Attendee Information
Who should attend?
Producers/Brokers. Agency Owners/Principals. CSR's. Account Managers. Office Managers.
Sales Executives. Partners.
Forward Thinkers. Technology Gurus.
Knowledge Seekers.
YOU!
Payment
Payment in full is required in order to process registrations. We welcome payments in the form of American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, and checks made payable to IIA of IL.
Confirmation
You will receive an email confirmation of your registration, please add *@iiaofil.org to your safe senders list to ensure delivery to your inbox. If you have not received a confirmation within 7 business days after registering, please send an email to convention@iiaofil.org.
Health & Safety
The IIA of IL is committed to protecting the health of CONVO attendees. We have moved some larger events outdoors and classes will be held in larger rooms. Click here for additional information.
Hotel Block
CONVO registration is required to access room block at host hotel. A link to reserve a room will be sent to you in your registration confirmation email. Click here to view hotel information.
Dress Code
Daytime Events: Business Casual
Evening Events: Casual
Registration Fees
**Does Not Include Golf
Full Conference
On-Site
Member - $300| Non-Member - $500
Wednesday Only - Day Pass
On-Site
Member - $210 | Non-Member - $410
Tradeshow & Social Only
Member - $100 | Non-Member - $175
On-Site
Register On-Site - See you there!
Tradeshow Information
Interested in Exhibiting? Click here.
Click below to see the exhibitors attending.
Tuesday
Oct. 5
*Schedule subject to change.
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Independent Agent
Invitational Golf Outing
Join us for a round of golf complete with food and beverages, friendly competition, and a great opportunity to network with agents in advance of CONVO. Click here for details.
Noon - 5:00 pm
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Concurrent Education Sessions (CE)
-
E&O Mock Trial
By Nicole Broch
- 2nd Floor - Ruby Ballroom -
Powered Productivity: Super Tech Tools to Get Stuff Done
By Beth Z
- 2nd Floor - Sapphire Ballroom
5:00 - 6:00 pm
Welcome Reception
Kick off CONVO at the Welcome Reception. Join us for a drink and hors d’ oeuvres before heading out to dinner at the Dutch Dine Arounds, with your Company Partners, with Old Friends or New Acquaintances.
- 2nd Floor
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Dinner Break
Head out for dinner with your Company Partners, old friends, or new acquaintances.
Need restaurant suggestions? Check out available options in the Springfield area, click here.
Don’t have dinner plans? Sign up to join a group dinner coordinated by IIA of IL staff. We have made the reservations, and travel arrangements, you bring your awesome-self as we discuss life, the insurance industry and anything you want. *Attendees are responsible for paying for their own dinner.
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Young/New Agents Dinner
The Young Agents Committee invites all young and/or new agents to join us for dinner at the Crowne Plaza. There is no extra cost to attendees. Sign up is required.
- Rooftop
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Past Presidents Dinner
*Invitation Only
8:00 - 11:00 pm
Hosted by the Illinois Young Agents Committee - Open to all attendees.
- 2nd Floor - Emerald/Ruby Ballrooms
Feeling lucky? Spin the wheel at roulette, have the winning hand at poker, blackjack, or one of the many other games. Turn in your chips to win one of many great prizes.
Attendees will receive one player's card upon arrival. Additional player's cards can be purchased to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Wednesday
*Schedule subject to change.
Oct. 6
7:00 - 8:00 am
Continental Breakfast
Registration Opens
8:00 am to Noon
General Session (CE)
- 2nd Floor - Sapphire Ballroom
-
Future of the Industry: What Agencies Should be Thinking About and Ways to Strengthen Business in 2021 and Beyond
By Harrison Brooks -
Keynote: Stories, Not Statistics
By Alyson VanHooser -
More details coming soon!
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Lunch & Networking
Food Trucks - Outdoors
Take a break from learning to grab a bite to eat in the parking lot. Use this time to check in at the office and connect with people you have met throughout CONVO.
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Concurrent Education
Sessions (CE)
Click here to view class line up.
2:00 - 3:00 pm
1752 Club Meeting
Open to company representatives only, this meeting will discuss trends and issues facing the industry. If you are not familiar with 1752 Club, or have never been to a meeting make time to stop in and learn more about this organization. For details on the 1752 Club, click here.
- 3rd Floor - Capital IV
3:30 - 6:30 pm
Meet with over 150 vendors and learn about the valuable industry products and services which will make your agency stand out. Click here for a list of exhibitors.
- 1st Floor
6:30 - 11:00 pm
After a day of learning inside, venture outside to relax and have fun. All attendees, exhibitors and company reps are encouraged to continue networking in a more relaxed, comfortable setting. Dinner will include food stations - you won't walk away hungry! Drinks, music, dancing and fun... all included! Dress code is casual.
- THIS EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE SECOND FLOOR IN THE HOTEL BECAUSE OF RAIN
Oct. 7
Thursday
*Schedule subject to change.
7:00 - 8:30 am
Hot Breakfast
- 2nd Floor - Ruby Ballroom
8:30 - 11:30 am
State of the Association
Address and Carrier Executives Panel (CE)
- 2nd Floor - Diamond Ballroom
IIA of IL leadership will discuss the trends and challenges facing the independent agency system. The Association will share what they are doing to stay ahead of the curve to provide a sustainable competitive advantage for member agencies.
During the Carrier Executives Panel Discussion, hear from company executives on how the insurance industry was affected by the pandemic and how their companies are responding. The executives will also discuss changes in the way agencies do business as a result of COVID-19 and the rapid transition to remote and hybrid work environments.
IIA of IL Chairman of the Board, George Daly, will moderate the discussion with the following carrier executives:
Dan Connell
- Pekin Insurance
- Liberty Mutual
- West Bend Mutual Insurance
- Auto-Owners Insurance