2026 Annual convention & Trade Show
November 4-6, 2026
French Lick Resort | French Lick, Indiana
Join Big I Kentucky at French Lick Resort for three days of connection, education, industry insight and good old-fashioned networking with the people who make Kentucky’s independent agency system stronger.
Why Attend?
The Annual Convention & Trade Show brings Kentucky’s independent insurance community together for education, networking, carrier conversations and a little fun along the way. Whether you are an agency owner, producer, CSR, company partner, emerging leader or industry vendor, this event is designed to help you build relationships, discover new ideas and stay connected to what is happening in the marketplace.
Come for the sessions. Stay for the conversations. Leave with ideas, connections and maybe a few stories you can actually repeat in public.
Schedule of Events
wednesday | november 4, 2026
12:00 pM
optional golf at the Donald Ross Course
1:00 pM – 4:00 pM
e&o course (3 Hours CE)
6:00 PM
Welcome Reception at the West Baden Billiards & Bowling Pavilion
sponsored by Liberty Mutual
thursday | november 5, 2026
7:30 AM
Registration Opens
8:00 AM – 10:30 aM
Welcome Breakfast & General Session
Keynote Presentation: Preparing for an AI-Driven Future
Presented by Dale Steinke, Agent for the Future Advisors (CE pending)
10:45 AM – 12:00 pM
industry speaker & cE course
Hone Your Prompt Skills for Smarter Results (Hands-on AI Workshop) – Dale Steinke, Agent for the Future Advisors (CE pending)
11:00 aM
spouse/guest activity
12:00 pM – 4:00 pM
trade show & Lunch
4:30 pM – 5:00 pM
past presidents’ reception
5:00 pM – 6:00 PM
5:15 PM – 5:30 PM
women leader’s happy hour
InsurPAC Toast
5:30 pM – 6:30 PM
cocktail reception, silent auction, wine & bourbon toss
7:00 pM
leadership dinner
9:00 pM
Dueling Piano Bars with Felix & the Fingers
Friday| november 6, 2026
9 aM
legislative Breakfast
10:00 aM – 1:00 PM
ethics course w Rick Pitts (3 Hours CE)
Venue & Accommodations
Located in southern Indiana, French Lick Resort is an easy drive from many parts of Kentucky and the surrounding region. The resort is located at 8670 West State Road 56, French Lick, IN 47432.
Trade Show and Exhibitors
The Big I Kentucky Trade Show is a must-attend event for anyone looking to build relationships, discover new solutions and stay connected to what is happening across Kentucky’s insurance marketplace.
Speaker Lineup
Hear from industry experts, thought leaders and practical presenters on topics that matter to today’s independent agencies.
CE, Ethics and designation update credits
We are offering eight (8) hours of free KY CE at this event, including 3 hours of ethics and 3 hours of E&O education (potentially earning a discount on your Big I KY E&O policy). All courses also qualify for National Alliance designation update credits.
Awards & Recognition
Help us celebrate the leaders, volunteers and industry partners who go above and beyond for Big I Kentucky and the independent agency system.
First-Time Attendees
New to convention? We will help you get connected. Look for newcomer-friendly opportunities, networking moments and helpful staff who can point you in the right direction.
