Description:

The NLC-RISC Staff Conference offers programming designed for risk pool staff to learn about relevant trends, programs, services, and best practices in a variety of coverage lines and functional areas. Conference sessions have been tailored to the many professional interests of our members. This event also creates opportunities for risk pool staff from across the country to network in a non-competitive environment.


The 2024 NLC-RISC Staff Conference will take place at The Hotel Champlain in Burlington, Vermont from October 20-23. We will be hosting our Welcome Reception on Sunday evening with sessions beginning in the morning on Monday, October 21. Our conference will also end earlier on Wednesday to allow attendees to explore Burlington.

Conference Highlights: 

  • Dynamic sessions and opportunities for interaction with peers from across the country 
  • A new conference schedule based on past-attendee request: Sunday arrival and Opening Reception and Wednesday early-afternoon end-time to see beautiful Burlington Vermont 
  • A first day of the conference dedicated to opportunities for cohorts to meet and network: 
    • New Staff Welcome Breakfast and refreshed New Staff Workshop  
    • A dedicated two-hour block for each Functional Area to meet  
    • Young Pooling Professionals (YPP) Event 
  • Substantive sessions of relevance or of general interest for every functional area throughout the conference 
  • A Mentor Program breakfast 
  • Annual Business Meeting 
  • Informal Reception with fun games on Tuesday night
  • An optional Burlington Team Scavenger Hunt on Wednesday afternoon (Included with Registration Fee) 

Registration Fees:

  • Full Registration: $800
  • Guest Registration: $400

Conference Registration Deadline: October 1, 2024

Conference Registration Cancellation Policy:

  • Before October 1: Full refund
  • October 1 – October 20: 50% Refund
  • No show: Forfeiture of registration fee

Conference Hotel Information:

The Hotel Champlain | 60 Battery Street, Burlington, Vermont, 05401 | 802-658-6500

Conference Hotel Reservation Details: Room block deadline was Friday, September 27.

NLC-RISC Staff Contacts:

For General Inquiries & Session Content:

Claire Buchwald
Senior Manager, Education & Training, NLC-RISC
202.626.3089 | cbuchwald@nlcmutual.com

For Conference Registration & Hotel Reservation Assistance:

Lena Scarpulla
Senior Member Engagement Specialist, NLC-RISC & NLC Mutual
202.626.3052 | lscarpulla@nlcmutual.com


Save the Dates: Upcoming Staff Conferences

We are excited to announce our upcoming Staff Conference dates:

  • Staff Conference 2024
  • Location: Burlington, VT (Hotel Champlain)
  • Dates: Sunday, October 20th – Wednesday, October 23rd
  • Staff Conference 2025
  • Location: Annapolis, MD (Graduate Annapolis)
  • Dates: Monday, October 27 – Wednesday, October 29

From The Latest Conference

The 2023 NLC-RISC Staff Conference was held in Louisville, Kentucky from October 23-25 at the Seelbach Hilton. Please use the button below to view resources from the 2023 NLC-RISC Staff Conference.