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What to Expect

Anchor Sessions

You won't want to miss these insightful, high-impact presentations designed to stimulate conversation and action for your professional and personal growth.

Peer Groups

What if you could make the lessons you gather from MDRT EDGE 10x more impactful? Peer Groups do just that. This is where you will share insights gathered at the meeting, vastly expanding practical tips to bring back to your business.

Workshops

These extended sessions take you on a deep dive into specific business-related topics and tasks. Experience a combination of speaker-led sessions and small-group discussions to help you understand the specific issues and challenges you face in your practice on a daily basis.

Member Quick Hits

During Quick Hits, MDRT members will speak with you in depth about specific business-related topics and tasks to help you improve your production levels.

Full Schedule*

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2026

7:30 – 8:30 a.m. 
5K Run/Walk (Advance registration required)
10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION/MDRT MEMBER BENEFITS AND FOUNDATION BOOTHS/MDRT STORE OPEN
12:30 p.m.
Doors Open
1 – 2:30 p.m.
Main Session

Anchor  Sessions

These general sessions for the whole group are designed to stimulate conversation about personal and professional growth. Anchor Session presentation details can be found on the MDRT EDGE App.

Speakers in session

Carl Richards

How to create a deeply human connection

Workshops

These extended sessions take you on a deep dive into specific business-related topics and tasks. Experience a combination of speaker-led sessions and small-group discussions to help you understand the specific issues and challenges you face in your practice on a daily basis.

Speakers in session

Meagan Johnson

Zap the generational gap: Stop guessing and start connecting

Pamela J. Sams, CRPC

How to level up your LinkedIn prospecting

Chad Willardson, AWMA, CRPC

Build a $100 million firm without a $1 million payroll: Intelligent advisor of the future

2:30 – 3 p.m.
COFFEE BREAK
3 – 4:30 p.m.
Main Session

Workshops

These general sessions for the whole group are designed to stimulate conversation about personal and professional growth. Anchor Session presentation details can be found on the MDRT EDGE App.

Speakers in session

Meagan Johnson

Zap the generational gap: Stop guessing and start connecting

Pamela J. Sams, CRPC

How to level up your LinkedIn prospecting

Chad Willardson, AWMA, CRPC

Build a $100 million firm without a $1 million payroll: Intelligent advisor of the future

Peer Group Touch Points

These extended sessions take you on a deep dive into specific business-related topics and tasks. Experience a combination of speaker-led sessions and small-group discussions to help you understand the specific issues and challenges you face in your practice on a daily basis.

Speakers in session

More Information to come.
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
WELCOME RECEPTION

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2026

7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
REGISTRATION/MDRT MEMBER BENEFITS AND MDRT FOUNDATION BOOTHS/MDRT STORE OPEN
8 a.m.
DOORS OPEN
8:15 – 9:30 a.m.
Main Session

Anchor  Session

You won't want to miss these sessions on the main stage designed to stimulate conversation about your personal and professional growth.

Speakers in session

More Information to come.

Workshops

These extended sessions take you on a deep dive into specific business-related topics and tasks. Experience a combination of speaker-led sessions and small-group discussions to help you understand the specific issues and challenges you face in your practice on a daily basis.

Speakers in session

David DeCelle

How to attract more clients by being discoverable and referable

Matthew Hutchison

How creative planning makes bigger insurance cases possible

Danielle Annette Lucht, RICP, CDFA

Unlock intergenerational dynamics to protect and prosper in the great wealth transfer

9:30 – 10 a.m.
COFFEE BREAK
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Main Session

Workshops

These extended sessions take you on a deep dive into specific business-related topics and tasks. Experience a combination of speaker-led sessions and small-group discussions to help you understand the specific issues and challenges you face in your practice on a daily basis.

Speakers in session

David DeCelle

How to attract more clients by being discoverable and referable

Matthew Hutchison

How creative planning makes bigger insurance cases possible

Danielle Annette Lucht, RICP, CDFA

Unlock intergenerational dynamics to protect and prosper in the great wealth transfer

MDRT Quick Hits

You won't want to miss these sessions on the main stage designed to stimulate conversation about your personal and professional growth.

Speakers in session

Jennifer A. Borislow, CLU

Think like a CEO: The mindset shift that fuels sustainable growth

Stephen Kagawa, FSS, LUTCF

From chasing clients to being chosen: The breakthroughs that change everything

11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Networking Lunch and MDRT Foundation Service Project
12:45 – 2:30 p.m.
Main Session

Anchor Session

You won't want to miss these sessions on the main stage designed to stimulate conversation about your personal and professional growth.

Speakers in session

Justin Jones-Fosu

I respectfully disagree: How to have difficult conversations in a divided world

Workshops

These extended sessions take you on a deep dive into specific business-related topics and tasks. Experience a combination of speaker-led sessions and small-group discussions to help you understand the specific issues and challenges you face in your practice on a daily basis.

Speakers in session

Jennifer Goldman

The pillars to successfully scaling or merging

Joshua Herrington

Preparation is infrastructure: How I built a fiduciary-grade speech system using AI

Andrew Pizzi Olivera

Maximize production by creating the staff of your dreams

2:30 – 3 p.m.
COFFEE BREAK
3 – 4:30 p.m.
Main Session

Workshops

These extended sessions take you on a deep dive into specific business-related topics and tasks. Experience a combination of speaker-led sessions and small-group discussions to help you understand the specific issues and challenges you face in your practice on a daily basis.

Speakers in session

Jennifer Goldman

The pillars to successfully scaling or merging

Joshua Herrington

Preparation is infrastructure: How I built a fiduciary-grade speech system using AI

Andrew Pizzi Olivera

Maximize production by creating the staff of your dreams

Peer Group Touch Points

You won't want to miss these sessions on the main stage designed to stimulate conversation about your personal and professional growth.

Speakers in session

More Information to come.
OPEN EVENING FOR DINNER

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11

7 – 11:30 a.m.
REGISTRATION/MDRT MEMBER BENEFITS AND FOUNDATION BOOTHS/MDRT STORE OPEN
8 a.m.
DOORS OPEN
8:15 – 9:15 a.m.
Main Session

Workshops

These extended sessions take you on a deep dive into specific business-related topics and tasks. Experience a combination of speaker-led sessions and small-group discussions to help you understand the specific issues and challenges you face in your practice on a daily basis.

Speakers in session

Carmine Corino, CLU, CFP

Your time is your alpha: How top advisors break production plateaus without working more hours

Ashley Quamme

The irreplaceable advisor: 3 relational skills that AI can't replicate

Ted Rusinoff

It’s not too late to become a professional athlete in your business

9:15 – 9:45 a.m.
COFFEE BREAK
9:45 – 11:15 a.m.
Main Session

Workshops

These extended sessions take you on a deep dive into specific business-related topics and tasks. Experience a combination of speaker-led sessions and small-group discussions to help you understand the specific issues and challenges you face in your practice on a daily basis.

Speakers in session

Carmine Corino, CLU, CFP

Your time is your alpha: How top advisors break production plateaus without working more hours

Ashley Quamme

The irreplaceable advisor: 3 relational skills that AI can't replicate

Ted Rusinoff

It’s not too late to become a professional athlete in your business

Anchor Session

These extended sessions take you on a deep dive into specific business-related topics and tasks. Experience a combination of speaker-led sessions and small-group discussions to help you understand the specific issues and challenges you face in your practice on a daily basis.

Speakers in session

Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe

Stress wisely: The essential tools for living and working well

Come Back for Updates

*Schedule is subject to change.

Networking Opportunities

Welcome Reception

Monday, November 9
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Kick off your MDRT EDGE experience connecting with your peers during this relaxed and welcoming event at the Boston Marriott Copley Place. Enjoy light appetizers and beverages in an inviting setting as you build new relationships and set the tone for a productive and engaging meeting ahead.

Networking Lunch and MDRT Foundation Service Project

Tuesday, November 10
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Enjoy lunch while taking part in a meaningful, hands-on activity that supports a worthy cause. This experience offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow meeting attendees, strengthen relationships and give back – making a positive impact together in one purposeful afternoon.

5K Run/Walk

Monday, November 9, 2026
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Registration fee: USD 25
Advance registration is required.
Connect with fellow attendees while exploring some of Boston's most celebrated landmarks on this scenic 5K through historic Back Bay, including Boston Common, the Public Garden and the Charles River Esplanade. The path is capped off by running the legendary final section of the Boston Marathon route. Join us for this incredible outdoor urban adventure. Please note, participants will be required to sign a participation waiver on-site.
Due to required guarantees, 5K Run/Walk cancellations must be received in writing to MDRT () on or before October 14, 2026, to receive a refund. No refunds will be given for cancellations received after October 14, 2026. No refunds will be given for no-shows.
*Schedule is subject to change.