Innovation creates the most value when it moves beyond ideas and into action. That belief is shaping the content at this year’s BrokerTech Connect, where brokerage leaders, technology innovators, and industry changemakers will come together for candid conversations about what it takes to build the brokerage of the future.

Brokers sit closest to clients and experience firsthand where processes break down, where technology falls short, and where better solutions could create meaningful value; however, too many industry conversations happen in isolation. BrokerTech Connect brings brokers, carriers, wholesalers, insurtech founders, investors, and technology leaders into one intentionally curated environment to challenge assumptions, share practical insights, and turn promising ideas into real progress. At a moment when AI, shifting client expectations, and new operating models are transforming insurance distribution, this kind of broker-led collaboration has never been more important.

Leading that conversation will be keynote speaker Brian Solis, a globally recognized digital futurist, digital anthropologist, and ten-time bestselling author. As Head of Global Innovation at ServiceNow, former Vice President of Global Innovation at Salesforce, and a special adviser to the United Nations’ global innovation team, Solis helps organizations understand emerging technology—and translate its possibilities into meaningful business strategy.

From generative AI and spatial computing to digital twins and quantum computing, Solis is known for making complex trends accessible and actionable. His future-focused perspective will challenge attendees to move beyond feeling overwhelmed by change and begin approaching it with clarity, curiosity, and intention.