Big I Illinois CONVO 2024

Exhibitor Information

Wednesday, October 16

11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Peoria Civic Center, Peoria, IL

Big I Illinois offers the largest tradeshow for independent insurance agents in Illinois & the Midwest. An estimated 500 agents from across Illinois attend this show looking for markets, automation solutions, premium finance and other services.

If your products are used in the insurance industry and by insurance professionals, you don’t want to miss this opportunity to network with the largest group of insurance professionals in the state!

Exhibitor Package

Here is what you get with your exhibitor package:​

  • ​Two complimentary registrations to the full conference

  • Discounted rates for others to attend the conference

  • Maximum attendance with no competing workshops or events during the tradeshow

  • Free mailing lists of all registered attendees upon request following the event

  • Prize drawings near end of tradeshow

  • Your website link on the CONVO Exhibitor Directory online  

Frequently Asked Questions

Big I Illinois CONVO is an annual event hosted by the Association to bring members from throughout the state together for networking, education and product updates. The conference also plays host to many events including the Annual Business Meeting, CE Classes, theme reception and many other opportunities. As the largest education provider in the state, Big I Illinois allows agents the opportunities to earn all their CE hours for one year during the three-day event. The CONVO Tradeshow, the industry’s largest one in the state, brings vendors from across the nation to Illinois. Additionally, the tradeshow attracts over 500 attendees. CONVO has something for everyone.

CONVO 2024 is October 15-17. The tradeshow will be held on Wednesday, October 16, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

CONVO events will be split between the Marriot Pere Marquette and the Peoria Civic Center.

The Tradeshow will be held at the Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL 61602.

The hours are as follows:

Setup: 7:00 a.m.

Doors Open: 11:00 a.m. Prize Drawings: 1:45 p.m.

Doors Close: 2:00 p.m. (teardown begins at this time)

The overall attendance for the CONVO averages between 400 - 500 people each year which consists of decision makers, agency owners, agency personnel and company representatives.

The 2024 event will have 130 booths. Reserve yours today!

The cost to exhibit is based on your membership status with Big I Illinois. Members receive a price of $1,200. The cost for Non-Members is $2,500.

Booth space includes:

  • Professional 10' wide x 8' deep draped exhibit space

  • 6’ table with tablecloth

  • Two folding chairs

  • Trash can

  • A One-line standard booth ID Sign

  • Attendance for two workers for the entire convention. (Additional attendees are $100.00.)

  • Listing of your company in the official CONVO Program

* To request electricity, audiovisual, and more, click here.

Though there is not a particular theme to our annual CONVO, in 2024 we are celebrating our 125th Anniversary! Wednesday evening's big party will feature a "Champagne Celebration." Look for details coming soon.

Exhibitors will receive a full refund before 8/1/24. From 8/1/24 to 8/15/24, a 50% cancellation fee will apply. No refunds after 8/15/24. To view the full Big I Illinois cancellation policy and terms and conditions, click here.

Tradeshow Questions?

Contact Tami Hubbell with all your Tradeshow and Exhibiting questions.

Email
(217) 321-3016