Conferences
IRMI Emmett J Vaughan Agribusiness Conference (AgriCon) Central
September 3–5, 2025 | Des Moines, IA
IRMI Emmett J Vaughan Agribusiness Conference (AgriCon) Central
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.
IRMI AgriCon Central
September 3–5, 2025 | Des Moines, IA
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.
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.
Agenda Highlights for IRMI AgriCon Central
Visit with Sponsors
Connect with our sponsors to foster relationships, share insights, and explore new opportunities for collaboration.
Welcome Reception
Expand and strengthen your network of contacts in the agribusiness and farm risk insurance management industry.
Agent Roundtable
Presented by Carl Morello, President at CM Consulting, and Robin Souza, Underwriting Director, Hired and Non-Owned Auto Platinum Specialty Underwriters
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
March 2, 2025
Instructor: Cameron Rudolph
AFIS 2 | Farm Liability
March 3, 2025
Instructor: Robin Souza
AFIS 3 | Farm Auto, Workers Comp, and Umbrella Insurance
March 2, 2025
Instructor: Casey Roberts
AFIS 4 | Special Farm Property Insurance Lines
March 3, 2025
Instructor: Cameron Rudolph
AFIS 5 | Miscellaneous Farm Insurance Lines
March 2, 2025
Instructor: Robin Souza
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.
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.
