May 5-7, 2024 | Banff
Join us from May 5th to 7th at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel to explore the new and changing landscapes of the broker channel. IBAA’s 2024 Convention will connect insurance leaders and vendors to discuss changing technology, communication best practices, and the challenges surrounding attracting and keeping new talent. Learn new strategies, make lasting connections, and discover what’s on the horizon for brokers in 2024. Click the button below to register or explore this page for more event information.
Attendees will be eligible for up to 11.5 CE hours for general licenses.
Convention 2024 Registration Now Closed
Location
Banff Springs
Located in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Banff Springs hotel is a landmark of the picturesque town of Banff, Alberta. Canada's "Castle in the Rockies," has been providing legendary hospitality to their guests for more than 130 years. Convention participants are responsible for booking their own accommodation. If you are interested in staying at the Fairmont, book early as rooms sell out very quickly. You must be a registered convention attendee in order to book a room within the IBAA hotel block.
Booking information will be provided in your convention registration confirmation email. Click the button below to learn more about the Banff Springs Hotel.
Shane Feldman
Future-Proof Passport: Build Better Relationships in a Changing Landscape
In today's changing landscape, your competitive edge is how effectively and efficiently you connect with others. In this empowering, forward-looking talk, famed entrepreneur and anthropologist Shane Feldman goes beyond the hype and speculation to reveal a fundamental truth: In today's unpredictable landscape, community and relationships are what will set you apart.
New disruptive business models, new flexible work arrangements, new tech-fueled innovation are all part of the future of work. Shifting perceptions of entrepreneurship and moving beyond tech-fueled competition, Shane will help you re-focus, re-connect, and elevate your impact.
Read MoreDuring our reformatted President’s Gala, we want to showcase how our brokers build positive change within the culture, direction, and best practices of the communities they serve and Alberta’s insurance industry. Nominate your brokerage for one of the four available award categories to participate in the inaugural IBAA Awards for Excellence. Awards will be presented during Gala 2024. Click the button below for more information.
Trade Show
Tuesday, May 7th
The IBAA Convention Trade Show is an opportunity for brokers and industry partners to create lasting connections. We are excited to invite brokers and vendors from all across the province to come together on May 7th to expand horizons and build a more connected community. Access to the trade show is part of participant registration for those who are attending on May 7th. If you are a vendor looking to register a booth, click the button below.
Schedule
9:00AM-12:00PM | Golf
26th Annual IBAA Golf Tournament
Our annual IBAA golf tournament, hosted on the Banff Springs Golf Course. Click here to read more or register.
11:00PM-12:00PM | Meal
Lunch
Join us for lunch in the Riverview lounge before the events truly kick off.
12:00PM-1:00PM | Education
Sales/Marketing
1 CE hour toward general, and adjuster licenses.
You know that friend who is always by your side to have fun and cheer you on, but will also be the one to tell you like it is? Well, that’s me I am here to be THAT friend for the insurance industry. Join me as we discuss some of the biggest challenges in our industry. Read More
1:15PM-2:15PM | Education
Artificial Intelligence
1 CE hour toward general, and adjuster licenses.
The insurance industry is rapidly evolving with technological advancements. Understanding Generative AI is crucial for brokers to stay competitive and relevant in the market. Read More
2:30PM-3:30PM | Education
Leadership
1 CE hour toward general, and adjuster licenses.
There is no doubt that mental health challenges have been on the rise. Leaders and employees in the insurance industry are facing a multitude of issues, including heavy workloads, financial/economic uncertainty, and higher stress levels in customers/clients. Read More
3:45PM-4:45PM | Education
Technology
1 CE hour toward general, and adjuster licenses.
Canadian brokers have been losing personal insurance market share to direct writers for much of the last two decades. With their large marketing budgets and a population that increasingly seeks insurance online, are brokers doomed to continue to lose share? Read More
7:00PM-12:00AM | Event
Peace Hills Party
Arriba! Let’s taco ‘bout a fiesta like no otro as we celebrate Cinco De Mayo at the 2024 IBAA convention! Just in queso you need a reason to get your guac on, join your amigos from Peace Hills for a night of Mexcellent food, drinks, and music! It’s sure to be un poco loco! People are encouraged to dress in the colours of the Mexican flag; red, white, and green.
7:30AM-9:00AM | Meal
Breakfast
Prepare for the keynote session with breakfast in the Van Horne Foyer.
8:30AM-9:30AM | Keynote
Keynote Session
1 CE hour toward general, and adjuster licenses.
In today's changing landscape, your competitive edge is how effectively and efficiently you connect with others. In this empowering, forward-looking talk, famed entrepreneur and anthropologist Shane Feldman goes beyond the hype and speculation to reveal a fundamental truth: In today's unpredictable landscape, community and relationships are what will set you apart. Read More
9:45AM-10:45AM | Education
Executive Panel
1 CE hour toward general, and adjuster licenses.
Join high-level leaders from Aviva, and SGI for a moderated discussion around key industry topics and current events.
11:00AM-12:00PM | Education
Cyber
1 CE hour toward general, and adjuster licenses.
Our aim here is to equip brokers with some knowledge and skills to be able to offer a strong value proposition to their customers and clients. Read More
12:00PM-1:00PM | Meal
Buffet Lunch
Join us for lunch in the Van Horne Ballroom.
1:00PM-2:30PM | Education
Broker Exchange & Board Swearing In
1.5 CE hour toward general, and adjuster licenses.
This session is your opportunity to share your concerns and perspectives about the industry with your peers. Come prepared to ask questions. The 2024-2025 IBAA Board will also conduct their official swearing in and member dedication during the session.
2:45PM-3:45PM | Education
Talent Acquisition
1 CE hour toward general, and adjuster licenses.
This presentation takes a practical look at the current job market and discusses the steps needed to attract, hire, and keep great staff. We'll explore how hiring practices have evolved to reach this point and focus on actionable strategies for employee engagement. Read More
6:00PM-7:00PM | Gala
Champagne Reception
Join your fellow industry professionals in the Van Horne foyer in preparation for the night's big event. Drinks will be served and a photographer will be present.
7:00PM-10:00PM | Gala
President's Gala
Join us for an ‘Around the World’ themed evening designed to celebrate the 2024 incoming board president and the IBAA broker channel. The first annual IBAA Awards for Distinction will be presented after dinner. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Van Horne Ballroom A&B The Gala 2024 is themed around our incoming President's favourite travel destinations: Thailand, England, Morocco, Italy and Hawaii. In keeping with the theme, we encourage Gala attendees to dress in semi-formal evening attire with international flair. Celebrate your own culture through your outfit in a respectful and elegant way.
10:00PM-12:00AM | Event
The After Party: Destination Wawanesa
As your President’s Gala adventure draws to a close, make your next destination the Wawanesa After Party, a perfect night cap to your evening. Music, cocktails, and soft seating await your arrival.
7:30AM-9:30AM | Meal
Breakfast
Start your day off right with a hot meal and some early morning networking during our buffet breakfast in the Alberta Room.
8:30AM-9:30AM | Education
Wawanesa Seminar
1 CE hour toward general, adjuster, and life licenses.
A review of and deeper dive into the cross-sell opportunities across the insurance spectrum and for which is a rising strategic initiative for many brokerages. Click Here to Read More
9:45AM-10:45AM | Education
Regulators
1 CE hour toward general, and adjuster licenses.
Staff from both the Superintendent of Insurance and the Automobile Insurance Rate Board will provide a regulatory update. Read More
11:00AM-12:30PM | Broker Discussions
Broker & Insurer Connect
Take your networking game further by participating in our newest addition to the Convention program—Broker Connect! This year, Sandbox, Travelers, Opta and Intact will be available for small-group connection sessions. Select the 30 minute sessions you want to attend and have fun learning more about those markets. Come prepared to talk!
12:30PM-4:30PM | Trade Show
Trade Show
Meet with industry vendors and services during the 2024 trade show hosted in the Van Horne Ballroom and the President’s Hall. Lunch and drinks will be served. If you'd like to register a booth click here.
6:00PM-9:00PM | Event
Hospitality Night
Come with us to the Alberta Room as we bring the events to a close with our Hospitality Party. Dinner and drinks will be served.
9:00PM-12:00AM | Event
SGI After Party
Booyah! Come get jiggy at SGI CANADA’s trippin’ 90s-themed party in the Cascade ballroom, 9 p.m. to midnight. Heading straight to bed after convention is over? As if! Don’t be a buzzkill, friends – this night’s gonna be da bomb!
Golf
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Join brokers and sponsors for an 18-hole (team scramble format) round of golf at the 26th Annual IBAA Golf Tournament. Eat, visit, putt, and play! Registration opens at 9:00 a.m. with a 10:00 a.m. Shotgun start. RAIN or SHINE, golfers of all skill levels and abilities are welcome.