WCI 2026 Preview

Explore the Breakout Tracks

Here’s an early look at the WCI 2026 breakout tracks—longtime favorites and new additions designed to deliver practical, real-world insight across the workers’ compensation industry.

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Full program (early June)
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Printed program (early July)
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Featured 2026 Previews

New
Breakout Track

Liability Claims

New for WCI 2026: Liability Claims

The decision to add this breakout reflects the rapid growth in liability claims, their increasing impact on employer resources, heightened awareness of rising claim costs, and valuable feedback from our attendees.

Moderated by Max Koonce, Marc Salm, and Irina Simpson, featuring three in-depth sessions:
  • Managing Liability Litigation in a Changing Environment
  • Preventing the “Big Loss” in Liability Litigation
  • Unmasking Liability Fraud: Analytics, AI, and Action for Smarter Prevention

Join them and their expert panelists as they explore and dissect today’s most pressing liability challenges. Liability claims adjusters, employers with significant liability exposure, attorneys, and professionals working in this environment will gain actionable insights from these sessions.

New
Special Sunday Session

Clarity Under Pressure: The Stress Reset for Workers’ Compensation Leaders

On Sunday afternoon, attendees can participate in this featured session focused on practical tools for managing stress and strengthening leadership under pressure.

“Chronic stress quietly reshapes how we think, communicate, and lead. When leaders experience true regulation, one thing becomes clear: managing stress isn’t optional—it’s essential.”
— Nelson Gonalez, Executive Director, Rehab Without Walls

All Breakout Tracks

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Adjusters

This nine-session breakout explores general topics relevant to all adjusters, regardless of jurisdiction, as well as Florida-specific issues.

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Medical Issues & Case Management

Expanded to span Monday through Wednesday, this breakout addresses the critical role medical treatment and case management play in claim outcomes. Nurses, case managers, healthcare providers, adjusters, and medical service professionals will find these sessions essential.

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Risk Managers

A perennial must-attend, this breakout tackles the full spectrum of issues risk managers face in today’s complex environment.

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Public Entities

Designed for professionals in the government sector, this breakout focuses on the unique challenges facing municipalities, counties, school boards, and other public entities.

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AI & Technology

This popular breakout continues to grow. Four Wednesday morning sessions will highlight how AI and technology are being applied in both legal and medical settings.

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Crash Course in Workers’ Compensation

After a successful debut in 2025, this foundational breakout returns for professionals new to workers’ compensation who want a strong introduction to this specialized line of insurance.

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Safety & Health

Now spanning all three days of the conference, this breakout offers practical strategies to mitigate workplace risks. In 2026, attendees can earn certification through attending a separate 10-Hour OSHA Construction Industry Course, replacing the General Industry course offered in prior years.

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Return-to-Work

Speakers share proven strategies and best practices that demonstrate the effectiveness of successful return-to-work programs.

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Fraud

This three-session breakout examines workers’ compensation fraud from detection to investigation to prosecution, emphasizing collaboration across stakeholders.

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Multi-State Workers’ Compensation Laws

Presented by the Workers’ Compensation Defense Institute, this engaging and interactive program offers legal and claims insights from a 15-state perspective.

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Longshore, Jones Act, & Defense Base Act

A rare opportunity to hear from leading experts on the latest legal, regulatory, and legislative developments impacting these federal programs.

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Physical Therapy

A consistently full breakout, these sessions focus on innovative, practical PT topics that directly influence injury recovery and claim outcomes.

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Professional Mediation Conference

Open to all attendees, this breakout explores the art and practice of mediation, with content applicable to both Florida and out-of-state professionals.

Breakout Tracks

More Breakout Tracks

18th Annual National Workers’ Compensation Review
Diversity and Talent
Temporary Staffing
Cost Containment Strategies
Attorney
Top-of-Mind from the C-Suite
Professional Employer Organization
Medicare Secondary Payer
Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation