8:00 AM – Registration Opens

8:30 AM – Women’s Breakfast

9:00 AM – Sponsor Ice Breakers

10:00 AM – Welcome – Young Agent Conference Opening

10:15 AM – Keynote: Be the Torch, Presented by Brandon Smith

Every leader hits moments of uncertainty…dark stretches where the path isn’t clear, the pressure builds, and it would be easier to wait than to lead. That’s where leadership shows up.

This keynote challenges attendees to stop waiting for directions and start becoming it. Through real stories, relatable moments, and a little humor, Brandon creates an experience that’s engaging, personal, and easy to connect with. No fluff. Just a clear message and practical takeaways that land. He unpacks what it means to “Be the Torch” … to step into the unknown, move first, and light the way for others even when you don’t have all the answers.

At the core is a simple, practical framework built around three steps to be the torch: first, you must be willing to fail and learn from your mistakes. Second, you must refuse to let failure define or control you. And third, you get to choose…either breakdown or breakthrough. The message is clear: leadership isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about going first.

Attendees will leave motivated, grounded, and equipped with a clear path to step forward, take ownership, and light the way for their team…especially when it matters most.

11:00 AM – IA&B Young Agent Award Recognition & Panel

Celebrate emerging talent at our Young Agent Award Announcement and Panel. We will recognize this year’s outstanding young agents, followed by engaging discussion on career growth, innovation, and leadership.

12:00 PM – Lunch

1:00 PM – Leadership Without the Title: Using DISC* to Positively Influence Clients and Teams, Presented by Claudia St. John
This session is geared to every position in the agency.

Regardless of your job title, leadership is the everyday choice to positively influence people and results in understanding your own style and intentionally adapting your behavior when working with others. In this interactive session, you will learn how to use your natural DISC behavioral style to communicate more effectively with clients and colleagues by leveraging your strengths, managing your blind spots, and confidently spotting and flexing to the styles of those around you. Building on the DISC training session from 2024, this program will allow participants to dive more deeply into “flexing” and practice how to adjust your behavioral style based on the type of person and situation you are engaging with. 

By the end of this session, you’ll be able to:

• See how you can lead from your current role by understanding your natural DISC strengths and potential derailers
• Identify the likely DISC styles in teammates and clients—even without a formal assessment
• Apply practical “flex” moves to improve communication, relationships, and outcomes when working with others

4:00 PM – Power of Presence, Presented by Brandon Smith

Have you ever wondered why some people brag about working 50, 60, or even 75 hours per week, like it’s some badge of honor? What a poor use of time…and life. Brandon has found that the first step toward living the kind of life you’ve always wanted is by being intentional, by creating a schedule/calendar that works. You’ve got to have a plan. Being intentional about how you use your time is the difference between living the life you want and just being stuck. In this wellness session, Brandon will help you prioritize what is important and teach you how to create a schedule where everything fits perfectly into place.

5:00 PM – First Day of Sessions Conclude

5:30 PM – Happy Hour/Networking

6:30 PM – Dinner

7:30 PM – Evening Activities, Networking, and Entertainment