WCRI Issues & Research Conference 2024

Event Details

Start: March 5, 2024 @ 8:00AM EST On-Demand End: March 6, 2024 @ EST On-Demand Location: The Westin Copley Place Hotel, Boston, MA 02116

The WCRI conference is a leading workers’ compensation forum. Their two-day program highlights the Institute’s latest research while drawing upon the diverse perspectives of highly respected workers’ compensation experts and policymakers from across the country.

Enlyte will be a sponsor at the inaugural WCRI Member-Only Reception at the Boston Public Library on Tuesday, March 5 from 5:30–7:00 pm. For more information, visit the WCRI Conference site.

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