Business Insurance
The Ultimate 2026 Conference Guide for Risk, Safety and Benefits Managers
January 8, 2026
Staying ahead in today’s challenging business world requires constant learning and networking, and conferences are a prime way to achieve both. Whether you’re focused on risk management, insurance, employee benefits, or industry-specific insights, attending the right events can keep you informed, connected and inspired.
We’ve compiled a list of key conferences across these fields to make planning easier. Use this list to identify the events that best support your professional goals.
January
2026 Marine Insurance Seminar
Learn MoreAM&AA Winter Conference
Alliance of Merger and Acquisition Advisors
January 19-20, 2026
Charleston, SC
2026 Surety Bonding & Construction Risk Management Conference
Associated General Contractors of America
January 26-28, 2026
Charlotte Harbor, FL
February
Conference & Expo 2026
Association of Marina Industries
February 2-4, 2026
Daytona Beach, FL
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World Captive Forum
Business Insurance
February 4-6, 2026
Orlando, FL
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PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2026
Passenger Vessel Association
February 22-25, 2026
Covington, KY
IFA Annual Convention
International Franchise Association
February 23-25, 2026
Las Vegas, NV
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Indiana Safety and Health Conference & Expo
February 23-25, 2026
Indianapolis, IN
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March
AGRiP Governance Conference
Association of Governmental Risk Pools
March 1-4, 2026
Nashville, TN
CICA International Conference
Captive Insurance Companies Association
March 8-10, 2026
Palm Desert, CA
Ohio Safety Congress & Expo
Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
March 11-13, 2026
Columbus, OH
April
2026 Michigan Safety Conference
Learn MoreOASBO Annual Conference & Expo
Ohio Association of School Business Officials
April 14-17, 2026
Columbus, OH
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Annual Indiana HR Conference & Expo
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
April 28-30, 2026
Indianapolis, IN
May
RISKWORLD: RIMS Annual Conference & Exhibition
The Risk Management Society
May 3-6, 2026
Philadelphia, PA
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CMSA Annual Convention 2026
California Moving & Storage Association
May 12-17, 2026
Rancho Mirage, CA
CFMA Annual Conference & Exhibition
Construction Financial Management Association
May 30-June 3, 2026
Phoenix, AZ
NCSI Annual Meeting & Conference
National Council of Self-Insurers
May 31-June 3, 2026
Rancho Mirage, CA
June
MCIA Annual Conference
Montana Captive Insurance Association
June 2-3, 2026
Whitefish, MT
PRIMA Annual Conference
Public Risk Management Association
June 7-10, 2026
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Safety 2026 Conference & Expo
American Society of Safety Professionals
June 15-17, 2026
Anaheim, CA
August
VCIA Annual Conference
Vermont Captive Insurance Association
August 11-13, 2026
Burlington, VT
NCCIA Annual Conference
North Carolina Captive Insurance Association
August 23-26, 2026
Charlotte, NC
IRMI AgriCon
International Risk Management Institute
August 31-September 2, 2026
Nashville, TN
September
NSC Safety Congress & Expo
National Safety Council
September 14-16, 2026
Indianapolis, IN
Chicagoland Safety, Health & Environmental Conference
September 14-16, 2026
Naperville, IL
Ohio HR Conference
Ohio SHRM State Council
September 22-24, 2026
Sandusky, OH
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NJWMA Annual Convention
New Jersey Warehouse & Movers Association
September 23-24, 2026
Atlantic City, NY
SCCIA Annual Executive Educational Conference
South Carolina Captive Insurance Association
September 28-30, 2026
Charleston, SC
National Comp.
National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference
September 29-30, 2026
Las Vegas, NV
October
ASHRM Annual Conference
American Society for Health Care Risk Management
October 4-6, 2026
Phoenix, AZ
URMIA Annual Conference
University Risk Management and Insurance Association
October 10-14, 2026
Philadelphia, PA
ASBO International Conference & Expo
Association of School Business Officials International
October 14-16, 2026
Pittsburgh, PA
NAHRO’s National Conference & Exhibition
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials
October 15-17, 2026
Denver, CO
MISHRM Annual Conference
Michigan Council, Society for Human Resource Management
October 21-23, 2026
Grand Rapids, MI
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IRMI Construction Risk Conference
International Risk Management Institute
October 25-28, 2026
November
Additional Information About Safety Conferences
For additional safety conferences not in the preceding list, visit the following links or explore your state or local chamber of commerce website for related events:
- National Safety Council: https://www.nsc.org/events
- American Society of Safety Professionals: https://www.assp.org/education/conferences/
Consultation Available
If conferences aren’t in your plans this year, remember that your Hylant risk, insurance, loss control or employee benefits advisor is always ready to answer your questions. If you aren’t a Hylant client yet but want to speak with someone, we invite you to contact us here.
The conference dates listed are accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. However, event details are subject to change. Always confirm dates and details directly with the event organizers before making any travel or registration plans. Please note that this list does not include every risk, safety, or employee benefits management conference. It is intended as a helpful resource, not an exhaustive list.