Connect Fall Expo Agenda
October 7-9th, 2026 | Young Harris, GA
CONNECT FALL EXPO AGENDA
Wednesday, October 7th
2:00-4:00pm IIAG Board of Directors Meeting
(Cedar Knob)
5:30-7:00pm Welcome Meet-Up
(Brassie's Grill)
7:00pm Dinner on Your Own
9:00pm CONNECT After Dark
All Attendees & Guests Welcome
(Fireside Lounge)
Thursday, October 8th
7:30am IIAG Registration Desk Opens
(Business Center)
7:30am Exhibitor Set Up Begins
(Brasstown Ballroom)
8:00-9:00am Breakfast & Coffee
(Break Area)
8:30-9:30am Catastrophic Claims Panel
(Track Rock)
› Garth Crow: Chief Claims Officer, FCCI
› Brad Blount: Large Loss Claims Supervisor, Auto Owners Insurance
› Robbie Moore: Partner, Blanchard & Calhoun Insurance (IIAG President)
› Kristi Shrum: Partner, Insurance Service of Asheville
› Moderated by Jarrett Bridges: Managing Director, Higginbotham (IIAG Immediate Past President)
◆ 1 Hour CE
9:30-10:30am "The Front Lines of Agent Advocacy: Legislative & Legal Update"
(Track Rock)
◆ 1 Hour CE
10:30-11:30am "Turning Data into Better Decisions"
(Track Rock)
Angela Ford, Catalyit
◆ 1 Hour CE
11:00am Exhibitor Set Up Ends
11:30-12:00pm Luncheon
(Creekside Pavilion)
12:00-2:00pm Tradeshow
(Brasstown Ballroom)
2:00-3:00pm "State of the Industry: Elevate Your Value Proposition in a Changing Market"
(Track Rock)
Scott Kegler, MarshBerry
◆ 1 Hour CE
3:30-4:30pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS
"Know Your Agency Data and Workflows"
Angela Ford, Catalyit
(Keys Branch)
"Building a High-Performance Sales Culture"
Scott Kegler, MarshBerry
(Track Rock)
5:30-6:30pm Happy Hour Reception
(Sunset Pavilion)
6:30-7:30pm Dinner and Entertainment
(Sunset Pavilion)
7:30-9:00pm Karaoke for a Cause
(Sunset Pavilion)
Hosted by Georgia Young Agents
JJoin us for Karaoke for a Cause, benefitting Java Joy! Take the mic, nominate a friend, or simply enjoy the show as we raise money for a great cause. No talent required, just courage!
9:00pm CONNECT After Dark
All Attendees & Guests Welcome
(Fireside Lounge)
Friday, October 9th
8:00-9:00am Attendee Breakfast
9:00-11:00am E&O Loss Control Seminar: Mock Trial
(Track Rock)
◆ 2 Hour CE
Featuring IIAG Board Members: Kevin Panter, Michael Mellars, Tony Jones, Allison Clark,
Crystal Meador, Stuart Moore, Jarrett Bridges, & Robbie Moore
Join us for our annual E&O Loss Control Seminar with a courtroom twist! Watch a mock E&O claim play out and see how everyday agency decisions can impact the verdict.
Registration for the seminar is included in your CONNECT Fall Expo registration!
› For more information, see the “E&O Seminar” tab.
12:00pm Safe Travels Home!