Annual Conference Newcomer Orientation

When:  Sep 22, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM (ET)

Attending URMIA’s annual conference for the first time—whether you’re joining us in Philadelphia or virtually—is an exciting opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within the risk management community. To help you make the most of it, we encourage you to join our newcomer orientation session - an interactive kickoff designed to set you up for success, offering practical tips on what to bring (or prepare digitally), how to navigate the conference experience, and how to prioritize sessions and networking opportunities that align with your goals.

Even better, you won’t be doing it alone. During the session, we’ll spend some time in breakout rooms so you can start building meaningful connections with fellow first-time attendees. It’s a relaxed, welcoming environment where you can ask questions, share expectations, and jump-start relationships that will continue throughout the conference and beyond. Don’t miss this chance to start the conference confident, prepared, and already connected! 

Come to this event and leave with everything you need to know to be ready for your first URMIA annual conference, and maybe even one of our special prizes!

Presenters:

Amanda Franklin, Director of Risk Management - Wheaton College
Emily Hochstatter, Executive Director of Risk Management - Northern Illinois University