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
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 Jamie.Behymer@iiaba.net
Young Agents Leadership Institute Program-related questions contact
Jamie.Behymer@iiaba.net
Big "I" Diversity Council Program-related questions contact
Anitra.Rivera@iiaba.net
Big “I” Board Meeting related questions contact
Cathy.Hwang-Spencer@iiaba.net