CONNECT 2026: The Room to Be In

You can’t afford to stand still in today’s insurance industry – and CONNECT 2026 is your opportunity to stay ahead.

In one day, you’ll gain practical knowledge, a-ha moment perspectives, meaningful industry connections, and strategies designed to strengthen both your technical expertise and your impact within your agency.

Expect a SOLD OUT Industry Marketplace featuring 45 exhibitors; you’ll have unparalleled access to carriers, wholesalers, technology providers, restoration companies, and business partners helping shape the future of independent agencies.

From emerging challenges to leadership, communication, and innovation, CONNECT brings together the conversations and insights we need right now. This is more than a conference – it’s an investment in your agency.

Highlights

“The Cure for Stupidity” with Eric Bailey is often rated “the best speaker I’ve ever seen.” Eric opens our eyes to a new reality.
The Industry Marketplace is your opportunity to network with carriers, meet the new solution to your agency’s biggest challenges, and strengthen many areas of your foundation in a quick period of time.
Luncheon, programming, and awards to end on a high note.

Sellout is expected, so don’t miss your chance to be a part of it!

Time	2026 Schedule
8:45 – 9:30 AM	Registration & Coffee in Industry Marketplace
9:30 – 11:30 AM	Morning Program True Crime CE: The Hartford Circus Fire of 1944 (1 CE) Sue Keegan, AIC, MBA Director of Education, Big I Connecticut
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM	Networking in the Industry Marketplace Relationships are everything. This is your big opportunity to network with carriers, meet the new solution to your agency’s biggest challenges, and strengthen many areas of your foundation in a quick period of time. Want a warm introduction? We’ve got your back– our team will be there to help! The Industry Marketplace exhibit hall is SOLD OUT. It will be packed with solutions.
1:00 -1:30 PM	Luncheon
1:30 – 2:45 PM	Afternoon Program The Cure for Stupidity: Seeing Customers & Coworkers in a Different Light Eric M. Bailey Founder & President, Bailey Strategic Innovation Group Best-Selling Author of The Cure for Stupidity: Using Brain Science to Explain Irrational Behavior at Work
2:45 – 3:30 PM	Reception in Industry Marketplace Close out the day with a drink, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and top-shelf networking.

EXHIBITORS.

Industry Marketplace is SOLD OUT! [waitlist available]

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Innovative solutions. Cool tech tools. New ways to do business.

Connect with exhibitors who are ready to help you and your agency succeed.

Specialty Carrier

MGA

Connecticut agents are the best in the country, and they want to build a relationship with the best… YOU.

Connect with agents at our Industry Marketplace (trade show floor) and share your knowledge and innovative solutions that will help them succeed.

As soon as agents arrive at CONNECT, they’ll see you in the Industry Marketplace. Registration, coffee, refreshments, and reception–all happening in the Industry Marketplace. The day begins and ends in the Industry Marketplace with 3 hours to meet with you and learn more about your business. Registration includes lunch, reception, and the pre- and post-show attendee list.

IMPORTANT: By registering to exhibit at CONNECT, you agree to keep your exhibit booth open and staffed during registration, Industry Marketplace, and happy hour. There are NO exceptions.

Tentative Agenda

6:30 – 8:30 AM Exhibitor Registration & Setup
8:45 – 9:30 AM Registration & Coffee in Industry Marketplace
9:30 – 11:30 AM Morning Program*
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Industry Marketplace
1:00 – 2:45 PM Luncheon & Program*
2:45 – 3:30 PM Reception
3:45 PM Exhibitor Strike

*Exhibitors are encouraged to attend the morning program and luncheon & program.

Booth Details

Booth dimensions are 8′ wide by 6′ deep. Your booth will include an exhibitor sign, one 6’ table, and two chairs. You’re welcome to bring your own signs, backdrops, etc., as long as all items fit within the confines of your booth.