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FORUM PROGRAM

The SIIA Spring Forum is expected to be the largest gathering of senior-level self-insurance industry professionals for the first half of 2025, representing TPAs, stop-loss insurance carriers, captive managers, brokers/consultants and key service providers.

 

This year’s educational program will be highly interactive, and it will be combined with multiple networking functions, including one event specifically for younger attendees. Finally, companies will have the opportunity to showcase their products and services by participating as part of our table-top exhibitor program.


 

Monday, March 17, 2025

 
12:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Registration Open
3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Networking Head Start
  The Forum session room will be set up early with plenty of tables and chairs to make it easy for attendees to meet with each other prior to the welcome reception. Don’t miss this opportunity to get a head start on valuable networking.
   
4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Women's Networking Event
  Connect with fellow women in the self-insurance industry.
   
5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception with Exhibitors

9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. SIIA Future Leaders Meet-Up Mixer
  Join other younger attendees for an after-dinner networking event at Yeomans Topgolf
Swing Suite.

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

 
7:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Registration Open
8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Networking Breakfast

9:00 a.m. 9:10 a.m. Welcome Remarks
   
  SPEAKER:
Matt Kirk
Chairman of the Board 
Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. (SIIA)

9:10 a.m.  9:40 a.m. State of the Industry – Live Audience Polling
 

Get off to a fast and fun start this morning by offering your anonymous opinions on the hottest industry issues for 2025 and see aggregated audience results in real time via SIIA’s attendee polling technology. Be sure to bring a fully-charged mobile device to this session.

SPEAKER:

Mike Ferguson
President & CEO
Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. (SIIA)


9:40 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Bridging the Gap Between Senior Management & the C-Suite
 

Many smart people progress in their business careers to senior management positions, but relatively few make it to the “C-Suite.” So why do some make it to the top level of the corporate ladders while others (many of whom are top performers) don’t make the jump? One of the country’s top business consultants and keynote speakers will focus on this topic, providing useful perspectives for two audiences: 1) rising executives who aspire to make it to the C-Suite and 2) Current C-Suite executives who are tasked with developing future leaders within their organizations. 

SPEAKER:

Robert Stevenson
Global Keynote Speaker & Best Selling Author


11:00 a.m.  11:30 a.m. Networking Break

11:30 a.m.  12:30 p.m.

Legislative/Regulatory Update for the Self-Insurance Industry

  With a new presidential administration and Congress and with most state legislatures back in session by the time of this event, there will be a lot to talk about. SIIA’s government relations team will break it all down and take your questions.

SPEAKERS: 
Chris Condeluci
Washington Counsel
Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. 
(SIIA)
 
Anthony Murrello
Government Relations Manager
Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. 
(SIIA)
 
Catherine Bresler
State Policy Advisor
Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. 
(SIIA)

12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Hosted Luncheon & Networking Time

2:00 p.m.  3:00 p.m. Let’s Talk – Part 1: High Cost Prescription Drug Benefits





 
The rising cost cost of prescription drugs is top of mind for most who are involved with self-insured health plans.  We’ve reserved this hour for a moderated open-discussion forum for attendees to share perspectives and strategies, as well ask questions in a group setting with the intent of harnessing collective expertise.  While the direction of the discussion will be dictated by those in the room, anticipated topics include:  
 
  • Strategies for reducing costs?  Evaluating Rebates and valuing them to other cost containment strategies.
  • What Fiduciaries should be concerned with regarding Rx Plans
  • What are valuable point solutions and what are the issues with implementing them.
  • The costs of J Codes and strategies around them.
  • Site of care strategies.
MODERATOR:
Richard Fleder
President
ELMCRx Solutions

3:00 p.m.  3:30 p.m. Networking Break

3:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Let's Talk - Part 2:  Utilizing AI as Self-Insurance Industry Professionals
  Join us for a moderated open discussion form where we will explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) within the self-insurance industry.The audience will drive the conversation but potential discussion topics include:
  • Real-world applications of AI in consulting and client engagement.
  • Challenges and opportunities in adopting AI tools and technologies.
  • Strategies for customizing AI solutions to meet unique business and client needs.
  • Ethical considerations and best practices in AI-driven decision-making.
MODERATOR:  
 
David Shore
Executive Vice President
Borislow Insurance         

4:30 p.m.  6:30 p.m. Networking Reception with Exhibitors

7:00 p.m. SIPAC Fund-Raising Dinner 
 
Event details will be provided separately to SIIA members.

Wednesday, March 19, 2025  
   
7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Closing Networking Breakfast
  Join us for breakfast where you will have one last opportunity to connect with other attendees before departing.

9:00 a.m. Forum Concludes