That’s a Wrap on the 2026 PLUS Conference!

What an incredible three days of learning, networking, and professional growth! From insightful educational sessions to meaningful connections and unforgettable experiences, the 2026 PLUS Conference brought the professional liability community together to share ideas, explore emerging risks, and look ahead to the future of our industry.

The conference’s five CE/CLE sessions provided attendees tons of information to move their careers forward.

• Demystifying E&O: Professional Liability in Practice: Attendees uncovered which businesses face E&O exposure, effective approaches to placing or underwriting E&O coverage, and how policies respond to real‑world claim scenarios.
• 10x Distress -When a $5B Tech Buyout Meets Reality: Attendees explored the challenges faced by directors, as well as how D&O insurers assess, price, and underwrite the risk as conditions shift from optimism to uncertainty and, finally, insolvency.
• A View from the Top: Leading Through Uncertainty: Attendees explored the pressures and impact of geopolitical and economic developments, election cycles, advancements in technology and AI, shifting workforce demographics as Baby Boomers (and soon Gen X) transition into retirement, and the evolving competitive landscape driven by M&A, emerging startups and product innovation.
• The U.S. Economic and Political Outlook for Business Leaders: Keynote presenter Joan Woodward of Travelers uncovered how shifting interest rates, inflation pressures, labor market dynamics, and emerging geopolitical risks may affect business strategies in the coming year.
• Myth Busting AI: Attendees were able to debunk the most common AI myths, focusing on realistic, AI-driven risks for businesses today.

The conference also offered countless opportunities to connect with fellow professionals, from an unforgettable evening of philanthropy aboard the USS Midway to the Meet & Eat dinner event and meetups with various PLUS groups. These experiences gave attendees plenty of ways to build relationships, exchange ideas, and strengthen connections across the professional liability community.

The 2026 PLUS Conference was truly an unforgetable experience! Thank you to our speakers, sponsors, volunteers, and attendees for making it a success. We look forward to continuing the conversations, connections, and professional growth in the year ahead!