National Workers' Compensation & Disability Conference & Expo 2026

We are proud to welcome Olympic medalist and World Cup champion Shannon Bahrke to the National Comp keynote stage in Nashville. A three-time Olympian whose dazzling freestyle skiing career took her to the top of the podium, Shannon’s path to success was defined not only by victory—but by resilience in the face of adversity. Throughout her 12-year career, Shannon endured two major knee surgeries, a broken jaw, shoulder and ankle surgeries, and nearly three years of grueling rehabilitation. Yet each setback became a lesson in strength, perseverance, and perspective. Her journey from the slopes to recovery and beyond mirrors the same principles that guide the workers’ comp community: teamwork, determination, and a commitment to helping others rebuild after life-changing injuries. Today, Shannon channels that spirit into inspiring audiences across industries, sharing how mindset, gratitude, and adaptability transform challenge into opportunity. With her trademark energy and optimism, she offers a powerful reminder that true recovery isn’t just about physical healing—it’s about rediscovering purpose, passion, and joy along the way. Join us for a keynote that will leave you uplifted, energized, and ready to face every challenge—on the slopes, at work, and in life—with renewed courage and confidence.

CMA and ACM Award winner Jimmy Yeary is an award-winning artist who has penned more than 20 #1 songs for stars including LeAnn Rimes, Kenny Chesney, George Strait, Tim McGraw, Reba McEntire, and more.

Grammy-nominated Lee Thomas Miller is an award-winning artist who has penned more than 20 #1 songs for stars including LeAnn Rimes, Kenny Chesney, George Strait, Tim McGraw, Reba McEntire, and more.

Chart-topping songwriter Kelly Archer is an award-winning artist who has penned more than 20 #1 songs for stars including LeAnn Rimes, Kenny Chesney, George Strait, Tim McGraw, Reba McEntire, and more.

Kristin Green is a YTT certified teacher who leads yoga sessions focusing on mindful breathing, easy stretches, and simple postures to help build strength, ease stress, and feel centered.

Joseph McClendon III is a renowned neuropsychologist, New York Times bestselling author, and one of the world’s most dynamic performance speakers. For more than 35 years, he has helped individuals and organizations rethink how they approach mindset, performance, and results. At National Comp, Joseph will bring a thought-provoking perspective on how we think, respond, and perform in high-pressure environments—setting the tone for two days of learning, connection, and industry conversation.

Known for their long-running Las Vegas residency and their distinctive blend of illusion, comedy, audience participation, and surprise, Penn & Teller will help close National Comp with a memorable experience attendees will be talking about long after the conference ends.

Eugene Soltes is the McLean Family Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and the Founder and Director of the Integrity Lab. His work focuses on applying data and quantitative methods to assess organizational culture and conduct. He has supported organizations in developing data-driven compliance programs and has published in leading academic and practitioner journals on using analytics to evaluate compliance program design and effectiveness. He is the author of Why They Do It: Inside the Mind of the White-Collar Criminal , co-author of Corporate Criminal Investigations and Prosecutions , and author of the forthcoming Paper vs. Practice: Why Compliance Programs Fail and How to Build Programs That Work .

John Selleck leads Field Operations, Intelligence and Analytics at the National Insurance Crime Bureau after 21 years with the FBI.