Indianapolis, Indiana – Businesses across Indiana will have an opportunity to gain valuable insights into managing workers’ compensation costs and ensuring compliance at the 2025 Indiana Workers’ Compensation Conference. The event, hosted by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled for April 23 at the Ritz Charles in Carmel, with an option for virtual attendance.
The conference aims to address the financial burden of workplace injuries, which can amount to approximately $40,000 per incident when considering medical expenses, lost wages, and productivity declines. By equipping businesses with strategies to prevent injuries and maintain lower premium rates, the event seeks to help employers navigate the complexities of workers’ compensation laws and cost management.
“Regardless of an employer’s industry or size, keeping workers safe and cutting avoidable costs is top of mind,” said Indiana Chamber President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders. “The Indiana Workers’ Compensation Conference will provide a comprehensive set of tools to help employers accomplish both those goals.”
The conference, presented by the law firm Kightlinger & Gray, LLP, will cover a range of key topics, including managing experience modification factors to optimize insurance premiums, understanding and correctly filing state forms, handling workers’ compensation claims from initial injury to litigation, and addressing mental and emotional barriers to recovery. Attendees will also learn best practices for crafting effective employee handbooks and navigating real-life case studies in workers’ compensation claims.
A notable feature of the event is a roundtable discussion with attorneys from Kightlinger & Gray, providing attendees with expert legal insights. Additionally, the conference will include an overview of the Worker’s Compensation Board of Indiana website, highlighting useful resources available to employers.
Registration for the event is open, with costs set at $449 for Indiana Chamber members and $549 for non-members. Companies sending two or more attendees can receive a 20% discount using the promo code GROUP20 at checkout. Those interested in attending can view the agenda and register online at www.indianachamber.com/conferences.
In addition to Kightlinger & Gray as the presenting sponsor, the conference has secured several key sponsors. Gold sponsors include Direct PT/DX and CorVel, while silver sponsors include Hanger Clinic, Indianapolis Rehabilitation Hospital, OrthoIndy, and Work-Comp Management Services, Inc.
With workplace safety and cost efficiency being critical concerns for businesses, the Indiana Workers’ Compensation Conference provides an invaluable platform for employers to gain actionable knowledge and best practices. Whether attending in person or virtually, participants can expect a day of informative sessions designed to help them enhance workplace safety while controlling expenses.
