Schedule of Events 2025
August 26 | Tuesday
12PM-5PM ~ EXHIBITOR SET UP
2PM-5PM ~ REGISTRATION DESK OPEN
5PM-6:30PM ~ WELCOME COCKTAIL RECEPTION IN THE EXHIBIT HALL
August 27 | Wednesday
7:00AM ~ REGISTRATION DESK OPENS AND BREAKFAST IN THE EXHIBIT HALL
7:30AM-4:30PM ~ EXHIBIT HALL OPEN TO ALL ATTENDEES
8:15AM ~ PRESIDENTS WELCOME IN THE BALLROOM
8:25AM ~ DISTINGUISHED PROFESSIONAL AWARD IN THE BALLROOM/EXHIBIT HALL
8:30AM-9:30AM ~ KEYNOTE SPEAKER CHELSY BELL IN THE BALLROOM
9:30AM-10:00AM ~ VISIT WITH OUR EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS
10:00AM-11:00AM~ CE Presentations (3)
AFTER THE FLAMES: NAVIGATING CLAIMS FROM COMPLIANCE TO CLOSURE
Classroom 1
Hether Flores, Express Air Testing, Inc.
Shannon Blomquist, Bamboo Insurance
Michael Smith, Wawanesa Insurance
THIS OLD HOUSE - DANGERS OF MODERN ELECTRICAL UPGRADES TO OLDER HOMES
Classroom 2
Sally Noma, Attorney, Noma Law Firm
Taylor A. Russell, P.E., CAP, CFEI, Forensic Engineer, EDT
FIRE DEBRIS ANALYSIS: THE SCIENCE WITHIN THE ASHES
Classroom 3
Andrew Bennett, Envista Forensics
Jon Sommers, DH Adjusting
11:00AM-11:30AM ~ VISIT WITH OUR EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS
11:30AM-12:30PM ~ CE Presentations (3)
THE HIDDEN DANGERS OF LITHIUM BATTERY FIRES
Classroom 1
Vinh Q. Pham, CIH, CAC, Envirocheck
Mark Polizzi, Sedgwick
COMMON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES ON PROPERTY DAMAGE CLAIMS
Classroom 2
Eloy Cisneros, CFSC, CMC, CAC, CLIA-PM, Young & Associates
WATER DAMAGE CLAIMS... UNRAVEL THE MYSTERY!
Classroom 3
Ulises Castellon, Fire Cause Analysis
Josh Bastian, P.E., NAFI-CFEI, Fire Cause Analysis
12:30PM-1:30PM ~ LUNCH BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT HALL/BALLROOM
1:30PM-2:00PM ~ VISIT WITH OUR EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS
1:30PM-4:30PM
ETHICS FOR THE INSURANCE PROFESSIONAL
Classroom 3
Brian Foote, BELFOR Property Restoration
2:00PM-3:00PM ~ CE Presentations (2)
ELECTRICAL 101 FOR THE INSURANCE PROFESSIONAL
Classroom 2
Paul Christoferson, Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company
OFFENSE/DEFENSE: COUNTER-INTELLIGENCE FOR THE CLAIMS & LEGAL PROFESSIONAL
Classroom 1
Garrett McGinn, DigiStream
3:00PM-3:30PM ~ VISIT WITH OUR EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS
3:30PM-4:30PM
RISK MANAGEMENT PANEL-RISK INVOLVED WITH LARGE LOSS PARTIES-A STORY OF PROPERTY RESTORATION & DISASTER PLANNING
Classroom 1
4:30PM-7:00PM ~ UNSCHEDULED (DINNER ON YOUR OWN)
7:00PM-10:00PM ~ NETWORKING EVENT-BEST OF THE BEST!
August 28 | Thursday
8:00AM-9:00AM ~ REGISTRATION DESK OPENS AND BREAKFAST IN THE EXHIBIT HALL
9:00AM-2:00PM ~ EXHIBIT HALL OPEN TO ALL ATTENDEES
9:00AM-10AM~ VISIT WITH OUR EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS
10:00AM-11:00AM ~ CE Presentations (3)
DISASTER RECOVERY: THE FIRST 48 HOURS
Classroom 2
Brian Foote, MBA, WRT, HCC, BELFOR Property Restoration
April Lowe, Pacific Specialty Insurance
FIRE DEBRIS ANALYSIS: THE SCIENCE WITHIN THE ASHES
Classroom 3
Andrew Bennett, Envista Forensics
Jon Sommers, DH Adjusting
COMMON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES ON PROPERTY DAMAGE CLAIMS
Classroom 1
Eloy Cisneros, CFSC, CMC, CAC, CLIA-PM, Young & Associates
11:00AM-11:30AM ~ VISIT WITH OUR EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS
11:30AM-12:30PM ~ CE Presentations (2)
FROM INCEPTION TO COMPLETION;
ADJUSTING PROPERTY CLAIMS BEYOND THE BUILDING CODE
Classroom 3
Steve Moore, Degenkolb Engineers PE, CASp
Jim Krueger, JS Claims & Consulting
Jennifer Glitzner, DH Construction Inc.
DOCUSKETCH & 3D IMAGERY
Classroom 2
Justin Chandler-Moore, ATI Restoration
Michael Merry, Docusketch
12:30PM-1:30PM ~ LUNCH BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT HALL/BALLROOM
1:30PM-2:30PM
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PANEL-COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE PROPERTY LOSS AND WORKING HAND IN HAND WITH THE ADJUSTER
Classroom 1
Julie Moore, CIG Insurance
Lorri Schulte, Schulte CRE Services
Ron Arrigotti, ATI Restoration
2:00PM-4:00PM ~ EXHIBITOR BREAKDOWN
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