Location: Riverview Lounge

Prepare for #IBAABrokersDay with an early buffet-style breakfast in the main building up on Mezzanine 2. The day's sessions will all be nearby.

Location: Van Horne Foyer

Before you do anything make sure you swing by our registration desk to check in for the event. Come get your badge, your delegate bag, and any other goodies set aside for you. If you have any questions about the convention, need help navigating, or you just want to come meet the staff we'll be setup each day throughout the events.

Location: Cascade Ballroom

The Automobile Insurance Rate Board will provide an update on all things auto insurance. This is a must attend session to learn all about the latest trends and developments in auto insurance.

• Participants will better understand the data and trends in auto insurance affecting the market and insurer decisions on availability,
• Participants will understand trends in consumer confidence and the role brokers play in communicating facts about auto insurance to Alberta drivers,
• Participants will receive updates on changes coming to the AIRB as industry and government work together to implement a Care-First auto insurance system, and
• Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and express concerns to the AIRB.

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Laurie Balfour

Alberta Automobile Insurance Rate Board

Location: Cascade Ballroom

In the fast-paced world of insurance brokerages, efficient management systems are crucial for maintaining competitive advantage and delivering exceptional client service. This session will focus on the common inefficiencies found within broker management systems (BMS) and explore strategic approaches to optimize operations.

Catherine Smola

CSIO

Location: AB/NB/Cascade/Ivor Petrak

Broker Connect sessions are back! This year, you can network with your major markets—Aviva, Economical, Intact and Wawanesa. You will enjoy connecting with your company reps while learning about new products and meeting industry partners. Choose two rooms to visit and get ready for a fantastic time!

Each session will run for 30 minutes, you'll be given the opportunity at 11:30AM to leave the first and join a second. Be sure to select which sessions you intend to attend during your convention registration.

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Sponsors

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Location: Riverview Lounge

After your broker connect sessions hop back over to the Riverview Lounge for lunch.

Location: Cascade Ballroom

This session is your opportunity to share your concerns and perspectives about the industry with your peers. Come prepared to ask questions. The 2025-2026 IBAA Board will also conduct their official swearing in and member dedication during the session.

Location: Van Horne Ballroom

This year’s tradeshow will be better than over. Enjoy a strolling dinner to the sounds of a live DJ all while networking with a broad spectrum of companies that complement the work of brokers.

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 5th 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 5th. If you are a vendor looking to register a booth either use the registration options at the top of the page or click the button below.

The IBAA Convention 2025 trade show will be an evening trade show, running from 3:30pm - 7:30pm and will take place on the second floor of the Banff Springs Convention Centre. To see a full map of the space, please click here. During registration you will be given an opportunity to choose your booth location. Booth assignment will be completed on a first-come first-serve basis, so lock in your booth today!

Location: Cascade Ballroom

SGI CANADA will be closing out our #IBAABrokersDay with an unforgettable celebration. It will be a night to remember and celebration you can’t forget.

Sponsors

Location: Van Horne Ballroom

Final Day! Come join us in the Conference Centre where we'll have breakfast stations setup for you to fill up before the concluding events kick off.

Location: Van Horne Foyer

Before you do anything make sure you swing by our registration desk to check in for the event. Come get your badge, your delegate bag, and any other goodies set aside for you. If you have any questions about the convention, need help navigating, or you just want to come meet the staff we'll be setup each day throughout the events.

Location: Van Horne Ballroom

This workshop provides a comprehensive exploration of how insurance brokers can foster a more inclusive workplace, benefiting both team members and clients. The session will highlight the critical role that inclusivity plays in building stronger, more innovative teams and improving client relationships. Attendees will gain practical insights into understanding unconscious bias, fostering environments of belonging, and navigating the complexities of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Through interactive exercises, participants will learn how to apply DEI principles in their day-to-day interactions and create a more welcoming and supportive work culture.

• Understand the business case for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.
• Recognize and address unconscious biases in professional interactions.
• Develop strategies to foster psychological safety and a sense of belonging.
• Gain practical insights into creating an inclusive culture for both teams and clients.
• Apply DEI principles to enhance client relationships and drive innovation.

Erin Davis

Founder and Lead Inclusion Strategist at Erin Davis Co.

Location: Van Horne Ballroom

As humans, we are way more alike than we are different; however, these days, we have never felt this disconnected and lonely in the work we do and the people we serve. Subsequently, it seems as though people, in general, have never been this "assholeryish", and the data would suggest that the overwhelm is even more prominent in those of us who are marginalized. Because of this, and so many other factors, many organizations continue to witness the impact of burnout, with reduced morale, low productivity and a lack of innovation. Emotional exhaustion, a lack of compassion, and an experience of futility have become common experiences for many teams. Dr. Jody has begun walking hundreds of organizations through the process of reconnection to combat burnout and reconnect our disconnections - getting us all back to the best parts of us. She provides specific strategies to shift culture, bringing hilarity and truth while reigniting purpose and productivity with this game-changing talk.

Key Takeaways:

• Discover strategies to foster resilience and tackle emotional exhaustion.
• Learn how to build stronger, more authentic relationships in the workplace and beyond.
• Understand how to adapt to a rapidly changing world by creating new "rules" for connection.

Dr. Jody Carrington

Founder and Principal Psychologist at Carrington & Company

Location: Van Horne Ballroom

Join us for an insightful discussion that celebrates and explores the pivotal role of women in executive positions within the insurance industry. This session will bring together influential leaders to share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs.

Location: Riverview Lounge

After the morning sessions come get lunch in the main building at the Riverview Lounge.

Location: Cascade Ballroom

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Location: Van Horne Ballroom

Start the evening right at the cocktail reception. This is your chance the glam it up by donning your black-tie best. Then head straight from cocktail hour to the President's Gala.

Our photographer will be setup ready to capture you in your best.

Location: Van Horne Ballroom

We are bringing the bling with our President’s Gala this year—Cosmopolitan Glam. Don your finest attire and get ready to enjoy Fantastic food, music, and the IBAA Awards for Excellence presentation. This is a celebration you do not want to miss.

Gala Attire

Location: Alberta Room

We’re thrilled to wrap up the evening following the President's Gala with our Magenta sponsor, Wawanesa! Stay tuned for more details on the theme, but you can expect a seamless transition from the gala to an unforgettable afterparty. Come as you are in your gala attire and enjoy music, snacks, and a vibrant party atmosphere to celebrate the end of our three-day convention in style!

Sponsors

Wawanesa Insurance