Vertafore and NetVU unveil first look at Accelerate 2026 education lineup

Agencies, carriers, and MGAs look forward to an agenda built to empower them to lead with confidence in the AI era

DENVER, Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vertafore^®, the leader in modern insurance technology, and the Network of Vertafore Users (NetVU) today announced the first round of education sessions for Accelerate 2026, taking place April 13–16, 2026, at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

Artificial intelligence is transforming insurance. Building on the event theme—Powering Your Possible in the AI Era—Accelerate 2026 is where insurance professionals turn AI into action. Attendees will dive into practical AI use cases, experience how Vertafore is leading at the intersection of innovation and trust with real solutions, and come away with confidence to transform in the AI era.

Education that powers your possible in the AI era

Education is the top reason insurance professionals return to Accelerate year after year—and the 2026 lineup highlights why. The schedule is packed with AI-focused sessions to help agencies, MGAs, and carriers unlock smarter ways to work, build stronger connections and drive new growth. There's something for insurance businesses at every stage of their AI journey, with sessions like:

• Human First Service: Leveraging AI to Elevate Client Service
• From Data to Growth: The Executive Playbook for AI Success
• AI Basics: Technology & Data Foundations for Your AI Strategy
• Trust in the AI Era: Using AI Responsibly in Insurance

"The backbone of great insurance work will always be people and relationships—that isn't changing. But AI is changing how our industry works and what clients expect," said Rick Warter, chief customer officer at Vertafore. "Accelerate is where you'll see how AI and Vertafore can amplify your expertise and accelerate your impact so you can focus on what truly matters: your clients, your teams, and your growth."

In addition, as always Accelerate 2026 is packed with education tracks to help insurance professionals sharpen their skills, get the most out of their Vertafore technology, and see results fast. Attendees will uncover ways to streamline workflows, turn data into action, reimagine the client experience, automate and scale their sales, and find new strategies to boost efficiency and productivity.

"Accelerate has always been about community and action, and in 2026 we're taking that even further," said Shyla Lankford, chair of the NetVU Board of Directors and chief operating officer at Lipscomb Insurance. "What happens in Las Vegas won't stay there. Every attendee will leave with ideas, tools, and inspiration that deliver tangible ROI long after the conference ends."

Additional education tracks for Accelerate 2026 will be announced later this year, including dedicated sessions for MGAs, carriers, and IT professionals.

Attending Accelerate is proven to deliver results. Past attendees report saving time, improving processes, and discovering new tools that strengthen their business. Learn more and register today at Accelerate.netvu.org. 

About NetVU

The Network of Vertafore Users (NetVU) is an independent, national member organization committed to providing industry advocacy, world-class education and networking to insurance professionals at independent agencies, carriers and MGAs that use Vertafore solutions. NetVU's members reside in every state and are supported by dozens of local and virtual member peer communities.

About Vertafore

As North America's InsurTech leader, Vertafore is simplifying and automating the insurance lifecycle so independent agents, MGAs and carriers can focus on what matters most. Vertafore's solutions empower the connected agency, accelerate innovation for MGAs, and provide the industry's most comprehensive distribution management platform for insurers. In the AI era, Vertafore is powering new possibilities and leading at the intersection of innovation and trust to give every insurance professional the confidence to transform. Learn more at vertafore.com.

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