Time
Session
Location
12:00 PM
Networking Breakfast
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
12:30 PM
Members' Meeting
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Colin Simpson
IBAO CEO
Brett Boadway
IBAO COO
Shara Bierman
IBAO President
Dario Battista
IBAO Chair
02:15 PM
Refreshment Break
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
02:30 PM
Ontario Auto Panel
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Mark Abraham
CEO, RIBO
Elliott Silverstein
Director, Government Relations (Insurance), CAA Insurance
03:30 PM
Networking Lunch
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
04:30 PM
BIP Talks Stream 1
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Concise, high-impact presentations designed to spark new thinking and actionable solutions.
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Paul Wells
Political Journalist
Graeme Trudgill
CEO, BIBA
Peter Braid
CEO, IBAC
Teddy Wilson
Actor & Television Personality
BIP Talks Stream 2
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
In-depth sessions designed to build knowledge, sharpen skills, and provide practical tools for professional growth.
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
06:00 PM
Keynote
In Convo with Rainn Wilson: Comedy, Crisis and Consciousness
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Join an exclusive one-on-one with actor, author and activist Rainn Wilson, best known for his iconic role as Dwight Schrute on The Office. In this candid conversation, Wilson shares behind-the-scenes stories, personal experiences with the LA wildfires, and how he cultivates clarity in a world on edge.
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Rainn Wilson
Actor & Activist
07:00 PM
Tradeshow Reception
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Spotlight Stage
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Pete Tessier
Host & Producer, The Insurance Podcast
Curt Wyatt
Host & Producer, The Insurance Podcast
09:30 PM
Break
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
11:00 PM
Gala Mixer
Fallsview Casino
Fallsview Casino
Sponsored by
Cassels
11:30 PM
Awards of Excellence Gala
Fallsview Casino
Fallsview Casino
James Cunningham
Comedian, Emcee & Television Personality
Time
Session
Location
02:00 AM
Sponsorship Opportunity
After Party
Hilton Niagara Falls
Hilton Niagara Falls
12:30 PM
Networking Breakfast
Grand Foyer
Grand Foyer
01:00 PM
Keynote
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Economic Update
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Doug Porter
Chief Economist, BMO Financial Group
01:45 PM
Refreshment Break
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
02:00 PM
Personal Lines Panel
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Commercial Lines Panel
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Anna McCrindell
SVP, Chief Commercial Lines Officer, Wawanesa
Paul Fletcher
Managing Director, Aviva Business Insurance
Alyson Paisley
Deputy Senior VP Commercial Lines & Prestige, Intact Insurance
Obaid Rahman
Senior VP and Chief Underwriting Officer, Commercial Insurance, Definity
Marissa Teeter
Executive Coach & Advisor
02:30 PM
Sponsor Marketplace
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
04:30 PM
Tradeshow & Networking Lunch
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Spotlight Stage
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Pete Tessier
Host & Producer, The Insurance Podcast
Curt Wyatt
Host & Producer, The Insurance Podcast
06:30 PM
Tradeshow Open
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
IBAO Presentation
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Shara Bierman
IBAO President
07:00 PM
Tradeshow Open
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Executive Panel
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Ben Isotto Riches
Chief Distribution Officer, Aviva Canada
Matthew Turack
President, CAA Insurance
Evan Johnston
President & CEO, Wawanesa Insurance
Paul MacDonald
Executive VP, Personal Insurance & Digital Channels, Definity
Peter Janzen
SVP, Ontario Division and National Distribution Teams, Intact Insurance
Featuring
08:00 PM
Tradeshow Open
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Spotlight Stage
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Pete Tessier
Host & Producer, The Insurance Podcast
Curt Wyatt
Host & Producer, The Insurance Podcast
09:30 PM
Break
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
11:00 PM
Hospitality Night
Fallsview Casino
Fallsview Casino
Featuring
Time
Session
Location
02:00 AM
Sponsorship Opportunity
After Party
Hilton Niagara Falls
Hilton Niagara Falls