World's biggest insurance festival to be held in Santa Monica this year

MGAs, wholesalers, brokers take over the pier

World's biggest insurance festival to be held in Santa Monica this year

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IBFutureFest is the world’s biggest showcase of specialty insurance. It’s the electrifying collision of insurance innovation, risk solutions, and high-impact networking, all in a festival experience you can’t miss.

IBFutureFest is where MGAs, wholesalers, and the powerhouse E&S market come together to tackle today’s biggest challenges - like AI, cyber threats, market volatility and natural catastrophe - to connect brokers with the coverage they need now. If you’re in the business of solving problems, creating new opportunities, or simply staying ahead of the curve, IBFutureFest is where you need to be.

MGAs and wholesalers: Your market, your moment

IB FutureFest isn’t just another event, it’s where deals get done. As the industry’s only choose-your-own-adventure festival, it’s built to connect top MGAs and wholesalers with brokers who are in-market for specialty risk solutions. At the heart of it all? The IB Marketplace, a lively expo on the pier with 50+ wholesale providers ready to meet 500+ brokers actively looking for specialty solutions. The IB Marketplace is where networking meets real business. No wasted time, just the right connections that drive growth.

Change how you do business (and yes, it’s going to be fun!).

At IB FutureFest, it’s about connections that drive deals. Over two days at Santa Monica Pier (July 10-11, 2025), you’ll meet 500+ brokers actively seeking specialty coverage and exploring cutting-edge solutions shaping the industry. Make the most of the:

  • IB Marketplace & Tech Hub – Connect with brokers who need coverage now and showcase your solutions alongside 50+ wholesale providers.
  • Networking That Works – 40+ festival networking opportunities designed to match MGAs and wholesalers with the right brokers.
  • Content Lounges – Get insider insights on AI in underwriting, P&C disruption, and risk innovation from top industry leaders.
  • Business Meets Fun – Close deals, then kick back with flair mixology, volleyball, and a live Yachtley Crëw concert.

IBFutureFest is where business moves fast, connections run deep, and specialty insurance is showcased. 50+ top wholesalers. 500+ brokers. Two days on Santa Monica Pier. Deals happen here. Insights flow here. The future of risk? Built here.

Don’t just watch the industry evolve—lead the charge. Join us July 10-11, 2025.

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