International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions Logo
Back to Events

IAIABC 111th Convention

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 7:30 AM (CDT) to Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM (CDT)
Register Now
Menu

About The IAIABC 111th Convention

The IAIABC Convention addresses the current policy, regulatory, and administrative challenges and opportunities affecting workers' compensation systems around the world through a combination of presentations, discussion forums, and round tables.

The IAIABC Convention brings together more workers' compensation jurisdictional agency leaders than any other conference in North America.

Who Participates? 

In 2024, over 300 people attended the IAIABC 110th Convention, including representatives from 34 jurisdictions. Attendees of the IAIABC Convention traditionally include:

  • Jurisdictional regulators and administrators
  • Government/regulatory affairs personnel
  • Medical directors
  • Insurers 
  • Claims administrators
  • Attorneys
  • Service providers
  • Medical providers
  • Administrative law judges
  • ... and many more!

Thank you 2025 Sponsors

Agenda

All times in Central Standard Time (times and meetings subject to change)

All meetings will be available in-person only

Registrants of the Convention are welcome to attend any committee or council meeting on the schedule.

Sunday, October 5, 2025

The Board of Directors meet to discuss IAIABC strategy and governance.
IAIABC Board members and committee leaders gather for strategic discussions about committee and Association actitivies. 

Monday, October 6, 2025

Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Join Petra Velzeboar - global TEDx speaker, psychotherapist, author, and CEO of mental health consultancy PVL - as she brings expertise on topics that impact employees, managers, and C-suite leadership to evolve our workplaces and cultures for the new world of work. Born and raised in a notorious cult, Petra knows firsthand what a toxic culture feels like and what it takes to build resiliency and take responsibility for good mental health. Her angle on wellbeing in a world of change focuses on positive psychology, elite performance, and fostering dynamic teams - creating a future of work that is good for our health and sustainable for long term success.
IAIABC NextGen Award recipients from 2025 will share "Ignite" presentations, short insights on the topic of their choosing. Always a fun and informative session, come to celebrate these innovative and inspirational leaders in workers' compensation. 
Join as the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry's Workers' Compensation Division shares how they identify and connect intentionally with stakeholders to ensure appropriate response to their needs and to address as many of their issues as possible. Learn more about the Department’s team of staff that support the Work Comp Campus system and its stakeholders and users, which has earned the Department kudos from insurers and other entities for the support they provide.
Mental health is top of mind for workers, workplaces, and workers' compensation systems. However, most of the discussion about mental health focuses on the absence of mental illness. Many workers who do not have a mental illness are nonetheless experiencing poor mental health, which can affect performance, productivity, and return-to-work. During this session, Dr. Kathleen Dobson and Dr. Michael Lacroix will describe the nuance between mental illness and mental health, discuss Dr. Dobson's recent findings regarding how these different constructs are associated with wage replacement claim durations in the Ontario workers' compensation system, and then lead a discussion on the implications for workers’ compensation regulators.

Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Workers' compensation regulators and agency heads from around the world address major policy and regulatory challenges impacting the industry in this session. This is a highlight of the IAIABC Convention; over 40 different jurisdictions are expected to participate! Be in the room where it happens and attend this informative session.
This session explores two approaches to modernizing workers’ compensation claims management through strategic partnerships and innovative models. First, learn how the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (WSCC) is pioneering a new case management model—integrating private sector expertise with internal teams to enhance capacity while retaining critical decision-making. Then, discover how the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) in Ontario is co-developing tailored technology solutions with Guidewire to transform claims operations. This collaboration has allowed product development to meet the unique demands of workers’ compensation, reducing costly customizations and enabling sustainable functionality. Attendees will gain insights into governance, partnership dynamics, and see a demonstration of key features shaping the future of claims management.
Join this session to learn about the Worker Occupational Safety and Health Training and Education Program (WOSHTEP), California's statewide effort aimed at reducing job-related injuries and illnesses among workers. The presentation will describe the components of WOSHTEP, highlight WOSHTEP's accomplishments, and provide information on training materials developed through this program.
Medicare Set-Asides (MSAs) continue to present several challenges for workers’ compensation claimants and insurers. Understanding core MSA principles and new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) updates is critical to improve best practices, stay compliant, and settle claims. This session breaks down MSAs from a practical claim perspective with a focus on key MSA compliance issues and examines CMS’s new Total Payment Obligation to Claimant (TPOC)/MSA reporting requirements.
Join Stephen Cooper of NCCI as he examines the state of the economy and its impact on the workers' compensation industry.
As marijuana laws and patterns of use continue to evolve, workers' compensation professionals face growing challenges in understanding its medical applications, legal complexities, and potential risks. This session will provide an evidence-based update on the role of marijuana in work-related injuries, particularly in the treatment of pain. Attendees will examine the latest research, controversies, adverse events, and future implications for claim professionals, nurses, and medical providers.
In 2024, Washington State introduced Skill Enhancement Training (SET) to help injured workers build basic skills earlier in the vocational referral process. SET supports motivation, self-confidence, and work readiness to increase likely success in a training plan for those who ultimately need further vocational skills to return to work. Representatives from Washington’s Department of Labor & Industries will share program details and insights from its first year.
Lakefront Brewery

View the Printable Agenda

Guest Passes

Do you have a spouse, friend, or other family member that would like to attend social events at The Forum 2025? 

Purchase a guest pass for $100 that will allow your guest to join you at the Happy Hour, Karaoke Connection, and President's Reception during the Convention. Only guests with paid tickets and badges will be allowed access to social events. Registered attendees do not need to purchase.

Purchase a Guest Pass

Location

The IAIABC 111th Convention will take place in-person only in Milwaukee, WI. 

Conference Hotel

The Pfister
424 East Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: +1 (414) 935-5942

The IAIABC has secured a discounted rate of $249 per night plus taxes and fees at the conference hotel the Pfister. This rate is available now until sold out. You can book online or by phone. If booking by phone at +1 (414) 935-5942, mention the IAIABC 2025 Annual Convention Room Block. 

Book Your Room

Parking

Current parking rates are $38 per night  for self-parking in the structure located on Mason Street. Nearby alternate parking is also available. Valet parking is available for $46 per night. Rates are subject to change.

Airport

The closest airport to the hotel is the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE), approximately 11 minutes (about 10 miles) from the hotel.
Credits Price
IAIABC Member Early Bird Rate
Registration Ends 7/30/25 at 11:59 PM CDT
$940.00
Non-Member Early Bird Rate
Registration Ends 7/30/25 at 11:59 PM CDT
$1,090.00
IAIABC Member Standard Rate
Registration Opens 7/31/25 at 12:00 AM CDT
$1,040.00
Non-Member Standard Rate
Registration Opens 7/31/25 at 12:00 AM CDT
$1,240.00
IAIABC Member Late Rate
Registration Opens 9/23/25 at 12:00 AM CDT
$1,140.00
Non-Member Late Rate
Registration Opens 9/23/25 at 12:00 AM CDT
$1,390.00

For More Information:

Jessica Faust
Jessica Faust
CMP Events and Marketing Manager IAIABC (608)410-2215
View Profile

Save the Date

IAIABC 112th Convention
September 28-30, 2026
Spokane, Washington
The Davenport Grand

IAIABC 113th Convention
September 20-22, 2027
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Loews Philadelphia Hotel