2026 IWCI ANNUAL SEMINAR

Exciting new format and relevant agenda! Join us for the 2026 IWCI Annual Seminar. ONE FULL DAY on
August 6, 2026!
About this Event

2026 IWCI ANNUAL SEMINAR | August 6th

Marriott Indianapolis North

3645 River Crossing Parkway, Indianapolis IN 46240

Thursday, August 6th:

7:30 - 8:30 AM - Registration, Breakfast & Vendor Exhibits

7:30 - 8:30 AM - NEW Early Day Session! Early Bird Gets the Worm, Roger Kuhfahl, Athletico

8:30 - 8:45 AM - Welcome & Introductions, Courtney Johnson, IWCI President

8:45 - 9:45 AM - The Positivity Power Shift: Reframing Mindset, Angela K Giles, Jon Gordon Certified Trainer, Objective Surgical

9:45 - 10:15 AM - Break, Snacks & Vendor Exhibits

10:15 - 11:30 AM - Employer Claims Focus Panel, Moderator: Sandy Fralich, JWF Specialty

Employer Panel: Monroe County Community Schools, Greenwood Indiana City Government, Republic Airlines

11:30 - 1:00 PM - Lunch and Keynote: The Real Deal: Why Authenticity is a Leader's Greatest Advantage, Dr. Hope Zoeller, HOPE

1:00 - 1:30 PM - Break & Vendor Exhibits

3 Breakout Sessions from 1:30 - 2:30 PM and again from 3:00 - 4:00 PM (allowing attendees to catch 2 of the 3 sessions)

1:30 - 2:30 PM - Shoulder vs Spine Referrals for WC Injuries, Dr. Jeff Konopka, Indiana Spine Group and Dr. Sebastian Peers, Reconstructive Hand to Shoulder

1:30 - 2:30 PM - Extinguish Burnout, Terri Bogue, THOR Projects

1:30 - 2:30 PM - AI in Work Comp, Meghan Paden, JWF

2:30 - 3:00 PM - Break, Snacks & Vendor Exhibits

3:00 - 4:00 PM - Shoulder vs Spine Referrals for WC Injuries,

Dr. Jeff Konopka, Indiana Spine Group and Dr. Sebastian Peers, Reconstructive Hand to Shoulder

3:00 - 4:00 PM - Extinguish Burnout, Terri Bogue, THOR Projects

3:00 - 4:00 PM - AI in Work ers' Compensation,

Meghan Paden, JWF

4:00 - 5:00 PM - Cocktail Hour - Tailgate Style!

(Indiana Workers' Compensation Board will be present to answer questions.)

*CEU's: Exact number to be announced soon!

Book at the Marriott!

Event Summary:

Indiana Worker's Compensation Institution ConferenceStart Date: Wednesday, August 05, 2026End Date: Friday, August 07, 2026

Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

• Marriott Indianapolis North for 182.00 USD per night
• Last Day to Book : Wednesday, July 15, 2026