Connection, education, and professional development in one day.
Rochester I-Day is a collaborative event hosted by the CPCU Society of Rochester and Big I Greater Rochester. This annual gathering brings together local insurance agents, brokers, company representatives, and industry affiliates for a day of connection, education, and professional development. The day offers continuing education courses with credits, 30+ exhibitor booths, an open bar before lunch, and a keynote engaging speaker to end the day.
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Rochester I-Day Committee
Sonya Boatman
Acrisure
Teresa Delibert
Delibert Employment
Laura Harris
Wayne Cooperative
Kathy Shaffer
VanParys Associates
Leigh OConnell
Paris Kirwan
Jillian Sherwin
Morgenstern
Diana Smith
Executive Director for Rochester I-Day
We welcome any feedback. Or maybe you have interest in joining the committee. Please reach out —
Insurance Professional of the Year
Nominees are submitted by members of our local insurance community and recipients are selected by a committee of their peers. The nominees are active in associations, known in the industry, and support their community through volunteer efforts.
Michael Shay
2025
Kathy Pedulla
2024
Laura Harris
2023
$2,000
Rochester I-Day Scholarship
Rochester I-Day is committed to investing in the next generation of leaders. Our annual scholarship award is presented to a high school senior who demonstrates academic excellence, strong character, and a commitment to their community. Applicants' parent or guardian must be a member of Big I Greater Rochester or CPCU Society of Rochester.
Must be a current high school senior in the Greater Rochester area
Complete and submit application by July 10, 2026
Commitment to community service or extracurricular leadership
Attending an accredited 2–4 year college, university, or trade school in the fall
Reasons to spend the day with us
Networking opportunities
Connect with industry leaders, carriers, and peers to expand your professional network and build lasting relationships.
Continuing education
Guests are invited to attend one or two programs, including NYS insurance credits.
Location
Casa Larga Vineyards
2287 Turk Hill Road
Fairport, New York 14450
More details and pictures coming soon....
Prior I-Day Events
New website still in progress.. lots more past photos to follow soon
2025
Casa Larga Vineyards
Fairport, NY — keynote speaker Doug Emblidge, headshots, and CE classes for the whole crowd.
31 exhibitors 220 attendees
2024
RIT Inn & Conference Center
Henrietta, NY — Kathy Pedulla named Insurance Professional of the Year.
30 exhibitors 212 attendees
2023
RIT Inn & Conference Center
Henrietta, NY — keynote speaker Paul Draper, Laura Harris named IPY.
36 exhibitors 190 attendees
2022
Eaglevale Golf Club
Fairport, NY — keynote speaker Sky Sands, CE courses, and a full exhibit hall.
2021
The Strathallan Inn
Rochester, NY — a sold-out, limited-capacity gathering held under CDC guidelines.
Join us in Rochester
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