Conferences
IRMI Emmett J Vaughan Agribusiness Conference (AgriCon)
Register Now for IRMI AgriCon Central
Des Moines, IA | September 9–11, 2024
Choose from Two In-Person Events in 2024
You asked. We listened. Back by popular demand, IRMI will host two IRMI Emmett J Vaughan Agribusiness Conferences (AgriCons) in 2024. Whether you choose to join us in San Mateo in March or Des Moines in September, you'll have the chance to network with your colleagues, learn from industry experts, and take away practical tips and proven strategies for properly identifying and insuring farm and agribusiness exposures.
IRMI AgriCon Central
September 9–11, 2024 | Des Moines, Iowa
IRMI AgriCon West
March 10–12, 2024 | San Mateo, California
Registration Closed
IRMI AgriCon Central Agenda Highlights
Farm Economic and Policy Outlook
Keynote Speaker
Betty Resnick
Navigating Operational Risk: PFAS in Agricultural Practices
Lydia Zaharia
Establishing Fleet Best Practices for Farms and Ranches: Going Beyond the Requirements
Brian Hammer
Lunch and Agent Roundtable
Robin Souza and Carl Morello
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.
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.All five of the required core courses will be presented as full-day sessions. You can attend one or two courses, and your registration fee includes the cost of the online materials and corresponding exam(s)—a $149 value per course.
AFIS Courses at IRMI AgriCon
AFIS 1 | Farm Property
September 10, 2024
Instructor: Cameron Rudolph
AFIS 2 | Farm Liability
September 11, 2024.
Instructor: Robin Souza
AFIS 3 | Farm Auto, Workers Comp, and Umbrella Insurance
September 10, 2024
Instructor: Casey Roberts
AFIS 4 | Special Farm Property Insurance
September 11, 2024
Instructor: Cameron Rudolph
AFIS 5 | Miscellaneous Farm Insurance Lines
September 10, 2024
Instructor: Robin Souza
Your AFIS Instructors
Continuing Education Credit (CE) at IRMI AgriCon
IRMI is pleased to offer up to 12 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.
Convince Your Boss to Send You to IRMI AgriCon
We know the incredible value from 2.5 days of learning and networking at IRMI AgriCon, but getting approval and funds to travel to Des Moines for the better part of the work week can be a challenge. We’re here to help you justify this work trip to your boss by highlighting the most important takeaways. Start by sending this message to your manager!
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. Become a sponsor.
Present a Session
Speaking at IRMI AgriCon is a prestigious distinction and an opportunity to elevate your reputation in the agribusiness risk management and insurance industry.
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.
