BrokerTech Ventures Announces BrokerTech Connect: Chicago 2026

BrokerTech Ventures (BTV) has announced its second annual BrokerTech Connect conference, scheduled for September 1–2, 2026, at The Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park. The event aims to unite C-suite executives, brokers, carriers, and insurtech startups to foster collaboration and discuss the integration of emerging technologies within the insurance ecosystem. By prioritizing high-quality interactions over scale, the conference provides a platform for industry leaders to address operational challenges and explore data-driven solutions that drive innovation.

BrokerTech Ventures (BTV), the first broker-led convening platform and accelerator, will host the 2026 BrokerTech Connect conference with eventual serving as the presenting sponsor. The event is designed as a curated forum for senior decision-makers from insurance brokerages, carriers, wholesalers, and venture capital firms to engage in forward-looking dialogue. Dan Keough, Chairman and CEO of Holmes Murphy and Co-CEO of BTV, highlighted Chicago's role as a critical industry hub, noting that the gathering creates a unique opportunity for meaningful change and timely connections among insurance leaders.

The conference will focus heavily on how organizations can leverage data and artificial intelligence to transform middle and back-office workflows. Mohit Chawla, CEO of eventual, emphasized that the future of the sector depends on effectively utilizing these emerging technologies to accelerate processes and improve decision-making. To support this vision, the event features a range of technology-focused sponsors, including Vertafore, which provides AI-driven distribution software, and StitchStudio, an AI workflow automation platform specifically built for carriers and brokers to enhance operational efficiency without replacing core systems.

Innovation within the brokerage space is a central theme, supported by the BrokerTech Fund, a venture capital partnership between BTV and ManchesterStory. This fund specifically targets startups developing solutions to help brokers identify risks earlier and reduce costs. Other key participants include Fulcrum, which offers AI-powered automation for tasks such as proposal creation and coverage comparisons, and Ascend, a financial operations platform used by over 1,000 firms to modernize invoicing and payment workflows. These collaborations reflect a broader industry shift toward replacing manual, spreadsheet-based processes with integrated digital systems.