Schedule of Events.
Big “I” Fall Leadership Conference | September 9-14, 2025 | Nashville, Tennessee
Attendee information.
All schedule times and/or locations are subject to change.
NOTE: It’s at the discretion of the Committee Chair to close a committee meeting as needed.
Dress Attire.
Business Casual unless otherwise noted on the schedule below.
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Headquarters Office
Location: Rail Yard AB Room, Level 4
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration Open
Location: Rail Yard AB Room, Level 4
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Ed Convo – User Group Meeting: MyAgencyCampus
Location: Piedmont Room, Level 4
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Ed Convo – User Group Meeting: WebCE
Location: Piedmont Room, Level 4
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Ed Convo – Happy Hour Welcome Reception
Location: Aurum Hotel Bar, Lobby Level
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Executive Committee Hospitality (by invitation, only)
Location: Ripley Presidential Suite
7:15 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.
Executive Committee Dinner (by invitation, only)
Attire: Casual
Location: OFFSITE
NashHouse Southern Spoon and Saloon
Rock City Room
114 8th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203
(629) 234-2858
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
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Ed Convo – Education Directors Networking Lounge
Location: North Coast B Room, Level 4
Education Convocation attendees are welcome to use this room for meetings throughout the event.
7:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Headquarters Office
Location: Rail Yard AB Room, Level 4
7:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration Open
Location: Rail Yard AB Room, Level 4
7:30 a.m. – 8:10 a.m.
Ed Convo – Welcome Breakfast
Location: Summit Ballroom BC, Level 4
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Ed Convo – Opening General Session: Welcome, Opening Remarks
Location: Summit Ballroom BC, Level 4
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Executive Committee Meeting
Continental Breakfast Served at 8:00 a.m.
Buffet Lunch Served at 12:00 p.m.
Location: North Coast A Room, Level 4
9:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Ed Convo – Top 5 “Answers On The Board: A Marketing Face-Off
Location: Summit Ballroom BC, Level 4
11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Ed Convo – Idea Swap + State Gift Exchange
Location: Summit Ballroom BC, Level 4
12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Ed Convo – Networking Luncheon
Location: Summit Ballroom BC, Level 4
1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Ed Convo – Breakout and Panel: Agent & Brokers Education Network
Location: Summit Ballroom BC, Level 4
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Ed Convo – User Group – PICK ONE: (Association Staff, Only)
Risk & Insurance Education Alliance
Location: Summit Ballroom BC, Level 4
Agent and Broker Group, The Institutes
Location: Railhead Room, Level 4
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ed Convo – Breakout Session “Member Resources” – PICK ONE: (Association Staff, Only)
E&O Risk Management“
Location: Summit Ballroom BC, Level 4
Agency Recruiting Support (At No Cost!)
Location: Railhead Room, Level 4
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Invest Topgolf Fundraiser (Open to all FLC attendees. Pre-registration is required).
On Own for Transportation, 9-minute drive
Location: OFFSITE
Topgolf Nashville
500 Cowan Street
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 777-3007
5:00 p.m.
Ed Convo – Curate Your Night in Nashville: Food, Sports, Tour, Fundraiser or Open
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Executive Committee and Diversity Council Reception (by invitation, only)
Location: Piedmont Room, Level 4
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Executive Committee and Diversity Council Dinner (by invitation, only)
Location: OFFSITE
The Palm Nashville
Celebration Room
140 5th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37201
(615) 742-7256
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
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Ed Convo – Education Directors Networking Lounge
Location: North Coast B Room, Level 4
7:30 a.m.
Ed Convo – Breakfast on Own or Hummingbird Market Voucher (Pickup Wednesday during Networking Luncheon or at 7:30am.)
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Ed Convo – Morning Movement – PICK ONE:
Kickstart with Line Dancing
Location: Summit Ballroom BC, Level 4
Awaken & Align with Chair Yoga
Location: Railhead Room, Level 4
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Headquarters Office
Location: Rail Yard AB Room, Level 4
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Registration Open
Location: Rail Yard AB Room, Level 4
8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Ed Convo – General Session
Big I New York Leadership Academy Mini-Session
Location: Summit Ballroom BC, Level 4
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
AAS & MSI Board Meeting
Breakfast on own
Buffet Lunch Served at 12:30 p.m.
Location: Interchange Room, Level 2
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Diversity Council Meeting
Continental Breakfast Served at 8:15 a.m.
Location: Summit Ballroom A, Level 4
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Executive Committee Meeting
Continental Breakfast Served at 8:00 a.m.
Location: North Coast A Room, Level 4
9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Invest Board Meeting
Continental Breakfast Served at 9:00 a.m.
Location: Brick Yard AB Room, Level 2
9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Ed Convo – General Session
Big “I” Education Brainstorm (Association Staff, Only)
Location: Summit Ballroom BC, Level 4
Includes State Education Staff and Young Agents Chair, Cash McMillen
10:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Ed Convo – Sponsor Showcase
Location: Grand Hall C, Level 2
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Ed Convo – Excellence in Insurance Education Awards Luncheon
Location: Grand Hall AB, Level 2
It’s that time of the year to recognize all the great work being done at the state education level through the awards luncheon. Joining the celebration: IIABA Senior Staff, Executive Committee, State Executives, Diversity Council and Invest Board.
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Finance Committee Meeting
Location: Platform C Room, Level 4
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Government Affairs Committee Meeting
Location: Railhead Room, Level 4
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Ed Convo – AI for Educators
Location: Summit Ballroom BC, Level 4
Speaker: Jason Gobbel
3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Ed Convo – Intergenerational Communication – How to Communicate Effectively Amongst Different Generations in the Workplace
Location: Summit Ballroom BC, Level 4
Speaker: Jenna Rogers
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Big “I” Fall Leadership Conference Welcome Reception
Drink Ticket sponsored by Big I Maryland
Open to all attendees
Location: Grand Hall BC, Level 2
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
YALI – Night Out Hosted by Insurors of Tennessee (Pre-Registration Required)
Location: OFFSITE
Pins Mechanical Company
1102 Grundy Street
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 610-7461
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Government Affairs Committee and InsurPac Board of Trustees Dinner (by invitation, only)
Location: OFFSITE
Kayne Prime
Chandelier Room
1103 McGavock Street
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 259-0050
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Finance Committee Dinner (by invitation, only)
Location: OFFSITE
Deacon’s New South
Lounge (private room)
401 Church Street
Nashville, TN 37219
(615) 200-8007
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Big I Advantage Dinner (by invitation, only)
Location: OFFSITE
The Mockingbird
Second Level Enclosed Patio
121 12th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 741-9900
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. – 9:00 a.m.
Steering Committee Meeting
Continental Breakfast Served at 7:00 a.m.
Location: Platform D Room, Level 4
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Headquarters Office
Location: Rail Yard AB Room, Level 4
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration Open
Location: Rail Yard AB Room, Level 4
8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
YALI Breakfast
Location: Grand Hall C, Level 2
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
InsurPac Board of Trustees Committee Meeting
Location: Platform C Room, Level 4
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
YALI Opening General Session with Juan Bendana
Location: Grand Hall AB, Level 2
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
IAAE Meeting (by invitation, only)
Location: North Coast Room, Level 4
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
YALI Breakout – PICK ONE:
Ask Me Anything Panel
Location: Grand Hall AB, Level 2
AI Workshop
Location: Summit Ballroom D, Level 4
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
YALI Networking Luncheon
Location: Grand Hall C, Level 2
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
State Lobbyist Meeting
Buffet Lunch Served at 11:45 a.m.
Location: North Coast Room, Level 4
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Woodworth Memorial Luncheon (by invitation, only)
Attire: Business
Location: Railhead Room, Level 4
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
SAPPS Luncheon (by invitation, only)
Location: Piedmont Room, Level 4
1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
YALI Line Dancing with New Boots Line Dancing
Location: Grand Hall AB, Level 2
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
YALI State Idea Share
Location: Summit Ballroom AB, Level 4
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Future One Meeting
Location: North Coast Room, Level 4
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
YALI General Session: Networking to Build Strong Professional Relationships
Location: Grand Hall AB, Level 2
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
YALI Awards Happy Hour & Reception with Big “I” Leadership
Location: Summit Ballroom ABC, Level 4
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Past Presidents’/Chairmen’s Reception & Dinner (by invitation, only)
Attire: Black Tie Optional
Location: North Coast Room, Level 4
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
Location: Rail Yard AB Room, Level 4
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration Open
Location: Rail Yard AB Room, Level 4
9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
CLOSED Board of Directors Meeting
Only Directors, Executive Committee, IIABA President & CEO, IIABA COO & CFO, and IIABA General Counsel to Attend
Buffet Breakfast Served at 8:15 a.m.
Location: Summit Ballroom DE, Level 4
8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
YALI Breakfast & Workshop
Location: Summit Ballroom AB, Level 4
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Big “I” Leadership Spouse/Guest Boot, Scoot and Boogie Event
Attire: Casual, Cowboy Boots & Hats Optional
Location: Railhead Room, Level 4
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
OPEN Board of Directors Meeting
All Attendees at the Fall Leadership Conference are Invited to Attend
Location: Summit Ballroom DE, Level 4
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
YALI Offsite TICKETED EVENT: Tour of Ryman Auditorium
Open to all YALI attendees. Pre-registration is required.
Location: OFFSITE
Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Avenue N
Nashville, TN 37219
(800) 733-6779
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Breakout Session Luncheon/Meeting (by invitation, only)
Buffet Lunch Served at 12:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Greg Sandrock
Location: Summit Ballroom C, Level 4
Facilitator: Bryan Clinkscales
Location: Piedmont Room, Level 4
Facilitator: Chip Atkins
Location: Interchange Room, Level 2
Facilitator: Andy Siegel
Location: Brick Yard B Room, Level 2
Facilitator: Mike McBride
Location: Platform D Room, Level 4
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
National Young Agents Committee Meeting (National YAC, Only)
Location: Platform C Room, Level 4
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Installation of Big “I” Officers and Celebration in Honor of Angela Ripley
(All welcome – registration required)
6:00 p.m. – Prompt arrival
6:15 p.m. – Installation of Big “I” Officers
6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Celebration in honor of Angela Ripley
Location: Grand Hall E, Level 2
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. – 2:30 p.m.
Headquarters Office
Location: Rail Yard AB Room, Level 4
7:45 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Big I Reinsurance Company (BIRC) Shareholder Meeting
Breakfast on Own
Location: Summit Ballroom DE, Level 4
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
OPEN Board of Directors Meeting
All Attendees at the Fall Leadership Conference are Invited to Attend
Location: Summit Ballroom DE, Level 4
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
CLOSED Board of Directors Meeting
Only Directors, Executive Committee, IIABA President & CEO, IIABA COO & CFO, and IIABA General Counsel to Attend
Location: Summit Ballroom DE, Level 4
12:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
CLOSED New Executive Committee Meeting
Buffet Lunch Served at 12:00 p.m.
Location: Railhead Room, Level 4
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
PROGRAM RELATED QUESTIONS?
Education Convocation related questions contact
Jennifer.Becker@iiaba.net and Ines.Hoyle@iiaba.net
Young Agents Leadership Institute Program-related questions contact
Jamie.Behymer@iiaba.net and Ines.Hoyle@iiaba.net
Big “I” Diversity Council-related questions contact
Jamie.Behymer@iiaba.net and Ines.Hoyle@iiaba.net
Big “I” Board Meeting related questions contact
Cathy.Spencer@iiaba.net