Tuesday, October 10
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Independent Agent Invitational Golf Outing
Weaver Ridge 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
Hotel - Outside Ballrooms
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Concurrent Education Sessions
Marriott Pere - TBD
5:00 - 6:00 pm
Welcome Reception and Meet & Greet
Marriott Pere - Marquette A Ballroom
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. (Drink tickets and cash bar.)
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Past President's Dinner
Marriott Pere - Cheminee Ballroom
*Invite Only
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Dinner Break/Dutch Dine Arounds
Meet in lobby of Pere - various restaurants in Peoria area
Head out for dinner with your Company Partners, old friends, or new acquaintances. Additional information about this year's Dutch Dine Arounds will be available soon.
*Attendees are responsible for paying for their own dinner.
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Young/New Agents Dinner
TBD
8:00 - 11:00 pm
Game Night
Marriott Pere - Cotillion Ballroom
Get to know your fellow attendees at this laid back social event.
(Drink tickets and cash bar.)
Wednesday, October 11
7:00 - 8:00 am
Breakfast & Registration
Civic Center - 4th Floor
Staff will be available all day for any questions, concerns, or feedback you may have.
8:00- 11:30 am
Keynote/General Session (CE)
Civic Center - 4th Floor
IIA of IL Awards Presentations
National Big I Update
Four Ways to Define and Enhance Your Agency Culture
Speaker: April Simpkins
Businesses are hearing often that job seekers consider culture to be a deciding factor in the application process. In recent years, workplace cultures have undergone a dynamic shift as they are being redefined by remote work, the talent shortage, increased mental health awareness, and a multi-generational workforce.
11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Lunch and Networking
Civic Center - 4th Floor
Take a break from learning to grab a bite to eat. Use this time to check in at the office and connect with people you have met throughout CONVO.
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Breakout Sessions (CE)
Civic Center - 4th Floor
We have a variety of topics including:
Engaging Hybrid Employees, with April Simpkins
Brett’s 2 Sense Nonsense, with Brett Gerger
Business Interruption
Sales, with Derek Hayden
Avoiding Legal Concerns Due to Emerging Trends, with Rick Pitts
Marketing
Additional details coming soon.
3:30 - 6:30 pm
Tradeshow & Vendor Demos
Civic Center - Exhibit Hall D
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
Marriott Pere - Marquette Ballroom
Music, food, drinks, and dancing - this social event is always a good time! Details will be released soon. (Drink tickets and cash bar.)
Thursday, October 12
7:00 - 8:30 am
Breakfast
Marriott Pere - Marquette Ballroom
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 Refocus, Connect, and Empower Your Agency for the Future (CE)
Marriott Pere - Marquette Ballroom
State of the Association Address
Legislative Update
Special Announcement from Your Association
Refocus, Connect & Empower Your Agency for the Future
Speaker: Chris Cline
Learn about trends and challenges facing the independent agency system during the State of the Association Address. Association leaders will empower you with news on legislative and regulatory issues impacting your business and your clients, connect you with tools and resources to navigate the changing market and challenge you to refocus on what matters most to keep your agency ahead of the curve.