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FICP meets ATX
By: Effetto Italy On: November 25, 2019 In: Corporate News
I just returned from one of the best conferences I have ever attended: the Financial and Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP) Annual Conference in the coolest of all cities, Austin. While Effetto has participated as a Hospitality Partner in the past, this the first time that I had personally attended an FICP event. It was fabulous to say the least and certainly worth the trek from Rome!
The conference itself was the usual mix of education, networking and fun but every aspect was truly elevated. The speakers at the sessions were top notch and very relevant … and I arrived back in Rome with pages of notes. The events were amazing (which is not a surprise given the discerning audience). We sample local fare on a beautiful deck at the JW Marriott, sang and danced at the Moody Theater and had an all-out blast on the last night at the Fairmont.
But more than anything, I was blown away by this amazing community of like-minded professionals. As a first time Partner, I was a little trepidatious about navigating through the conference. I had heard that it could be intimidating and overwhelming, but on the contrary, this is such a warm and welcoming group! Other members immediately put me at ease and reached out. I can honestly say I left with many more friends than I came with.
I am looking forward to Washington DC in 2020!
Did you attend the 2019 FICP Annual Conference? Leave comments below and let me know what you thought of it!
A presto,
Jessica
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