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This June, make Orlando your #1 destination for innovative ideas and excitement ATTEND THE 2017 MDRT ANNUAL MEETING Registration opens February 14, 2017.

2 This June, make Orlando your #1 destination for innovative ideas and excitement ATTEND THE 2017 MDRT ANNUAL MEETING Registration opens February 14, Build connections through nonstop networking opportunities Talk strategies with peers facing similar challenges Learn more efficiently in customized sessions in your language Experience all this and more in the top U.S. tourist and meeting destination! Arrive in time to attend the revamped Opening Ceremony featuring inspiring speakers and the MDRT Flag Ceremony. Sunday, June 4 at 5 p.m.

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE From Main Platform to MDRT Speaks to Focus Sessions to the ConneXion Zone, the meeting offers a variety of session formats to enhance your meeting experience.

3 SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE From Main Platform to MDRT Speaks to Focus Sessions to the ConneXion Zone, the meeting offers a variety of session formats to enhance your meeting experience. Focus Sessions will be offered in several languages this year, including Cantonese, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and Thai. Continue to check the Annual Meeting website mdrt.org/2017am and MDRT social media sites for updates about speakers and session content. Saturday, June 3 Sunday, June 4 Monday, June 5 11 a.m. 4 p.m. 7 a.m. 7 p.m. 7 a.m. 4 p.m. MDRT Foundation Booth Open 11 a.m. 5 p.m. 10 a.m. 4 p.m. 8 11:30 a.m. MDRT Store Open ConneXion Zone, MDRT Store Main Platform 11 a.m. 6 p.m. and MDRT Foundation Booth Open 11:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. ConneXion Zone, MDRT Store and 4:30 5:30 p.m. Program General Arrangements (PGA) Volunteer Orientation and Breakout Sessions 1 3:30 p.m. Court of the Table and Top of the Table Program and Reception (2017 Court of the Table and Top of the Table members only) MDRT Foundation Booth Open 12 1:30 p.m. Lunch Session (prepaid ticketed event)* 2 3 p.m. 5 6:30 p.m. Focus Sessions and Opening Ceremony Idea Exchanges 6:30 7:30 p.m. 3:30 4:30/5 p.m. *Prepaid ticketed events are MDRT Foundation Booth Open Focus Sessions at additional cost. Sessions are presented in English only. Simultaneous interpretation will not be available. Tuesday, June 6 Wednesday, June 7 Schedule is subject to change. 6:30 8 a.m. Breakfast Session (prepaid ticketed event)* 7 a.m. 4 p.m. 12 1:30 p.m. Lunch Session (prepaid ticketed event)* 2 3 p.m. 7 a.m. 2 p.m. 7 a.m. 6 p.m. Interpretation Headset Return Check the 2017 MDRT Annual Meeting website regularly for program updates and speaker information. Focus Sessions 8:30 9:30 a.m. 8:30 11:30 a.m. 3:30 4:30/5 p.m. Cornerstone Presentations MDRT Speaks (New Day and Time) Focus Sessions 9:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. MDRT Store and MDRT 11:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Foundation Booth Open ConneXion Zone, MDRT Store and MDRT Foundation Booth Open a.m. Focus Sessions, Echo Sessions and Court of the Table Open Forum 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Focus Sessions 2 5 p.m. Main Platform

REGISTRATION Registration opens February 14. Register online at mdrt.org/2017am. Registration is open to 2017 approved members on a first-come, first-served basis.

4 REGISTRATION Registration opens February 14. Register online at mdrt.org/2017am. Registration is open to 2017 approved members on a first-come, first-served basis. Members are encouraged to book their hotel room at the same time as registration. During the Annual Meeting, Registration will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in South Concourse Hall B. REGISTRATION FEES AND DEADLINE DATES All funds must be in U.S. dollars (USD) and should be paid by credit card through Experient, MDRT s third party registration company. REGISTER EARLY! Availability is not guaranteed. Registration has closed prior to the beginning of the meeting in past years. Early Registration Fee DATES February 14 April 17, 2017 (11:59 p.m. Eastern Time) FEE USD 695 Advance Registration Fee DATES April 18 June 2, 2017 (11:59 p.m. Eastern Time) FEE USD 895 On-Site Registration Fee DATES On or after June 3, 2017 FEE USD 995 (on-site registration is not guaranteed and will be determined as space is available) REFUNDS AND CANCELLATION DATES Registration cancellation requests must be ed to Experient at mdrt@experient-inc.com. Requests for cancellation refunds must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadlines shown below to be eligible. Cancellation received on or before May 4, 2017 VISA DENIALS Members who are denied a United States visa are eligible to receive a full refund for the meeting registration fee only if official documentation of their visa denial is provided to MDRT at mdrt@experient-inc.com by June 3, MDRT cannot process refunds for visa denials received after June 3, Refund: 100% registration fee paid (less USD 50 administrative fee) Cancellation received May 5 19, 2017 Refund: 50% registration fee paid (less USD 50 administrative fee) Cancellations received after May 19, 2017 No refunds Prepaid Ticketed Events No refunds after May 4, 2017

5 HOTELS HOUSING INFORMATION AND DEADLINES Members must be registered for the meeting to secure a hotel room and are encouraged to do so at the time of registration. Availability is not guaranteed. Members are able to reserve one room. The deadline to book a room at an MDRT official hotel is April 27, 2017, unless the room block sells out sooner. Individuals registering for the Annual Meeting grant permission for MDRT, its housing agency and other designees to use the information contained in their registration to secure housing and to finalize their registration. Should individuals book direct with any official hotel and/or overflow hotel, the individuals authorize the hotel and MDRT, its housing agency and other designees to access the information contained in their registration. MDRT OFFICIAL HOTELS 1 Hilton Orlando (Co-headquarter hotel) KING BED/ USD 189 TWO DOUBLE BEDS RESORT FEE USD 10 PER NIGHT Resort fee includes: Internet, phone, fitness center access, recreational activities and 15% discount at outlets 2 Hyatt Regency Orlando (Co-headquarter hotel) KING BED/ USD 229 TWO DOUBLE BEDS RESORT FEE USD 5 PER NIGHT Resort fee includes: Guest room internet (up to six devices), two I-ride trolley passes, free local and 800 calls, access to spa, fitness center and recreational activities 7 4 TO U N I V E RS A L AND CITYWALK N UNIVERSAL BLVD 3 Embassy Suites Orlando International Drive KING BED USD 179 TWO DOUBLE BEDS USD 189 Internet in sleeping room, free breakfast, free evening reception Monday Friday, free local calls and toll free calls 5 Rosen Centre KING BED/ USD 205 TWO DOUBLE BEDS 4 Residence Inn Orlando Convention Center KING BED USD 134 Internet throughout hotel and sleeping room, free breakfast, free evening reception Monday Wednesday, free local calls and toll free calls 6 Rosen Plaza KING BED/ USD 185 TWO DOUBLE BEDS ORANGE CO U N T Y CONVENTION CENTER WEST POINT PLAZA AVENUE 5 B E AC H L I N E EXPRESSWAY TO / F RO M O R L A N D O INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER NORTH/ SOUTH 1 CONVENTION WAY INTERNATIONAL DRIVE EXIT 1 TRADESHOW BLVD. DESTINATION PARKWAY INTERNATIONAL DRIVE EXIT 2 Internet in sleeping room, free local calls and toll free calls Internet in sleeping room, free local calls and toll free calls TO WALT DISNEY WORLD ORANGE WOOD BLVD 7 SpringHill Suites Orlando Convention Center KING BED/ USD 129 TWO QUEEN BEDS MDRT will provide a light shuttle service between these official hotels and the Orange County Convention Center. Internet throughout hotel and sleeping room, free breakfast, free local calls and toll free calls

6 SESSION TYPES MAIN PLATFORM Provides an opportunity for all attendees to gather and hear from both member and nonmember speakers whose presentations will inspire, motivate, educate and entertain. CORNERSTONE PRESENTATIONS Offer a more in-depth, concentrated look at topics such as sales strategies, practice management, technology and health and wellness. Attendees can choose from concurrent presentations, which will be interpreted into multiple languages. NEW TIME MDRT SPEAKS A series of innovative and creative business concepts delivered by members in a variety of formats. Attendees will leave this fast-paced session with ideas to improve productivity and business practices. SPECIAL SESSIONS Provide attendees new tools and ideas for personal and professional development and provide an in-depth look at a variety of topics. Breakfast and Lunch Sessions require a fee to be paid at the time of registration. All require a ticket. FOCUS SESSIONS These sessions are open to all attendees and offer educational and technical content to help you stay on top of your game, professionally and personally. ECHO SESSIONS Engaging, conversational-style sessions led by facilitators who share a session s highlights and takeaways, and lead the discussion on how to put the information to use for further professional development. IDEA EXCHANGES Allow members to share their best sales, practice management and marketing ideas in interactive sessions facilitated by a moderator. EXPERIENCE MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT AND INTERACT IN LANGUAGE-SPECIFIC IDEA EXCHANGES, FOCUS SESSIONS AND ECHO SESSIONS.

7 TRAVEL AIR TRAVEL The Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the primary airport serving the Orlando area. Located just 11 miles from the Convention District, it offers ultimate accessibility to the convention area. Travelers have the opportunity to arrive on more than 36 scheduled airlines, which provide nonstop service from 73 domestic and 48 international cities. AIRFARE Gant Travel Office MDRT has partnered with Gant Travel for your travel needs. Special meeting fare discounts are available on United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Contact Gant Travel for more information. Discounts vary and terms and conditions may apply. United offers discounts from 2% up to 10% off applicable fares. Book with Gant or online at united.com and use promo code ZX2V. GANT TRAVEL CONTACT INFORMATION TOLL-FREE (USA AND CANADA) +1 (877) LOCAL +1 (224) HOURS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 7:30 A.M. 6 P.M. CST Delta offers special discounts off most fares. Book with Gant or online at delta.com and use promo code NMP3N. GROUND TRANSPORTATION Shuttles and taxis are both available to get from the Orlando International Airport to your hotel. Shuttles are accessible 24 hours a day outside the baggage claim for easy transfer to all area hotels and cost approximately $21 $33. Taxis are available on Level 1 on the A and B sides of the terminal and cost approximately $38 $45 per trip. The I-Ride Trolleys serve as a popular way to travel around the International Drive Resort Area. In addition to taxi and limousine service to anywhere in the Greater Orlando area, the city s LYNX bus system provides economical and dependable public transportation. Uber is also available in Orlando. For a leisurely spin around downtown Orlando, carriage rides and bicycle rickshaws are also available through local vendors. EXHIBITOR AND SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES Connect with the world s premier financial service professionals be a part of the ConneXion Zone at the Annual Meeting. Exhibitor & Sponsorship Prospectus available at mdrt.org/2017am. CAR RENTAL Hertz Car Rental is the official ground transportation for the MDRT Annual Meeting. Contact Hertz online at hertz.com. Use car rental code CV#02RA0033. Have questions? Reach out to Keith Neighbour or Sue Babin at exhibits@mdrt.org.

CONNECT WITH MDRT CONNEXION ZONE As an innovative fusion of speakers and exhibitors, the ConneXion Zone features shorter sessions with immediate takeaways and cutting edge information.

MDRT FOUNDATION The MDRT Foundation is the philanthropic organization of MDRT and is a resource for all MDRT members around the globe.

During the Annual Meeting, you can get involved by donating to the 2017 Promise Appeal, which supports the MDRT Foundation grants program as well as a charity that will be featured on Main Platform.

8 CONNECT WITH MDRT CONNEXION ZONE As an innovative fusion of speakers and exhibitors, the ConneXion Zone features shorter sessions with immediate takeaways and cutting edge information. This area includes Speaker Zones, the Big Idea Theater, the Great Conversations area and the Technology Zone. MDRT FOUNDATION The MDRT Foundation is the philanthropic organization of MDRT and is a resource for all MDRT members around the globe. The MDRT Foundation provides opportunities for you to support charitable causes and organizations you care about, and get to know some of the greatest industry leaders. During the Annual Meeting, you can get involved by donating to the 2017 Promise Appeal, which supports the MDRT Foundation grants program as well as a charity that will be featured on Main Platform. MDRT STORE The MDRT Store showcases the best educational resources in the industry. Meeting attendees can purchase inspirational meeting presentations, stop by the Speakers Corner and visit the insignia counter, featuring endless options for displaying pride in your MDRT membership. Go to mdrtstore.org in advance of the meeting to plan your visit. PGA VOLUNTEERS Enhance your meeting experience, network with colleagues and make new friends by becoming a Program General Arrangements (PGA) volunteer. PGA volunteers greet fellow members, check badges, direct attendees and assist in other vital roles during the Annual Meeting. Learn more and sign up when you register for the meeting. (You must be registered for the 2017 MDRT Annual Meeting to volunteer for PGA.) All volunteers should attend the PGA Orientation at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 3. During this orientation, you receive important details regarding your assignment. Please plan to arrive in Orlando in time to attend the orientation. Check the 2017 Annual Meeting website to learn more about volunteering for PGA.

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