JW Grand Ballroom 4, Third Floor 

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ed Convo - Education Directors Networking Lounge
Location: Room 312, Third Floor
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: JW Grand Ballroom 7-8, Third Floor
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: JW Grand Ballroom 1, Third Floor

10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Ed Convo - ABEN User Group Session - ASSOCIATION STAFF ONLY
Location: JW Grand Ballroom 7-8, Third Floor
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: Room 308, Third Floor

12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Lunch (Education Convocation Attendees, Only)
12:30 - 1:00 p.m. - Doug Boles (Open to All)
Ed Convo - Networking Luncheon with Guest Speaker Doug Boles, President Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation
Sponsored by The Institutes
Location: JW Grand Ballroom 4, Third Floor
Education Convocation attendees will enjoy lunch and pick up their Punch Bowl social tickets. Education Convocation Attendees, Only.

When in Indianapolis it's all about the motor racing and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway - it's the local sensation! With that, we are excited to share news of a guest speaker.

At 12:30pm. Doug Boles will join the group to share information about races and the impact of the speedway on the community with Q&A time. Doug is responsible for the daily operations and world-class racing events at the facility. Prior to IMS, Boles was a founding partner of Panther Racing, at one time one of the IndyCar Series'most winning teams. OPEN TO ALL.

1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Ed Convo General Session: Expand and Connect Through Speciality Conferences 
Panelists include: Anitra Rivera, Big I; Becky McCormack, IIABSC; Shania Slavick, IIAOK
Location: JW Grand Ballroom 7-8, Third Floor
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: JW Grand Ballroom 7-8, Third Floor

Breakout 2: Digital Marketing - The Old Techniques Don't Work as They Used To with Tom Wetzel
Location: JW Grand Ballroom 3, Third Floor
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: Talent Recruitment and Education with Jennifer Jacobs

Location: JW Grand Ballroom 2, Third Floor

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

User Group 1: The Institutes
Location: JW Grand Ballroom 7-8, Third Floor

User Group 2: Risk & Insurance Education Alliance
Location: JW Grand Ballroom 2, Third Floor

5:45 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: OFFISTE
                  Punch Bowl Social
                120 South Meridian Street  
                Indianapolis, IN  46225  
                (317) 249-8613
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: Room 314, Third Floor

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Big I Advantage & PLC Dinner (by invitation, only)
Location: OFFSITE
                 Spoke & Steele
                 (Located in Le Meridien Indianapolis)
                 S&S Cityside Room
                 123 S. Illinois Street
                 Indianapolis, IN 46225
                 (317) 737-1616

7:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m
Executive Committee and Diversity Council Dinner (by invitation, only)
Location: ONSITE
                OP Italian Restaurant
                Lobby Level
                Trevi-Marzio Room

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