PRIMA 2026 | Complete Attendee Playbook

Your Essential Guide to PRIMA’s 2026 Annual Conference in Fort Lauderdale

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From June 7–10, 2026, public risk professionals will gather in Fort Lauderdale for PRIMA’s 2026 Annual Conference — one of the few events built specifically for people managing risk inside cities, counties, schools, and state agencies.

That distinction matters.

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This isn’t a conference trying to retrofit private-sector logic onto public-sector reality.

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It’s a room full of people dealing with the same constraints you are: budget pressure, staffing challenges, litigation, workers’ comp complexity, claims scrutiny, and the uniquely public version of “everything is on fire, but in a regulated way.”

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TrustLayer will be on-site at booth #817, meeting with teams navigating vendor compliance, COIs, and risk workflows in real time.

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If you’re attending, stop by to see how other public risk teams are simplifying compliance without adding more manual work.

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This guide will help you:

• Plan your time (before you even arrive)
• Navigate sessions and networking without wasting hours
• Choose where to stay
• Find a few worthwhile spots nearby
• Turn four days into something that actually improves how you work
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Why PRIMA 2026 Matters

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PRIMA’s conference is designed for public sector risk management professionals — not adjacent roles, not generic insurance audiences, and not a private-market event wearing a public badge.

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You’ll see programming across the issues public entities are actively navigating right now, including:

• insurance,
• workers’ compensation,
• risk control,
• general liability and auto,
• benefits and HR,
• and risk management administration.
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PRIMA frames this conference around one big idea: public entities face unique exposures, and public risk leaders need tools, language, and peer examples built for that reality.

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The event materials emphasize that focus directly, along with the scale of the gathering and the mix of sessions and networking built into the week.

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Step 1: Know the Shape of the Week Before You Arrive

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The smartest attendees do not land in Fort Lauderdale and “see what happens.”

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They know where the energy is each day.

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Sunday, June 7: Welcome Reception

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This is the real beginning of the event.

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The Welcome Reception runs Sunday evening and is the cleanest on-ramp into conference mode. It’s where people reconnect, calibrate, and ease into the week before Monday’s full schedule starts.

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It also gives first-time attendees a huge advantage: you get to meet people before everyone’s calendar hardens.

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PRIMA’s special events materials position this as the moment to catch up with familiar faces, meet new colleagues, and step into the conference spirit right away.

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Monday, June 8: Opening energy + Business Exchange

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Monday is the most layered day.

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You’re balancing:

• opening content,
• the Business Exchange grand opening,
• the Headshot Lounge,
• the Awards Presentation & Luncheon,
• and the first big wave of vendor and peer conversations.
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This is a day to be intentional. Don’t try to do everything. Pick your moments.

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Tuesday, June 9: Deep content + social momentum

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Tuesday is usually the strongest “working day” of the week:

• more sessions,
• stronger follow-up conversations,
• more clarity on what vendors are relevant,
• and PRIMA’s signature social event in the evening.
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Wednesday, June 10: Wrap with purpose

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Wednesday is not an afterthought. It’s where you should be deciding:

• who you’re following up with,
• which ideas are worth carrying home,
• and what actually deserves internal attention after the event.
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Step 2: Understand the Session Tracks So You Don’t Overbook Yourself

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One of the easiest ways to waste a conference is to attend too many sessions without a through-line.

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PRIMA’s education lineup is broad, but it isn’t random. Based on the preview materials, the core session buckets include:

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Advanced Risk Management Administration

For people already deep in public risk work and trying to sharpen program design, communication, compliance, and strategic structure.

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Basic Risk Management Administration

A useful track for teams building stronger foundations, newer leaders, or professionals trying to tighten core practices and reporting.

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Employee Benefits / Human Resources

Important for anyone dealing with workforce stability, safety culture, recruitment, retention, and the crossover between HR and public risk.

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General Liability / Auto

For the day-to-day reality of claims, fleet exposure, negotiation, and operational liability.

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Insurance

This track leans into communication, coverage interpretation, pooling, trends, and public entity insurance strategy.

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Risk Control

This is where the tactical and preventive side comes alive: contracts, schools, threat assessment, cyber basics, maintenance, and public entity risk reduction.

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Workers’ Compensation

One of the most practical buckets in the lineup, covering inflation, rebuilding programs, AI tools, compliance, and catastrophe exposure.

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PRIMA’s preview packet lays these out clearly and gives a strong sense of both the range and specificity of the session content.

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Best way to approach it

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Don’t try to cover every category.

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A better move:

• Choose one primary track tied to your biggest work priority.
• Add one adjacent track that broadens your thinking.
• Leave room for one wildcard session that gives you a perspective you wouldn’t normally seek out.
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That’s how you come home smarter instead of just fuller.

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Step 3: Don’t Sleep on the Special Events

PRIMA’s special event lineup is not filler. It’s part of how the week works.

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Welcome Reception

The Sunday kickoff is your easiest chance to start meeting people before Monday gets crowded.

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Business Exchange Grand Opening and Reception

This is your first strong signal on which vendors, products, and partners are worth your attention. It’s also where you can do a fast first-pass on the floor before returning later with more focus.

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Headshot Lounge

This one sounds cosmetic until you remember how often public-sector leaders need polished photos for LinkedIn, speaking pages, association roles, internal bios, and committees. If you need one, do it.

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Awards Presentation & Luncheon

This is less about ceremony and more about context. Conferences tell you what the industry is talking about. Awards tell you what the industry is celebrating.

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PRIMA’s Signature Social Event

This is where local flavor and actual relationship-building overlap. PRIMA’s materials frame this as a memorable evening of networking, good company, and Fort Lauderdale spirit — which is conference language for: this is where a lot of the real conversations will happen.

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Step 4: Where to Stay and How to Think About Logistics

PRIMA’s official hotels are positioned close to the Broward County Convention Center, and the event materials note that most are either walkable or require only a quick rideshare, with shuttle service available during conference hours. The file you shared also identifies three core hotel options and their relative distance to the convention center.

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1. Omni Fort Lauderdale (HQ Hotel)

This is the convenience play.

If you want the least friction, this is it. Adjacent access means you’re never really “commuting” to the conference. That matters more than people admit, especially by day three.

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2. Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina

About a five-minute walk from the Broward County Convention Center. A very practical option if you want to be close but not necessarily in the HQ property.

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3. Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina

A little farther out, but still nearby and workable for conference flow.

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How to think about your choice

If you’re planning:

• early breakfasts,
• back-to-back sessions,
• fast vendor stops,
• or evening networking that stretches,closer is better.
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You can absolutely make a slightly farther hotel work, but the more your week depends on fluid movement, the more valuable “just steps away” becomes.

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Step 5: What to Eat Without Overthinking It

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You asked for the playbook treatment, not a giant tourist list, so here are the three most useful nearby dining options to keep in your pocket.

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The Fort Lauderdale guide in your uploaded file specifically highlights these as close, practical options near the convention center and hotel zone.

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Boatyard

Best when you want:

• a nicer client dinner,
• strong marina atmosphere,
• or a meal that feels a little more “conference dinner” than “grab something nearby.”
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15th Street Fisheries

A classic waterfront Fort Lauderdale spot. Good for:

• seafood,
• dockside views,
• and an easy “we should go somewhere local” answer.
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Quarterdeck 17th Street

This is the practical one:

• easy,
• casual,
• group-friendly,
• reliable for lunch, dinner, or a post-session drink.
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If you want a broader dining pool once you’re on-site, your uploaded Fort Lauderdale guide also points people toward the convention center visitor guide and nearby reservation platforms.

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Step 6: What to Do in Fort Lauderdale If You Have Free Time

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This is where PRIMA gets lucky.

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Fort Lauderdale is one of those host cities where even a short window can feel like a reset.

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Your uploaded “while you’re here” guide makes a strong case for keeping this section in the article, and I agree. It’s not fluff. It helps people make better use of the trip.

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The guide specifically highlights nearby beaches, Las Olas, water taxis, museums, and riverfront nightlife as high-value options within a short ride of the convention center.

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Fort Lauderdale Beach

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If you’ve got an hour and your brain is cooked, go here.

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Wide sand, walking paths, beach access, and enough space to remember you are, in fact, in Florida.

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Las Olas Boulevard

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This is the easiest “conference dinner / evening walk / local flavor” choice. Shops, restaurants, galleries, bars — enough movement to feel alive without requiring a full itinerary.

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Water Taxi

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One of the better ways to do Fort Lauderdale without forcing it. Scenic, low-stakes, and useful if you want to keep talking while technically doing something.

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NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale

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A strong option if you want something quieter and more reflective.

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Museum of Discovery and Science

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A good change of pace if you’re extending the trip and want something interactive.

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More ideas

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For a broader local list, your uploaded guide points directly to the official destination resources here!

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Step 7: What to Do With the Week Once You’re There

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This is the actual playbook part.

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Before you arrive

Pick:

• 3 sessions you absolutely want
• 2 people or organization types you’d like to meet
• 1 problem you want better language for by the end of the conference

During the conference

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Do not measure success by volume.

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A good PRIMA day is:

• 1 strong session
• 1 useful floor conversation
• 1 honest peer exchange
• 1 idea you write down because you might actually use it
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After the conference

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Within 48 hours:

• follow up with 3–5 people,
• summarize 3 takeaways for your team,
• and decide which idea deserves action before the notes disappear into conference purgatory.
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Where TrustLayer Fits

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Public risk teams do not need more “visibility” in the abstract.

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They need:

• fewer manual follow-ups,
• cleaner compliance workflows,
• better documentation,
• and less scrambling when the questions get sharp.
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That’s where TrustLayer fits. TrustLayer will be exhibiting at booth #817 inside the Marketplace.

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Stop by if you want to see:

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• How public entities are automating COI and vendor compliance workflows

• What real-time compliance visibility actually looks like across departments

• How teams are replacing spreadsheets without disrupting existing processes 
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If you want compliance and COI workflows that match the level of thinking at this conference, schedule time with TrustLayer. And if you want a lower-lift place to start with TrustLayer Starter!

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Frequently Asked Questions: PRIMA 2026

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Q: Where is the conference held?
At the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Q: When are the main conference dates?
June 7–10, 2026, beginning with the Sunday evening Welcome Reception.

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Q: Who typically attends?
Public sector risk professionals, including risk managers, claims leaders, HR and workforce professionals, insurance stakeholders, and other public-entity risk decision-makers.

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Q: What kinds of sessions should you expect?
PRIMA’s lineup includes risk management administration, insurance, risk control, workers’ compensation, employee benefits / HR, and general liability/auto.

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Q: Are there networking events built into the conference?
Yes. PRIMA includes multiple special events, including the Welcome Reception, Business Exchange reception, Headshot Lounge, Awards Luncheon, and the Signature Social Event.

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Q: What’s the easiest hotel strategy?
Stay as close to the convention center as your budget allows. The HQ hotel or nearby marina hotels will make the week much easier.

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Q: Will TrustLayer be there? Yes. TrustLayer will be exhibiting at booth #817 on the Marketplace floor, with live demos.

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Q: Is there a free way to try TrustLayer?
Yes. TrustLayer Starter is a free option for smaller teams ready to stop managing COIs manually.

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Make Your PRIMA 2026 Trip Count

You’re not just showing up for another conference. You’re stepping into a room full of people solving the same public risk challenges you deal with every day—claims, compliance, staffing constraints, and pressure to do more with less.

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Get there early. Pick your sessions with intention. Spend time on the Marketplace floor. Take a break outside. Then leave with something real—new ideas, better approaches, and a clearer path forward.

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If you want to see what that looks like in practice, stop by TrustLayer at booth #817.

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Or, if you’d rather get straight to it:

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👉 Schedule time with TrustLayer and see how compliance workflows are actually being modernized.

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