2026 Leadership Summit & Awards Gala

When

June 9, 2026 - June 12, 2026    
12:00 am
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Where

Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
3030 Holiday Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Event Type

2026 RISE Leadership Summit & Awards Gala


June 9-12, 2026 | Fort Lauderdale, FL

Thank You for Attending!

About the Event:

The 2026 RISE Leadership Summit & Awards Gala is more than just another industry event—it’s where leadership, innovation, and celebration collide. Over two days, you’ll experience fast-paced RISE Talks, hands-on workshops, and two tailored tracks designed for individual contributors and managers. And at night? We celebrate! From the Welcome Reception to the Awards Gala, you’ll be rubbing elbows with the best in the business—including our amazing 35 Under 35 winners and award nominees.

Immersive Learning:

High Impact Keynotes, Interactive Workshops & Two Tracks

Rising Professionals: Build, Grow, Lead

For early-career professionals, analysts, adjusters, underwriters, brokers, and specialists looking to build skills, confidence, and visibility.

  • Personal & Professional Growth
  • Technical & Digital Skills
  • Collaboration & Culture
  • Leadership Mindset

Leadership & Management: Inspire, Empower, Transform

For supervisors, managers, directors, and executives focused on culture, retention, innovation, and leadership excellence.

  • Leadership Evolution
  • Culture & Engagement
  • Strategy & Innovation
  • Talent & Development
  • Vision & Influence

“This is my 3rd time attending RISE and it always impresses. Being younger in the industry, it gives you the quality conversations with industry leaders that you do not normally have the opportunity of having.”

-2024 Leadership Summit & Awards Gala attendee

“I must admit the quality of the speakers, mood, relationship, career building and support events was amazing. Far more than what I expected. Since attending the event I have strongly urged our budget and management Teams to increase our support of RISE and to get involved. RISE is certainly something the industry needed. The support, exposure to industry leaders, the diversity inclusion, coaching and training is first class.”

-2024 Leadership Summit & Awards Gala attendee

“I found the sessions to be invigorating and refreshing. The speakers all did a fantastic job of conveying important messages with many takeaways that I plan to use in my role.”

-2024 Leadership Summit & Awards Gala attendee

“The amount of energy in the room was unparalleled. Certainly nothing experienced at the usual industry conferences. Also liked the shortened speaking sessions for some topics. Speakers were diverse and on point.”

-2024 Leadership Summit & Awards Gala attendee

“I loved the variety of speakers and the topics they discussed. The pick-your-own-adventure setup of RISE is perfect and something I wish other conferences did more of. There was the right amount of scheduled discussions and open networking time.”

-2024 Leadership Summit & Awards Gala attendee

“RISE has done a great job finding a niche for young professionals in the industry to have a voice, network, exchange knowledge, continue professional development and to be recognized”

-2023 Leadership Summit & Awards Gala attendee

“I had such an amazing time attending. I saw some truly inspiring keynote speakers, met some great new people, and learned some important information that I could take with me.”

-2023 Leadership Summit & Awards Gala attendee

“I have been raving about the event to everyone. Seriously one of the best events – regardless of industry, size, format – I’ve ever been to.”

-2022 Leadership Summit & Awards Gala attendee

“I really enjoyed the speed mentoring and the ability to ask direct questions to seasoned leaders in our industry. I felt their feedback was candid and provided valuable insights.”

-2023 Leadership Summit & Awards Gala attendee

Thank You to Our Sponsors

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Supporters

Sponsorship opportunities available- Contact Amy at acooper@riseprofessionals.com. 





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