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Canada’s largest insurance event IBAOcon returns this October in Niagara Falls.

Oct 22 - 23, 2025

Time

Session

Location

08:30 AM

Networking Breakfast

Convention Centre

09:00 AM

Members' Meeting

Convention Centre

Colin Simpson

IBAO CEO

Shara Bierman

IBAO President

Dario Battista

IBAO Chair

10:00 AM

Networking Break

Convention Centre

10:30 AM

Opening Keynote

Capacity, Clarity & Staying Power

Convention Centre

In a fast-paced industry, how do you stay effective? Burnout prevention expert Melanie Sodka explores the impact of chronic overcapacity and the importance of reconnecting with purpose, people and personal limits. Gain practical insights to manage burnout, set boundaries and build long-term resilience.

Melanie Sodka

Capacity Management Expert

11:00 AM

Panel

New Coverage, New Conversations

Convention Centre

Big changes are coming July 2026. From optional SABS coverage and consumer choice to compliance risk and client communication, our Ontario Auto panel will explore how upcoming reforms will redefine the value brokers bring their clients.

Mark Abraham

CEO, RIBO

Elliott Silverstein

Director, Government Relations, CAA Insurance

Steve Whitelaw

VP & General Manager Canada, Applied Systems

Rick Orr

Owner, Orr Insurance Brokers

Michelle Dodokin

Head of Auto Insurance Supervision, FSRA

12:00 PM

Networking Lunch

Convention Centre

12:30 PM

BIP Talks

Convention Centre

From M&A trends and climate risk to political change, AI governance and global perspective, our BIP Talks lineup delivers sharp insights on the forces reshaping the broker landscape.

Kenneth Pan

Managing Director & Partner, Dowling Hales

Denise Balkissoon

Executive Editor, The Narwhal

Paul Wells

Political Journalist

Nevina Kishun

CEO, MSA Research

Lauren Nickerson

AI & Litigation Associate, Torys LLP

Rick Da Costa

Partner | National Leader, Corporate & Regulatory Insurance & Reinsurance, BLG

Marisa Coggin

Partner, Dentons LLP

Graeme Trudgill

CEO, BIBA

Peter Braid

CEO, IBAC

02:00 PM

Networking Break

Convention Centre

02:15 PM

Keynote

In Convo with Rainn Wilson

Convention Centre

Join an exclusive one-on-one with actor, author and activist Rainn Wilson, best known for his iconic role as Dwight Schrute on The Office. In this candid conversation, Wilson shares behind-the-scenes stories, personal experiences with the LA wildfires, and how he cultivates clarity in a world on edge.

Rainn Wilson

Actor & Activist

03:00 PM

Spotlight Stage

Convention Centre

Pete Tessier

Host, The Insurance Podcast

Curt Wyatt

Host, The Insurance Podcast

Tradeshow Reception

Convention Centre

05:30 PM

Recharge Break

Hilton Niagara

07:00 PM

Gala Mixer

Fallsview Casino

Sponsored by

Cassels

07:30 PM

Awards of Excellence Gala

Fallsview Casino

James Cunningham

Comedian & Television Personality