PLUS Conference
Networking Information
There will be many opportunities for networking at the 2024 PLUS Conference. Explore a variety of curated networking possibilities, including, the connections lounge and engaging social events.
Tuesday, November 12
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Pre-Conference Mixer: Networking, Games, Entertainment
Join us for an invigorating evening at Lucky Strike in downtown Chicago, exclusively for the professional liability industry! We invite you to catch up with friends and colleagues while enjoying a game of bowling, ping pong, darts, or billiards, as well as complimentary drinks and delicious appetizers. Kick off your conference experience with a night of restoration, entertainment, and fun! Included with your conference or Leadership Mastery Series registration. Don’t miss out on this event—see you there!
Wednesday, November 13
11:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Connections Lounge
Open to all registered attendees
Reconnect with colleagues and clients, indulge in coffee and refreshments, enjoy the wellness lounge, update your professional headshot photo.
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Conference Kick Off: Connect, Compete, Celebrate
Join the Conference Welcome Task Force for a dynamic session in Chicago! Connect, challenge, and win exciting prizes. Let this be your gateway to an inspiring and exciting conference experience!
4:45 pm – 7:00 pm
PLUS Opening & Welcome Reception
Don’t miss a moment of this memorable evening of artistic expression featuring: Carisa Barreca, a Second City veteran and event emcee, as she highlights the humor of our dynamic industry with hilarious sketches written specifically for the PLUS crowd, incorporating day-to-day scenarios, insider lingo, and more; a live performance by ArtBeatLive, combining performance art and creativity into incredible pieces that come to life right before your eyes; and the Blooze Brothers Band, one of Chicagoland’s top show acts fusing blues, Motown, soul, R&B, and classic rock in homage to the Blues Brothers. Be part of the excitement and create unforgettable memories at this exclusive performance!
Thursday, November 14
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Connections Lounge
Open to all registered attendees
Reconnect with colleagues and clients, indulge in coffee and refreshments, enjoy the wellness lounge, update your professional headshot photo.
8:15 am – 9:30 am
Attendee Breakfast with PLUS Awards
Kick off the day on a high note at the attendee breakfast where we will spotlight exceptional talent with the prestigious PLUS1, Founders, and Emerging Leaders Awards. Don’t miss this inspiring morning of recognition and networking!
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
PLUS Happy Hour
Join us for a Happy Hour showcasing a variety of traditional ‘tastes of Chicago’ with true style and flare. Experience the epic comedic genius of Second City, as they provide side-splitting improv, create material on the spot using audience suggestions, and perform some of the best scenes from their legendary archive, blending classic sketches with fresh, spontaneous satire. Level, Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk.
Friday, November 15
8:00 am – 11:00 am
Connections Lounge
Open to all registered attendees
Reconnect with colleagues and clients, indulge in coffee and refreshments, enjoy the wellness lounge, update your professional headshot photo.
8:15 am – 9:30 am
Attendee Breakfast
The closing day’s attendee breakfast includes the welcoming of the incoming PLUS President for 2025 with the Leadership Gavel Exchange.
