Mark your calendars, Brokers! Your favorite industry events, like the Self-Insurance Institute of America (SIIA) and BenefitsPro, are back and better than ever this year. These industry-leading events serve as great opportunities for Brokers to network, learn about the ever-changing health insurance landscape and evaluate new technology offerings.
HCAA Executive Forum: Adapting, Responding & Reconnecting in the New Normal
When: February 8-10, 2021
Where: Online
Start the year off right with HCAA’s annual executive forum! These three, virtual half-day sessions will serve as a great educational opportunity for Brokers and third party administrators (TPAs) to listen to a prominent lineup of speakers in self-funding. At the event, come prepared to discuss everything from value-based health care to effectively operating in post-pandemic world.
NAHU 2021 Virtual Capitol Conference
When: February 22-24, 2021
Where: Online
The Power of Equation: Engage, Educate and Empower will serve as the theme of the National Association of Health Underwriters’ (NAHU) annual Capitol Conference, held virtually this year. Following a keynote speaker and legislative open forum, there will be breakout sessions for Brokers to attend, focused on quality and price, innovation and creativity, Medicare and market changes and more.
NEOHUA Virtual Products Expo
When: March 10, 2021
Where: Virtual
The Northeast Ohio Health Underwriters Association (NEOHUA) presents a great opportunity to expand your market presence and grow your business this year. The association’s annual Products Expo will feature hot topics in benefits compliance as well as showcase some of the leading health questionnaire and health benefits management software programs for underwriters and Brokers alike.
NAHAM Annual Conference
When: May 11-14, 2021
Where: San Diego, California
The National Association of Healthcare Access Management (NAHAM) will be holding its 47th annual conference and exhibition virtually this year. The event will feature a broad range of topics related to patient access and will also offer ample networking opportunities for Brokers.
SIIA Direct Contracting CFA Executive Forum
When: May 18-20, 2021
Where: Online
Direct contracting arrangements between health care payers and providers have gained popularity in recent years. To help accelerate the growth of this market segment, SIIA has pulled together several of the brightest minds representing leading payers, advisors and providers for its annual Executive Forum event.
BenefitsPRO Broker Expo 2021
When: May 18, 2021
Where: Online
When: August 16-18, 2021
Where: San Diego, California
The BenefitsPro Brokers Expo will be held both virtually and in-person this year at two different dates. A one-day virtual program will kick off the expo this year on May 18, followed by an in-person, three-day conference that will be held from August 16 through 18 in San Diego, California. Key themes discussed at both events include the Biden administration’s impact on health care, the impact of COVID-19, next-gen benefits agencies, technology trends and innovations and so much more.
AHIP Institute & Expo
When: June 23-25, 2021
Where: Miami, Florida
This Broker’s conference isn’t virtual, but certainly one worth adding to your calendar in 2021 if you feel comfortable making the trip. Over the course of three days, AHIP will bring you keynote presentations, panel discussions and interactive sessions. Broker attendees can also participate in Q&A with speakers, engage with each other and meet with exhibitors for virtual product demos. In addition to AHIP’s flagship event, be sure to check out other AHIP’s webinar events throughout the year!
NAHU 2021 Annual Convention
When: June 26-29, 2021
Where: New Orleans, Louisiana
The National Association of Health Underwriters’ (NAHU) annual convention will meet in-person this year in New Orleans. Underwriters attending this event can expect to walk away with an understanding of new proven practices and insight into important trends in health questionnaire technology.
SIIA National Conference & Expo
When: October 3-5, 2021
Where: Online
If you attended SIIA’s National Conference virtually last year, then you know what a success it was. According to a post-event survey, 93 percent of participants reported positive experiences, and this year’s event is expected to be no different. SIIA’s annual conference serves as the world’s largest event focused exclusively on the self-insurance and alternative risk transfer marketplace. It’s a great opportunity for anyone involved with self-insured group health plans or insurance companies to attend.
Benefits Forum & Expo Conference
When: Fall 2021
Where: TBD
Last year’s Employee Benefit Advisor (EBA) and Employee Benefit News (EBN) event was postponed to this year and will held in the fall of 2021. This industry-leading event serves as a catalyst for the transformation of the entire benefits industry, bringing together Employers, Brokers and Carriers under one roof.
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