Schedule of Events

Big "I" Winter Meeting

Jan. 29 - Feb. 1, 2025 in Austin, Texas

ALL SCHEDULED TIMES AND LOCATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Dress Attire

Business Casual unless otherwise noted on the schedule below. Scroll down for the dress code key.

Meeting Information
Wyndham Grand Travel Advisory Guidelines
Big "I" Meeting Safety Precautions

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Executive Committee Hospitality (by Invitation, only)
Dress: Casual (jeans are fine)
Location: Todd &Theresa Jackson's Suite

7:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Executive Committee Dinner (by Invitation, only)
Dress: Casual (jeans permitted)
Locaton: OFFSITE
Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill
Sunday House
303 Red River Street
Austin, TX 78701

DRESS CODE KEY:

Business:

MEN - Suit and Tie or Jacket and Tie

WOMEN - Suit (pants or skirt), Dress, Pants/Skirt & Blouse/Sweater

Business Casual:

MEN - Jacket Optional, Casual Pants (khakis) with Collared Shirt or Golf Shirt

WOMEN - Casual Dress, Sun Dress, Casual Pants/Skirt with Blouse/Sweater, or Golf Shirt

Casual:

MEN - Casual Pants, Jeans, or Shorts with Golf Shirt

WOMEN - Very Casual Dress/Skirt or Sun Dress, Casual Pants, Shorts or Jeans

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Headquarters Office and Registration Open
Location: Meeting Room 614, 6th  Floor

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Executive Committee Meeting
Continental Breakfast - 8:30 a.m.
Buffet Lunch - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Meeting Room 602, 6th Floor

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Executive Committee and Council for Best Practices Reception (by Invitation, only)
Location: Austin Grand Ballroom, Salon J, 6th Floor

7:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Executive Committee and Council for Best Practices Dinner (by Invitation, only)
Location: Austin Grand Ballroom, Salon J, 6th Floor

DRESS CODE KEY:

Business:

MEN - Suit and Tie or Jacket and Tie

WOMEN - Suit (pants or skirt), Dress, Pants/Skirt & Blouse/Sweater

Business Casual:

MEN - Jacket Optional, Casual Pants (khakis) with Collared Shirt or Golf Shirt

WOMEN - Casual Dress, Sun Dress, Casual Pants/Skirt with Blouse/Sweater, or Golf Shirt

Casual:

MEN - Casual Pants, Jeans, or Shorts with Golf Shirt

WOMEN - Very Casual Dress/Skirt or Sun Dress, Casual Pants, Shorts or Jeans

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Headquarters Office and Registration Open
Location: Meeting Room 614, 6th  Floor

8:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Executive Committee Meeting
Continental Breakfast - 7:45 a.m.
Buffet Lunch - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Meeting Room 602, 6th Floor

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Council for Best Practices Meeting (by Invitation, only)
Breakfast on Own
Buffet Lunch - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Meeting Room 616AB, 6th Floor

11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Finance Committee Meeting
Buffet Lunch - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Meeting Room 619, 6th Floor

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Trusted Choice^® Update and Idea Exchange
Open to Big "I" National Staff, State Staff, and Big "I" National Directors, Only.
Join the Trusted Choice staff for updates to the program as well as hear from your counterparts around the country on what has worked well for them that you can implement in your state!
Location: Meeting Room, 615AB, 6th Floor

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Government Affairs and InsurPac Board Committee Chair Dinner (by Invitation, only)
Location:  OFFSITE
Stella San Jac
(located in The Westin Austin Downtown)
Private Dining Room
310 E. 5th Street
Austin, TX 78701

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Finance Committee Dinner (by Invitation, only)
Location: OFFSITE
  Roaring Fork
(located in The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel)
West Bar Saloon
701 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701

DRESS CODE KEY:

Business:

MEN - Suit and Tie or Jacket and Tie

WOMEN - Suit (pants or skirt), Dress, Pants/Skirt & Blouse/Sweater

Business Casual:

MEN - Jacket Optional, Casual Pants (khakis) with Collared Shirt or Golf Shirt

WOMEN - Casual Dress, Sun Dress, Casual Pants/Skirt with Blouse/Sweater, or Golf Shirt

Casual:

MEN - Casual Pants, Jeans, or Shorts with Golf Shirt

WOMEN - Very Casual Dress/Skirt or Sun Dress, Casual Pants, Shorts or Jeans

7:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Headquarters Office and Registration Open
Location: Meeting Room 614, 6th Floor

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
"Informal" Government Affairs Committee Meeting
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Steering Committee Meeting (by Invitation, only)
Location: Meeting Room 619, 6th Floor

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
State Lobbyist Meeting

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
IAAE Meeting (by Invitation, only)
Buffet Lunch - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Meeting Room 400-402, 4th Floor

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
CLOSED Board of Directors Meeting - Only Directors, Executive Committee, IIABA President & CEO, IIABA COO & CFO, and IIABA General Counsel to Attend

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Big "I" Leadership Spouse/Guest Event to Help The Settlement Home for Children
The Settlement Home for Children is a licensed nonprofit organization that serves individuals who have experienced severe emotional trauma, abuse andneglect. Join the Big "I" Leadership Spouse/Guest event in assembling welcome baskets for the children as they transition into their new home from difficult situations.
Location: Meeting Room 615AB, 6th Floor

3:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
OPEN Board of Directors Meeting - All Attendees at the Winter Meeting are Invited to Attend

5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Board of Directors Reception
Sponsored by TBA

DRESS CODE KEY:

Business:

MEN - Suit and Tie or Jacket and Tie

WOMEN - Suit (pants or skirt), Dress, Pants/Skirt & Blouse/Sweater

Business Casual:

MEN - Jacket Optional, Casual Pants (khakis) with Collared Shirt or Golf Shirt

WOMEN - Casual Dress, Sun Dress, Casual Pants/Skirt with Blouse/Sweater, or Golf Shirt

Casual:

MEN - Casual Pants, Jeans, or Shorts with Golf Shirt

WOMEN - Very Casual Dress/Skirt or Sun Dress, Casual Pants, Shorts or Jeans

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Headquarters Office and Registration Open
Location: Meeting Room 614, 6th Floor

7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
RLI Breakfast (by Invitation, only)
Location: Meeting Room 602, 6th Floor

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
OPEN Board of Directors Meeting - All Attendees at the Winter Meeting are Invited to Attend

12:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Breakout Session Luncheon/Meeting
Angela Ripley
Location: Meeting Room 616B, 6th Floor

Location: Meeting Room 602, 6th Floor

Facilitator: Bryan Clinkscales
Location: Meeting Room 616A, 6th Floor

Facilitator: Chip Atkins
Location: Meeting Room 617, 6th Floor
Mike McBride
Location: Meeting Room 615AB, 6th Floor

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
CLOSED Board of Directors Meeting - Only Directors, Executive Committee, IIABA President & CEO, IIABA COO & CFO, and IIABA General Counsel to Attend
Location: Austin Grand Ballroom, Salon H-K, 6th Floor

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
CLOSED Executive Committee Meeting (by Invitation, only)
Location: Meeting Room 602, 6th Floor

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Executive Committee Hospitality (by Invitation, only)
Location: Todd & Theresa Jackson's Suite

7:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Executive Committee Dinner (by Invitation, only)
Location: OFFSITE
Corner Restaurant
(located in the JW Marriott Austin)
Agave Room
110 E. 2nd Street
Austin, TX 78701

DRESS CODE KEY:

Business:

MEN - Suit and Tie or Jacket and Tie

WOMEN - Suit (pants or skirt), Dress, Pants/Skirt & Blouse/Sweater

Business Casual:

MEN - Jacket Optional, Casual Pants (khakis) with Collared Shirt or Golf Shirt

WOMEN - Casual Dress, Sun Dress, Casual Pants/Skirt with Blouse/Sweater, or Golf Shirt

Casual:

MEN - Casual Pants, Jeans, or Shorts with Golf Shirt

WOMEN - Very Casual Dress/Skirt or Sun Dress, Casual Pants, Shorts or Jeans