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The Only Conference Dedicated to Advancing Industry Connectivity

Ivans Connect is more than just your typical user conference. It’s an opportunity to rally together with the entire Ivans ecosystem to discuss what’s next for digital distribution and servicing, what’s next for Ivans, and what’s next for you.

This year, we’re heading to the Aria Resort in Las Vegas for an action-packed day filled with plenty of learning, networking, and fun! The event kicks off with a networking reception on Sunday, October 5, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., followed by the main program on Monday, October 6, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

 

 
 

Program Agenda

Sunday, October 5

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Ivans Connect Welcome Reception on the Ironwood Terrace   

Monday, October 6

All meals will be on the South Primrose Veranda, and sessions will be in the Primrose Ballroom.  

8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.

Breakfast

9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Keynote Address

Hear from Graham Blackwell, President of Applied Systems, and Reid Holzworth, CEO at Ivans, on what Ivans has been up to and where they’re going in the Intelligent Insurance Era.   

9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Product Update

Hear from Kathy Hrach, SVP of Product Management at Ivans, on the latest innovations and hear from clients on how those solutions are furthering connectivity and collaboration between carriers, MGAs and agencies.    

10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Ivans Spark Awards Ceremony  

Put your hands together as we honor carriers and MGAs offering superior connectivity to their agency channel.   

10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. 

Break

10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

The Future of Commercial Submissions and Collaboration  

Join Katarina Pregelj, GM of Underwriter Solutions, as she presents Ivans’ vision for bringing connectivity and collaboration to the commercial submissions process.    

11:45 a.m.– 12:45 p.m. 

Lunch

12:45 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Panel Discussion: Simpler Commercial Lines Distribution and Submission Workflows  

Today, the process for submitting commercial business is rife with inefficiencies, but it doesn’t have to be. In this session, learn about current technology solutions that are solving various pieces of this workflow and how Ivans can bring additional value in the future.    

1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Panel Discussion: Data to Drive Decision Making  

Come to this panel discussion to learn how your peers currently use data insights and where and how data could be further leveraged to improve quoting, marketing, book management, and more.  

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Turning the Page: What’s Next for Data, Connectivity and AI in Our Channel  

Attend this collaborative session presented by the Big “I” Agents Council for Technology (ACT) to dig into where the industry needs to go next, why it matters, and how we can get there—together. If you're serious about building a better future for the IA channel, this is the conversation to be part of. Join fellow insurers, MGAs, agencies, and solution providers in facilitated breakout discussions on how we can better align as an industry to create a more connected, efficient ecosystem.    

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Meet Ivans  

Wrap up the day with a quick meet and greet with the Ivans team on the Mezzanine.    

Grab Your Pass for Ivans Connect 2025

There’s no registration fee for insurers, MGAs, agencies, and solution providers to attend Ivans Connect. Complete the form below to reserve your spot now!