2025 Big I MN Expo Thru the Decades

Digital Doppelgänger(s):

How savvy insurance teams are augmenting their unique talents using the magic of AI.

Artificial Intelligence feels like magic.

AI can feel like a lifeline When you're facing rising premiums, customer frustrations, and an overwhelming amount of administrative work.

Draft a smart prompt and presto! ChatGPT conjures up your client follow-up emails, crafts customer-friendly policy explanations, and helps you strategize solutions for difficult placements. You can even commission Google's Gemini to help respond to detailed underwriting questions!

AI is truly awe-inspiring.

But most AI-generated content feels impersonal and disconnected from the relationships you work so hard to build.

That is—until you start building your Digital Doppelgänger.

Your Digital Doppelgänger is your AI-powered creative collaborator.

They're your partner in brainstorming solutions for difficult policies, your confidant when explaining complex coverages, and your advisor when managing client expectations amidst rate increases.

Your Digital Doppelgänger isn't just AI.

They are IA—Intelligence Augmentation.

They don't replace your unique ability to connect with clients on a personal level.

They enhance your talents and help you work smarter, not harder.

(Of course, they have the power to destroy too.)

In this exhilarating 45-minute session, Andrew Davis (and his Digital Doppelgänger) will show you how to build your very own AI-powered assistant to take on the tasks that drain your time. He'll walk through the four-step iterative process one marketer used to save 40 hours. You'll even see firsthand how AI can destroy trust and learn the critical steps to avoid this.

Most importantly, Andrew will demonstrate why AI can make YOU more valuable to your clients than ever before, even in a challenging insurance market.

So, are you ready to create your first Digital Doppelgänger?

Expo Speakers & Panelists

State of the Association Breakfast: Join your Big I MN Leadership to hear updates on the overall health of the association, successes from 2024, and initiatives for 2025.

Morning Breakout Sessions

E&O Policy Analysis (3 CE) Jessica Richardson, Tomsche, Sonnesyn & Tomsche - This content provides an in-depth overview of insurance contract law, covering key concepts such as the structure, characteristics, and legal aspects of contracts, particularly insurance contracts. It explores fundamental contract principles like offer, acceptance, consideration, and legal capacity, as well as unique features of insurance contracts, such as indemnity, adhesion, and utmost good faith. The material also focuses on practical tips for reading and interpreting insurance policies, understanding exclusions and exceptions, and ensuring proper coverage and legal compliance.

What Do We Know About Cannabis in MN?  Jean Sundlof (moderator)- Kraus Anderson, Will Blauvelt -Stinson LLP, Norman Ives -AmWins, Cory Lake - Lake Group Insurance, Jake Olinger - Christiansen Group, Jason Tarasek - Vicente Law Firm, Reese Walker - RT Specialty - With cannabis legalized in Minnesota, the insurance industry is facing many unanswered questions. How will the unique exposures of manufacturing, distributing, and transporting cannabis be insured? While state regulations are still being finalized, trends from other states and emerging practices within Minnesota offer valuable insights. Join our panel of experts from the agent, carrier, legal, and regulatory sides as they share what we currently know and explore the opportunities and challenges of insuring the cannabis industry in Minnesota.

Hard Market Panel  Chad Bjugan (moderator) - Richfield State Insurance, Matt Lynch - RPS, Michelle Roedl - Safeco Insurance, Wally Waldhart - Acuity - Join executives from leading insurance carriers as they provide valuable insights into the evolving dynamics of the insurance industry. This panel will explore how the hard market continues to impact the industry and highlight strategies carriers are adopting to adapt to ongoing challenges. Gain perspective on what has shifted in the past year and how these changes are shaping the future of the market.

Afternoon Breakout Sessions

Keynote Breakout- Drewdini Unplugged: Build Your Own Digital Doppelgänger in 35 Minutes  Andrew Davis - A Digital Doppelgänger can be incredibly powerful and now it's time to build one of your very own.  Yes, bring your laptop, open your ChatGPT account, and watch LIVE as Andrew builds an innovative, interactive, productive, and efficient Digital Doppelgänger along with you in less than 35 minutes.  Have a task that feels like a waste of time? Let's ChatGPT it! Learn while we explore what it takes to turn generative AI into the most enthusiastic, friendly, efficient, and intelligent professional collaborator you'll ever find.  Are you ready to dive in? Drewdini is.

Vertafore User Group- AMS360 – What’s New & What’s Coming soon
At Vertafore, we believe insurance is about relationships. And technology should only make them stronger.  We’ll delve into AMS360 tips and tricks, review the updated features in our latest release, and speak to AgencyOne – the BIG enhancement you’ve been waiting for. Come discover strategies to streamline processes, strengthen your relationships, and help your team leverage features to further your goals. 

Applied User Group- Unlocking the Full Potential of Applied Epic - Applied User Training
Discover how to make the most of Applied Epic in our session, "Unlocking the Full Potential of Applied Epic." Designed for users who want to elevate their use of this powerful management platform, this session will showcase best practices and highlight lesser-known but valuable features. This session will feature both Applied experts and speakers from the Applied Client Network community, offering a comprehensive view of the platform's capabilities

Exhibit Hall Booths are SOLD OUT!

Below is a current list of exhibitors at our upcoming 2025 Big I MN Expo

Exhibitor Directory

Exhibitor Schedule – Thursday April 24, 2025

Exhibitor Move In: 10:00am – 2:00pm (check-in at Registration, Minnetonka Pre-Function)

Event Hours: 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Exhibitor Move Out: 5:00pm

Exhibit Hall Booths are SOLD OUT!

Booth Cost
Affiliate Partner Member:  Free
Non-Member: $1750.00

Booth Description
Each 8’ x 10’ Booth Includes: 8’ High Back Drape 3’ High Side Drape 1 – 6’ x 30” Draped Table 2 – Side Chairs 1 – Wastebasket 1 – ID Sign Drape Colors

Complimentary Exhibit Hall Registrations
Chairman & Diamond Partners: 8
Platinum Partners: 7
Gold Partners: 6
Silver Partners: 5
Non-Member: 4

Each booth gets complimentary registrations for booth personnel, which can be redeemed with a promo code that was provided to your organizations Exhibitor Coordinator.

BACK FOR 2025!

Best Booth Competition: This year's theme is "Expo through the Decades."
Transform your booth to reflect your favorite era!

Staff Attire: Dress up in costumes from your chosen decade. 

Booth Decoration: Adorn your booth with era-specific designs.

The booth that best captures a decade will win the title of Best Booth at the 2025 Expo!
Celebrate the evolution of innovation, culture, and style.

Exhibitor Checklist

✓  Order Booth

✓  Reserve Hotel Room

✓  Register Booth Personnel  (Note: individuals need to be in the database before they can register.)

✓  Download Exhibitor Kit from CHROM

✓  Order Electric/Dedicated Internet (if needed) 

CHROM Expo Services
Chrom Expo Services is the official service contractor for the Big I MN Expo.  You will be receiving an email from them for their Chrom Expo Services Portal where you can access the Exhibitor kit.   If you want to submit a paper file download the Exhibitor Kit.

Brad Allred          (952) 994-4137       exhibitorservices@chromexpo.com 

Exhibitor Kit

Electric & Internet – Mystic Lake Convention Center
Electric, Internet and AV are managed by Mystic Lake Convention Center. If you need electric, dedicated internet or AV please work with Thomas Wangerin at Mystic Lake to get the items or services you may need for your booth. Please download the Electric Internet Order Form.

Thomas Wangerin               952-496-7172      Thomas.Wangerin@mysticlake.com

Electric/Internet Order Form

Note: Free wi-fi throughout the property.

Shipping – Chrom Expo Services
The exclusive shipping provider is Chrom Expo Services.  You can access the shipping form through Chrom Expo Services portal.  

NOTE:  Do not ship directly to Mystic Lake Center, they do not have the resources or availability to handle any shipments.  Big I MN is not responsible for any shipping issues.

Hotel Info
You can click the link below to reserve your hotel room at Mystic Lake Convention Center.  You may also call the Reservation Center at 952-445-9000, available 24/7, to book reservations. Guests should state the dates they would like to stay and mention the "Big I Minnesota 2025 Block."  The cutoff date for reservations is extended to 04-02-25.

Hotel Reservation