Accelerate 2026 will provide attendees with hands-on opportunities to explore practical AI use cases, showcasing how Vertafore is leading at the intersection of innovation and trust. Participants will gain confidence and insights to successfully navigate and transform their organizations in the AI era.
Education remains a cornerstone of the Accelerate experience, drawing insurance professionals year after year. The 2026 program features a robust lineup of AI-focused sessions designed to help agencies, managing general agents, and carriers work smarter, strengthen client connections, and drive new business growth. Sessions include “Human First Service: Leveraging AI to Elevate Client Service,” “From Data to Growth: The Executive Playbook for AI Success,” “AI Basics: Technology and Data Foundations for Your AI Strategy,” and “Trust in the AI Era: Using AI Responsibly in Insurance.”
Rick Warter, chief customer officer at Vertafore, emphasized that while people and relationships remain at the heart of great insurance work, AI is reshaping how the industry operates and what clients expect. He stated that Accelerate is the place where professionals can see how AI and Vertafore’s technology amplify expertise, accelerate impact, and allow professionals to focus on what truly matters—their clients, teams, and growth.
Beyond AI, Accelerate 2026 will offer a diverse range of education tracks aimed at helping insurance professionals enhance their skills, optimize their use of Vertafore technology, and achieve measurable results. Attendees will learn strategies to streamline workflows, turn data into actionable insights, reimagine client experiences, automate and scale sales processes, and boost overall efficiency and productivity.
Shyla Lankford, chair of the NetVU Board of Directors and chief operating officer at Lipscomb Insurance, highlighted that Accelerate has always been about community and action. She noted that in 2026, the event will take that spirit even further, ensuring that every attendee leaves with ideas, tools, and inspiration that deliver real value long after the conference concludes.
Additional education tracks will be announced later this year, including dedicated sessions for MGAs, carriers, and IT professionals. Past attendees of Accelerate have reported tangible benefits, including time savings, improved processes, and the discovery of new tools that strengthen their businesses. Accelerate 2026 is expected to continue that tradition, offering transformative education and networking opportunities for insurance professionals in the AI era.
