2026 Risk & Insurance Symposium
SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION COMING SOON!
Mark your calendars for the 2026 Risk & Insurance Symposium, to be held at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs on Aug. 26-28, 2026!
You can make your hotel reservation here. The room rate is $184 per night and is available until Monday, Aug. 3, or until the room block is filled.
MEMBER VOTING FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
In accordance with our by-laws, Public Entity Partners will hold a Board Election during the Symposium. Member entities will vote to elect open seats on our Board of Directors — a major step toward increasing transparency and member engagement.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Each member entity must designate one delegate to cast their vote.
- Delegates must be a municipal employee or official.
- Voting will take place during the Excellence in Risk Management Luncheon on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
- Delegate instructions and voting materials will be shared prior to the Symposium.
EXCELLENCE IN RISK MANAGEMENT AWARDS
The Excellence in Risk Management Award honors members of Public Entity Partners who exemplify excellence, innovation, creativity, and commitment to providing quality safety and risk management programs within their entities. This award is designed to recognize entities of all sizes that make use of available resources to creatively implement safety programs. Examples of risk management are found in all operations, from utilizing technology, creating/updating proper documentation and repair orders or jumpstarting a safety committee.
To learn more or to submit your nomination, click here.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Public Entity Partners is proud to offer a scholarship opportunity for members to attend the 2026 Risk & Insurance Symposium.
We recognize that travel and budget constraints can make professional development difficult for many local government employees. To help ease that burden, we are awarding 20 scholarships of $500 each to qualifying members to support attendance at this year’s annual conference.
Eligible reimbursable expenses include:
- Hotel accommodations
- Mileage
Please note: This is a reimbursement-based program. Selected recipients must submit paid receipts, invoices, or other proof of expenses before funds will be disbursed.
Award Recipient Responsibility:
As a condition of accepting the scholarship, each recipient will serve as the official voting delegate for their entity during the PEP Board of Directors election on Thursday, August 27.
Key Dates:
- Applications Open: June 15, 2026
- Application Deadline: July 24, 2026
- Notification of Award: Week of July 27, 2026
We encourage all eligible members to apply and take advantage of this opportunity to grow professionally, represent their entity and connect with peers across the state.
Apply NOW
HOTEL INFORMATION
Franklin Marriott Cool Springs
The negotiated room rate is $184.00 per night and is available until the room block is filled or until Monday, August 3, 2026.
For special requests related to your reservation at the Franklin Marriott (including, but not limited to ADA-accessible rooms, arrival before the conference dates, etc.), please call the hotel directly and ask for the Group Rooms Coordinator at the property. Group room coordinators are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm, and all voicemails will be returned promptly.
Note for Attendees Reserving a Hotel Room with a Check:
The Franklin Marriott accepts advanced deposits by check as a method of payment. Should you need to cancel a reservation for which a check has already been submitted to the hotel, your payment will be refunded to the address on the check within 30 days of your cancellation, provided that the reservation cancellation occurred outside of the group’s cancellation window of 72 hours prior to arrival.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Who can attend the Symposium?
- Is there a registration fee?
- Are meals provided?
- Will I receive Proof of Attendance?
- What is the Dress Code?
- Where should I stay?
- Can I earn continuing education credits?
- What is the Whova app?
1. Who can attend the Symposium?
This conference is designed for Public Entity Partners' members who are local government employees and officials including:
- Anyone with Safety Responsibilities, Interests or Concerns
- Supervisors with Safety Responsibilities
- Safety, Risk and HR Managers
- Mayors and Elected Officials
- City Managers/Administrators
- City Recorders/Clerks
- Finance Directors
- Human Resource Employees
- Training Officers
- City Attorneys
- Law Enforcement
- Agents of Record for Members
2. Is there a registration fee?
The conference is FREE to attend for Public Entity Partners members. Participants are responsible for the cost of their hotel rooms and any food or meals outside of what is provided during breaks and official events.
The Symposium will begin on Wednesday AFTER lunch. A Wednesday afternoon break with snacks will be provided. Participants are invited to the networking reception in the Carothers Room at the hotel with heavy hors d'oeuvres and a hosted bar. On Thursday, a morning snack break, lunch, and afternoon snack break will be served. An event including dinner is currently being planned for Thursday evening, the exact location will be announced at a later date. On Friday, a morning snack break will be served. Breakfast is not provided.
4. Will I receive proof of attendance?
All participants will receive a name badge with a QR code that can be scanned at the beginning of each session attended. At the conclusion of the Symposium, a transcript with all sessions and the applicable continuing education credits will be emailed to the email address provided at registration. Participants are responsible for ensuring they scan into each session they attend.
The recommended dress code is business casual.
This year's host hotel is:
Franklin Marriott Cool Springs
700 Cool Springs Blvd
Franklin, TN 37067
615-261-6100
The rate is $184.00 per night starting Tuesday, August 25 through Thursday, August 27th. The last day to book this rate is Monday, August 3, 2026. Book your group rate for PE Partners Risk & Insurance Symposium
If you call to make reservations, please use code: Public Entity Partners
7. Can I earn continuing education credits for attending the Symposium?
All available continuing education credits available to earn are indicated on the agenda which can be viewed on this site when available.
In order to receive continuing education credits, participants are responsible for scanning into each session using a QR code on your nametag. A transcript will be emailed to you at the end of the Symposium reflecting each session attended and the applicable CEU credits.
Ready to attend the Risk and Insurance Symposium? We will use an online platform called Whova for our event. You can Download the Whova app to access the event:
- View the event agenda when it is released and plan your personal schedule
- Access to documents and slides that will be shared by organizers or speakers
- Find who else is attending this event and reach out to people ahead of time
- Plan some social activities such as a morning run, coffee hours, or meet-ups with your fellow attendees. You can even post job openings.
- Receive updates such as last-minute session changes from the organizers
Already used the Whova app in the past? Double-check that it is installed on your phone, and log in using your existing account email and password.
If you need more guidance on how to use Whova to attend the event, please visit Whova User Guides.