NABIP SW VA Conference 2026: Policy, Practice, and the Path Forward
August 05, 2026
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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The Virginian Lynchburg, Curio Collection by Hilton
712 Church St
Lynchburg, VA 24504
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Join NABIP SW Virginia for our 2026 Conference, bringing together agents, brokers, benefit consultants, and industry partners for practical education, Virginia CE, business strategy, and timely updates across group benefits, ACA, Medicare, pharmacy, compliance, and emerging market trends.
Why Attend?
- Earn high-value Virginia CE credits
- Stay current on policy, regulatory, and market changes
- Learn practical strategies you can use with clients right away
- Connect with agents, brokers, and industry partners from across the region
Featured Speakers & Sessions
Amanda Brewton — Protecting Clients, Protecting Your Book: Medicare Sales Standards & Market Strategy 2 x 1-HR CE
Cassidy AI Team — How Agents Can Use AI to Automate Client Support
David C. Smith, JD REBC CHVA — Self-Funding Deep Dive 3-HR CE
David Swift — The Self-Funding Cheat Code: The Playbook Advisors Wish They Had Sooner 1-HR CE
Justin Manning, PharmD — Turning PBM Strategy into Better Outcomes and Lower Costs 1-HR CE
Melissa Andel, MPP — CMS Policy & Regulatory Update 1-HR CE
Melissa Back Tamburo, PhD, LCSW — The Evolving Role of EAP & Behavioral Health in the Workplace 1-HR CE
Kendra Weindling — 2026 Virginia Health Benefit Exchange Update 1-HR CE
Policy & Regulatory Panel — Updates from Richmond and Washington 1-HR CE
Hotel & Room Block
The conference will be held at The Virginian Hotel in Lynchburg, VA.
- Room Rate: $145 per night
- Valid Nights: Wednesday and Thursday
- Group Code: NABIP
- Deadline: July 15, 2026 or until the room block is full
- Reserve Your Room Now
Parking
Complimentary day-use self-parking is available via Main Street or 8th Street. Overnight self-parking is $12 per vehicle, per night in the Church Street garage.
Tickets
$150.00 Member Ticket (All VA Chapters)
$125.00 Earlybird rate before April 30
$200.00 Non-Member Ticket
$175.00 Earlybird rate before April 30
