YOUNG AGENTS CONFERENCE
October 19 – 21, 2026, Charlottesville, VA
Empowering Insurance Professionals to Connect, Grow, and Lead
Thank you for attending The Young Agents Conference held at the Virginia Guesthouse in Charlottesville, Virginia!
Whether you joined us as an attendee, exhibitor, sponsor, or presenter, your participation helped make this year’s event a tremendous success.
Over the past few days, we had the opportunity to learn from industry leaders, build meaningful connections, share new ideas, and strengthen the future of the independent agency system. We are grateful for the time, expertise, and support each of you contributed to making this conference such a memorable experience.
Industry Insights
Professional Development
Networking Opportunities
Tradeshow
Fun!
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2026 Young Agent of the Year
Congratulations to Will Absher of Campbell Insurance, recipient of the 2026 Young Agent of the Year Award. This honor recognizes his leadership, professionalism, and commitment to the independent agency system. Will was presented the award by newly appointed Young Agents Committee Chair Moira Bocrie of Heritage Insurance Partners!
Develop Future Leaders. Strengthen Your Agency.
Don’t forget to review the Young Agents Conference Playbook. It is an investment in your agency’s future. To help maximize that investment, we’ve created a practical Conference Playbook that guides attendees through intentional preparation, active engagement during the event, and meaningful follow-through after they return.
The playbook helps young agents:
- Connect conference learning to agency goals
- Identify solutions for agency challenges
- Build valuable industry relationships
- Capture actionable ideas and insights
- Conduct productive pre- and post-conference meetings with supervisors
- Create an implementation plan that delivers value back to the agency
Download the playbook and use it as a framework for coaching meaningful conversations
THANK YOU TO OUR EXHIBITOR & SPONSOR
The Young Agents Conference would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors and exhibitors. Thank you for investing in the future of the independent agency system and helping create meaningful opportunities for education, networking, and professional development.
Your partnership played a vital role in making the 2026 Young Agents Conference a success, and we are grateful for your continued commitment to Virginia’s independent insurance community.
Conference Schedule
| Monday October 19, 2026 | |
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| 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Registration Desk Open |
| 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Welcome Reception & Mixer |
| Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | |
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| 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration Desk Open & Breakfast |
| 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Keynote Speaker | Ngozi Nnaji | Built Different: The Next Generation’s Edge |
| 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Panel Session | Denise Perlman, CEO, Middle Markets AON | Leadership Lessons from the Top featuring Young Agents |
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Afternoon Session | Matt Moore COO HDLI | The Impact of the Changing Vehicle Fleet on Auto Safety and Insurance |
| 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Tradeshow |
| 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Reception & Awards Dinner |
| 8:30 PM – 11:00 PM | Karaoke After Party | Sponsored by PIA of Virginia & D.C. |
| Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | |
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| 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration Desk Open & Breakfast |
| 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Workshop | Jason Pittman | Building Strong Agency-Carrier Relationships: Perspectives from Both Sides |
| 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Young Agents Committee Interest Meeting |
Recap 2025 Young Agents Conference
Thank you for attending the 2025 Young Agents Conference, where young insurance agents revolutionized risk!
October 22 – 24, 2025 | Williamsburg, VA
- Learning
- Networking
- Fun
Resources:
- 2025 Legislative Update Presentation
- The Road to Self R-evolution Presentation
- Virginia State Police Presentation
Young Agents are insurance professionals under the age of 41 who work with a Big
“I” member agency.
All company representatives, regardless of age, are encouraged to interact with the future leadership of the insurance industry!