Our Schedule.
Tentative schedule is subject to change.
Tuesday, October 4
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Independent Agent Invitational Golf Outing
Piper Glen Golf Club
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.
Noon - 5:00 pm
CONVO Registration Open
CONVO Registration - 1st Floor
Grab your badge and everything you need for the conference.
1:00 - 4:00 pm
CE Session: E & O Considerations of Hyperinflation plus Ethics
2nd Floor - Sapphire
Inflation has been a factor in both commercial property and personal residential risk for a long time – but never like this! E & O Considerations of Hyperinflation will review the increasing E & O exposure for agents for property and well as both business and personal auto physical damage. Exploring both procedural and knowledge-based errors that could trip up even the most experienced agent.
*Applicable towards three hours of the necessary credit for the E&O discount
*Satisfies the IL Ethics credit requirement.
5:00 - 6:00 pm
Welcome Reception and Meet & Greet
2nd Floor - Diamond
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.
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Past President's Dinner
12th Floor - Winter Garden
*Invite Only
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Dinner Break/Dutch Dine Arounds
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
Rooftop
The IIA of IL Young Agents Committee invites young and/or new agents to join us for dinner. The dinner will be held on-site at the Crowne Plaza. Sign up is required.
8:00 - 11:00 pm
Casino Night
2nd Floor - Ruby/Emerald
Hosted by the Illinois Young Agents Committee - Open to all attendees.
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.
Wednesday, October 5
7:00 - 8:00 am
Hot Breakfast & Registration
2nd Floor - Prefunction
Staff will be available all day for any questions, concerns, or feedback you may have.
8:00 am - Noon
Keynote/General Session (CE)
"The Evolution of Insurance"
2nd Floor - Diamond/Sapphire
Steve Anderson will lead us in a journey through "The Evolution of Insurance". We will use where we have been to understand what is coming next. Steve will lead a panel of insurance professionals who will share what their agencies have done to combat some of the challenges agencies are facing from technology to staffing to increasing competition. We will also recognize our award recipients including Agent of the Year, Agency of the Year, Young Agent of the Year and more.
Noon - 1:00 pm
Food Truck Lunch and Networking
Parking Lot/Lobby
Take a break from learning to grab a bite to eat at one of the food trucks in the parking lot. Use this time to check in at the office and connect with people you have met throughout CONVO.
12:15 - 1:00 p.m.
1752 Club Meeting
1st Floor - Plaza A
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.
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Breakout Sessions (CE)
2nd & 3rd Floors
We have a variety of topics including:
Sales
Legislative & Regulatory Update
Premium Fund Trust Accounts & Rebating Regulations
Cyber, Phishing, and More
Employment Contracts, Privacy Provisions
Agency Operations/Procedures
Industry Related Hot Topics
And so much more!
3:30 - 6:30 pm
Tradeshow & Vendor Demos
1st Floor - Plaza
Meet with over 120 vendors and learn about the valuable industry products and services which will make your agency stand out.
6:30 - 11:00 pm
Dinner and Party
2nd Floor - Diamond/Sapphire
In keeping with the evolution theme, join us for a celebration as we party through the decades. The evening will include food, drinks, friendships, music, and lots of fun! Attendees are encouraged to dressed in attire from your favorite decade, whether it is your favorite concert t-shirt or rocking the 50's poodle skirt, your outfit is up to you.
Thursday, October 6
7:00 - 8:30 am
Hot Breakfast
2nd Floor - Prefunction
Start the final day of CONVO with a hot breakfast and get ready to learn more about issues affecting your business and the industry.
8:30 - 11:30 am
State of the Association Address and Keynote: Industry & Election
Forecast...Association Resources, Industry Insights & Election Analysis (CE)
2nd Floor - Diamond/Sapphire
Going back to our advocacy roots, we will close out CONVO with an "Industry & Election Forecast... Association Resources, Industry Insights, & Election Analysis". The session will feature three speakers including Illinois Director of Insurance Dana Popish Severinghaus, Hannah Meisel - NPR State Government and Political Editor, and Amy Walter, publisher and editor-in-chief of the non-partisan Cook Political Report with Amy Walter.