2026 Annual Conference
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2026 Annual conference Speakers
Brock Long, Former Administrator
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Joe Phillips, Deputy Fire Chief
Charlottesville Fire Department
Matt Phillips, Safety & Risk Manager
Hanover County Gov. & Public Schools
Carleen Patterson, Sr. VP
Public Entity & Higher Ed Practice Leader
Alliant Insurance Services
Jessi Widhalm, Communications Director
Hagerty Consulting
Sara Rowe, VP - Director of WC & Claims
Marsh McLennan Agency
Robert L. Samuel, Jr., Shareholder
Pender & Coward
Steve LePock, Risk Manager
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Scott C. Ford, Co-Founder/Partner
Ford Richardson, P.C.
Thomas Bullock, Director of Education
Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA)
Kerry Stolz, Shareholder
Pender & Coward
Courtney Malveaux, Partner
McGuireWoods, LLC
Brian A. Richardson, Co-Founder/Partner
Ford Richardson, P.C.
Melissa Steger, Partner/Executive VP of Business Development
WorkCompCollege.com
Itinerary at a glance
Wednesday - May 13
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Registration & Welcome Reception - Salon E/Seaside Event Terrace
Grab your conference badge and survival kit (brochure/tote bag) and prepare to depart for Risk-A-Rita-Ville. The 2026 Virginia PRIMA Conference officially kicks off with a Welcome Reception, sponsored by Towne Insurance! Enjoy cocktails, hor d’ouvres, and laid-back networking as we set the tone for an engaging and educational conference. Catch up with old friends and make new connections in a relaxed, seaside atmosphere - Dinner is on your own.
Thursday - May 14
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Registration & Breakfast - Salon E
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM: Welcome & Opening Remarks - Salon D
8:45 AM - 12:30 PM: Education Sessions - Salon D
12:30 PM - 1:30PM: Lunch - Salon E
12:30 PM: Headshot Lounge Opens - Dorsey Room
1:30PM - 4:15 PM: Education Sessions - Salon D
4:30 PM: Headshot Lounge Closes
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM: Virginia PRIMA Signature Event, Raffle Drawings, and Best Booth Trophy Presentation - Salon D
Cocktails & Hors d'oeuvres will be served
Friday - May 15
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Registration & Breakfast - Salon E
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Education Sessions - Salon D
12:30 PM: Closing Remarks - Salon D
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