IISD & NAIFA present
2026 annual Convention
Join South Dakota’s Top Insurance Professionals for Two Unforgettable Days of Learning, Networking, and Recharging at the new Canopy Hotel in Sioux Falls!
October 10–11, 2026 · Sioux Falls, SD
2026 IIASD/NAIFA Annual Convention
Don’t miss the premier gathering of South Dakota’s independent insurance community. Two days of education, networking, and fun at The Canopy Hotel in downtown Sioux Falls.
This year’s lineup features keynote speaker Mike Lee on the Future of Leadership, Roger Grannis presenting The Yellow Cake Principle, a Big I panel discussion with Angela Ripley, and a timely session on AI, insurance risk, and independent agency operations from Jason McKinley — capped off Sunday evening with Dueling Pianos.
Kickoff Event
Great Shots Social
Saturday, October 10 · 2:00–5:00 PM at Great Shots Champion Club. Heavy apps, full bar, and golf bays. $50 per person — capped at 75 attendees, so sign up early.
Schedule of Events
Saturday, October 10
| 2:00 – 5:00 PM | Great Shots Social Event |
| 7:00 – 9:00 PM | IIASD Young Agents Night |
| 9:00 PM | Hospitality Room |
Sunday, October 11
| 7:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 7:45 AM | Annual Meeting |
| 9:00 AM | UKON Update — Travis Kroger |
| 9:30 AM | IIASD Tech Update — Blake Severyn |
| 10:15 AM | Big I Panel Discussion — Angela Ripley |
| 10:50 AM | The Yellow Cake Principle — Roger Grannis |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:45 PM | Future of Leadership — Mike Lee |
| 3:15 PM | AI, Insurance Risk & Independent Agency Operations — Jason McKinley |
| 4:00 PM | Trade Show |
| 6:00 PM | Happy Hour Reception |
| 7:00 PM | Dinner |
| 8:00 PM | Dueling Pianos |
| 9:00 PM | Hospitality Room |