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
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Lead through Change
09:20-09:50
Panel: The Future of Digital Transformation: Unlocking Opportunities and Innovation in the MENA Insurance Market
Moderator:
· Mr. Frederik Bisbjerg, CEO | Senior advisor | Shaping the Future of Insurance
Panelists:
· Mr. Ayman Y. AL-Ajmi, Group Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Braxtone Group
· Dr. Nasser Aljehani, Senior Advisor to the CEO, Tawuniya
· Open for C-Suite only
09:50-10:20
The CEO Panel: Lead the Change and Drive Growth in the Digital Age
Moderator:
· Mr. Philip Story, Chairman, DIFC Insurance Association & Senior Executive Officer & Head of Distribution EMEA, Investors Trust Assurance
Panelists:
· Open for CEOs only
10:20-10:50
Reimagining Insurance: Embracing Digital Transformation for a Smarter, More Resilient Future
Open for Presenting Sponsor
10:50-11:20
Networking Coffee Break
11:20-11:50
The CIO/CTO/CDO Panel: Building a Digital-First Enterprise and Unlocking the Power of AI
Moderator:
· Confirming and not available
Panelists:
· Mr. Arsalan Iqbal, Head of Technology, GIG Gulf
· Mr. Anup Dhingra, Managing Director - FINPRO® India, Middle East, Africa (IMEA), Marsh
· Open for CIO/CTO/CDOs only
11:50-12:20
Accelerating Digital Transformation in MENA’s Insurance Industry: Strategies for Innovation, Agility, and Customer-Centric Growth
Kept, not Available
12:20-14:00
Networking Luncheon
14:00-14:05
Chairman's Address
Mr. Abdullah Faisal Biary, Chief Information Security Officer, United Cooperative Assurance
14:05-14:35
Reshape Insurance with AI
Kept, not available
14:35-15:05
The Recipe to be Successful in Insurance Digital Transformation
Kept, not available
15:05-15:35
Panel: Execution Excellence in Large-Scale Change: Ensuring a Smooth Transition to Modern Insurance Technologies in MENA
15:35-16:05
Networking Coffee Break
16:05-16:35
Panel: Operational Excellence: Refining Operation in Insurance through Digital Transformation and Process Optimization
Panelists:
· Mr. Rizwan Munir, Director Partnerships & Ecosystem, Tawuniya
· Mr. Shammi Kapoor, SVP & Head Operations, Tata AIG General Insurance
16:35-17:15
Panel: InsurTech on the Global Stage: What’s Next for Innovation and Scale in MENA?
17:15-17:55
"Digital Insurance Award 2026 (MENA Region)" Ceremony - Celebrating Global Excellence in Insurance Digital Transformation
As one of the leading global events for the insurance industry, Digital Insurance is dedicated to fostering the advancement of digital transformation within the sector. This platform highlights the significant achievements insurers, reinsurer, brokers, insurtechs, and all other digital partners have made, which have driven insurance digital transformation, by honoring the trailblazing pioneers, innovators, and leaders.
In 2026, Digital Insurance is proud to introduce the "Digital Insurance Award 2026 (MENA Region)", a prestigious global recognition celebrating the leaders at the forefront of insurance digital transformation in the MENA region.
17:55-18:00