Lead Presenter Information

Thank you for your interest in sharing your expertise with Michigan's independent insurance agent community! Big I Michigan's 2022 Annual Convention is scheduled for February 20-23, 2022 at the Amway Grand in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

SESSION LENGTH
We are currently in search of convention presentations for 3 hours, 2 hours or express 50-minute blocks.
 
AUDIENCE
Session content should speak to one or more of the following 4 key audience segments:
  • Agency Principals
  • Producers/Sales
  • Account Managers/Services and Sales.
  • Administrative Functions (HR/Finance/IT)
 
SELECTION
We are accepting proposals for sessions that:
  • Address an issue or speak to a topic that is specific to independent insurance agencies
  • Deliver an engaging learner experience (e.g., utilize engaging visuals, elicit participation insights)
  • Are educational in nature (No sales of products or services will be tolerated.)
     
Sessions will be prioritized that:
  • Incorporate the realities within which independent agencies are currently operating (e.g., coming out of a pandemic; hybrid work environments; mergers, perpetuation, hiring)
  • Are submitted by Big I Michigan members and Partners
  • Bonus points for incorporating the conference theme

PRESENTER REGISTRATION
We appreciate your contribution to our members. Presenters will receive an honorarium and/or expense reimbursement in appreciation. Sessions are capped at two presenters each.
 
DEADLINE
Proposals must be submitted by 5:00 PM ET on Friday, September 30, 2022.

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* 1. Basic Information (as you'd like it to appear in marketing materials)

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* 2. Contact Information (Please take into consideration the best contact information for communicating with you between now and February 2023)

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* 3. One-paragraph speaker bio

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* 4. Please provide a current headshot 

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* 5. Select the option that best describes your employer

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* 6. Please indicate your availability to present in-person (Grand Rapids, Michigan) on the following dates.

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* 7. During my presentation, I will not engage in any type of promotional marketing or selling of any product or service.

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* 8. I agree to notify info@michagent.org immediately in the event that an emergency should prevent me from meeting my obligation as a speaker.

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* 9. To the best of my knowledge, my presentation does not violate any proprietary or personal rights of others (including any copyright or privacy rights), is factually accurate, and contains nothing libelous or otherwise unlawful.

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* 10. My presentation is my own original work, I have the authority to enter into this Speaker Agreement, and I am the sole copyright holder or have obtained all necessary permissions or licenses from any persons or organizations whose material is included or used in my presentation.

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* 11. I authorize Big I Michigan to use my name, likeness, photograph, and biographical data in connection with the use and promotion of this event and my presentation.

Session Information

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* 12. Snappy session title (10 words or less)

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* 13. Informative and interesting session description (100 words or less) that will entice learners to attend your session

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* 14. Primary session audience (You may select more than one)

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* 15. Preferred session length (check all that apply)

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* 16. Proposed session format

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* 17. Will you be accompanied by another presenter?

Presenter #2 Information (if applicable)

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* 18. Presenter #2 Basic Information (as you'd like it to appear in marketing materials)

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* 19. Presenter #2 Contact Information (Please take into consideration the best contact information for communicating with them between now and February 2023)

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* 20. Presenter #2 one-paragraph speaker bio

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* 21. Presenter #2 current headshot

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Thank you for submitting a proposal. Selections will be confirmed by mid-December 2022.

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