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Leadership Symposium

May 14 - 15
Indianapolis, Indiana
The Westin Indianapolis
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THE TRUCKING LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM EXPERIENCE

Great West Casualty Company is the premier provider of trucking insurance. With 220 insurance agencies spanning the nation, and thousands of trucking companies placing their trust in us, Great West is the partner you want on your business's side. 

The Great West Trucking Leadership Symposium is an excellent opportunity for Great West's agency partners, insured trucking companies, employees, and companies interested in learning what Great West has to offer to connect. Save your seat today to learn from and engage with knowledgeable industry professionals. 

8 speakers
67 years
325+ attendees
17 STATES REPRESENTED

AGENDA

  • Wednesday, May 14
  • Thursday, May 15

DAY ONE: OPTIONAL MOTOR CARRIER ROUNDTABLE

Be sure to register for the roundtable if you plan to attend day one of the symposium.

1:30 P.M.

Grand Ballroom Foyer

CHECK-IN OPEN

For those not attending the motor carrier roundtable, check-in will be available at 8:00 A.M. on May 15. 

2:00 P.M.

Grand Ballroom 4 & 5

LESSONS FROM LITIGATION: TOP TRUCKING COMPANY MISTAKES

Ed Ciarimboli  |  Fellerman & Ciarimboli

3:00 P.M.

BREAK

3:15 P.M.

Grand Ballroom 4 & 5

GREAT WEST INSIGHTS: DRIVING SUCCESS THROUGH SAFETY (ROUNDTABLE)

Great West Risk Control

5:00 P.M.

RECEPTION | DRINKS AND HEAVY APPETIZERS

Dismiss

6:30 P.M.

END OF RECEPTION

7:00 A.M.

Grand Ballroom 1, 2, & 3

BREAKFAST

8:50 A.M.

Grand Ballroom 4 & 5

WELCOME | GREAT WEST EXECUTIVE

9:00 A.M.

Grand Ballroom 4 & 5

FREIGHT FORECAST: ECONOMIC FACTORS SHAPING THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY

Eric Starks  |  FTR Transportation Intelligence

9:45 A.M.

Grand Ballroom 4 & 5

A BRAVE NEW WORLD: ATA ADVOCACY AND POLICY UPDATE

Dan Horvath  |  American Trucking Associations

10:30 A.M.

BREAK

11:00 A.M.

Grand Ballroom 4 & 5

HOW TO INFLUENCE PERCEPTION AND DECISION MAKING

William McKenzie  |  McKenzie PLLC

12:00 P.M.

Grand Ballroom 1, 2, & 3

LUNCH

1:00 P.M.

Grand Ballroom 4 & 5

PANEL: EVOLVING CHALLENGES FOR SAFETY AND FLEET RISK MANAGEMENT

Moderated by Scott Claffey  |  Great West Casualty Company, Vice President of Risk Control Services

1:45 P.M.

Grand Ballroom 4 & 5

RETENTION & RESILIENCE: STRENGTHENING YOUR WORKFORCE IN TOUGH TIMES

Max Farrell  |  WorkHound

2:30 P.M.

BREAK

3:00 P.M.

Grand Ballroom 4 & 5

BULLETPROOFING YOUR BUSINESS

Steve Setliff  |  Setliff Law, P.C.

3:45 P.M.

Grand Ballroom 4 & 5

KEYNOTE: YOUR WHO, NOT YOUR DO

Laura Okmin  |  FOX Sports Broadcaster, GALvanize Founder

4:30 P.M.

Grand Ballroom Foyer

RECEPTION | DRINKS AND HEAVY APPETIZERS

7:00 P.M.

END OF EVENT

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TRAVEL

The Westin Indianapolis

 
 
Please note the room block at The Westin Indianapolis is now full.
 
If you still need accommodations, we recommend contacting the following hotels:
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown
350 W Maryland St
Indianapolis, IN 46225
T: 317.822.3500
 
JW Marriott
10 W West St
Indianapolis, IN 46204
T: 317.860.5800
 
*Availability is not guaranteed at these properties. Rates may be higher than our block rate at The Westin Indianapolis.
 
Please contact Melissa Merriman at m.merriman@gwccnet.com with any travel-related questions.
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