Overview
Who Attends
Executives and professionals responsible for the development, marketing, and distribution of group and workplace/voluntary benefits in North America, including life, institutional retirement, disability, critical illness, accident, and other supplemental health products, dental, vision, and healthcare plans.
Highlights
The 2026 Workplace Benefits Conference, themed Driving Growth, Evolution, and Innovation will examine the workplace benefits marketplace from the carrier, employer, employee, distributor and benefit technology perspectives with cross-functional learning and networking opportunities. Participants will gain fresh ideas and insights to successfully address the transformational changes impacting the workplace benefits marketplace.
The workplace benefits industry is at a pivotal moment. Evolving demographics, economic shifts, and rapid technological advancements are redefining how value is delivered. Employees now expect more personalized, holistic offerings, while employers look for competitive strategies to attract, engage, and retain diverse talent.
Driving Growth
Growth in workplace benefits means reaching underserved markets, strengthening financial security, and delivering sustainable value for employers and employees. Leaders must support the full employee journey while driving business success in a competitive environment.
Leading Evolution
As workforce needs, economic pressures, and regulations shift, employers are rethinking products, distribution, and engagement—emphasizing mental wellness, financial literacy, retirement readiness, and DEI. This conference will showcase how leading organizations stay relevant and resilient.
Sparking Innovation
Innovation is transforming workplace benefits through data, AI, digital enrollment, and personalized communication. Beyond technology, it requires new partnerships, fresh engagement strategies, and benefit designs that anticipate the evolving needs of tomorrow’s workforce.
The 2026 Workplace Benefits Conference will define the next steps for our industry—driving growth, improving affordability, and applying innovation to deliver stronger outcomes. Through industry-wide partnerships, we will set the direction for workplace benefits that are sustainable, inclusive, and future-ready.