November 9th - 11th, 2026
The Venetian Las Vegas
WHAT IS PROTECTORS?
There has never been a more exciting, or more important, time to be in the life and annuity industry. Americans are living longer, retiring differently and relying more than ever on the guidance of trusted professionals. And yet, the landscape has never been more crowded or more complex.
The skills that created success in the past are not necessarily the same ones that will define success in the future.
That is why we created Protectors — to bring together the people, the companies and the ideas shaping the future of income and financial security.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Agents / Advisors / Principals
Gain tactical insights to help you better serve clients and grow your practice
Understand opportunities and avoid dislocation in this hyper paced environment
Stay current on the latest life insurance and annuity products
Insurance Carriers
Talk directly to distribution to help keep your products top of mind
Help increase proper product usage
Launch new products and share important product updates
Index Providers
Get in front of the largest gathering of annuity distribution
Engage directly with the advisors who influence product adoption
Share your latest offerings and gather feedback from the field
IMOs / FMOs / BGAs
Recruit new agents and advisors
Showcase your training, compliance, and distribution capabilities
Strengthen existing partnerships while discovering new ones
Startups / Innovators
Connect with leading investors
Increase awareness and adoption
Gain a better grasp of where the market is heading
Investors
Meet innovative and class leading companies
Find new partners for capital deployment and M&A
See the landscape in a hyper efficient format
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
Distribution is the lifeblood of the industry, and the Protector Pass enables those in client facing roles to receive a no cost pass to Protectors.
If you work as an agent or advisor, or run an agency or RIA, apply today for your complimentary All Access Pass to Protectors.
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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7:00 AM - 4:00 PMRegistration Open
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7:00 AM - 8:30 AMBreakfast
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8:30 AM - 11:30 AMMorning Breakouts
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11:30 AM - 1:30 PMLunch & Expo Open
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1:30 PM - 4:30 PMPlenary Sessions
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PMOffice Hours
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PMExpo Open & Official Reception
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7:00 AM - 4:00 PMRegistration Open
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7:00 AM - 8:30 AMBreakfast