National Comp 2025 Agenda Highlights

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Noah Galloway
Keynote speaker sponsored by: 
KEYNOTE - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2025
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Karl F. Dean Grand Ballroom
Noah Galloway
Former US Army Sergeant and Motivational Speaker
We are proud to welcome former U.S. Army Sergeant Noah Galloway to the National Comp keynote stage on Veteran’s Day 2025. Noah brings to Nashville the hard-won lessons of navigating the challenging path from catastrophic injury to meaningful recovery. Join us as he shares his personal journey—from enlisting in the military to facing life-altering injuries and the difficult process of rebuilding his identity, revealing that the most significant hurdle isn't the physical injury itself … it’s the moment we realize we can no longer do things the way we used to.

Noah offers an intimate view of the human side of recovery, extending far beyond medical procedures and rehabilitation protocols. The emotional and psychological terrain that injured workers must navigate alongside their physical healing is no less grueling. Drawing from his own experience recovering from complex work injuries, Noah explores critical elements that helped him engage with and shape his recovery: mindset shifts, nutritional awareness, adapted physical activity, and restorative rest.

Learn more about how the workers’ comp community can support workers in fully engaging with and advancing their own recovery journeys. Noah will challenge us all to embrace change rather than fear it, recognizing that adversity often unlocks untapped strengths and new opportunities. Be prepared for a memorable presentation, and a powerful reminder that setbacks are not the end of the road, but a chance to redefine success and discover new potential.

Read our exclusive interview with Noah here!

CLOSING KEYNOTE

Stories Behind the Hits – An Exclusive Nashville Singer-Songwriter Experience
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM
Karl F. Dean Grand Ballroom
Sponsored by:
We’re wrapping up National Comp 2025 in true Nashville style — with an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind keynote from three of country music’s most celebrated hitmakers. Grammy-winning Brett James, Grammy-nominated Lee Thomas Miller, and chart-topping songwriter Kelly Archer will take the stage for an intimate “songwriter round” performance that blends live music with the inspiring, often surprising stories behind the songs you know and love.

This unique format pulls back the curtain on the craft of songwriting — revealing the moments of inspiration, perseverance, and collaboration that turn an idea into a hit. From laugh-out-loud twists to deeply personal reflections, these stories connect on a universal level, offering lessons in creativity, resilience, and authenticity that reflect the compassion, dedication, and teamwork at the heart of the workers’ compensation community and the journey of every injured worker.

These singer-songwriters have penned nearly 40 #1 hits for artists like Carrie Underwood, Bon Jovi, Garth Brooks, Darius Rucker, Taylor Swift, Nick Jonas, Megan Trainor, and many more. Together, they’ll close the conference with an experience that will have you laughing, moved, and seeing your favorite songs in a whole new light.

FEATURED

60 Tips in 60 Minutes: Expert Insights for Workers' Compensation Professionals
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Karl F. Dean Grand Ballroom
Join us for the signature rapid-fire session that has become a cornerstone of the National Comp conference experience. This dynamic presentation brings together six seasoned experts from across the workers' compensation spectrum to deliver their most valuable insights in an engaging, fast-paced format.

Whether you're a claims professional, attorney, medical provider, or employer representative, you'll walk away with practical, immediately actionable advice that can transform your approach to workers' compensation challenges. Our distinguished panel will share battle-tested strategies, insider perspectives, and proven solutions to both common obstacles and emerging issues in the field.
Goo Goo Cluster Chocolate Lounge
Tue., November 11 & Wed., November 12, 2025
Open During Expo Floor Hours
Booth #1940
Sponsored by:
A sweet surprise awaits at National Comp 2025—straight from the heart of Music City.

New this year, the Goo Goo Cluster Custom Chocolate Lounge offers attendees a hands-on experience like no other. Create your very own nut-free custom Goo Goo Cluster using nostalgic mix-ins like Cocoa Pebbles, pretzels, marshmallows, and more. Once it’s assembled, your creation chills, sets, and is boxed up—ready to enjoy or take home.

More than just a treat, it’s a taste of Nashville’s rich culinary history. Proudly made in Music City for over a century, Goo Goo Cluster brings local flavor and tradition right to the expo floor.