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#VCIA2023 Conference Preview III: Registration Strong Out of the Gate

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We are launched! On Monday of this week registration opened for the 2023 VCIA Conference, and already over 160 attendees have registered to attend. On the outside, it looked like we just ‘flipped the switch,’ but in all honesty that could not be further from the truth! The lead up to the launch of registration has been a meticulous process, one that involved a significant amount of time on the backend to ensure that the registration procedure can run properly for everyone.

Over 160 attendees have already registered to attend and we can’t wait for you to join us! Register here: https://tinyurl.com/vciaaugust7-10

#VCIA2023: Where the captive world Comes to Meet

Many logistics go into managing the conference experience as well. It’s a big mark of logistical success when attendees don’t even notice because everything is running so smoothly, and that is our goal! A look behind the scenes shows that the VCIA staff have been working on the details that make the conference rev – from hotel contract to our great conference logo – reflecting the summer colors of Vermont.  From transportation to sampling the food offerings at the hotel (Somehow, I missed out on that job!)

Equally important to logistics, is the actual conference schedule that has been materializing for months. Since September of 2022 (Yes, less than a month after the end of the 2022 conference!), a dedicated group of captive professionals have been working as the VCIA’s Conference Task Force to solicit, evaluate, hone and finalize a broad range of continuing professional education. Working closely with staff, they have also addressed issues such as safety and security, and the integration of stellar social and networking events into the program. 

Staff and the Conference Task Force have also work hard on securing the keynote speakers who will bring something different and relevant to the attendees. This year we are delighted to have retained the services of Juliette Kayyem & Jeff Kreisler. Juliette is a CNN National Security Analyst, a Pulitzer Prize Finalist, and a former Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security. Jeff is the head of Behavioral Science at JP Morgan as well as being a former stand-up comedian!  That’s a combination I can’t wait to experience.

Get a preview of what Jeff Kreisler will bring as the keynote to the #VCIA2023 Conference!

So, come join us and about 1,000 of your peers as we explore new challenges and innovations. Build effective and useful contacts across the formal and informal events, and have an outstanding time in beautiful Burlington, Vermont!

P.S. If you haven’t yet, check out our conference video!

Recapping RIMS 2023: VT’s International Connections

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My second RIMS Conference is complete, and I was fortunate to meet a considerable number of you there. The conference energy at RIMS is strong and it reminds me of the buzz you will find at the VCIA Conference in Burlington this August!

At RIMS, the Vermont display (you really can’t call it a ‘booth’) was a hub of activity, and not just because of the ever-popular maple syrup. Throughout the two and a half days, there was a steady stream of current captive owners swinging by to meet with regulators and VCIA staff. We discussed their captives and plans for the future and showcased how VCIA and Vermont could help them meet their goals. A number of both formal and informal meetings with potential new captives took place during our stay in Atlanta. 

Person-to-person engagements are important to VCIA, and I am pleased to tell you that one of these meetings at RIMS was a direct result of our recent trade mission to Mexico. I am confident our Mexico relations are just the beginning of a flourishing partnership to come. We also entertained visitors from Germany, Japan and the UK.  I continue to be amazed by the brand recognition that our ‘Brave Little State’ gets globally in this field, and I suspect you will find an international presence at the #VCIA2023 Conference.

Additional news: I am happy to report that the 2023 Captive Bill has passed through the Vermont legislature and now sits with the Governor awaiting his signature. This effectiveness again speaks volumes to the great work that volunteers put on both inside the VCIA’s Legislative Committee and beyond that the ensure that your voice is heard in the halls of power. VCIA will of course stay on top of this and alert members and stakeholders when the Governor signs the bill into the law.

Happy May! That means VCIA is primed and ready for our #VCIA2023 registration kick off, and we look forward to “opening our gates” soon!

#VCIA2023 Conference Preview I: Where the Captive World Comes to Meet

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Suddenly, the month of May begins on Monday! That means we are just two weeks out from when VCIA’s 38th Annual Conference registration opens. Let me be of service and provide you with this calendar reminder link so that you can go ahead and register for #VCIA2023 right away on Monday May 15th. All you need to do that Monday the 15th is go to www.vcia.com to register! We anticipate a larger gathering, a more robust schedule of events and topics, and overall a conference experience that will meet and surpass VCIA’s 2022 Conference. And you are an important part of that!

95% of surveyed attendees said the VCIA Conference coordination and management was well done and exceptional
 
96% of surveyed attendees said VCIA Conference networking opportunities were well done and exceptional

We plan to outdo our 2022 Sucess with your help!

In the coming months, I intend to highlight a number of facets to demonstrate how The VCIA Conference stands out in the captive conference circuit. We will detail our special events, our keynote speakers (Shh! waiting to reveal them during registration week), the wide variety of services offered in our comprehensive exhibit hall, thanks to our exhibitors.

I will also go in depth on our educational topics – a source of deep pride for VCIA. Above all, our conference is about the people, about you! It starts with the people behind the scenes – the VCIA Conference Task Force, the topic coordinator and speakers, the VCIA Board and Staff, the #VCIA2023 Sponsors – then includes the variety of captive professionals from all walks of life and corners of the world who make our event so special. I don’t want to give it away, but let me just hint that we have a special video dropping during registration week which will illustrate how VCIA is truly the place where the captive world comes to meet.

So, just as a primer, let me provide the basics:

  • #VCIA2023 is four jam packed days of captive education, networking and business opportunities, in lovely Burlington, Vermont starting Monday August 7th with Captive Immersion, as the full conference slate picks up Tuesday August 8th and goes through Thursday August 10th.
  • #VCIA2023 is for everyone, not just service providers and captives domiciled in Vermont! In fact, we have a number of other domiciles who will be exhibiting in the exhibit hall, and many regulators and government officials from other states and countries attend. VCIA is very happy about this and it goes to my ethos of building out “a bigger pie” which everyone can eat from.
  • On top of that #VCIA2023 is productive for those who have been in the captive industry for more than 30 years, and those who maybe have been in the captive industry for just 3 days! We have advanced topics as well as Captive Immersion and Captive101. Plus, the VCIEL will be playing a major role at the conference in engaging rising professionals and students.
  • The VCIA Annual Conference is changing golf courses this year! We are headed to beautiful Stowe, Vermont! Find details on our golf page here.
  • This is just the tip of the iceberg! Keep up with VCIA LinkedIn activity to learn more, and I look forward to seeing you as one of the registered #VCIA2023 attendees starting Monday May 15th!

This is the premier US captive conference to attend to be at the forefront of the industry. It is the place to learn about the hottest topics trending in the industry and to network with your peers. The VCIA shows their level of care and passion through their staff’s efforts resulting in a very welcoming captive conference experience. Be sure to mark this annual event on your calendar to be best armed to utilize your captive program or to learn how to break in to the industry.

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