Broktoberfest: 2025 IBAS Leaders Summit
October 17, 2025
This is where leadership meets lederhosen! Join us on Friday, October 17, at the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel in brew-tiful downtown Saskatoon for the can’t miss insurance event of the year.
Delegates will learn from one another’s experiences, network with industry decision-makers, raise a stein to broker achievements across Saskatchewan, and have a direct voice in shaping IBAS’s advocacy and operational priorities.
Broker attendees are eligible to receive four CE credit hours. Tickets are limited and will sell out, so don't wait to register!
Free Registration
Each IBAS member brokerage receives one free full registration, courtesy of SGI CANADA. To take advantage of this exclusive member benefit, sign up as you would normally. Upon checkout, you will then be prompted to add an optional promo code. A code that is unique to each brokerage will be e-mailed to member principals, and will reduce the sub-total by $499. If you've misplaced your code, please contact community@ibas.ca.
Before the Event: Thursday, October 16
Prior to the 2025 Leaders Summit, on Thursday, October 16, IBAS will be hosting several member meetings and optional events on-site at the Sheraton Cavalier, including the following (separate registration is required and seating is limited):
3:30 – 5 p.m.: Demystifying Lloyd's
Top of the Inn Ballroom | Sponsored by Lloyd's Canada
Join MaryKate Townsend, head of market development at Lloyd’s Canada, for an in-depth conversation on how Saskatchewan brokerages and carriers can better leverage the Lloyd’s marketplace to deliver solutions to their customers. Registration is open to IBAS broker members and invited partners only. Click here for more information or to register.
7:30 p.m. – Close: #BrokersCare Tunes & Trivia Night
Centre/East Ballroom | Sponsored by Saskatoon Disaster Services DKI, Wawanesa Insurance & FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada
Part networking social, part fundraiser, and a 100% good time. Modelled after #BrokersCare Banger Bingo in 2024, this light-hearted special event blends live music with a pub-style trivia contest. All proceeds go directly to the #BrokersCare Community Fund. Click here for more information or to register.
Summit Program: Friday, October 17
Please note this schedule is subject to change.
8:30 – 10 a.m.: Keynote Breakfast: 'Creating Customer Magic'
Centre/East Ballroom | Sponsored by Red River Mutual
For more than 30 years, Anne Belliveau has been at the forefront of shaping some of Canada’s premier brands, from Telus and Tennis Canada to the Just for Laughs comedy empire and in her current role as chief experience officer with Cirque du Soleil. In this dynamic keynote, Anne will share how your team and organization can navigate the perils of transformation by using what you already have to drive customer loyalty and build your bottom line.
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.: Panel Discussion: ‘The Three Wise Men’
Centre/East Ballroom | Sponsored by Sandbox Mutual Insurance
Get your popcorn ready! We’ll sit down with three of the P&C insurance industry’s leading experts to tackle the issues impacting both brokers and carriers across Saskatchewan and beyond. Featured guests include Peter Braid (CEO, Insurance Brokers Association of Canada), Aaron Sutherland (Vice President, Western & Pacific, Insurance Bureau of Canada), and Pete Tessier (Host, The Insurance Podcast).
12 – 1:45 p.m.: Keynote Luncheon: 'The Barenaked Truth'
Centre/East Ballroom | Sponsored by Intact Insurance
As the co-founder and former frontman for The Barenaked Ladies, Steven Page is one of Canada’s most iconic musicians. Today, he is also amongst the country’s most powerful voices on mental health. Page will share his own raw experiences with mental illness, sadness, and grief, and will perform a selection of songs he has written throughout this career that speak to the important topic.
2:15 – 3:15 p.m.: IBAS Members Meeting (Members Only)
Top of the Inn Ballroom | Sponsored by CAA Insurance
Have your say on the future of your association and Saskatchewan’s P&C insurance industry. Moderated by IBAS President & CEO Derek Lothian, this engaging, members-only session will bring together brokerage leaders to discuss and provide direction on key IBAS advocacy and operational priorities.
3:15 – 3:30 p.m.: Grand Prize Draw (Members Only)
Top of the Inn Ballroom | Sponsored by Saskatchewan Blue Cross
Immediately following the Members Meeting, we will be drawing for the Summit grand prize — valued at roughly $5,000. But there is a catch: You must be present, in the room at the time of the draw, to win — no exceptions!
3:30 – 6:30 p.m.: Booths & Beer Showcase
Lobby Level | Exhibitor Trivia Contest Sponsored by My Mutual Insurance
Grab a pint, network with colleagues, and visit with key vendors setup throughout the main floor:
- 1 exhibitor in Carver's Lounge
- 1 exhibitor in Scarlet Restaurant
- 1 exhibitor in the Hampton's Room
- 8 exhibitors in the Convention Foyer
- 15 exhibitors in the South/West Room
6:30 – 10:30 p.m.: Chair's Banquet & Comedy Night
Centre/East Ballroom | Sponsored by Wawanesa Insurance & SGI CANADA
Gather in the ‘beer hall’ for a night of laughter and celebration! While we’d never say no to traditional Oktoberfest attire, we’re guessing that’s not your thing, so we encourage everyone to dress fall casual: jeans, flannel, your favourite sweater (your #BrokersCare crewneck, perhaps?) — get comfy! The program will include the presentation of the 7th annual Community Leadership Award and — back by popular demand — a return performance by Dave Hemstad, one of Canada’s top stand-up comedians.
10:30 p.m. – Close: SGI CANADA Afterparty
Top of the Inn Ballroom | Sponsored by SGI CANADA
After the laughs, head back upstairs to the Top of the Inn Ballroom and close off the Leaders Summit with a fun night of camaraderie, complimentary cold drinks, music, and maybe even a bit of karaoke!
Ticket Information
Online registration is for IBAS broker members only. All non-broker/partner inquiries must be facilitated through the IBAS events team by contacting community@ibas.ca. Any ineligible registration will be automatically cancelled and refunded.
Full registration is all-inclusive. Each guest receives seated access in the main ballroom, three meals, complimentary snacks and refreshments, industry-leading speakers and entertainment, a delegate gift, the chance to win amazing prizes, as well as full access to our afternoon and evening open bar.
Saskatchewan Wildfire Support
In lieu of an early-bird draw, for every broker registration received by June 30, we've teamed up with our good friends at Saskatoon Fire & Flood to donate $10 to the Saskatchewan Wildfire Appeal of the Canadian Red Cross.
Hotel Rooms
Upon completing your online registration, you will receive a confirmation e-mail that contains hotel details. Please note that only IBAS broker members may reserve hotel rooms through the online booking link. All partners must book rooms by contacting the IBAS events team at community@ibas.ca.