Special Events

Convention Welcome Party

Saturday, September 12
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Good people, good food and good fun. It’s all here at the opening event of the 2009 NAIFA Convention and Career Conference. There’s no better way to start the convention than be seeing old friends and making new friends. The party is exclusively for convention attendees and registered guests. Your convention badge is your admission ticket.

NAIFA Expo

Sunday, September 13
11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Monday, September 14
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
More than 120 exhibiting companies and organizations present the latest products and services available to help make you a more productive and successful advisor. A complimentary lunch is served for registrants both Sunday and Monday in the Expo Hall.

John Newton Russell Memorial Award Dinner & Show

Tuesday, September 15
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
The John Newton Russell Memorial Award is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon an insurance professional. This evening celebrates the 2009 recipient of the award.
Advance ticket required.

First Timers Orientation

Sunday, September 13
7:30 am – 8:45 am
First timers and long-time convention attendees will want to participate in the First Timers Orientation. Allan Hancock, CLU, ChFC, AEP, (link to Speakers Page) 2008 Recipient of the John Newton Russell Award, will motivate, inspire and challenge everyone to make the most of this convention, your NAIFA connections and your career. Hancock’s presentation is followed by table top discussion to help you sort out how to make the most of your Convention and Career Conference experience.

14th Annual realLIFEstories Gala Award Banquet

Sunday, September 13
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Newsweek magazine and LIFE team up again to create an evening showcasing the stories that best exemplify why we are all in this business. This gala dinner is always a popular event and certain to inspire you and all who attend.
Advance tickets are required.

Independent Advisor Networking Dinner

Monday, September 14
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Monday night is a traditional night for company dinners. Now independent advisors have a networking dinner of your own! This casual dinner is a great way mix with your colleagues from across the nation.
Advance tickets are required.

Spouse/Guest Luncheon

Tuesday, September 15
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Adventurer, award-winning author and travel expert Doug Lansky will bring you on an hour-long global odyssey. Over 15 years and more than 100 countries, Lansky has collected images and stories that hilariously highlight the challenges travelers face and insights to be gained from different cultures. Lansky’s work has been seen on the Discovery Channel/Travel Channel, in the pages of National Geographic Adventure, on National Public Radio’s Savvy Traveler program and more. This luncheon is complimentary for registered spouse/guests. Regular registrants can purchase tickets in advance. Advance tickets are required.

AHIA Annual Meeting & Luncheon

Tuesday, September 15
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

LILI 7 Alumni Workshop

Tuesday, September 15
2:15 pm – 5:00 pm
Featuring: Lance Secretan
Advance registration and ticket required.

Trailblazers’ Breakfast

Sunday, September 13
7:30 am – 8:30 am
If you have been in the insurance business for 40 years or more, you are part of a unique club. Exclusively for those who have been in the business for 40 years or more, this complimentary breakfast is your chance to catch up with old friends and colleagues.
Advance tickets are required.