Call for Speakers

FSP Twin Cities and NAIFA are currently accepting proposals for speaker sessions for FinARoo 2022, the first of its kind event bringing together hundreds of forward-thinking innovators, leaders and advisors in the insurance, investment management, estate planning, tax, banking and financial planning professions who are embracing change, blazing new trails and willing to share their experiences.  The financial festival will take place on June 15th at Bavaria Downs in Chaska, Minnesota.
 
Submit your proposal online below or via email here   

Deadline to submit is February 14th.

Proposal Submission Guidelines:

Audience Information

Our objective is to provide engaging sessions with a mix of Continuing Education and non-CE presentations to attract 300-400 innovators, leaders and advisors in the insurance, investment management, estate planning, tax, banking and financial planning professions in the state of Minnesota and nearby regions.  Each session should draw 35-75 conference attendees.

Criteria

Session duration/length: Presentations must be at least 50 min of content and 10 min for Q&A.
Educational Purposes: If applicable course can be filed for Continuing Education credit from the Minnesota Department of Commerce. Presentations must be educational in nature and may NOT sell or otherwise promote a product, service, or organization in which you have a financial interest.​

Possible Topics could include, but are not limited to:​

• Retirement
• Executive Benefits 
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Health and Wellness
• Market Updates
• COVID Update​ ​
• The future of work-Virtual
• Social Media 

• Medicare
• Health Insurance
• Estate Planning 
• Tax
• Business Owner Planning 
• Indemnity Insurance
• Long Term Care Planning
• Life Insurance

• ​Social Security
• Marketing for insurance agents
• Technology in the insurance industry
• Others you think may be of interest

When submitting a proposal, please include the following:

Session Title: Provide a title that will capture the audience’s attention.
Summary: In 250 words or less, describe what the session will be about.
Learning Objectives: Specify 3-5 learning objectives that will be fulfilled for those who attend your session.
Speaker Contact Information: For each speaker, provide:

• Name as it would appear in the conference program: Name, Title, Affiliation
• Mailing Address
• Phone
• Email

Biography: In 250 words or less, describe each speaker’s education, background, relevant experience, role in the project, etc.
For those selected we will be in touch with details on necessary requirements to file for CE credit. 

Qualifications: You must have at least one of these qualifications if filing for CE Credit:

• A four-year degree in any area plus two years practical experience in the subject area being taught
• Five years of practical experience in the subject area being taught or,
• A college or graduate degree in the subject area being taught.​

Speaking Fee: Most speakers are expected to be pro-bono, however for a select few we may provide an honorarium. Please describe any honorarium expectations.

Submit your proposal

Dates to Remember

• Proposal Submissions Accepted Beginning January 14th, 2022
• Proposal Submission Deadline: February 14th, 2022
• Approved Session Notification: February 28th,2022 
• Requested CE Deadline for filing: March 15th, 2022
• Session Handouts and Presentation Deck Due: April 1st, 2022 
• FinARoo 2022: June 15th, Bavaria Downs, Chaska MN