Big I Illinois CONVO 2025

Schedule

Tentative schedule is subject to change.

Conference Day

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10:00 am

Golf registration begins at 9:00 am at the course.

  • CONVO Golf Outing

    Join us for a round of golf, complete with food and beverages, friendly competition, and a great opportunity to network with agents ahead of CONVO.

    Details coming soon.

12:00 pm

  • CONVO Registration Desk Open

    Stop by the desk at the Registration area at the Pere Marquette Hotel to grab your badge and everything you need for the conference.

1:00 - 4:00 pm - Breakout Sessions

Choose from two sessions.

  • Three (3) Hours IL CE Credit

    Insurance Game of Games (with Ethics)

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    Continuing Education
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    Hotel
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    Ready to test your insurance smarts - and have a blast doing it?

    Step into a fast-paced, competitive learning experience unlike any other. In this high-energy session, hosts Luke Praxmarer and Nicole Broch will lead you through games like “Pursuing Trivia” and “Insurance Jeopardy,” challenging your knowledge across a range of coverage topics: Personal Auto & Home, Commercial Property & Auto, Personal Umbrella, EPL, Business Income, Workers Comp, and more.

    Expect laughter, teamwork, and a healthy dose of friendly competition as you battle for bragging rights and real prizes. Whether you're a seasoned insurance pro or just love a good challenge, you’ll leave with sharpened skills, new insights - and maybe even some swag to show for it.

     Plus - this session will satisfy your Ethics CE requirement!

  • Three (3) Hours IL CE Credit

    Fix the Foundation: Tech, Process & Prompts for a Smarter, More Automated Agency

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    Continuing Education
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    Technology can’t fix broken processes—but it can supercharge great ones. This session blends strategy, hands-on practice, and real-world examples to help your agency strengthen its foundation. You'll learn how to identify the essential tools your agency needs, create better alignment through documented workflows, and explore how automation and AI can be used to eliminate busywork and create consistency. From CRMs to ChatGPT, we’ll break down what matters—and what doesn’t.

    Attendees Will Walk Away With:

    • A framework to identify which tools are missing or underused in their tech stack

    • A simple process template to begin creating standard operating procedures

    • Real automation ideas they can implement right away

    • Tips to build repeatable, effective prompts for AI tools like Copilot and ChatGPT

    • A mindset (and maintenance plan) for keeping it all running smoothly

  • Tuesday Afternoon Break

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    Included Food & Drink

    Refuel at the break station!

5:00 - 6:00 pm

  • Welcome Reception

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    Social Events & Networking
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    Hotel

    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.

6:00 - 8:00 pm

  • Past President's Dinner

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    *Invite only

  • Dinner Break/Dutch Dine Arounds

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    Social Events & Networking

    Head out for dinner with your Company Partners, old friends, or new acquaintances.

    Company reps: This is a great time to take your agents out!

    Dutch Dine Arounds are hosted by Big I Illinois staff and board members for those agents looking for some great conversation. We do ask that these be kept to agents only.

    We'll provide the transportation, but attendees are responsible for paying for their own dinner.

    Dutch Dine Around Sign Up

8:00 - 11:00 pm

  • Casino Night

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    Social Events & Networking

    Big I Illinois Casino NightDon't just win big at the tables, make big connections too! While you try your luck at roulette, blackjack, and more, mingle with fellow attendees at our exciting Casino Night. This social event is your chance to network with peers from across the industry, share ideas, and build valuable relationships in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. These connections could be the key to future collaborations or even your next big opportunity – so deal yourself in and get ready to win on all fronts!