The next Go Big Annual Conference will be held on September 17-18 at the NEW Snoqualmie Hotel and Casino -a high end hotel nestled in the scenic foothills of the Cascades. 

  • CONNECTION: Efficiently network with 300+ agencies, carriers, wholesalers and other solution providers. 
  • ENERGY: Learn from industry experts about new strategies and solutions you can implement in your agency immediately. 
  • MOMENTUM: Learn how to thrive in the softer market, how to utilize new technology to sell more efficently, and how the market and regulatory environment is changing. 

Why do agencies come back to IIABW’s GO BIG Conference year after year? They leave GO BIG with real takeaways, real connections, real momentum and a renewed energy to grow their businesses. 

Thursday, September 17, 2026

9:30 am – 11:00 am    Exhibit Table Set-up

11:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch.  Exhibit Hall open

1:00– 2:30 pm   “Stop Playing Defense in the Soft Market”

3:00 – 4:00 pm  “Wildfire Underwriting and Mitigation”

4:15 – 5:15 pm  “Technology Carrier Panel”

5:15 – 7:00 pm   Reception & Exhibit Hall open

7:00 – 8:00 pm   Awards Dinner 

8:00 pm    Reception in the Hospitality Room
 
Friday, September 18, 2026
9:00 – 10:00 am “Breakfast with Bill: Legislative Update”

10:15 – 11:00 am  “The Art of Influence & Persuasion”

11:00 – 11:45 am “Using AI to Maximize Sales” 

Help your present and future customers GO BIG  at IIABW’s Annual Conference this year.  Show independent agents in Washington that you support them and their  Conference by being a sponsor. You can choose the level and event you wish to sponsor and we will promote your support at the event and during the months leading up to September through our Big I Washington magazine, IIABW Bulletin e-newsletter, website, social media, etc. 

For more information on being a sponsor, click here. For more information,  please contact Suzanne Arnett (sarnett@wainsurance.org) or 425-336-0461.

Here is your opportunity to connect with agents and brokers from throughout Washington state by purchasing a table in our moderized Trade Show.  We have created a more relaxed environment to network in the same room that agents and brokers will be attending seminars, taking breaks, eating meals and having a drink. Instead of a separate trade show room detached from the rest of the conference,  you will have more access to owners, producers and account managers at your table.  All conference events will be in the same ballroom – including all of the exhibit tables. 

To reserve your exhibit table, click here. Here is the floorplan and list of exhibitors so far. For more information, contact Suzanne Arnett at (425) 336-0461 or sarnett@wainsurance.org.  

Watch for information about registering for this exciting event! 

The GoBig Conference will be held at the NEW Snoqualmie Hotel and Casino. This high-end hotel nestled in the scenic foothills of the Cascades opened last Fall.  Overnight rooms can be reserved for $169 – 37% off the regular rate – by clicking here (Booking Code: BKG417 and Password: IIABW2026). 

We also have a discounted rooms reserved at the famous Salish Lodge and Spa at the top of Snoqualmie Falls for $369 – 27% off the regular rate. Salish Lodge is less than 4 miles from the Snoqualmie Casino.