07/31/2026
It's almost game time! And it's not too late to register! Registration ends on August 3rd!
The IWCI Board is looking forward to the 2026 IWCI Annual Seminar on August 6th!
This is shaping up to be the largest crowd since 2020!
Let's GOOOOO!
So many exciting things this year, including the One Team Tailgate Party theme that you will see "play out" all through the seminar, along with the exciting and bold "game-changing coaches call" to streamline all of the valuable content into ONE DAY!
The Playbook:
1st Half - All Team:
Team Breakfast & Check-In (7:30 - 8:30 am)
Early Morning Workout (7:30 am): The Aging Workforce: Challenges & Evidence-Based Management in Workers' Compensation,
Roger Kuhfahl, Athletico
Pregame (8:30 am): Welcome and introductions, Dr. Courtney Johnson, IWCI President
Kickoff (8:45 am):The Positivity Power Shift: Reframing Mindset,
Angela K Giles, Jon Gordon Certified Trainer, Objective Surgical, IWCI Vice President
Timeout (9:45 am): Break, snacks and vendor exhibits
Frontline Report (10:15 am): Best Practices from the Frontlines: Employer Perspective, Moderator: Sandy Fralich, JWF Specialty
Employer Panel: Monroe County Community Schools, Greenwood Indiana City Government, Republic Airlines, and Elwood Staffing
Halftime Lunch Keynote (11:30 am): The Real Deal: Why Authenticity is a Leader's Greatest Advantage, Dr. Hope Zoeller, HOPE
2nd Half - 3 Breakout Sessions from 1:30 - 2:30 pm & from 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Injury Report: Shoulder vs. Cervical Spine: Who Owns the Pain?,
Dr. Jeff Konopka, Indiana Spine Group and Dr. Sebastian Peers, Reconstructive Hand to Shoulder
The Next Play: AI in Workers' Compensation: Practical Uses, Real Risks, and Guardrails for Claims Professionals, Meghan Paden, JWF Specialty
Defensive Strategy: Extinguish Burnout: Prevention and Recovery, Terri and Robert Bogue, THOR Projects
Timeout (2:30 pm): Break, snacks and vendor exhibits
Post-game celebration (4:00 pm): Tailgate Party (Cocktail Hour) w/representatives from the Indiana WC Board!
Whether you're looking for game-changing ideas or practical next plays, you will be ready to take the field and face the WC challenges!
Our amazing vendors make this all possible - and they bring GAME to the theme every year! The Tailgate Zone is going to be a GREAT time!
Our overarching theme of the year is: One Team | One Goal because this Indiana WC community exemplifies true team spirit!
If you know someone who hasn't purchased a seat to the game, it's the 4th quarter - but there's still time on the clock to register on Eventbrite!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-iwci-annual-seminar-registration-1990180939765?aff=oddtdtcreator
We encourage attendees to wear your favorite team apparel!
Take care, have a great weekend, and we will see you soon!
The IWCI Board
