Beyond the Education: Connect, Unwind & Celebrate
Make the most of your conference experience with social events designed to bring people together. Catch up with colleagues, meet new faces, and enjoy memorable moments beyond the meeting rooms.
SUNDAY, APRIL 18
Gallagher-Spencer Golf Tournament
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: TBD
Price: $800 per golfer or $3,000 per foursome
The Gallagher-Spencer Golf Tournament brings together risk management and insurance professionals for a day of golf, friendly competition, and networking. The event provides an opportunity to strengthen industry connections while supporting the Spencer Educational Foundation's mission to create educational opportunities for the next generation of risk management and insurance leaders.
OPENING RECEPTION
The Crescent City Remix
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Mardi Gras World
1380 Port of New Orleans Pl, New Orleans, LA 70130
Discover a New Orleans celebration that goes beyond its most iconic traditions. Larger-than-life floats welcome guests into an evening of live music along the Mississippi River, authentic Louisiana cuisine, and enchanting bayou encounters. The adventure culminates in a dramatic ballroom transformation, where electric strings, lasers, and aerial artistry take the party somewhere entirely unexpected.

MONDAY, APRIL 19
Spencer-RIMS Risk Management Challenge (Final Round)
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: TBD
Support the next generation of risk management leaders as the top three university teams compete in the final round of the 2027 Spencer-RIMS Risk Management Challenge. Watch students present their recommendations for a real-world risk management case study and respond to live questions from a panel of industry judges. This session showcases the analytical skills, creativity, and talent of future industry professionals.

Networking Lunch
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Marketplace
Description to come.
Spencer Soirée
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: TBD
Join the Spencer Educational Foundation for an evening of networking and celebration at RISKWORLD 2027. The Spencer Soirée brings together students, industry professionals, donors, and supporters to celebrate the next generation of risk management and insurance leaders. Connect with colleagues, recognize the generosity of Spencer’s supporters, and celebrate student achievement as the winners of the Spencer-RIMS Risk Management Challenge are announced.

TUESDAY, APRIL 20
Bold Penguin-Spencer 5K Fun Run
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Location: TBD
Price: $200 per runner
The Bold Penguin-Spencer 5K Fun Run brings together risk management and insurance professionals for a scenic route through New Orleans, offering participants beautiful views of the city. Open to runners and walkers of all fitness levels, the event combines fitness, networking, and community engagement while supporting the Spencer Educational Foundation's mission to empower future industry leaders.

Networking Lunch
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Marketplace
Description to come.
RIMS, THE FOUNDATION FOR RISK MANAGEMENT
Black Swan Soirée
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Location: Vintage Rock Club
1007 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
Price: $99 per person
You plan for the impossible all year. For one night, come celebrate it.
The RIMS Foundation for Risk Management invites you to the Black Swan Soirée, the official RISKWORLD after party, and the one night of the week when no one can predict what happens next. Dress in black or white and step into the House of Blues for live music, signature cocktails, late-night New Orleans bites, and a few surprises we refuse to disclose in advance.
Every ticket supports the Foundation’s work to build the future of the profession through scholarships, research, and education for the next generation of risk leaders.
Some events are impossible to forecast, but you can make sure you’re in the room for this one.
Get your tickets now. Space is limited. $99 fee includes open bar and food.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21
Mile High Networking Break
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Marketplace
Before Hany Farid takes the stage, take a moment to celebrate everything we’ve accomplished at RISKWORLD 2027, and look ahead to the next one. Connect with fellow attendees over Colorado craft brews and light bites as we welcome Denver, our RISKWORLD 2028 host city.


