The latest national trends in workers' compensation will beunder examination at the 60th Annual Workers' CompensationEducational Conference, sponsored by the Florida Workers'Compensation Institute and the National Underwriter Co.

The conference pairs up-to-date content with engaging speakers,offering sessions such as Fear Factor: How to Defuse AngryClaimants Before They Explode, with Carl Van, and Ever Want to Aska Physician a Question, but Were Afraid to? A total of 80 sessionsare divided into five tracks, including presentations for claimadjusters, risk managers, and attorneys. Other general sessionswill examine workplace safety, chemical exposure, and theever-present mold. Continuing education credits and certificationprograms also are included.

Keynote speaker Joseph Giles, of Wausau Insurance, will open theconference with a discussion of such workplace challenges assoftening rates, fraud, terrorism, and medical costs. Otherhighlights include an exhibit hall with more than 280 booths, agolf outing, and a reception featuring musicians Hootie & theBlowfish.

More than 8,000 industry professionals are expected to attendthe conference, which is scheduled for Aug. 21-24, at the OrlandoWorld Center Marriott. For more information, or to register, go towww.fwciweb.org.