Conferences
IRMI Emmett J Vaughan Agribusiness Conference (AgriCon)
August 30, 2026–September 1, 2026
Indianapolis, Indiana
IRMI Emmett J Vaughan Agribusiness Conference (AgriCon)
Delve deep into what’s new in agribusiness and farm risk insurance management at IRMI AgriCon, the premier event for industry professionals. You'll have the chance to network with your colleagues, immerse yourself in invaluable insights, and learn hands-on strategies to effectively manage farm and agribusiness risk exposures.
2026 IRMI Emmett J Vaughan Agribusiness Conference (AgriCon) Now Available On Demand
Couldn't make it to Nashville? The 2026 IRMI AgriCon is now available on demand, so you can watch (and rewatch) select expert-led sessions on your own schedule, from anywhere! Dig into the real-world topics shaping agribusiness and farm risk insurance management today.
Bonus: Need to renew your AFIS certification? Watching 5 or more on-demand sessions fulfills your annual continuing education requirement, renewal fee included and no exam needed!
Sponsor IRMI AgriCon
IRMI AgriCon offers you an unparalleled opportunity to build your brand or reinforce your footprint in the agribusiness industry. Schedule a consultation with our Sponsor Success team and find out how you can reach your target audience at IRMI AgriCon.
3 Reasons Why You Need To Be Part of IRMI AgriCon
Reason #1
Trending Agribusiness Insurance Topics
Dig in to hot-button issues and emerging trends such as climate change, agritainment exposures, the impact of technology, and other need-to-know topics.
Reason #2
Sessions Led by Industry Influencers
IRMI AgriCon attracts top-tier speakers who are industry leaders and experts on agribusiness and farm risk management and insurance programs.
Reason #3
Innovative Solutions and Practical Strategies
Take away practical strategies you can apply to your trickiest farm and agribusiness risk management challenges and proven insurance program best practices.
2026 Advisory Board
Sam Bennett
TB Miles LLC, Owner
Erin D. Cumings
Nationwide, Senior Consultant, Sponsor Relations
Cheryl Koch
Agency Management Resource Group, President and CEO
Jeff Wilson
Liberty Mutual Insurance Companies, SVP, Small Commercial Field Underwriting
Renew or Pursue Your Agribusiness and Farm Insurance Specialist (AFIS®) Certification
You can renew your Agribusiness and Farm Insurance Specialist (AFIS®) certification by attending IRMI AgriCon sessions. Your renewal fee is included with your Conference registration.
Want to earn your AFIS Certification?
At IRMI AgiCon, you have the unique opportunity to participate in instructor-led, interactive classroom courses that will prepare you to pass the corresponding online exams. Three of the five required core courses will be presented as full-day sessions. The courses can be taken in any order, and you may register for up to three of the core offerings during the Conference—a $507 value (our best value ever!). Simply select which AFIS course(s) you plan to attend when you register.
Continuing Education Credit (CE) at IRMI AgriCon
IRMI is pleased to offer up to 18 hours of insurance continuing education (CE) credit most states, at no additional cost, for insurance, accounting, and other professionals who attend educational sessions at IRMI AgriCon and comply with our attendance verification procedures.
Who Was Emmett J Vaughan?
A prolific writer, speaker, and consultant on insurance issues, Dr. Emmett J Vaughan, CPCU, CLU, CPIW, was a preeminent scholar with an international reputation, writing 15 books and monographs and over 200 scholarly articles.
Who Will I Meet at IRMI AgriCon?
Here's a partial list of companies that participated in past Conferences.
| AAIS | Dexter & Company | Mountain West Insurance |
| Advantage Insurance Agency, LLC | DFA | Murrays Countryside Insurance Services |
| AgriRisk | Draper Smith Insurance Group | Nationwide Insurance |
| Alliant Insurance Services | George Petersen Insurance Agency | NFP |
| American National | Golden Plains Insurance | Oakview Insurance Services |
| Aon Private Risk Management | Grange Insurance Association | Ohio Department of Insurance |
| ARM Multi Insurance Services, Inc. | HilltopSecurities Insurance Agency, Inc. | Oregon Mutual |
| Armstrong & Associates | HUB International | Philadelphia Insurance |
| Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. | ICW Group | Point Financial Services Insurance |
| Assured Partners | InterWest Insurance Services, LLC | Relation Insurance Services |
| Berkley Agribusiness | Jackson & Associates Insurance | RMC Group |
| California Farm Bureau Federation | James G. Parker Insurance | Rokstone AgriCulture |
| Capital Insurance Group | Jan Kortsen Insurance, LLC | Travelers Insurance |
| CHUBB | Kings Canyon Insurance | Winton-Ireland, Strom & Green |
| Copper Point Insurance | Liberty Mutual Insurance | Woodruff Sawyer |
| CRC Group | Marsh McLennan Agency | Zenith Insurance |
| Dave Millet Insurance Agency | MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC | Zurich Insurance |
