Join the Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (IIAW) at historic Lambeau Field for INSURCON2026—our 127th annual convention. Set against the iconic backdrop of Green Bay, this can't-miss event will bring together insurance professionals from across the state for two days of learning, networking, and industry insight. Save the date now so you're ready to register as soon as it opens!
Non-Member Price is $549 Includes: + 5 WI CE Credits (E&O Mock Trial, State of the Industry and AI Panel) +
Access to Exhibitor Showcase + Access to Meet & Greet with Clay Matthews (Includes Autograph) and other Packer Stars!
+ Attend Evening Entertainment with Surprise Guest!
+ 5 WI CE Credits (E&O Mock Trial, State of the Industry and AI Panel) + Access to Exhibitor Showcase (Booth not included) + Access to Meet & Greet with Clay Matthews (Includes
Autograph) and other Packer Stars! + Attend Evening Entertainment with Surprise Guest!
Discount available for groups of 6 or more – contact diana@iiaw.com for group registration
MEMBERS: Please login before registering to receive member pricing! Need help accessing your Membership Account? Please contact the IIAW (info@iiaw.com or call 608.256.4429)
Registration Deadline: April 13, 2026. Cancellation / Refund Policy:Attendee cancellation requests received by March 2, 2026 will be refunded, less a $25 processing fee. Exhibitor cancellation requests received by March 2, 2026 will be refunded less a $200 processing fee). No refunds will be given for cancellations received after March 2, 2025. Sponsorships are non-refundable.
Dress Code for daytime sessions is business casual. Attendees can dress casual for Stadium View Bar and Thursday Evening Tailgate Celebration.
Registration Opens Legends Club Pre-Function Area - 3rd Floor Lambeau Field - 1265 Lombardi
Avenue, Green Bay, WI 12:00 PM When you arrive at Lambeau Field, please park in Lot 4 off Lombardi Avenue and enter through the American Family Insurance Gate. When inside, please take the escalators or elevators to Level 1 (Atrium Floor) and follow the designated signage.
E&O Mock Trial - 3 WI CE Credits Legends Club Rooms - Lambeau Field 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM What happens when everyday agency decisions end up in court? Follow a fictional, but very realistic, E&O case as it unfolds in a courtroom setting during this engaging session. 3 WI CE Credits Presented by: Annette "Nettie" Ardler, CPIW, DAE, AIAM, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions
Exhibitor Move-In Lambeau Field Atrium 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Evening Networking and Silent Auction Stadium View Bar & Restaurant 1963 Holmgren Way, Green Bay, WI 54304 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Join us at Stadium View Bar for dinner, drinks and networking. Participate in our silent auction benefiting Insuring Wisconsin PAC and InsurPAC.
Dress Code for daytime sessions is business casual. Attendees can dress casual for Stadium View Bar and Thursday Evening Tailgate Celebration.
Registration & Breakfast Legends Club Pre-Function Area - Lambeau Field 8:00AM - 9:00AM When you arrive at Lambeau Field, please park in Lot 4 off Lombardi Avenue and enter through the American Family Insurance Gate. When inside, please take the escalators or elevators to Level 1 (Atrium Floor) and follow the designated signage. Breakfast sponsored by Ansay & Associates!
Exhibitor Move-In Lambeau Field Atrium 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
State of the Insurance Industry in Wisconsin - 1 WI CE Credit Legends Club Rooms - Lambeau Field 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM 1 WI CE Credit Presented by: Matt Banaszynski, CEO, IIAW Sponsored by The Insurance Center!
AI & Agency Implications Panel - 1 WI CE Credit Legends Club Rooms - Lambeau Field 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM 1 WI CE Credit Presented by: Margeaux Giles, Irys and Wisconsin OCI Sponsored by Ansay & Associates!
Break 10:20 AM - 10:30 AM
Quiet Signs, Clear Actions: Leading Mental Health at Work Legends Club Rooms - Lambeau Field 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Learn how to spot burnout, respond in the moment, and connect colleagues to care—plus set the tone with mental-health-first onboarding from day one. Presented by: Brenden Corr and Justin Goodman, Project 55
Aaron Popkey - Green Bay Packers Director of Public Affairs Legends Club Rooms - Lambeau Field 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Hear an informative presentation from Green Bay Packers Director of Public Affairs, Aaron Popkey. Presented by: Aaron
Popkey, Director of Public Affairs, Green Bay Packers
How the IIAW Can Help Independent Agencies, Brokers, Carriers & Vendors Legends Club Rooms - Lambeau Field 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM From robust advocacy and exclusive programs to cutting-edge technology initiatives, business intelligence, and data-driven insights, learn about the wide-ranging ways the IIAW creates value. Presented by: Matt Banaszynski, CEO, IIAW and Janel Bazan, CIC, Vice President, IIAW
Lunch Lambeau Field Atrium 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Sponsored by Ansay & Associates
Exhibitor Showcase Lambeau Field Atrium 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to connect with vendors and industry partners. Enjoy refreshments, explore interactive booths featuring giveaways and games, and collect your InsurCon Pull Tabs! Selfie Station Sponsor: Burns & Wilcox! Pull-Tabs Sponsor: IMT Insurance
Evening Tailgate Celebration Johnsonville Tailgate Village 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM Join us for a special Meet & Greet with former Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews, dinner, networking, our 2026 Awards Presentation, and evening entertainment.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Packer Player Meet & Greets including Clay Matthews! (Photo prints will be available for autographs - no outside items will be signed)
6:15 PM - 7:45 PM: Dinner
7:30 PM - 8:15 PM: Awards Presentation
8:30PM - 9:30PM: Evening Entertainment (TBA)
Beverage Sponsor: Penn National Insurance Dinner Sponsor: Kunkel & Associates and R&R Insurance
Dress Code: Dress Code for daytime sessions is business casual. Attendees can dress casual for Stadium View Bar and Thursday Evening Tailgate Celebration. Business Casual Men- Dress Pants or Jeans with Golf Shirt or Collared Shirt Women - Casual Dress/Skirt or Sun Dress, Casual Pants or Jeans
Clay Matthews Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Linebacker
We are thrilled to announce Clay Matthews as our special guest for InsurCon2026! Meet the former NFL linebacker and Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame inductee, known for his 10-season career primarily with the Packers, where
he became their all-time sack leader and a Super Bowl XLV Champion. Don’t miss this special meet & greet opportunity from 5:00–7:00 PM during our Evening Tailgate Celebration at the Johnsonville Tailgate Village on May
21, 2026.
Photo prints will be available for autographs— please note that outside items will not be signed..
Annette “Nettie” Ardler is Vice President and Senior Underwriter for the US Agents team at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, where she focuses on underwriting E&O business for networks and aggregators through the Alliance Program.
With a career spanning more than three decades, she also serves as the Risk Management Expert for the US Agents program, working closely with national and state IIABA associations to lead risk management initiatives for independent
insurance agents.
Aaron Popkey Director of Public Affairs Green Bay Packers
Aaron Popkey is director of public affairs for the Green Bay Packers. In his third decade with the organization, Popkey manages relationships with key stakeholders in the community, including federal, state and local government
and civic officials, as well as regional economic development officials. He also oversees external communications and media relations for all non-football departments.
Brenden Corr Co-Founder Project 55
Brenden Corr is a sales leader, insurtech strategist, and mental health advocate. With a career spanning startups and scale-ups, he’s helped build companies from the ground up - previously with Loss Run Pro and now at Faura, where
they are changing how insurance carriers, agents & homeowners identify property risk - approaching it from survivability, resilience, and proactive mitigation. Brenden is also the Co-Founder of Project 55, a nonprofit dedicated
to changing mental health in the workplace. A Pacific Northwest native now in Montana, Brenden combines strategy, empathy, and purpose in both business and leadership.
Justin Goodman Co-Founder Project 55
Justin Goodman brings over 20 years of insurance industry expertise as a third-generation professional in the field. By the age of 29, he was recognized as one of the top five construction insurance experts nationwide by Risk and Insurance
Magazine. As CEO and Co-founder of Total CSR, he has developed training programs that have reached more than 70,000 customer service representatives, account managers, and producers across the United States. He also serves as Managing
Director and Co-founder of Project 55, a non-profit focused on transforming mental health outcomes in the workplace. His work has earned him recognition as one of the 2024 Insurance Journal Agents of the year and named to Insurance Business
Magazine’s Hot 100 list.
Matt Banaszynski CEO Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (IIAW)
Matt Banaszynski is an experienced Chief Executive Officer with a strong track record in the insurance industry. Skilled in both nonprofit and for-profit leadership, government affairs, technology, and communications, he is passionate about
driving business growth and positioning the Independent Agency Channel for long-term success.
Janel Bazan Vice President Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (IIAW)
Janel Bazan brings over 30 years of insurance industry experience as a licensed Wisconsin Property & Casualty Agent, with leadership roles across three independent agencies and deep expertise in all facets of operations. As Vice President of the IIAW, she streamlines workflows, manages E&O risks, and helps agencies align strategy with action—empowering them to operate with precision, resilience, and purpose.
AI & Agency Implications Panel
Margeaux Giles Chief Executive Officer and Founder Irys Margeaux Giles is a seasoned insurance executive and founder of Irys Insurtech, where she leads the development of AI-driven solutions that empower independent agencies to scale efficiently. Recognized globally for her work in insurtech, she
is also a passionate advocate for advancing women in insurance through initiatives like InsureWomen and InsureEquality.
TBA Wisconsin OCI
Josh Johanningmeier IIAW General Counsel Godfrey & Kahn Josh is a shareholder in Godfrey & Kahn’s Products Liability & Torts practice and a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment Litigation and Insurance practices.
(All Main Stage Speakers will be "sponsored" by our Exclusive Supporting Company Members)
Mock Trial CE Sponsor - May 20: $500 (1 available) Highlight your brand with logo placement during Wednesday’s Mock Trial CE session.
State of the Industry CE Sponsor - May 21: $500 Thank You The Insurance Center! Highlight your brand with logo placement during Thursday’s State of the Industry CE class.
AI & Agency Implications Panel CE Sponsor - May 21: $500 Thank You Ansay & Associates! Highlight your brand with logo placement during Thursday’s AI & Agency Implications CE panel.
Morning Kickoff Sponsor - May 21: $500 (1 available) Thank You Ansay & Associates! Start Thursday strong! As the breakfast sponsor, your logo will be featured as attendees grab their breakfast ahead of sessions. Think of it as your brand’s opening kickoff with maximum visibility.
Selfie Station Sponsor - May 21: $500 Thank You Burns & Wilcox! Score big with your brand inside the legendary Lambeau Field during InsurCon! Bring your own branded photo props to the selfie station during Thursday’s Exhibitor Showcase and give attendees the ultimate game-day photo opportunity in the bowl of Lambeau Field. Your logo will be featured on event signage.
Featured Lunch Sponsor - May 21: $750 (2 available) Thank You Ansay & Associates! Huddle up with attendees! Your brand will be highlighted during lunch on May 21, with signage to keep your logo in the spotlight.
Stadium View Beverage Sponsor - May 20: $1000 (2 available) Your logo will appear on bar signage as attendees gather at Stadium View Bar & Restaurant on Wednesday evening, giving you prime visibility during the event’s kickoff networking event.
Exhibitor Showcase Beverage Sponsor - May 21: $1000 (2 available) Score big during the Exhibitor Showcase where your logo will be spotlighted on bar signage.
Tailgate Beverage Sponsor - May 21: $1000 (1 available) Thank You Penn National Insurance! Your logo will be showcased on bar signage at the Evening Tailgate Celebration.
Stadium View Dinner Sponsor - May 21: $1500 (2 available) Your logo will be displayed on signage during dinner at Stadium View Bar & Restaurant on Wednesday evening.
Tailgate Dinner Sponsor - May 21: $1500 Thank You Kunkel & Associates and R&R Insurance! Bring your brand to the tailgate! Your logo will be displayed on signage during our Evening Tailgate Celebration Dinner on Thursday.
Pull Tabs Sponsor - May 21: $2000 Thank You IMT Insurance! Your logo will be displayed on pull tabs provided to all attendees during the Exhibitor Showcase.
Lanyard Sponsor - All Event: $2500 Thank You Wisconsin Mutual Insurance Company! Put your brand front and center – your logo will appear with the IIAW logo on every attendee and exhibitor lanyard, ensuring maximum visibility throughout the event.
Stand-Up Sponsor - May 21: $2500 (1 available) Bring the laughter to life by sponsoring our featured comedian! Your logo will be showcased on marketing materials and event signage, and featured on a step-and-repeat banner during the meet and greet.
Clay Matthews Meet & Greet Sponsor - May 21: $7500 (1 available) Score big with your brand during the Meet & Greet with Clay Matthews on May 21! Your logo will be featured on a step-and-repeat banner for photo opportunities, giving attendees a memorable backdrop while connecting with the NFL star!
For questions or more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Diana Banaszynski, IIAW Events Coordinator at diana@iiaw.com.
