On Wednesday, to kick off our convention, we have a Keynote Speaker; JUSTIN KINGSLEY!! Justin Kingsley’s vocation is to invent the best way of telling the right stories—as an author, strategist, creative director, and photographer. Named one of Canada’s most creative people by Marketing Magazine, Justin has served as Creative Director for NHL superbrand the Montreal Canadiens, turned Star Wars and Indiana Jones into global museum exhibitions, and put a McDonald’s Restaurant into the side of a mountain at a snowboarding competition...... Read more. On Wednesday evening, we will be enjoying our black tie/dress event with the one and only DEAN JENKINSON! Our President's dinner will be held on Wednesday this year, followed by some amazing local bands, but our dinner will be enjoyed with Dean. Dean Jenkinson is a Canadian Comedy Award-winning and Canadian Screen Award-winning comedian, comedy writer, and festival producer. You’ve seen him on The Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Comedy Now, and Air Farce; and heard him on The Debaters, Laugh Out Loud, and SiriusXM...... Read more. ***Black tie attire is slightly less formal than white tie, but it is more formal than business attire. It is the most common formal dress code for events such as formal dinners. Dust off that comfortable suit and dig out that black cocktail dress you've been wanting to wear!*** Education Opportunities for Days! Ok, two days to be exact, but we have tried to ensure there is an opportunity for growth and learning in all of us! On Wednesday afternoon, we will have several drop sessions for you to enjoy in between the trade show, and then Thursday morning will be jam-packed with opportunities to fill that head with knowledge! Sessions include; Leading through Change presented by Christy Barsalou, President, and CEO, of Quickfacts Cyber threats, collaboration and working with brokers by Kayla Burbidge, Sales Manager, Fortify Network Solutions Inc. How you and your clients can reduce physical climate risk, Kathryn Bakos, Managing Director, Finance and Resilience Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation. Determining and Updating Insurance Values Natalia Szubbocsev, CAIB, MBA, Executive Vice President, Appraisals International. And many many more!! Don't miss out - register today and secure your seat for our AIBC 2024 in Saint John, New Brunswick. Attached are some images of our newest boardwalk that will be great to enjoy while you are in the city. See you soon, AIBC Committee