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November 9th - 11th, 2026
The Venetian Las Vegas

About

WHO IS A PROTECTOR

WHO IS A PROTECTOR

Protectors are those who help the entire life & annuity ecosystem to innovate and grow

And Protectors Vegas is the place that brings together the people, the companies, and the ideas shaping the future of income and financial security.

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MEET THE PROTECTORS

Meet our the groups convening, breaking down silos, and advancing the industry

Agents / Advisors / Principals

Distributors

The pillars of their community and bedrocks of service and growth

Joining us to gain tactical insights to help them better serve clients and grow their practice

Always looking to stay current on the latest life insurance and annuity products

Insurance Carriers

Creators and Distributors

Providers of the financial toolkits for the protection industry

Attending to meet key partners for product innovation and distribution growth

Will share market insights, improve proper product usage, and brainstorm new products

Index Providers

Creators

Financial wizards behind the index annuity space

Looking for product inspiration and adoption

Will feature their latest offerings and gather feedback from the field

IMOs / FMOs / BGAs

Creators and Distributors

Known for their distribution prowess but pivotal in unique product creation

Looking to share their marketing, training, compliance, and distribution capabilities

Attending to strengthen existing partnerships while discovering new ones

Startups / Innovators

Industry catalysts

Enhancing but also disruption the status quo

Looking to showcase their products and learn where the market is headed

Attending to connect with potential clients and investors

Investors

Industry Catalysts

The dry powder behind innovation and aggregation

Looking for new partners for capital deployment and m&a

Attending as seekers of a hyper efficient format to meet all industry players

Knowledge Services

Vendors

Trained experts across legal, consulting, investment banking, and more

Looking to to share their unique access insights and deep connections

Call on them for opportunities small to transformational

Solutions Providers

Vendors

From tech to marketing, solutions providers aim to grow and optimize

Looking to showcase their wares

Attending to meet you

TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED

  • How to Succeed in Good Markets and Bad
  • Building Resilient Revenue: Balancing Protection, Growth and Guarantees
  • Who in Your Book is Right for Which Products
  • Secrets of the Super Successful Producers
  • The Next Wave of Product Innovation in Life & Annuities
  • The View from Washington: Policy, Regulation and the Economy What Comes Next: Market Outlook and Consumer Trends
  • What Comes Next: Market Outlook and Consumer Trends
  • Women and Wealth
  • Technology Tools Transforming Advisor Practices
  • Reaching Underserved and Emerging Markets
  • Digital Marketing Strategies for Practice Growth
  • The Startup Perspective: New Entrants, New Models, New Momentum
  • Succession Planning 101 to 202: Building for Your Future
  • AI, Automation, and Analytics: The New Toolkit for Growth
  • The Evolving Role of IMOs & FMOs
  • Opportunities and Pitfalls in The Great Wealth Transfer
  • And, More!

THE PROTECTOR PASS: ATTEND FOR FREE

The Protector Pass enables select Creators and Distributors to receive a no cost pass to Protectors.
Select roles that can qualify:

  • Agent / Advisor
  • Agency Principal
  • Director level and above at an RIA
  • Product related roles at carriers
  • VP and above at an IMO/FMO/BGA (This year only)

PRODUCER PASS PLUS
Agents and advisors can also apply to receive up to $1,000 in travel reimbursement.

BECOME A SPEAKER

More than 150 industry executives, leaders and innovators will take the stage at Protectors Vegas 2026. Would you like to be one of them? Complete our speaker application form.

2026 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Sunday, November 8th
  • 5:00PM - 7:00PM
    Registration Open
Monday, November 9th
  • 8:00AM - 6:30PM
    Registration Open
  • 12:00PM - 5:00PM
    Kick-Off Summits
  • 5:00PM - 7:00PM
    Kick-Off Party
Tuesday, November 10th
  • 7:00AM - 5:00PM
    Registration Open
  • 8:00AM - 9:30AM
    Breakfast
  • 8:30AM - 10:30AM
    Plenary Sessions
  • 10:30AM - 5:00PM
    Expo Hall Open
  • 10:45AM - 12:00PM
    Morning Tracks
  • 12:00PM - 2:00PM
    Lunch
  • 2:00PM - 4:15PM
    Afternoon Tracks
  • 4:00PM - 5:00PM
    Official Reception
Wednesday, November 11th
  • 7:00AM - 03:00PM
    Registration Open
  • 8:00AM - 9:30AM
    Breakfast
  • 8:30AM - 10:30AM
    Plenary Sessions
  • 10:30AM - 5:00PM
    Expo Hall Open
  • 10:45AM - 12:00PM
    Morning Tracks
  • 12:00PM - 2:00PM
    Lunch
  • 2:00PM - 4:15PM
    Afternoon Tracks
  • 4:00PM - 5:00PM
    Closing Reception
  • 9:00PM - 11:00PM
    Official After Party

BECOME AN INSIDER

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