Experience

FAIA’s Convention delivers hundreds of exhibitors, breakout sessions for continuing education, informative and inspirational speakers, hospitality events, and, of course, networking opportunities. Check out these videos below for a look inside a typical FAIA Convention.

General Session

Untitled-design-(19).pngOpening Friday's General Session is Travelers Senior Vice President of Agency Distribution Karen Eckert, followed by former NFL player and ESPN analyst Merril Hoge. And don't forget our Friday night party featuring JT Hodges.

Networking Opportunities

FAIA's Exhibit Hall

  • Exhibit Hall Opening Entertainment
    • Make your way to the Exhibit Hall on Thursday and be greeted by Rhythm and Co with an electrifying performance.

FAIA's Friday Night Closing Party

  • Networking Dinner (6:00–7:30 P.M.)
    • Friday's lavish dinner starts at 6:00 p.m. This is a great time to reconnect with business associates, or make new ones, in a casual setting. After, head toward the private concert for a night you won't want to miss with our 2026 headline entertainer, JT Hodges.
  • Concert Featuring JT Hodges (7:30–9:30 P.M.)
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      This ACM-nominated artist broke into the Country music scene with his Billboard Hot Country charting debut "Hunt You Down”, his 1st Top 40 Billboard record. He has scored several top ten singles since with the songs "Goodbyes Made you Mine", "Ray Bans" and "Sleepy Little Town"....which was a number 1 record on Sirius XM for two weeks.

JT also recently released the official song for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, “Canton is Calling”, in August of 2023. He has toured with the likes of Toby Keith, Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Eli Young Band, Matchbox 20, Rob Thomas and Butch Walker

 

Hospitality Events

Company hospitality events are a key part of FAIA’s Convention. So key, in fact, that we moved our party to Friday night, giving attendees more time with their company partners on Thursday.

Hospitality events are invitation-only. Chances are, if you didn't see the company you want to do business with in the Exhibit Hall, you will find its representatives at the hospitality events.

 

Explore Orlando

Discover Attractions, Fine Dining, and More

Orlando is home to many experiences, including well-known favorites like Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, and SeaWorld Orlando, as well as obscure fine-dining gems, shopping outlets, golf courses, and more. With so much to do, we suggest you take time to explore everything Orlando everything has to offer.