Spring Conference
March 24–26, 2026 • Younes Conference Center North • Kearney, NE
The Big “I” Spring Conference brings together the best of our industry: real-world education, ag and farm insurance insights, ethics credits, and time to catch up with people who truly get what it’s like to run an independent agency in Nebraska.
Event Details
March 24–26, 2026 • Younes Conference Center North • Kearney, NE
- Last Day to Book the IIAN Hotel Room Block – March 1 (or before if sold out)
- Agent Registration Pricing Increases $30 – March 3
- Exhibitor Registration Deadline – March 3
What’s in Store
- CE Sessions That Matter: Earn continuing education credits while exploring agriculture, property-casualty, ethics, and emerging trends.
- Expert-Led Learning: Hear from instructors who’ve walked in your shoes and share practical takeaways for client conversations.
- Agriculture and Farm Focus: Learn what’s ahead for crop, livestock, and rural property markets — where Nebraska does best.
- Trade Show: Meet company reps and explore tools that strengthen your agency.
- Connection and Community: Swap ideas, meet new people, and enjoy time with peers who understand your world.
Why Come to Kearney
Growth happens when you step away for a few days — to learn something new, meet someone new, and come back refreshed.
The Spring Conference is where you’ll find both inspiration and practical value: education that counts, connections that last, and a community that believes in what Nebraska’s independent agents do best: protecting people, businesses, and the farms that fuel our state.
Crowne Plaza Hotel
707 West Talmadge Street, Kearney, NE 68845
Hotel Front Desk: (308) 238-7000
The IIAN group rate is $170/night, and our room block cutoff date is March 1, 2026, or when all rooms in the block are filled. After this date or if the block is full, discounted pricing may no longer be available.
Get in front of our member agents and agency decision makers who can drive real growth for your business!
IIAN Industry Partners get exclusive perks for our conferences – click here to review the benefits. Contact office@biginebraska.org if you have any questions.
Setup & Schedule
- Setup: March 25, 1:30-4:00 PM (Don’t forget your name tags at the IIAN registration desk!)
- Trade Show: March 25, 4:30-6:30 PM
- Teardown: Complete by 9:00 PM
What’s Included
Each booth comes with:
- 8′ draped table + 2 chairs
- Pipe and drape backdrop
- Wi-Fi access
- Electricity
Hotel does not provide extension cords
Shipping Address
Crowne Plaza c/o IIAN Spring Conference (YOUR BUSINESS NAME)
707 West Talmadge Street
Kearney, NE 68845
- Ship no more than 48 hours before event
- Please bring pre-paid return labels for shipping your package back
Trade Show Details
- Plenty of food and drinks will be served in the exhibit hall!
- Your drink tickets are included in your name tag envelope
- Please draw for your booth prizes by 6:00 PM and post your winners on the Exhibitor Prize Board
- IIAN cannot notify winners or ship prizes
- You are responsible for your valuables before, during, and after the Trade Show
The IIAN Foundation is awarding 3 scholarships to young agents to cover their conference registration fees! This is a great environment for young professionals to learn, network, and grow.
Apply by February 17 to be considered.
The winners will be notified the week of February 23 in order to meet our March 1 hotel room block deadline.
(Hotel reservations are not included in this scholarship; you must reserve on your own.)
