Greetings, ITC Insiders, 

The excitement is building as we journey toward ITC Vegas 2025! This month, we’re shining a spotlight on the State Farm Startup Pitch Competition, back for its fourth year. This is the place where innovative startups step into the spotlight. 

Speaker applications have doubled this year, and our Global Content Director, Rocio is already diving into the submissions (yes, all of them). While she sorts through the brilliance, we’re giving you an early look at 2025 track themes, from Agentic AI and automation to the evolving role of brokers, performance marketing, cyber risk, and more. 

Be sure to book your hotel early to stay steps from the action at Mandalay Bay or The W.

Get an early look at some of the topics on the ITC Vegas 2025 agenda:

• Specialty & Commercial Insurance: Navigate complexity, capacity, and innovation across commercial lines.
• Distribution (including ITC Agents & Brokers): From agent tech to omnichannel strategies, see how insurance reaches today’s customer.
• Underwriting: Where human judgment meets machine intelligence to drive smarter decisions.
• Claims: Dive into automation, AI, and what it really takes to deliver a modern claims experience.
• Data & Analytics: Where better insights meet smarter decisions.
• Customer Experience, Acquisition & Retention: Personalization, AI, embedded journeys, everything reshaping how insurance connects with its customers.
• Life, Health & Benefits: From group plans to individual coverage, explore how tech is reshaping protection, prevention, and long-term care.
• Cyber Risk & Insurance: Insuring the uninsurable? See how the industry is tackling digital risk at scale.

The speaker buzz is real – applications for speaking at ITC Vegas 2025 have doubled this year!

The early read? While AI is dominating as expected what’s exciting is the range of innovation:

• MGAs applying in record numbers
• Climate change’s impact on travel insurance
• Cannabis impairment as a rising auto risk
• Health insurers doubling down on prevention tech
• A growing focus on caregiver benefits from major players like MetLife 

There’s a lot to be excited about, and we’ll be revealing our first round of speakers very soon.

State Farm Startup Pitch Competition

Applications are now open!

The State Farm Startup Pitch Competition at ITC Vegas 2025 returns for its fourth year, spotlighting the most innovative early-stage startups in insurance.

Designed to uncover breakthrough solutions across the value chain, from underwriting and claims to AI and customer experience, this high-profile pitch event gives finalists the chance to present live on stage to a panel of judges and thousands of attendees. Winners receive valuable exposure, industry connections, and more.​​​​​

LEARN MORE AND APPLY HERE

Book your hotel reservations

We’ve secured specially discounted rates for ITC Vegas delegates to stay on property at Mandalay Bay and the W Las Vegas (formerly the Delano) to maximize your convenience and experience. A three-night minimum stay is required at both Mandalay Bay and The W to ensure we have enough space for all attendees.

Planning a shorter trip? For one- or two-night stays, we recommend reserving your accommodations at nearby properties like Luxor, Park MGM, or New York - New York.

Connections Housing also allows groups to reserve sub-blocks to ensure accommodations for all their delegates. To learn more and explore your options, click here.

Rooms will sell out fast! Book your accommodations today to lock in the best selection and rates.

BOOK YOUR HOTEL

Booth selection is now open for ITC Vegas 2025!

Want a prime spot? Check availability here: 
View the Expo Floor plan

Interested in exhibiting or sponsoring? 
Fill out this form to view our sponsorship materials and connect with Josh Grossman, our Chief Commercial Officer.

News

ITC partners, alums, and friends who are making headlines and driving insurance forward 

• Cybersecurity startup Cyera has raised $540 million in a Series E round to expand its AI-powered data security platform. Read more here.

• MGA premiums rose 14.5% year-over-year to $89.9 billion in 2024, marking four consecutive years of double-digit growth—driven largely by specialization in niche areas like property, auto, and cyber. Read more here. 

• Private equity firm Thoma Bravo, a major player in insurtech with holdings like Majesco, JD Power, and Betterview, has closed a $34.4 billion fundraise to fuel future software and tech buyouts. Read more here.

With speaker applications at an all-time high, the State Farm Startup Pitch Competition returning, and 2025 track themes just revealed, momentum for ITC Vegas is building fast.

Follow us on social media for more Wonderland-worthy announcements.

The future of insurance is here. 

Sincerely, 
Nicole Peck, President