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Our Annual Fall Conference is expected to bring together over 350 risk management professionals and partner companies from the Greater Texas Region. From networking to keynote, panel, and interactive breakouts sessions, plus the midway – DFW RIMS provides the widest selection of opportunities to connect with your clients in one place.

Reserve your attendance, sponsorship or booth space today for the leading risk management and insurance event to connect with professionals across claims, risk, insurance and reinsurance, legal, property, liability and medical management. By sponsoring our event, your company will have the opportunity to showcase its products and services to a targeted audience who are actively seeking solutions to their ERM challenges. Reserve your sponsorship or booth space today for the leading risk management and insurance event to connect with:

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A generous thank you to our dedicated volunteers for their time and talent.

2024 DFW RIMS Fall Conference Committee

CONFERENCE CHARITY

AGENDA 

Wednesday, 9/18/2024 

Omni Hotel

Thursday, 9/19/2024 

Conference
Irving Convention Center

, Mr. Gerald Ladner, Board Chair;

Mr. Stephen Vollbrecht, Executive Director; and
Mr. James Cox, Division Chief of Strategic Programs.

The panel will be moderated by Mrs. Penni Chambers, VP of Risk Management, Hillwood.

WORKSHOPS

Title: Fair Play: Addressing Emerging Insurance Challenges in Risk Management
Presenters: Micah Skidmore, Partner Hanes & Boone LLP
Workshop Description:  Practical, hands-on, and interactive discussion of emerging risk and insurance coverage issues for corporate policyholders and insurers, including issues relating to PFAS, ESG, TVPRA, cyber and AI.  The discussion will also address how to anticipate and address these risks through traditional insurance and alternative risk transfer strategies.

Title: Welcome to the Midway: Preparing for Chaos on the Witness Stand
Presenter: Ty Sheaks, Managing Partner-Frisco, McCathern, PLLC
Workshop Description: Witness and trial preparation

Title: Trailblazing Your Career
Presenter: Trey Hugley - President, Genesis Resources
Workshop Description:  Leverage your skill set and get the most out of your career! Whether you are looking for a job, applying for a growth role in your current organization or just leveraging your current skill set to continue growing, this workshop should put you on that path towards success. We will work on resume building (including AI), job application, interview insights, offer negotiation, annual review insights and development, networking, and cross-marketing to leverage skills towards a different discipline.

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SESSIONS

Title: Rodeo Masters: A Look at the Texas State Office of Risk Management
Panelists: State Office of Risk Management (SORM), Mr. Gerald Ladner, Board Chair; Mr. Stephen Vollbrecht, Executive Director; and Mr. James Cox, Division Chief of Strategic Programs. The panel will be moderated by Mrs. Penni Chambers, VP of Risk Management,
Presenter & Description: Saddle up for an exciting discussion on the mission to safeguard the Lone Star State! Ride along with these seasoned cowboys, learning how the agency protects the assets of Texas and its employees. 

Title: Juggling Risks: Don’t Clown Around with Effective Risk Management in Texas
Presenter: Roma Rishi, Sales Executive, Origami Risk and Scott McNea, VP Alliant Insurance Service, Inc
Description: In the fast-paced world of risk management, businesses face a multitude of challenges that can strike at any moment. Navigating these threats and safeguarding your operations is crucial for long-term success and resilience. Join our dynamic panel of experts as they unveil the secrets to identifying and mitigating risks using cutting-edge tools and technologies. Learn how to protect your business and ensure your products and services stay in the hands of your valued clients

Title: Big Tex + AI = Big Risk; Is Your Insurance Ready for The Ride?
Presenter: Anthony Rapa, Director, SR Client Advocate WTW and Michael S. Levine Partner Hunton Andrews Kurth, LLP
Description: This panel will discuss the rapidly evolving use and risk associated with artificial intelligence (AI).  Discussion will include a foundation of the current and anticipated uses of AI, the risks that each use pose and the means of mitigating those risks through insurance and other risk transfers.

Title:  How to Ride the Risk and Resilience Roller Coaster Without Losing Your Lunch
Presenters:  Taylor Mapula, Director Enterprise Risk Management- Globe Life Inc., Lisanne Sison, Managing Director, ERM Practice - Arthur J Gallagher Risk Management Services LLC, Dianne Stephens, Senior Manager, Enterprise Resilience – Globe Life Inc.
Description: This session delves into the wild roller coaster ride of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Organizational Resilience, exploring ERM fundamentals and its significance in navigating business uncertainties. It highlights the benefits of integrating risk and resilience programs, such as enhanced preparedness, collaboration, and accurate risk reporting. The session concludes with a framework for effective risk governance and collaboration, offering insights on managing risks and achieving resilience success.

Title:  Fair Play – Tips on Exposing and Defeating Fraudulent Operations 
Presenter: Kirk Willis, Managing Partner of Mintzer, Sarowitz, Zeris and Willis and the CEO of The Willis Law Group.
Description: Kirk explains the concept of a RICO claim and offers an in-depth look at the individuals involved in fraud cases, their tactics to evade detection, and our response to combat fraud. The presentation will feature video clips and news reports related to a prominent case in New York, demonstrating real-life instances of our efforts to address this critical problem.

Title:  Disaster on the Midway: Shifting Mindsets
Presenter: Rod Fulenwider VP D&L Protective Services and Kelly Frey, MSN, RN, Managing Director Sigma7 University
Description: Explore the critical role of crisis management training in safeguarding organizations. This session, aimed at Risk Managers, Crisis Management Teams, and HR professionals, highlights how proactive strategies ensure swift, effective response and recovery from crisis incidents. Learn the importance of technical skills, backed by statistics and case studies, to navigate crises effectively and understand the high costs of unpreparedness.

Title:  Wrangling in the Big Ones: Mastering Common, Complex, and Catastrophic Work Comp Injury Claims in the Lone Star State.
Presenter: Sharon Coury BSN RN CCM –Triune Manager TX; Sue Baxter-Pflederer RN CCM- Triune Triage, Marketing; Matt Seliga – PT DPT, FAAOMPT Athletico TX WC Manager; Carlos Ayestas III- PTS Transportation and language Services EVP ; Stephanie Howell PhD CBIS at CNS; Christal Ewing – Senior Risk Manager at ATW
Description: Join us for an insightful panel discussion that will explore the critical role of nurse triage, early intervention, effective care coordination, and strategic cost containment in handling WC claims. Learn how to transform workplace injuries and crisis situations into coordinated care efforts that improve outcomes for injured workers and reduce costs for employers.

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MIDWAY BOOTH ASSIGNMENTS

If your company purchased a sponsorship with a table or general exhibitor, please contact us to select your table.

ALL TABLES PURCHASED. See details exhibitor info section on booths and deliveries.

Please review below to choose your table.

Contact our coordinators to select your table - Megan Fuchs ([email protected]) OR Nick Gannon ([email protected]). They will require:

• Name/Email/Cell for your 1-2 Table Reps
• Copy of your High-Res Logo
• Confirmation of your Midway Game - Floor/Table Game or Themed Giveaway
• Preferred Booth Location
  
  

Page 2 has sponsoring table names.

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SPONSORSHIPS

Sponsorship opportunities available for upcoming events: all inquiries to Director Jason Znoy at [email protected].

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Please view the full sponsorship guide at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-1tP9EXqpX2gxwEAcrLHfoA5H8-qY2DA/view

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LINKEDIN CAMPAIGN

Included in the TITLE, GOLD and SILVER Sponsorships will be a SPOTLIGHT on the DFW RIMS Linkedin page

Please email your logo to Coordinators Megan Fuchs [email protected], Nick Gannon – [email protected]

TITLE and GOLD will have a special SHOUTOUT with a company PowerPoint in the post!

Please forward questions and your PowerPoint to Coordinators Steve Grindinger [email protected], Andy Rausch [email protected].

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EXHIBITOR INFO

Exhibitor Setup is 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM

Exhibitor Teardown is 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM  - no early teardowns allowed

Booth

Please remember to choose your booth location.

Special consideration will be given to our top tier sponsors as to booth location.

Exhibit Booth comes with 6’ Table, table skirt, and two chairs in the exhibit area.

The main exhibit hall provides electrical services in floor ports. 200-amp and 400-amp show power is also available.

Please notify us if required.

Passenger elevators and all escalators are to be used for transport of booth materials; please consider their size limitation.

Move-in / Move-out / Parking

All large sized items must be handled/executed through the Convention Center loading docks only.

Passenger elevators and escalators to the event space from facility lobbies are available for hand-carried materials.

All booths and freight, regardless of size, must come through the loading docks and be transported on freight elevators; please consider their size limitation.. For the safety of our guests, passenger elevators or escalators are prohibited for use in transporting booths or freight.

Specific dates and times for your move-in will be given to you by your Show Manager. During these times, please pull around to the back of the Center to the loading docks. Please note that no vehicles will be allowed on the dock ramps or inside the hall without prior approval.

“No parking” zones, tow away zones and other restricted areas will be strictly enforced.

When loading and unloading, make certain you do not block exit doors or obstruct with freight, equipment, display material, trash, etc.

Please do not leave vehicles unattended in the designated unloading areas.

Overnight parking is not allowed.

Deliveries

All show/event freight inclusive of booth pieces are to be shipped and delivered to the Center.

Packages will be accepted at ICC 3 days prior to the event on 9/16.  Any packages that arrive prior to 9/16 may be declined.

Here is the address to send the package:

Irving Convention Center
DFW RIMS Conference 9/19/24
Recipient/Company Name
Recipient Telephone Number
500 W Las Colinas Blvd
Irving, TX 75039

Exhibitors will need to come to the Security Desk  in order to retrieve the packages.

Exhibitors can chose to pay Material's Handling and ICC will deliver their packages to their table.

Please utilize the Material's Handling Form.

Freight to and From Venue

Vendors can use the following link to request material's handling: https://exhibitors.venueops.com/exhibitorStore/account-1514-A/exhibition-5477-A/category/category-740-A

For example:  If your vendor XYZ, has 2 packages that will be shipped to ICC for the event.

For a point of contact, please feel free to contact.

Austin Sneed, ICC Event Coordinator; he handles all shipments for events.

He can be reached at [email protected] for assistance.

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MIDWAY GAMES

Midway Vendor Games Coordinators: Megan Fuchs - [email protected], Nick Gannon – [email protected]

Fairway Theme:

This year’s conference exhibit area will be themed after the historic, State Fair Midway. We are asking all exhibitors to include state fair theming with a tabletop game, floor activity, snack*, or giveaway for attendees. After registration, we will ask for your game/dimensions to ensure spacing and reduce duplicates. The “Best Booth” exhibitors will be awarded.
*Irving Convention Center only allows outside snacks that are prepackaged and individually wrapped.

Important dates:

General information:

Midway Game Ideas:

Prizes: 
Awards to the best booth - presented by DFW RIMS. 

Suggestions:

MARKETING MATERIAL

PROMOTIONAL MEDIA

Place these on your website, blog or in your newsletter to promote TEXAS RISK ROUNDUP!

LOGOS

​​Use these logos in your online marketing campaigns. Upload it to your website or communications pieces and get the word out about TEXAS RISK ROUNDUP!

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Fall Conference 2024 - Texas Risk Roundup