Big “I” Legislative Conference.
April 22 – 24, 2026 | Washington, D.C.
The Big “I” Leads the Way in Washington, D.C.
Spring is a great time to visit Washington and an even better time to connect with Big “I” independent agents on Capitol Hill. Join us in 2025 for a one-of-a-kind event and get up to speed on the many legislative, regulatory and legal challenges happening to your profession right now. Hear from industry leaders and spend time meeting with your legislators in Washington, D.C.
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Hear From Legislative Speakers in 2025
Breakfast and lunch sessions feature key legislators from both sides of the aisle. Gain a deeper understanding of the issues that impact your business and how you can influence positive change.
The Big “I” Legislative Conference.
The Westin Washington, DC
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Why attend?
Get an exclusive look into how Congress works on issues that matter most to you. Your visits to Capitol Hill will help you understand the legislative process and how it impacts your industry.
Emerging leaders and first-timers are highly encouraged to participate in various events hosted by the national Young Agents Committee. Scholarships are available to support your journey.
Join the conversation in a series of roundtable discussions led by the Diversity Council. Your voice matters in building a vibrant and inclusive industry.
Connect with more than 700 insurance professionals from across the country. Exchange ideas, build relationships, and be part of the collective force driving industry growth.
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Local Area Information.
About Washington, DC: Did you know that there’s a museum dedicated to bonsais. Among the 19 Smithsonian Museums and the many others in the city, the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum holds its own, featuring 200 bonsai trees.
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Meeting information
Big “I” Winter Meeting
Hilton Austin | Austin, TX
Jan 28 – Feb 2, 2025
Health & Safety Measures
The safety of our meeting attendees is paramount. We are taking the following precautions and adhering to any state, local and venue requirements.
Acknowledgment of Enhanced Safety and Health Measures:
Registration and attendance at, or participation in, the Big “I” Winter Meeting in person constitutes an agreement by the registrant to abide by IIABA’s and the host property’s efforts to comply with any state, local and/or venue requirements and to engage in certain health-and-safety-beneficial conduct while attending the event as may be requested.
Guidelines & Precautions
General Information
- To the extent desired, attendees should bring their own personal protective equipment (e.g., masks and hand sanitizer) for their personal use.
- It’s mandatory to accept the meeting waiver located on the event registration site prior to attending the meeting.
General Hotel Cleanliness
- In an effort to enable safe travel, the Hilton Austin supports the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s Safe Stay Guidelines.
COVID-19 Response and Protocols
- If a guest begins to feel ill, he/she is strongly encouraged to seek testing for COVID-19 and remain isolated until the guest receives a negative test or can depart from the hotel facilities and return home or go to a medical facility.
- If a guest tests positive for COVID-19 and needs care, the guest is strongly encouraged to seek a medical facility.
- All attendees are asked to inform IIABA if they test positive for COVID-19 during or shortly after the conference.
Hospitals and urgent care if needed:
Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas
1500 Red River Street, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 324-7000
(.8 miles/4 minutes driving)
Next Level Urgent Care – Red River
3221 Red River Street, Austin, TX 78705
(281) 783-8162
(2.5 miles/9 minutes driving)
919 East 32nd Street, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 544-7111
(2.4 miles/8 minutes driving)
CareNow Urgent Care – Barton Springs
517 South Lamar Boulevard, Suite B, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 861-8055
(1.9 miles/11 minutes driving)