Agent Summit Releases Full Agenda
LAS VEGAS — Organizers of the upcoming Agent Summit have released the full agenda for the upcoming 2017 event, which will be held May 21–24 at Paris Las Vegas. This year’s agenda includes two pre-conference events, nine educational sessions and a number of networking opportunities, including exhibit hall hours, meals, breaks and evening receptions.
The schedule kicks off with a badge pickup and happy hour on Sunday, May 21, and continues through midday Wednesday. Highlights include two keynote speeches from high-profile management and leadership experts, the fifth annual Reinsurance Symposium, and Automotive Compliance Specialist certification, offered free of charge to attendees by Automotive Compliance Education (ACE) — an Agent Summit first.
The educational slate is comprised of workshops and panel discussions devoted to Agency Trends, Coaching & Development, Compliance, Protection Products, Staffing and Technology. The 2017 speaker roster includes nationally known agents, F&I trainers and industry experts, including a mergers and acquisitions specialist.
“I encourage agents to check out the schedule, claim your seat and take advantage of our early-bird rate,” said David Gesualdo, show chair and publisher of Agent Entrepreneur and F&I and Showroom. “Agent Summit represents an extraordinary opportunity to grow your business and your professional skillset. We hope to see you there.”
Registration for Agent Summit 2017 is open at the event’s website. Attendees who register by April 21 will enjoy a $100 discount.
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