Welcome to the Amplify Broker Techfest Stackathon—a one-of-a-kind, interactive competition that brings together brokers, vendors, and industry experts to evaluate and discover the most innovative tech solutions in the insurance industry. Whether you’re a broker looking to find cutting-edge technology for your business or a vendor eager to showcase your offerings, the Stackathon provides a dynamic platform for collaboration, discussion, and recognition.

What is the Stackathon?

The Stackathon is a fast-paced, hands-on event where small groups of brokers and industry professionals work together to evaluate top broker tech solutions. Each group will be assigned specific processes—such as automation, CRM, lead management, or quoting—to assess using detailed vendor scorecards. Over the course of the event, participants will interview vendors, ask probing questions, and engage in group discussions to determine which technologies deliver the most value and potential for their businesses.

 

How Does It Work?
Day 1: Group Work and Vendor Interviews

Introduction & Group Assignment: After an opening presentation from industry leader Tom Reid, brokers will be divided into small groups of 8-10. Each gro up will receive a process-focused assignment that they will evaluate over the course of the day.

Vendor Evaluation: Using the scorecards provided, each group will meet with vendors to learn more about their technology and how it can benefit brokers. Vendors will have the opportunity to showcase their solutions and answer questions to help groups make informed decisions.

Brainstorm and Collaboration: Throughout the day, groups will use large brainstorming boards to map out their thoughts and discuss findings with each other. Each group’s leader will moderate discussions, ensuring everyone’s insights are captured.

 

Day 2: Final Review and Presentation

Final Evaluation: On Day 2, group leaders will input their group’s final vendor evaluations into the system, identifying both winners and runners-up.

Presentation of Results: Amplify leaders Tanya Coburn and Tom Reid will review the data and compile the results into a final presentation. The top-performing vendors, as chosen by the brokers, will be announced and celebrated during the closing sessions of the event.

For Brokers: Why Participate?

As a broker, the Stackathon is your chance to see the best of what broker tech vendors have to offer—live and in action. You’ll work with fellow brokers to explore the latest technologies, ask questions, and assess which tools can have the biggest impact on your business. By the end of the event, you’ll walk away with firsthand knowledge of which solutions best fit your agency’s needs.

 

For Vendors: Showcase Your Solution

The Stackathon offers vendors a unique platform to engage directly with brokers, demonstrate the value of your solution, and receive valuable feedback from potential users. Vendors will have multiple opportunities to showcase their products through interviews, hands-on demos, and Q&A sessions. The Stackathon isn’t just a showcase; it’s a competition—where the most innovative and broker-focused solutions will be recognized and rewarded.

Why Stackathon?

Collaborative Environment: Brokers and vendors come together to innovate, discover, and drive forward the future of insurance technology.
Hands-On Evaluation: Instead of passive presentations, the Stackathon is built on active participation, group discussions, and real-time evaluations.
Recognition: Vendors have the chance to be recognized as top solutions in the industry, while brokers gain insight into the latest technologies to boost their businesses.

Still Time to Get Involved!

If you’re a vendor who hasn’t yet signed up for Amplify, there’s still time! We have limited kiosk availability where you can showcase your solution to an engaged audience of brokers.