Highlights from the Essent-sponsored convergence of leadership and technology at the 2015 PPAI North American Leadership Conference and Technology Summit held August 11-12 in Nasvhille, Tennessee.

Essent Leader Honored As Rising Star

Essent Director of Development Adam Taylor, on stage with PPB Editor Tina Berres Filipski and PPAI President & CEO Paul Bellantone, is recognized among the 2015 PPB Rising Stars.

The Full 2015 Class of PPB Rising Stars

"Fresh-faced future leaders" were called on stage to accept one of the most coveted awards in the industry.

Essent President & CEO Touts Integration

In a panel discussion, Essent President & CEO Eric Alessi told a record Tech Summit crowd how integration can reduce supply chain friction and costs.

Combining Leadership, Technology, and Fun

The primary goals were education and networking. But visitors found plenty of ways to have fun along the way, including Mr. Bellantone, above.

At NALC, Leaders Listen and Learn

The lineup included an impressive array of speakers who enlightened industry leaders.

Tech Summit Starts Fast, Finishes Strong

"Someone has to tell our IT people that they are supposed to be shy."