2025 Public Entity Speaking & In-Person Events

September 17, 11:00 AM | Monterey, CA
40th Annual CAJPA Conference (More Information)

Overview: Marcus Beverly, joined by Beth Lyons, PERMA, will explore the anchoring principles of pool leadership and governance, including leadership principles, management strategies and board behavior that can determine whether a pool succeeds or sinks.

September 17, 2:15 PM | Monterey, CA
40th Annual CAJPA Conference (More Information)

Overview: Shadi Jalali, joined by Scott McNea, will explore how alternative risk financing solutions, including parametric products for flood and earthquake, can strengthen resilience and provide critical funding for emergency response in cities, counties and local districts following major climate disasters. 

September 17, 2:15 PM | Monterey, CA
40th Annual CAJPA Conference (More Information)

Overview: Scott McNea, joined by Shadi Jalali, will explore how alternative risk financing solutions, including parametric products for flood and earthquake, can strengthen resilience and provide critical funding for emergency response in cities, counties and local districts following major climate disasters. 

September 18, 10:00 AM | Monterey, CA
40th Annual CAJPA Conference (More Information)

Overview: Scott will address the public workforce crisis, exploring challenges like turnover, hiring competition and impacts on essential services, while sharing actionable strategies for attracting and retaining talent. 

September 18, 2:30PM | Monterey, CA
40th Annual CAJPA Conference (More Information)

Overview: Scott will examine how AI is redefining public service, from predictive modeling to fraud detection and how these tools are helping agencies better allocate resources, mitigate risk and serve their communities.

September 23 | Kansas City, MO
Heartland Conference

Overview: Public entities nationwide are struggling with workforce shortages, high turnover and competition from the private sector. Join Scott McNea as he explores strategies and solutions to reinvent how public entities attract, retain and empower the next generation of public service workers.

September 29 | St. Louis, MO
Mid Rivers Risk Forum

Overview: As catastrophe risks grow and insurance markets harden, Midwest risk managers must adapt. This session explores innovative ways to tackle evolving hazards—like severe storms, floods and aging infrastructure—using data-driven insights, smart tech and proven mitigation strategies to build stronger, more insurable property programs.

September 10, 3:00 PM | Jekyll Island, GA
Tort Trends: Navigating Implications in a Changing Landscape

Overview: Tort reform has historically been seen as a way to reduce litigation costs and prevent frivolous lawsuits, but recent issues have sparked debate and caused a shift in legal precedents. When claims fall outside of tort immunities, state governments face a variety of challenges. Learn more about the impacts and growing costs of tort including the taxpayer’s “tort tax,” hear both sides for and against tort reform and find out what other states are doing to improve the litigation landscape to help stop insurance.

September 11, 11:00 AM | Virtual
BAPA’s IRIC Training (More Information)

Overview: P.J. will explore how to use the IRIC Manual to determine the right types of insurance, set appropriate limits and language and review best practices for verifying compliance after contracts are executed. 

September 23
Heartland Conference

Overview: Rising cyber threats are putting organizations at greater risk, making strong coverage and expert support more critical than ever. Join Rick Pray as he shares how to optimize partnerships with cyber insurance brokers, insurers and vendors. Rick will explore how the right team of specialists can strengthen resilience, implement best practices and ensure your organization is fully prepared and supported through every stage of a cyber event. 

September 8, 2:15 PM | Wrightsville Beach, NC
NCPRIMA Educational Conference (More Information)

Overview: Julie will explore how developing and maintaining effective safety committees fosters collaboration, employee engagement and stronger health and safety programs.

September 9, 12:30 PM | Wrightsville Beach, NC
NCPRIMA Educational Conference (More Information)

Overview: Julie will discuss risk mitigation strategies with a session on fleet telematics, covering real-time data collection, driver behavior monitoring and best practices for safer, more efficient fleet management.

September 18, 11:00 AM | Virtual
County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) Safety Spotlight Workshop

Overview: Julie will explore best practices for preventing, managing and recovering from equipment failures, including risk assessments, proactive maintenance, documentation, employee training, response planning and business continuity strategies to keep your organization running smoothly.