ARAWC Connect 2023: Occupational Injury Conference

ARAWC Connect: Occupational Injury Conference

ARAWC Connect: Occupational Injury Conference was held Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at the Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel.

This event has concluded.

Overview

This industry wide one-day event was for anyone involved with occupational injuries.

This conference was a place to connect, engage, and learn.

Attendees gathered on October 24, 2023 to:

• Earn Continuing Education Credit
• Connect and Network with Industry Professionals
• Hear State and Federal updates from our Government Relations Consultants, Ryan Brannan and AJ Donelson
• Enjoy dancing, music, food and drink to wind down the business day at the Denim & Diamonds Reception sponsored by PartnerSource immediately following the general sessions

The conference was for employers and service providers engaged in or considering an injury benefit program.

Who attended:

The conference welcomed all occupational injury professionals, not just ARAWC members.

Cost:

• $50 for ARAWC members
• $200 for non-ARAWC members

Conference Agenda

As presented October 24, 2023.

Time	Activity
8:00 AM	Registration, Breakfast, & Exhibits
9:00 AM	Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:15 AM	Legislative Overview with Ryan Brannan and A.J. Donelson
10:00 AM	The Arbitration Process for Non-Subscriber Cases
11:00 AM	Networking Break & Exhibits
11:30 AM	Update by A.J. Donelson
12:15 PM	Kids' Chance of Texas
12:25 PM	Lunch and Networking with Exhibitors
1:30 PM	ARAWC Updates
2:15 PM	Case Law Update
3:00 PM	Networking Break & Exhibits
3:30 PM	CE: What Would You Do? Part II Claims Edition
4:30 PM	ARAWC Excellence and Advocacy Award
4:45 PM	Wrap Up
5:00-8:00 PM	Denim and Diamonds Reception sponsored by PartnerSource with Exhibitors

Event Details:

Date:

Tuesday, October 24th, 2023

Time:

Conference:
8:00am - 5:00pm CST

Denim and Diamonds Reception sponsored by PartnerSource :
5:00pm-8:00pm CST

The Denim & Diamonds Reception followed the general sessions, with dancing, music, food and drink.

Location:
Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel
15201 Dallas Pkwy
Addison, TX 75001

Experience Frisco, Texas:

Located approximately 30 minutes north of Dallas, Frisco, TX is a rapidly growing city in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Known for its sports venues, family-friendly attractions, and diverse dining options, Frisco offers a perfect blend of suburban charm and urban amenities.

Top Restaurants:

• Hutchins BBQ: Enjoy authentic Texas barbecue at this family-owned restaurant, known for its mouthwatering brisket, ribs, and homestyle sides, consistently ranked among the best BBQ joints in Texas.
• Babe's Chicken Dinner House: Savor classic Southern comfort food at this family-style restaurant, famous for its crispy fried chicken, country-fried steak, and hearty sides, consistently ranked among the best home-cooking establishments in Texas.
• Dee Lincoln Prime - An upscale steakhouse located in The Star, the Dallas Cowboys' world headquarters and practice facility.

Top Attractions:

• The Star: Explore the world headquarters and practice facility of the Dallas Cowboys, featuring shopping, dining, and entertainment options, as well as tours of the state-of-the-art facility.
• Legacy West: Legacy West stands as a crown jewel of North Dallas' urban development. This $3.2 billion, 255-acre open-air lifestyle center represents a new era of mixed-use developments, seamlessly blending high-end retail, gourmet dining, luxury living, and corporate headquarters into a vibrant, walkable community.
• Grandscape - Nestled minutes from The Westin Stonebriar Hotel & Golf Club, Grandscape stands as one of the largest and most innovative mixed-use real estate developments in North Texas. This sprawling 400-acre development offers a unique blend of retail, dining, entertainment, and residential spaces, creating a vibrant community hub that attracts visitors from across the region.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Looking to elevate your brand's visibility and engage with ARAWC's community of occupational injury professionals?

Sponsor and exhibit at the event!

Review the prospectus for an opportunity that fits your budget.

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About Our Sponsors

PartnerSource is the leading provider of a responsible alternative to traditional workers’ compensation for businesses operating in the state of Texas. The company dedicates deep talent from a team of more than 30 experienced employees to provide end-to-end strategies that are easy to use, fiscally responsible, and driven by the purpose that better business comes from caring for injured workers. PartnerSource clients achieve better medical outcomes and deliver better wage replacement benefits for their injured employees than when using traditional workers’ compensation plans, while also recognizing significant net cost savings. Based in Dallas, Texas, PartnerSource provides industry leadership and education through online webinars and participation in numerous workers’ compensation industry events, awards and associations that support people injured on the job. PartnerSource is also a proud supporter of the Kids’ Chance of Texas scholarship fund, which is dedicated to bettering the lives of injured workers and their families.

ARAWC Connect 2023 has concluded

Questions about next year’s conference or ARAWC membership? Contact ARAWC.