Issue link: https://www.e-digitaleditions.com/i/1037828
Summer 2018 73 The Future of Our Industry CEOs from the E&S industry discuss the toughest challenges and solutions ahead for the industry Advocating on Behalf of Our Industry CEOs from some of the most successful distribution channels and legislative professionals discuss why distributors from all types of industries must become involved in advocating for pro-distributor public policies Industry Technology Industry technology experts and E&S leaders outline the top technologies needed to compete in a digital world DELVING INTO THE ISSUES & WORKING TOWARD CHANGE MORNING INDUSTRY STRATEGIZING DISCUSSIONS Led by our keynote speakers and FEDA's Young Industry Leaders Young Industry Leaders Discuss the Future Marketplace Young E&S industry leaders share their views on competing in an evolving marketplace Joining Today's and Tomorrow's Leaders to Advance the Industry Young industry leaders and long-time industry CEOs explore ways to work together to make our industry successful Technology Tools and Change Breakout Sessions Developing Omnichannel Capabilities Rethinking Product Mix Strategies Differentiating Brand with Value-Added Services Using Data to Drive the Online Buying Experience Knowledge Lab Breakout Sessions Making the Connection Part 1 Integrating customer touch points Making the Connection Part 2 Improving the customer experience Tech Tools for Sales Selling Online How to use data to differentiate AFTERNOON EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING Substantive breakout sessions for senior managers and front-line staff Peer Exchange Breakout Sessions A new spin on the traditional roundtable format, Peer Exchange sessions begin with a 10-minute topic expert presentation followed by 30 minutes of small-group discussion and then 20 minutes of open discussion. SENIOR EXECUTIVES LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH WITH OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER Senior executives are invited to attend a special breakfast with legislative leaders and a private lunch with Thursday's keynote speaker to discuss new ways for our industry to infl uence key policies and get ahead of market change.