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Every year WCI looks to bring in a speaker who will resonate with our attendees in a meaningful, entertaining, and engaging way. Our keynote address is always one of the highlights of the conference, and since our focus is on professional education, we strive to provide attendees with an opportunity to learn something they can apply in their professional or personal lives, or both. Keeping with this tradition, WCI is excited to announce this year’s Keynote Speaker is bestselling author and “America’s Historian,” Brad Meltzer!
History. Legacy. Character. Great leadership. Brad Meltzer draws upon the themes of his best-selling books and popular television shows, challenging audiences to look at their lives, work and mission through the lens of legacy. Brad’s highly inspiring keynotes showcase the motivational stories of both everyday heroes and history-making leaders. His moving message: Every life makes history. Ordinary people can change the world. If you can impact just one person, you won’t just live a good life. You will live forever.
Named as both “America’s Historian” and one of “Hollywood’s 25 Most Powerful Authors,” Brad is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lightning Rod and twelve other bestselling thrillers. He also writes non-fiction books like The First Conspiracy and The Lincoln Conspiracy, and the Ordinary People Change the World kids book series, which inspired the Emmy-nominated TV show on PBS KIDS, Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum.
In addition to fiction, Brad is one of the only authors to ever have books on the bestseller list in non-fiction children’s books and even comic books, for which he won the prestigious Eisner Award. He is also the host of Brad Meltzer’s Lost History and Brad Meltzer’s Decoded on the History Channel, which he used to find the missing 9/11 flag that the firefighters raised at Ground Zero. He later unveiled it for display at the 9/11 Museum in New York. Brad was selected to join America250 to help commemorate America’s 250th anniversary in 2026 and will be serving on the Arts & Culture Advisory Council along with Debbie Allen, Cal Ripken and other leaders and luminaries.
An inspirational voice, Brad has earned a reputation for working closely with clients, speaking authentically from the heart, and receiving both high praise and standing ovations from Fortune 500 companies. Infusing humor and insights into engaging, highly moving narratives, his thought-provoking talks truly connect with audiences. Brad inspires us to examine our lives, shape our legacies and discover the potential within all of us to change the world. As he says, “Stories aren’t the beauty of what did happen. They’re the beauty of what could happen.”
The Exhibit Hall is always a main attraction at the conference. It attracts thousands of attendees who can learn more about the latest services and products in the workers’ compensation industry.
This year, WCI is elevating the Exhibitor and Attendee Exhibit Hall Experience through our Mystery Exhibitor contest. WCI will randomly select four exhibitors who will be the “Mystery Exhibitors”. Two will be selected on Monday afternoon, and two on Tuesday afternoon, and will be secretly notified at their booths.
Contest winners will be randomly chosen from the leads collected by each Mystery Exhibitor utilizing the conference app – Whova. WCI will announce the winner via the conference app – Whova, by email, or by phone near the end of the Exhibit Hall hours on Monday and Tuesday, so make sure to keep your cellular devices close by.
Each winner will receive a cash prize in the amount of $750. Attendees will only be allowed to win once. WCI believes this contest will be a win-win for exhibitors and attendees, plus it adds more excitement to our Exhibit Hall!
Lyndsey Palmer, WCI’s Exhibitor and Sponsorship Coordinator added, “We truly appreciate the support and enthusiasm our Exhibit Hall Advisory Council has shown us to pursue this contest. We want to make our Exhibit Hall an exceptional experience for everyone, and this is just another step in making that a reality.”
For more details about the WCI 2024 Exhibit Hall, click here.
WCI® is thrilled to announce Daughtry as our WCI 2024 Conference featured entertainment! “We are super excited for our attendees to have the opportunity to hear Daughtry live. It promises to be an exhilarating experience filled with high-level energy and emotion. It will be a great event to cap off the first day of the conference.”, stated WCI’s Executive Director, Andrew Sabolic.
Daughtry, one of the most visible and best-selling rock bands of the 21st century, has sold out concerts across the globe. Their debut album, the self-titled Daughtry, was the top-selling album of 2007 and was the fastest selling rock debut album in Soundscan history. It was also nominated for 4 GRAMMY® Awards and won 4 American Music Awards and 7 Billboard Music Awards, including Album of the Year.
Subsequent albums, Leave This Town (2009), Break The Spell (2011), and Baptized (2013) have all gone Platinum, with Cage To Rattle (2018) certified Gold. In 2021, Daughtry released their album Dearly Beloved, which marked a return to their rock roots and a return to the top of the rock charts with their singles “World On Fire,” “Heavy Is The Crown,” and “Changes Are Coming,” each reaching the Top 10 on Billboard’s Rock Airplay chart. With the success of their 2023 smash cover, “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)” featuring Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale going top 10, and the follow up of “Artificial” landing Daughtry its very first #1 at rock radio, they have no sign of slowing.
Over the past decade, WCI has announced dynamic themes for our educational and health and safety conferences. The purpose of the themes are to tie together the various activities and experiences of the conferences, which result in one of the most well-attended, unique, informative, and exciting conferences in the nation. The conference’s educational offerings, keynote addresses, entertainment, exhibitors, charitable giving opportunities all influence the selection of the conference theme.
“Supercharge The Future” is the theme for the 78th Annual Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference and 34th Annual Safety and Health Conference.
Andrew Sabolic, WCI’s Executive Director, shared “This theme reflects the industry’s focus of powering innovation to inspire our employees, elevate organizations, and improve workers’ compensation systems. Everyone has a superpower within them. It is incumbent to find and harness those powers to affect positive and sustainable change and achieve excellence.”
Exhibit Hall Theme Contest
“Our exhibitors can tap into their companies’ superpowers to showcase their services and products. The theme offers our exhibitors a wide-range of creative possibilities,” added Lyndsey Palmer, WCI’s Sponsor and Exhibitor Administrator. “I know our Exhibit Hall will be a must-visit for conference attendees.”
Keynote Speaker & Entertainment
As one can expect, WCI’s Keynote Speaker and Headline Entertainment tie into the “Supercharge The Future” theme too. You won’t want to miss what we have planned! Keynote and Entertainment Headliner announcements are coming soon.
Discover a world of sponsorship opportunities tailored to your preferences at WCI®! Our diverse range of sponsorships and booth sizes ensures a perfect fit for your needs. Dive into the details of each offering by exploring our comprehensive Prospectus for Exhibitors & Sponsors. Act swiftly as several options have already been claimed, some exclusively!
Explore the Exhibit Hall possibilities in our Prospectus, featuring in-depth descriptions and pricing for each booth, and descriptions of our variety of unique sponsorships. Many exclusive opportunities have been seized, so secure your spot before it’s too late! Our premier sponsorship packages like our Prime, Platinum and Elite not only provide booth discounts, but also extend special pricing for additional sponsorships. Enjoy perks like selecting a VIP Sponsor booth location on the floorplan, exclusive invitations to our VIP Reception, a prominent full-page Ad in our Program Booklet, and widespread exposure with your company logo featured on our WCI Spotlight, website, social media accounts, and the conference app- Whova.
Don’t miss the chance to be part of one of the largest conferences in the US! With an impressive annual attendance of 5,000-6,000, becoming a Sponsor or Exhibitor at WCI guarantees an unparalleled experience. Join us today and elevate your presence on a grand scale! Contact Lyndsey Palmer at lyndsey@wci360.com if you have any questions regarding a booth or particular sponsorship.
WCI 2024 Prospectus for Sponsors & Exhibitors
WCI 2024 Exhibitor Sponsor Prospectus
Thank you to all of our current WCI 2024 Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors!
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View Current WCI 2024 Exhibitors
If you are interested in learning more, we have an array of Sponsorship Opportunities and Exhibit Hall Booth packages available for the WCI 2024 Conference!
Join us at the WCI 2024 Conference, the nation’s premier gathering of workers’ compensation professionals. Experience unmatched programming, an expansive exhibit hall, diverse networking opportunities, and top-tier entertainment – crafted to deliver a comprehensive and enriching conference experience. Don’t miss our on our Early Bird Rate!
To visit the Exhibit Hall ONLY and receive a complimentary Exhibit Hall pass, click here.
Conference Registration Includes:
- Access to all educational sessions (Monday-Wednesday).
- Tickets to Monday evening’s reception and entertainment.
- Continuing Education credits.
- Access to the Industry & “Celebrity” Keynote addresses.
- An passcode link sent to reserve your room at the host hotel.
- Entrance to the Exhibit Hall.
Exhibit Hall Booths & Sponsorship Opportunities
“The Workers’ Compensation Institute is happy to announce that Exhibit Hall Booths and Sponsorship Opportunities are now officially open for the WCI 2024 Conference! The WCI team is overjoyed with the positive feedback we received from our last conference, and we are very excited about making the 2024 conference even better. Our exhibitors and sponsors are vital to the success of the conference, and we are grateful for the continuous support we receive from each of you. Being a sponsor or exhibitor is a great way to reach new and existing customers, and increase your brand recognition. I look forward to working with each of our sponsors and exhibitors this year, to make it a special event for you.” – Lyndsey Palmer, WCI Exhibitor/Sponsor Coordinator