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Wednesday, September 9
3:00 pm - 5:30 pmNASBP Registration Desk Open
4:00 pm - 5:30 pmRound Table Discussion Happy Hour "Cocktails and Convos"

BACK for it's second year, this networking event will give attendees the opportunity to sit down with noted surety industry leaders who will guide discussions on surety "hot topics" in a casual, interactive setting.

Sponsored by GraniteRe
5:30 pm - 7:00 pmWelcome Reception

Sponsored by Liberty Mutual
Thursday, September 10
7:30 am - 11:00 amNASBP Registration Desk Open
7:30 am - 8:30 amBreakfast Buffet

Sponsored by Travelers Bond
8:30 am - 9:00 amGeneral Session - Welcome and President's Remarks

Monica Donatelli, NASBP President

Sponsored by IAT Insurance
9:00 am - 10:15 amGeneral Session - To be finalized

Sponsored by IAT Insurance
10:15 am - 10:30 amRefreshment Break

Sponsored by The Hartford
10:30 am - 12:00 pmGeneral Session - "Mindset SHIFT - Generative AI and Your Future: Transform Your Business, Your Communications, Your Job, and Your Life"
Sam Richter, CSP, CPAE, SBR Worldwide LLC

Generative AI is reshaping our world at a pace never before seen in history. For the first time, everyone has unprecedented access to harness and shape data, redefining how we live, work, compete, and connect. This presentation will feature examples customized to the audience, and strategies and techniques drawn from Sam’s years of experience developing AI tools and resources used by organizations around the globe every day.

Sponsored by IAT Insurance
1:00 pm - 6:00 pmOptional Golf Tournament

The Optional Golf Tournament will be played on the Coore Crenshaw course at Omni Barton Creek Resort.

Sponsored by EMC
1:30 pm - 3:30 pmOptional Event - Salsa and Margarita Workshop

Co-Hosted by NASBP and Women in Surety (WIS)

Join us for a lively hands-on group class! Learn the secrets to crafting the perfect margarita and fresh salsa.

4:00 pm - 5:30 pmNEW for 2026!  Surety School Alumni Happy Hour
NASBP invites all past graduates of the Surety Schools to network with past classmates and faculty.
Friday, September 11
8:00 am - 10:00 amNASBP Registration Desk Open
9:00 am - 10:30 amKeynote Speaker Breakfast Session

"Volatility Anyone? - Some Scenarios for 2026 and 2027"
Chris Kuehl, Armada Corporate Intelligence

There are the good, bad and ugly. Much depends on the usual issues of inflation, interest rates, workforce and the like. But we get to add in geopolitics, tariff/trade wars and the impact of rapidly expanding technology.

Sponsored by CNA Surety
10:30 amDeparture