We’re excited to invite you to our 13th annual BenefitsPRO Broker Expo in Indianapolis. We hope you’ll join us April 11-13 at the JW Marriot Indianapolis — named by Conde Nast as the 25th best hotel in the world and No. 5 in the U.S. — to hear from top-notch keynotes speakers, colleagues and industry leaders, learn more about how to evolve in the changing benefits industry, and have some fun in the Circle City. (Register now!)

Here are some of the many reasons you should join us in Indy:

Top keynote speakers

  • We’re happy to welcome two of the country’s most respected political experts, Nicolle Wallace and Bakari Sellers to our Expo stage to help us sort out what President Trump’s first 100 days in office mean for the benefits industry. Don’t miss their session, “Crossfire on Current Events & Today’s Divisive Political Landscape.”

  • Want a look into the future of health care? Aaron Carroll, director of the Center for Health Policy and associate dean for research mentoring and professor of pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine, will dig into the trends of today and what they could mean for health care down the road. He’ll also explore what today’s health care climate will mean for benefits plans and brokers over the next 12 to 18 months.

  • Britt Andreatta, a leading expert on brain science and learning and the author of “Wired to Grow” and “Wired to Resist” will share insight on how to harness human biology to overcome resistance to change. You’ll leave this session with new strategies for intentionally building your own professional capacity and strengthening all functions of your organization.

  • In our closing keynote, “News From The Hill,” NAHU Vice President of Government Affairs Marcy Buckner will dive in on the changing regulatory rules under the new administration. How will these fast and furious changes affect you, your business and your industry?

Industry thought leaders

Once again, the Expo will feature a number of breakout sessions where attendees can deepen their knowledge and hear from some of the top benefits professionals in the industry.

  • The “Broker Career Paths in the ‘New’ World” session, featuring two former Broker of the Year winners David Contorno and Reed Smith, will examine what it means to be a broker in this new environment. Join David, Reed and the rest of the panel as they share what has worked and what hasn’t at a level of disclosure rarely seen in our industry.

  • Another breakout session worth putting in your calendar is “What’s the Good News, Ladies?” with Susan Combs, president of Combs & Company. Susan will moderate an all-female panel about the challenges and opportunities for women in the benefits industry. Be sure to join if the sound of glass shattering doesn’t bother you.

  • And while all of the sessions and speakers have great insight and experience to share, be sure to catch the BenefitsPRO Broker of the Year panel discussion. We’ve whittled an impressive list of nominations to five excellent candidates for the 2017 BOY award. Moderated by editor-in-chief Paul Wilson, this session will highlight why and how these brokers stand out from others in their ranks. (Be sure to look out for the April issue of BenefitsPRO for more on the five finalists.)

Why Indy?

There’s a lot to see inside the Expo halls, but be sure to save time to explore Indianapolis while you can. Here are a few suggestions:

  • You can’t go to Indy without exploring what makes the city famous: that means checking out the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum.

  • Catch a game: The Indiana Pacers will hose the Atlanta Hawks on April 12.

  • Visit Monument Circle: Located in downtown Indianapolis, the scenic area boasts great shops and restaurants, as well as a monument to Indiana war veterans, hence the name. You can walk the steps to the observation deck to get a view of the city.

  • Try out some of the city’s best cuisine: Indy’s food is no stranger to the limelight, appearing on shows like “The Best Thing I Ever Ate,” “Man vs. Food,” and “Diner, Drive-Ins, and Dives.” St. Elmo Steak House boasts the “world’s spiciest dish,” its shrimp cocktail, according to one TV host. Looking for something a little more low-key? Try Steer In for a burger or Edward’s Drive-In, where you can have a Hoosier favorite — breaded pork tenderloin sandwich.

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