2025 ICT Property & Casualty Insurance Symposium Agenda
ICT Workers' Compensation Conference
September 15-16, 2025
Renaissance Austin Hotel
9721 Arboretum Blvd
Austin, TX 78759
Lead the Conversation. Shape the Future.
Advance your expertise at the premier ICT Workers’ Compensation Conference, where Texas industry leaders converge for timely insights, practical strategies, and valuable connections. Join top attorneys, insurers, healthcare professionals, and regulatory experts as they explore the evolving landscape of workers’ compensation. From legal updates and legislative developments to innovative care models and emerging workplace risks, this is where decision-makers come to stay ahead. Earn continuing education credits and network with peers who are shaping the future of Texas workers’ comp.
Here’s what’s in store at the Workers' Compensation Conference.
2025 Workers' Compensation Conference Agenda
All sessions will be held in Ballroom B unless otherwise noted.
12:30 – 1:00 PM
Registration
Location: Ballroom B Foyer
1:00 – 1:05 PM
Welcome
Albert Betts, Jr., Executive Director, ICT
General Sessions
1:05 – 1:55 PM
Regulatory Review
Moderator: Albert Betts, Jr., Executive Director, ICT
Panelists:
Amy Lee, President, Steadfast Policy Strategies, LLC
Bill Weldon, Senior Counsel, Travelers
An in-depth look at the 89th Texas Legislative Session with a focus on workers’ compensation legislation. Discover which bills passed or failed, and the implications for stakeholders and regulatory frameworks moving forward.
1:55 – 2:45 PM
Advancing Total Worker Health: A Systems-Level Approach
Speaker: Dr. William “Brett” Perkison, Asst. Professor, Occupational & Environmental Medicine, University of Houston School of Public Health
Learn how employers can go beyond injury prevention to actively support and improve the overall health, resilience, and productivity of their workforce.
2:45 – 2:50 PM
ICT Education Foundation
Rich Johnson, Director of Communications, ICT
A brief overview of the foundation’s mission and impact on future insurance professionals.
2:50 – 3:10 PM
Networking Break
Location: Lobby
3:10 – 4:00 PM
Telemedicine – What Have We Learned?
Speaker: Dr. Tran Nguyen, President, Medicus Rx
Explore telemedicine’s growth since COVID-19, reviewing its effectiveness, emerging tech, legal and ethical challenges, and relevant Texas regulations.
4:00 – 4:50 PM
I’m Not Biased
Speaker: Anastasia Settle, Case Management Liaison, Carlisle Medical
Dive into the science of bias, how it affects ethical decision-making in workers' comp, and strategies to identify and mitigate bias in practice.
4:50 PM
End of Day Remarks
Albert Betts, Jr., Executive Director, ICT
4:50 – 6:00 PM
Reception
Location: Bluebonnet Room