# IIABAZ Convention & Trade Show 2026

- Dates: 3 September 2026
- Location: JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Phoenix, United States
- Organiser: Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Arizona
- Industry: Insurtech
- Expected attendance: 260

## About

The 92nd Annual Convention & Trade Show is presented by the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Arizona. It includes annual meetings, awards, officer installations, and discussions on the future of insurance. The event is for insurance professionals.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.iiabaz.com/convention)
- [Registration](https://community.independentagent.com/AZ/NC__Event?id=a0lUu000006PuhtIAC)
- [Agenda](https://www.iiabaz.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/2026-Associate-Partnership-Program.pdf)

## Speakers

- Zachary Burton, President
- Sarah Mitchell, President Elect, Ideal Insurance Agency
- David Seidman, Secretary/Treasurer, The Mahoney Group
- David Cummard, State National Director, The Mahoney Group
- Michael Gallaugher, Ex-Officio, Toro Insurance Group
- Anthony Hill, Elected Director
- Mark Crites, Reagan Consulting
- Daniel Metcalf, CyberFin, LLC

## Sponsors and partners

- AmShield Insurance
- BBSI
- Builders Capital Premium Financing
- EMC Insurance
- Foremost Insurance Company
- ISC (Integrated Specialty Coverages)
- Safelite

## Where to stay

- **Hotel Palomar Phoenix - a Kimpton Hotel**: 130 m from the venue, 2 East Jefferson Street, Phoenix
- **Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel**: 160 m from the venue, 50;100 East Adams Street;North 1st Street, Phoenix, 85004
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/phxbd-renaissance-phoenix-downtown-hotel/)
  - Phone: +1-602-333-0000
- **Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Downtown**: 200 m from the venue, 15 East Monroe Street, Phoenix, 85004
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/phxdogi-hilton-garden-inn-phoenix-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 602-343-0006
- **Courtyard**: 220 m from the venue, 132 South Central Avenue, Phoenix, 85004
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/phxxt)
  - Phone: +1 602-603-2001
- **Residence Inn Phoenix Downtown**: 220 m from the venue, 132 South Central Avenue, Phoenix, 85004
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/phxtw-residence-inn-phoenix-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 844-631-0595
- **Hyatt Place Phoenix / Downtown**: 230 m from the venue, 150 West Adams Street, Phoenix, 85003
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-place/en-us/phxzd-hyatt-place-phoenix-downtown)
  - Phone: +1 602-388-4888
- **Hotel San Carlos**: 240 m from the venue
- **Hyatt Regency Phoenix**: 260 m from the venue, 122 North 2nd Street, Phoenix, 85004
  - [Hotel website](https://phoenix.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html)
  - Phone: +1 602-252-1234

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