BrokerTech Connect 2026: Innovating the Insurance Landscape in Chicago
BrokerTech Ventures (BTV), the primary broker-led innovation accelerator in the insurance sector, has announced the second installment of the BrokerTech Connect conference. Scheduled for September 1–2, 2026, this event will be held at The Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park. Designed for C-suite executives, senior leaders, and decision-makers across insurance brokerages, carriers, and technology providers, the conference facilitates dialogue on industry innovation.
The conference is structured to enhance quality interactions and collaboration within the insurance ecosystem. It offers structured programming, networking opportunities, and solution displays. Participants are encouraged to exchange ideas and explore emerging technological trends, fostering partnerships that drive the industry's innovation landscape.
Dan Keough, Chairman & CEO of Holmes Murphy and Co-CEO of BrokerTech Ventures, remarked, "Chicago remains a pivotal center for insurance, making it an ideal location for our community to reconnect and discuss impactful changes." Mohit Chawla, CEO of eventual, highlighted the role of data and technology in reshaping industry futures, noting that BrokerTech Connect provides a platform for leaders reimagining operational frameworks in insurance.
The 2026 conference is backed by sponsors recognized for merging insurance with technology. Eventual leads as the presenting sponsor, enhancing data utilization and AI processes within insurance operations. Other sponsors include FormativGroup with Salesforce strategic advisory services, The BrokerTech Fund focusing on innovative insurance solutions, and Vertafore, offering software solutions to accelerate insurance distribution.
Additional sponsors are Fulcrum, delivering AI-powered automation for insurance workflows; StitchStudio, focusing on AI workflow platform innovations; Ascend, providing financial operations platforms for brokerages; and Cowbell, a leader in Adaptive Cyber Insurance. The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) supports the event, emphasizing Iowa's role as an insurtech hub.
Given the exclusive nature of the event, attendance is by invitation to ensure a quality experience. Interested parties can visit the conference website to inquire about joining the waitlist or explore sponsorship opportunities. BrokerTech Ventures, headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, remains at the forefront of fostering industry advancements through collaborative platforms and its accelerator program. Further details are available at www.brokertechventures.com.