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Walk Together not Walk Alone

· To expand your connections with more than 1200+ international, regional, and local executives, entrepreneurs, and innovators in the MENA region.· To meet with 700+ decision makers of insurers from 50+ countries.· To Broaden your professional horizons by interacting with diversified experts and fellows.

Meet and Talk with the Top Minds

· To meet and talk with 200+ CXOs from Insurers· To connect with 70%+ management level attendees

Learn from the Best to be the Best

· To explore the new trends, future possibilities and best solutions in digital insurance· To hear from global and regional pioneers and leading digital insurance players· To learn the best digital transformation practices and the valuable lessons

Not just Talk but can Do

· Many real world digital transformation stories of insurers to be shared.· The digital insurance knowledge, first-hand information, successful use cases, and valuable ideas can be taken to your office and put into effective actions.


08:00-09:00

Registration & Morning Hour

09:00-09:10

Opening Address by Digital Insurance

09:10-09:20

Welcome Address & Chairman's Address

Dr. Bassel Hindawi, Senior Advisor and Board Member

Navigate the Digital Future

The Shifting Digital Landscape

09:20-09:55

Panel: Accelerate Digitalization in MENA: Creating an Enabling and Impactful Innovation Environment for Digital Transformation in Insurance

Moderator: · Mr. Hasheer P. Kottal, Senior Vice President, Bancassurance, Mashreq BankPanelists:· Dr. Sabri Al-Azazi, Ex-Assistant Governor, Central Bank of The UAE· Mr. David Barker, Director - Supervision, Financial Services Regulatory Authority· Mr. Mohamed Aly Soliman, Chairman of the Blochchain and Fintech Working Party - IFoA, Institute and Faculty of Actuaries & Actuary Crypto Assets & Digital Money, Bank of England· Mr. Andres Lehtmets, Founder, InsurTech For Good & Ex-Senior InsurTech Expert, European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA)· Dr. Aftab Hasan, Founder & Chairman, Global Association of InsurTech Professionals (GAIP) & Founder & Chairman, Risk Exchange DIFC Limited· Dr. Goetz Friedrich Kuras, Senior Advisor to the Governor of GOSI and Executive Advisor to Assistant G
09:55-10:30

Panel: Future of Insurance: What are the Key Trends in Light of New Technologies?

Moderator· Mr. Jonathan Matchett, Partner, MENA Insurance Leader, EYPanelists:· Mr. Mohamed Atef, Chief Financial Officer, Arabian Shield Cooperative Insurance Company· Mr. Hanan Burki, Senior Executive Director - Underwriting, Tawuniya· Ms. Becky Wong, CEO, Globex Capital Partners & Senior Advisor, CSPro (HK)· Dr. Syed Asif Hussain, Senior Vice President- Chief Underwriting & Claims Officer, Tata AIA Life Insurance· Dr. Aysun Yıldız Özer, Assistant Director General, Insurance Association of Türkiye· Mr. Rakesh Sudhakaran, Chief Commercial Officer, SALAMA - Islamic Arab Insurance Company
10:30-11:05

The CEO Panel: How to Unlock the Most Value from Your Digital Transformation

Moderator: · Mr. Philip Story, Chairman, DIFC Insurance Association & Senior Executive Officer & Head of Distribution EMEA, Investors Trust AssurancePanelists:· Mr. Walter Jopp, Chief Executive Officer, SALAMA - Islamic Arab Insurance Company· Mr. Ayman Y. AL-Ajmi, Group Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Braxtone Group· Mr. Rajiv Jamkhedkar, Ex-MD & CEO, AEGON Life Insurance· Mr. Amol Shah, Chief Transformation Officer, RAKINSURANCE Mr. Abhiram Goutham Pallikkara, Chief Operating Officer, New India Assurance, Abu Dhabi Operations
11:05-11:35

Networking Coffee Break

11:35-12:15

The CIO/CDO/CTO Panel: Digital Frontiers … Shifting Sands

Powered by Dark Horse Digital SolutionsModerator: · Mr. Narendra Shukla, MD & CEO, Dark Horse Digital SolutionsPanelists:· Ms. Zein Shiyyab, Chief Corporate Services and Technology Officer, Trust Holding· Mr. Prashant Vinod, Executive Director - Digital Hub, Tawuniya· Mr. Martin Sebastian, Chief Information Officer, Watania International Holding PJSC (WIH)· Mr. Dipak Nair, Ex-Chief Technology Officer, Tata AIG General Insurance· Mr. S···

12:15-12:30

Shaping the Future of Insurance in Middle East with AI-driven Innovation

Mr. Ritesh Varma, Head of Consulting and Business Solutions Group, Newgen Software
12:30-12:45

“Digital Insurance-Insurer Leader of 2024 (MENA Region)" Award Ceremony - A Global Award for Top Digital Insurers

As a top global event for insurers to transform, Digital Insurance is committed to building a global platformto promote digital transformation in insurers, to amplify what have been achieved in insurers' digitaljourney, and to recognize the pioneer digital explorers, contributers and leaders.Digital Insurance has initiated the "Digital Insurance- Insurer Leader of 2024 (MENA Region)" awardas a gobal recognition for top digit···

12:45-14:00

Networking Luncheon*

Growing Urgency for Change

14:00-14:05

Chairman's Address

Mr. Rakesh Sudhakaran, Chief Commercial Officer, SALAMA - Islamic Arab Insurance Company
14:05-14:45

Insurance from Conventional to Digital World

Dr. Sabri Al-Azazi, Ex-Assistant Governor, Central Bank of The UAE
14:45-15:15

Supporting Innovation - a Regulatory Perspective

Mr. David Barker, Director - Supervision, Financial Services Regulatory Authority
15:15-15:45

The Future of Insurance. Now

Mr. Francois Theron, Deputy CEO, Discovery Insure, Vitality Drive International, Vitality Global
15:45-16:15

Networking Coffee Break

16:15-16:45

Panel: From Strategy to Execution: Effective Change Management to Drive Digital Transformation in Insurance

Moderator:· Mr. Taher Fakhri, Director - Insurance Consulting, EYPanelists:· Mr. Malik Khan, Head of Business Agility- EMEA Business Transformation, MetLife· Mr. Simon Price, Head of Life & Health Takaful, SALAMA - Islamic Arab Insurance Company· Mr. Mohamed Seghir, Chief Executive Officer, HAYAH Insurance Company· Ms. Shauna Vistad, Senior Vice President, Medical Investigations and Audit, Daman - National Health Insurance Company· Dr. Goetz Friedrich Kuras, Senior Advisor to the Governor of GOSI and Executive Advisor to Assistant Governor Insurance, GOSI - General Organization for Social Insurance· Mr. Makoto Okubo, General Manager, International Affairs, Nippon Life Insurance Company
16:45-17:15

Panel: From Legacy to Digital- the Best Way forward for Core Infrastructure Transformation

Moderator:· Mr. Abdulrahman AlDakhil Allah, Chief Technical Officer, United Cooperative AssurancePanelists:· Mr. Craig Hughes, Chief Technology Officer, NAS Neuron Health Services· Ms. Reem George, Chief Transformation & Technology Officer, AXA Egypt· Mr. Abdulla Redwan Hussien, Assistant Vice President-Business Transformation, Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co.· Mr. Narendra Shukla, MD & CEO, Dark Horse Digital Solutions· Ms. Pascale El Khoury, Head Of Operations, Arabia Insurance Company· Mr. Aon Raza, Head of Transformation, Al Wathba Insurance
17:15-17:45

Panel: Operational Agility: Accelerating Agile Operation in Insurance through Digital Transformation

Moderator: · Mr. Mete AYDIN, Head of Project Management & Agile Studio, Bupa Acıbadem SigortaPanelists:· Dr. Mina Abdallah, Senior Executive Manager - Medical Operations, Bupa Arabia· Ms. Muriel Moucachen Nassif, Operations Director, MSH International· Mr. Swaminathan Venkatesan, Fintech Leader· Mr. Alibek Tnaliyev, Senior Vice President Business Development MENA Region, Qatar Insurance Group· Mr. Niraj Naetsawan, General Manager, Middle East, additiv· Mr. Anand Dev Dhand, Head of Partnerships and International Business, LeadSquared
17:45-18:15

Panel: The Future of Workforce in Insurance: Tech, Culture, and Capabilities in Transformation

Moderator: · Ms. Zein Shiyyab, Chief Corporate Services and Technology Officer, Trust HoldingPanelists:· Mr. Philip Story, Chairman, DIFC Insurance Association & Senior Executive Officer & Head of Distribution EMEA, Investors Trust Assurance· Mr. Jihad Faitrouni , Chief Executive Officer, Unlimited Insurance Services (UIS)· Mr. Husain Alajmi, Chief Executive Officer, Foundation for Insurance and Finance Education (FIFE)· Mr. Abdeali Merchant, Ex HOD· Mr. Ramessh Ramakrishnann, Experienced ClO and Non Executive Board Member· Ms. Reetika Paliwal, Vice President - Business Excellence & Corporate Governance, Daman - National Health Insurance Company
18:15-18:20

Closing Remark of Day 1


12:50-14:00

Networking Luncheon*

Learn from the Best

The Digital Stories

14:00-14:05

Chairman's Address

Mr. Muhammad Zeeshan Haider, Head of Marketing & Communications, Al Wathba Insurance
14:05-14:35

Our Journey to be Digital: Story 1

Mr. Adil Saghir, Head of Pensions & Savings, HAYAH Insurance Company
14:35-15:05

Our Journey to be Digital: Story 2 Innovating Bancassurance for the Retail-Mass Market Segments

· Mr. Aman Pal Singh, Founder & CEO, B4E Insurtech
15:05-15:35

Our Journey to be Digital: Story 3 - Experience Centric Digital Transformation Journey of QNB Sigorta

Mr. Alper Ekşioğlu, Head of Digitalization and Innovation, QNB Sigorta
15:35-16:05

Networking Coffee Break

16:05-16:35

Our Journey to be Digital: Story 4 Reinforcing Foundations: Trust Holding's Digital Transformation and lts Impact

Ms. Zein Shiyyab, Chief Corporate Services and Technology Officer, Trust Holding
16:35-17:05

Harnessing the Power of People to Improve Transformation Success

Mr. Jonathan Matchett, Partner, MENA Insurance Leader, EY
17:05-17:35

Our Journey to be Digital: Story 5 - Accelerate AI & Digitalization- Powered by Business Agility

Mr. Malik Khan, Head of Business Agility- EMEA Business Transformation, MetLife
17:35-18:05

Leaders' Group: Navigating the Journey to be Digital: Discover the key receipe for success, understand the common pitfalls, and unlock the potential of digitalization for your organisation

Moderator: · Mr. Piyush Dubey, Partner, Middle East, KearneyPanelists:· Mr. Aman Pal Singh, Founder & CEO, B4E Insurtech· Mr. Rohit Tiwari, CTO - Head of IT, PMO & Innovation, Takaful Oman Insurance S.A.O.G· Mr. Abdulla Redwan Hussien, Assistant Vice President-Business Transformation, Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co.· Mr. Siddhaarth (Sidd) Iyer, Head - Digital & CX (CDO), GIG Gulf· Ms. Shima Ara, Deputy CEO, Saman Insurance Co.
18:05-18:10

Closing Remark of Day 1


08:00-09:00

Registration & Morning Hour

Data and GenAI

Evolving with (Gen)AI

09:00-09:10

Chairwoman's Address

Ms. Becky Wong, CEO, Globex Capital Partners & Senior Advisor, CSPro (HK)
09:10-09:40

GenAI in Action- Case Study 1 - Reimagining Claims: How design-driven innovation is shaping the future of insurance

Mr. Taher Alkhateeb, Chief Technology Officer - Insurance Products, Azentio
09:40-10:10

GenAI in Action- Case Study 2 - Looking Ahead: The Future of AI in Insurance - A Real-World Approach

Mr. Frederik Bisbjerg, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, eData Information
10:10-10:25

Navigating the Evolving Regulatory Landscape: Compliance Challenges and Opportunities in the Gulf and Middle East Insurance Market

Mr. Surya Choudhary, AVP – Product Development, Damco Solutions
10:25-11:00

Networking Coffee Break

11:00-11:30

AI Experts' Panel: How to Get Started with GenAI-A Framework for the Insurance Industry

Moderator:· Mr. Frederik Bisbjerg, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, eData InformationPanelists:· Ms. Valerie Hawley, Executive Director- Sorbonne Center of Artificial Intelligence (SCAI), Paris Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (PSUAD)· Ms. Sadia Noori, Ex-Head of Marketing, SALAMA - Islamic Arab Insurance Company· Mr. Srinivasan Sarangapani Keerthi, Head of Life and Medical, Liva Insurance Oman· Mr. Abdullah Albanyan, Head of Information Technology, Real Estate Development Fund - Damanat· Mr. Zubair Siddiqi, Head of Digital & Alliances - Middle East, Zurich International Life
11:30-12:00

Panel: From Hype to Reality: the Transformative Role of Large Language Models (LLMs) in Insurance

Moderator: · Mr. Omer Ehtesham, Senior Executive Manager Digital Business Performance, Bupa ArabiaPanelists:· Mr. Aman Pal Singh, Founder & CEO, B4E Insurtech· Mr. Aon Raza, Head of Transformation, Al Wathba Insurance· Dr. Ming X Jin, General Manager of HKOC & Gamma BU, CTO (International), Ping An OneConnect· Mr. Farid Memariani, Chief Digital Information Officer, BimeBazar
12:00-12:30

Panel: Effective AI Governance in Insurance: Navigating Compliance and Risks in the GenAI Age

Moderator:· Ms. Shauna Vistad, Senior Vice President, Medical Investigations and Audit, Daman - National Health Insurance CompanyPanelists:· Mr. Sherwyn Rodricks, Senior Vice President, Risk Management, Daman - National Health Insurance Company· Dr. Madhu Acharyya, Senior Lecturer in Risk and Finance, Glasgow Caledonian University (London Campus)· Mr. Abdullah Faisal Biary, Chief Information Security Officer, United Cooperative Assurance· Mr. Ram Kumar, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, International Health, Cigna· Dr. Ahmed Aldammas, Executive Director Data management Cybersecurity and Risk, The Council Of Cooperative Health Insurance
12:30-14:00

Networking Luncheon *

Data-Driven Transformation

14:00-14:05

Chairman's Address

Mr. Fareed Lutfi, Secretary General, Emirates Insurance Association and Gulf Insurance Federation
14:05 - 14:35

How to Best Leverage Data- Data Transformation Journey Story

Mr. Hamzeh Pourasgharian, Chief Strategy Officer, Saman Insurance Co.
14:35 - 15:05

How to Best Leverage Data- Data Transformation Journey Story 2: Democratizing Data for Business Value Creation through Analytics and AI

Mr. Ram Kumar, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, International Health, Cigna
15:05 - 15:35

Networking Coffee Break

15:35 - 16:05

Emerging Cyber Threats in The New Era

Mr. Abdullah Faisal Biary, Chief Information Security Officer, United Cooperative Assurance
16:05 - 16:35

Consumer Adaptation of InsurTech and IoT Devices: evidence for health, motor, and home insurance purchases

Dr. Madhu Acharyya, Senior Lecturer in Risk and Finance, Glasgow Caledonian University (London Campus)
16:35-17:05

Panel: Transforming Insurance with Data and Analytics: The Impact of Unlocking Valuable Data for Profitable Growth

Moderator:· Mr. Zubair Siddiqi, Head of Digital & Alliances - Middle East, Zurich International LifePanelists:· Mr. Mohamed Atef, Chief Financial Officer, Arabian Shield Cooperative Insurance Company· Mr. Hanan Burki, Senior Executive Director - Underwriting, Tawuniya· Mr. Turki ALMulhem, Chief Motor Insurance Officer, Walaa Insurance Company· Mr. Sebastian Fuchs, Managing Director of Digital Products and Services, AutoData Middle East· Mr. Noman Peracha, Director - Business Excellence, Al Rajhi Takaful
17:05-17:10

Closing Remark of Day 2


08:00-09:00

Registration & Morning Hour

Data and GenAI

For Customer Growth

09:00-09:10

Chairman's Address

Mr. Siddhaarth (Sidd) Iyer, Head - Digital & CX (CDO), GIG Gulf
09:10-09:40

The Lemonade Crypto Climate Coalition - Protecting farmers from climate change using blockchain

Mr. Dimitri Fischler, Lemonade Foundation - Strategy and Operations Lead, Lemonade
09:40-10:10

Roads Re-imagined

Ms. Tamaryn Cogill, Chief Operating Officer, Vitality Drive International, Vitality Global
10:10-10:40

Digital First Engagement in Insurance: the Power of a Digitally Enabled Customer Experience

Ms. Hannah Zhu, Chief Strategy Officer, Overseas Insurtech, OneConnect
10:40-11:10

Networking Coffee Break

11:10-11:40

Navigating the Future of Insurance: Balancing Customer-Centricity with Digital Transformation

Ms. Azra Farheen, Ex-Head of Operations, YAS Takaful
11:40-12:10

Panel: Seamless Omnichannel Experience: How Unified Customer Interactions Transform the Insurance Experience

Moderator: · Mr. Piyush Dubey, Partner, Middle East, KearneyPanelists:· Mr. Saurabh Saran, Executive Director, Capstone Insurance· Mr. Prashant Vinod, Executive Director - Digital Hub, Tawuniya· Mr. Varghese Skariah,Group Data Director, LIVA Group· Mr. Evan Wu, Chief Product Officer, Overseas Insurtech, OneConnect· Mr. Vinodkumar Iyer, CEO, iNube
12:10-12:40

Panel: Customer-Centric Innovation for Lasting Loyalty: Transforming Customer Experience by leveraging Digital, Data and Beyond

Moderator: · Ms. Zein Shiyyab, Chief Corporate Services and Technology Officer, Trust HoldingPanelists:· Dr. Salaheldin Mahmoud, Officer Medical Operations - Medical Department, Al Sagr National Insurance Company (ASNIC)· Prof. Jossy Peter Muttath, Coordinator Insurance Programs, Christ University, Bangalore· Mr. Abdeali Merchant, Ex HOD· Mr. Mohanned Alsaab, CEO - Meena Health, Tawuniya
12:40-14:00

Networking Luncheon *

Digital Distribution

14:00-14:05

Chairwoman's Address

Ms. Zein Shiyyab, Chief Corporate Services & Technology Officer, Trust Holding
14:05 - 14:35

Panel: Digital Distribution in Insurance: the Latest Technologies and Trends to Fuel Distribution

Moderator: · Mr. Piyush Dubey, Partner, Middle East, KearneyPanelists:· · Mr. Simon Price, Head of Life & Health Takaful, SALAMA - Islamic Arab Insurance Company· Mr. Saranjeet Sahni, Head of Partnerships (Brokers, Banks, Dealerships and Affinities), GIG Gulf· Mr. Muhammad Junaid Khan, Vice President - Partnerships, Watania Takaful· Mr. Neeraj Malhotra, CEO, AccelTree Software· Mr. Ashish Kumar Singh, Senior Vice President - Head of Bancassurance & Affinity, Sukoon Insurance· Mr. Mangesh Vaitla, Co-Founder & Executive Director, C2L BIZ Solutions
14:35 - 15:05

Panel: Amplifying Outcomes: Utilizing Digital Solutions in Brokers and Agencies

Moderator: · Ms. Lilia Mokhtari, Head of Multinational Client Relationships, MetLifePanelists:· Dr. Ravi Seshadri, Strategic Advisor- Insurance and insurtech and Academician· Mr. Ehab Hatem, Head of Omnichannel, Misr Life Insurance· Mr. Anand Kumtekar, Vice President, New Age Insurance Brokers· Mr. Moein Nikpour, Chief Growth and Strategy Officer, BimeBazar· Mr. Uzeel Ur Rehman, Head of Growth, Finmaal
15:05 - 15:35

Networking Coffee Break

15:35-16:05

Digital Revolution in UW & Claims

Dr. Syed Asif Hussain, Senior Vice President- Chief Underwriting & Claims Officer, Tata AIA Life Insurance

Future Claims and Underwriting

16:05-16:35

Digital Claims: Driving Efficiency and Customer Satisfaction

Mr. Soumendu Das, Asst. General Manager - Commercial Underwriting, Dhofar Insurance Company
16:35-17:05

Panel: Revolutionizing Insurance: Unleashing GenAI and Emerging Technologies for Underwriting and Claims Excellence

Moderator: · Mr. Soumendu Das, Asst. General Manager - Commercial Underwriting, Dhofar Insurance CompanyPanelists:· Dr. Prashaant G, Head - Health Insurance, Takaful Oman Insurance SAOG· Mr. Abdulrahman AlDakhil Allah, Chief Technical Officer, United Cooperative Assurance· Mr. Jude Jr Chikezie, Director, Curacel· Mr. Kumar Utpal, Regional Vice President, EMEA, Neutrinos
17:05 - 17:10

Closing Remark of Day 2


08:00-09:00

Registration & Morning Hour

Digital Frontiers

Emerging Tech

09:00-09:10

Chairwoman's Address

Ms. Reetika Paliwal, Vice President - Business Excellence & Corporate Governance, Daman - National Health Insurance Company
09:10-09:40

Harnessing the Power of InsurTech: Innovations, Challenges, and Opportunities in a Digital-First Future

Dr. Aftab Hasan, Founder & Chairman, Global Association of InsurTech Professionals (GAIP); Founder & Chairman, Risk Exchange DIFC Limited
09:40-09:50

Emerging Technologies, New Possibilities-Demo 1 Digitalization – A Perpetual Journey

· Mr. Kishor Narkar, Sr. Business Analyst, Dark Horse Digital Solutions· Ms.Swastika Shukla, Director, Dark Horse Digital Solutions
09:50-10:05

Boosting Profitability for Insurers: Leveraging Predictive Strategies Against Fraud

· Mr. Vladislav Kosikov, Head of International Business Development, FAST· Mr. Alexey Vlasov, Advisor to Chief Executive Officer, Ingosstrakh Insurance Company
10:05-10:35

Core Modernization: The Bytesforce Approach to Achieving 100% Implementation Success

Mr. Jimmy Tao, CEO, Bytesforce Technologies
10:35-11:05

Networking Coffee Break

11:05-11:15

Emerging Technologies, New Possibilities-Demo 4 From Bytes to Insights , the AI-driven Digital Landscape

Dr. Anas Kharboutly, Group CEO, Xpress Automation
11:15-11:50

The Visionary Panel: the Top Technology Trends in Insurance to look at in the Next 3 Years

Moderator: · Ms. Vidya Veerapandian, Founder- FWD and Co- Founder- FS BrewPanelists:· Ms. Zein Shiyyab, Chief Corporate Services and Technology Officer, Trust Holding· Mr. Rohit Tiwari, CTO - Head of IT, PMO & Innovation, Takaful Oman Insurance S.A.O.G· Mr. Walid Salem, IT Lead -Applications and Development, Zurich Insurance· Mr. Arsalan Iqbal, Head of Technology, GIG Gulf

Partnering for Success

11:50-12:20

Panel: Accelerating Innovation through Partnerships-Unlocking Collaborative Power for Scalable Insurance Innovation

Moderator:· Dr. P Nandagopal, Founder, Upsure WorldPanelists:· Dr. Ravi Seshadri, Strategic Advisor- Insurance and insurtech and Academician. Mr. Rizwan Munir, Director Partnerships & Ecosystem, Tawuniya· Mr. Makoto Okubo, General Manager, International Affairs, Nippon Life Insurance Company· Mr. Rahul Ramakrishnan, Head of Digital Sales, Sukoon Insurance
12:20-12:50

Panel: Embedded Insurance and Ecosystems: Thriving in an Open API Economy

Moderator: · Mr. Renjit Philip, Managing Partner- FutureU & Co-founder, FS Brew PodcastPanelists:· Mr. Aman Pal Singh, Founder & CEO, B4E Insurtech· Mr. Ashish Kumar Singh, Senior Vice President - Head of Bancassurance & Affinity, Sukoon Insurance. Mr. Rizwan Munir, Director Partnerships & Ecosystem, Tawuniya· Mr. Hamed Abedini, Vice President of Planning and Business Development, Taavon Insurance· Mr. Bharath Venepally, Head Of Partnerships, Bancassurance & Affinity, LIVA Group
12:50-14:00

Networking Luncheon *

The New Insurers

14:00-14:05

Chairman's Address

Dr. P Nandagopal, Founder, Upsure World
14:05-14:35

Accelerating Digital Transformation in Insurance Sector

Prof( Dr) Abhijit K.Chattoraj, Chartered Insurer, Professor and Diector Executive Program and Consulting, IMS Unison University, Dehradun, India
14:35-15:05

Panel: From Risk Transfer to Risk Prevention: Transform Insurance Values through Digital Technologies

Moderator:· Ms. Shima Ara, Deputy CEO, Saman Insurance Co.Panelist:· Mr. Sajith Kumar, CEO & MD, Howden Insurance Brokers· Dr. Dennis Sebastian, Vice President & Head of Health, RGA· Mr. Jihad Faitrouni, Chief Executive Officer, Unlimited Insurance Services (UIS)· Mr. Ilan Ossin, Chief Technology Officer, Discovery Insure· Mr. Muhammad Ashfaq-Ur-Rehman, Founder & CEO, FINMAAL
15:05-15:35

Panel: Future of Motor Insurance : Trends and Innovations

Moderator:· Mr. Abdulrahman AlDakhil Allah, Chief Technical Officer, United Cooperative AssurancePanelists:· Mr. Ashish Mahajan, Head of General and Motor Takaful, SALAMA - Islamic Arab Insurance Co.· Mr. Turki ALMulhem, Chief Motor Insurance Officer, Walaa Insurance Company· Ms. Akansha Menon, Chief Revenue Officer, SwiftAnt· Mr. Mohammad Kalantary, CEO and Board Member, BimeBazar· Mr. Vaibhav Shan, Head of Retail Production Development, GIG Gulf
15:35-16:05

Networking Coffee Break

16:05-16:45

Panel: Digital Enabled, Future Ready: Building a Digital-Driven and Resilient Life Insurer

Moderator: · Mr. David Howard, Ex-Head of Strategy, Digital and CX, HAYAH Insurance CompanyPanelists:· Mr. Saurabh Mahajan, VP-Digital Solutions, Prudential Financial· Dr. P Nandagopal, Founder, Upsure World· Mr. Mohamed Mowafi, Chief Executive Sales and Distribution Officer, Misr Life Insurance· Mr. Rahul Prasad, Chief Executive Officer, HDFC International Life and Re
16:45-17:15

Panel: Reimagining Health Insurance: Unlock New Growth with HealthTech, Advanced Analytics and AI

Moderator:· Dr. Mina Abdallah, Senior Executive Manager - Medical Operations, Bupa ArabiaPanelists:· Dr. Bashar Abumettleq, Director, Health Claims, Al Rajhi Takaful· Dr. Dennis Sebastian, Vice President & Head of Health, RGA· Ms. Shima Ara, Deputy CEO, Saman Insurance Co.· Mr. Srinivasan Sarangapani Keerthi, Head of Life and Medical, Liva Insurance Oman· Mr. Rohit Pareek, Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Development, GOQii
17:15-17:45

Panel: Navigating the Digital Shift: How General Insurers can Adapt to New Market Realities?

Moderator:· Mr. Aon Raza, Head of Transformation, Al Wathba InsurancePanelists:· Mr. Muhammad Zeeshan Haider, Head of Marketing & Communications, Al Wathba Insurance· Mr. Alibek Tnaliyev, Senior Vice President Business Development MENA Region, Qatar Insurance Group· Mr. Ismail Abbas, Sr Manager – Digital Business | Partnerships | Performance Marketing, GIG Gulf· Mr. Vipin Jain, Head Product & Strategy (Commercial Lines), TATA AIG General Insurance Company· Mr. Vipin Jain, SVP and Head Product and Strategy, TATA AIG General Insurance Company
17:45-17:50

Closing Remark of Day 2


12:30-12:45

“Digital Insurance-Insurer Leader of 2024 (MENA Region)" Award Ceremony - A Global Award for Top Digital Insurers

As a top global event for insurers to transform, Digital Insurance is committed to building a platform to promote digital transformation in insurers, to amplify what have been achieved in insurers' digital journey, and to recognize the pioneer digital explorers, contributers and leaders.Digital Insurance has initiated the "Digital Insurance- Insurer Leader of 2024 (MENA Region)" award as a gobal recognition for top digital insurers in the MENA region.

Interactive Lunch Roundtables

- Insurers only, Invited only - 10-15 members for each roundtable * Note: 1. The topics and number of roundtables are subject to change for better discussion, and the organizer keeps the right to do so. 2. A roundtable less than 10 members will be cancelled.
12:50-13:50

Dec. 16th Networking Luncheon

Roundtable 1: New Generation Transformation: Current Tech Trends in the Insurance IndustryRoundtable 2: Staying Competitive: How Continuous Innovation can be Possible for InsurersRoundtable 3: How to Future Proof Your Business and Digitise Your CapabilitiesRoundtable 4: Fostering Growth and Innovation: Enabling a Digital Native Culture across the Company’s EcosystemRoundtable 5: Legacy of Insurance and Digital Transformation - Powered by Dark Horse Digital SolutionsRoundtable 6: Bridging the Talent Gap for Successful Digital Transformation in InsuranceRoundtable 7: Steering towards Digital Transformation in Insurance amidst the Rising Age of AI & GenAIRoundtable 8: Reimaging Customer Relationship: Building the Seamless and Digital Customer Journey with Human TouchRoundtable 9: Collaborating for Growth- Building Leading and Technology-Enabled Ecosystems for InsuranceRoundtable 10: Enhancing Insurer Success: the Latest CX Trends in InsuranceRoundtable 11: From Insurers to Carers: the Changing Values of Health Insurance Powered by Technology
12:50-14:00

Dec. 17th Networking Luncheon

Roundtable 1: Accelerating GenAI Adoption: How Generative AI can Accelerate the Digital Transformation of the Insurance IndustryRoundtable 2: Unlock the Value of Right Data and Insightful AnalyticsRoundtable 3: Prepare for the Next Generation: Winning the Hearts of Gen ZRoundtable 4: Insurance Products Innovation in the Digital AgeRoundtable 5: Leveraging Technologies and Partnerships in Distribution: the Future of SellingRoundtable 6: The Future of Brokers: Evolving in the Digital Age and with the Changing Customer NeedsRoundtable 7: Bridging the Protection Gap: Underwriting Emerging Risks with Evolving Technologies and Digital SolutionsRoundtable 8: Elevating Claims Experience with Digital and New TechnologyRoundtable 9: The Future of Underwriting: the Key Imperatives for InsurersRoundtable 10: The Future of Motor Insurance : Trends and Innovations

Amplify Insurers' Achievements

08:00-18:10

Transformation Alley

A high-traffic area for insurers to showcase their successful digital transformation products/projects/journeys with a poster/Booth/innovative space/TV

Building Tech Ecosystems

08:00-18:10

Demo Corner

A high-traffic area for insurtechs/tech vendors to demonstrate their innovative digital technologies/products/solutions with a desk and a TV
08:00-18:10

Exhibition

Booth in the high-traffic networking space