November 9th - 11th, 2026
The Venetian Las Vegas
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
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
SPONSOR PROTECTORS VEGAS 2026
Sponsoring Protectors offers your brand the opportunity to stand out from the crowd. From thought leadership to networking and branding, Protectors has packages to fit almost every need and almost every budget.
2026 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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5:00PM - 7:00PMRegistration Open
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8:00AM - 6:30PMRegistration Open
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12:00PM - 5:00PMKick-Off Summits
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5:00PM - 7:00PMKick-Off Party
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7:00AM - 5:00PMRegistration Open
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8:00AM - 9:30AMBreakfast
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8:30AM - 10:30AMPlenary Sessions
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10:30AM - 5:00PMExpo Hall Open
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10:45AM - 12:00PMMorning Tracks
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12:00PM - 2:00PMLunch
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2:00PM - 4:15PMAfternoon Tracks
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4:00PM - 5:00PMOfficial Reception
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7:00AM - 03:00PMRegistration Open
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8:00AM - 9:30AMBreakfast
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8:30AM - 10:30AMPlenary Sessions
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10:30AM - 5:00PMExpo Hall Open
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10:45AM - 12:00PMMorning Tracks
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12:00PM - 2:00PMLunch
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2:00PM - 4:15PMAfternoon Tracks
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4:00PM - 5:00PMClosing Reception
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9:00PM - 11:00PMOfficial After Party