Day 1

8:00AM—8:30AM

grand foyer
Networking Breakfast
8:30AM—10:30AM

grand ballroom
Members' Meeting

Featuring

Brett Boadway—COO, IBAO

Colin Simpson—CEO, IBAO

Dario Battista—President, IBAO

Shara Bierman—Director, IBAO

Suzanne Pountney—Chair, IBAO

10:30AM—11:00AM

GRAND foyer
Refreshment Break
11:00AM—12:00PM

grand ballroom
Keynote
Greg Shove
AI Expert, Entrepreneur

How should we be leveraging AI? Greg shares the opportunity AI presents when used as a thought leader, assistant and professional advisor that will bring everyone’s performance to the next level.

12:00PM—1:00PM
GRAND foyer & ibao SYNERGY lounge
Networking Lunch
1:00PM—1:30PM
grand ballroom

Relentless Transformation

Amber Mac | Technology & Innovation Expert

Everyone needs a blueprint not only to survive our fast future but thrive in it. Amber shares what brokers need to know to design, grow, learn and communicate in the modern age.

1:30PM—1:40PM
grand ballroom

Driving Data

Sherif Gemayal | CEO, Trufla

Data is a powerful asset driving innovation and decision-making across industries. Explore its transformative potential, and how brokers can leverage what’s already at their fingertips.

1:40PM—2:00PM
grand ballroom

Broker Tech

Danish Yusuf | Founder & CEO, Zensurance

Jessica Man | Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer, BrokerTeam

Laura Gallo | Partner, Head of Broking Operations, Purves Redmond

Zac Sutherland | President, Sutherland Insurance

Let’s get practical about brokerage tech. Four leaders share what’s working, what’s not working, what’s on their operations wish list and the big question—how do they justify the cost?

1:00PM—1:20PM
Provincial

Strategic Foresight Through Pattern Recognition

Dr. Laurence Mussio | Senior Research Fellow, Global Risk Institute & Co-Chair, Long Run Institute

How do economic patterns influence contemporary business strategy and what can we learn from the past? We have century-long datasets to draw from for strategic foresight—economist and business historian Dr. Mussio shares how businesses can better understand current challenges through context and pattern recognition.

1:20PM—1:40PM
provincial

Is Business Competition Dead? 

Denise Hearn | Author, Advisor, Applied Researcher

Vass Bednar | Executive Director, Master of Public Policy in Digital Society, McMaster University

Consolidation in high-profile sectors like groceries and telecommunications are often reported in the media, but how far do consolidation trends go in Canada, and what are the implications?

1:40PM—2:00PM
provincial

Implications of Intangible and Emerging Risk

Reid Irwin | Senior VP, Practice Leader, HUB International

Commercial Lines insurance is shifting. Join Reid as he explores the transition from tangible risks—such as property damage and liability—to increasingly complex intangible risks including cyber threats, intellectual property and reputation management. How does a broker help their clients navigate an evolving economy and the emerging risks that come with it?

2:00PM—2:30PM

gRAND foyer
Refreshment Break
CLIMATE BIP TALK
2:30PM—3:00PM
grand ballroom

Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World

John Vaillant | Journalist & Bestselling Author

Fort McMurray and Jasper were shocking previews of what we must prepare for in a hotter, more flammable world. John explores the collision between human ambition and the natural world, and the reality of this new century of fire which has only just begun.

3:00PM—3:10PM
grand ballroom

Broker Impact: Navigating a Wildfire Crisis

Jhnel Weller-Hannaway | CEO, Insurance Brokers Association of Alberta

Brokers play a critical role in disaster preparedness and recovery. Jhnel will explore the impact brokers have during Jasper Wildfires by offering essential guidance and proactive strategies to help clients and communities.

3:10PM—3:30PM
grand ballroom

Practical Applications  

Paul Kovacs | Executive Director, Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction

From recent catastrophic weather events and patterns, we’ve learned how to better protect homes and properties. Join Paul for an interactive session highlighting practical solutions to proactively help homeowners protect their assets.

2:30PM—2:50PM
provincial

Macro Regulatory Trends   

Joseph Lavoie | Partner, Crestview Strategy

Change isn’t just happening in insurance. What can we learn from other industries who’ve experienced major regulatory change? Joseph illustrates the interconnectedness of regulations and their impact on business strategy.

2:50PM—3:10PM
provincial

Regulators in the House  

Huston Loke | Chair, Canadian Council of Insurance Regulators

Pamela Derksen | Deputy Chief Compliance Officer, NFP Canada

Patrick Ballantyne | Chair, Canadian Insurance Services Regulatory Organizations

Consumer complaints, disclosure requirements, the application of regulations and fairness. Two of the most influential regulators in the insurance sector share their perspective on the latest regulatory trends reshaping the industry.

3:10PM—3:30PM
provincial

Ontario Auto Power Panel  

Greg Robertson | President, R. Robertson Insurance Brokers Ltd

Jessica L. Kuredjian | Partner, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

Sam Jazayeri | Director of Operations, PrimeService Insurance

Steve Whitelaw | Senior Vice President & General Manager, Applied Systems Canada

Let’s consider an environment where auto insurance legislation passes as presented. What do brokers need to watch for and how can they prepare?

3:30PM—4:00PM

GRAND foyer
Refreshment Break
4:00PM—6:00PM
Osgoode & sheraton hall
Tradeshow reception
sponsored by

Featuring our Tradeshow Spotlight Stage

Hosted by The Insurance Podcast with Curt Wyatt & Pete Tessier

6:30PM—7:00PM
grand foyer
Gala Mixer
sponsored by
7:00PM—10:00PM
grand ballroom
Awards of excellence Gala

sponsored by

 

Hosted by Comedian James Cunningham