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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

09:20-09:50

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
09:50-10:20

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
10:20-10:50

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. Mohamed Seghir, Chief Executive Officer, HAYAH Insurance Company· 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· Dr. Lavanya Mundayur, GM & Chief Underwriting Officer, The New India Assurance
10:50-11:20

Networking Coffee Break

11:20-12:00

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···

12:00-12:30

Climate Change and ESG: a Roadmap for Sustainable Insurance Powered by Technology

Kept, not Available
12:30-14:00

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· Mr. Samer Taleb, Chief Strategy Officer, Cigna Healthcare Middle East· 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
16:45-17:15

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

Panelists:· 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· Ms. Anshu Sharma Raja, Chief Transformation Technology Operations Officer, Africa Middle East, Standard Chartered Bank
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· Kept· Kept
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

Mr. Mohamed Seghir, Chief Executive Officer, HAYAH Insurance Company
14:35-15:05

Our Journey to be Digital: Story 2 The Importance of Open Innovation for Insurance

Ms. Abbie Oliver, Head of Digital Partnerships & Innovation, Zurich Middle East & Group Senior Innovation Manager, Zurich Insurance
15:05-15:35

Our Journey to be Digital: Story 3

Kept, not Available
15:35-16:05

Networking Coffee Break

16:05-16:35

Our Journey to be Digital: Story 2 - Experience Centric Digital Transformation Journey of QNB Sigorta

Mr. Alper Ekşioğlu, Head of Digitalization and Innovation, QNB Sigorta
16:35-17:05

Our Journey to be Digital: Story

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

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

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

Harnessing the Power of People to Improve Transformation Success

Mr. Jonathan Matchett, Partner, MENA Insurance Leader, EY
18:05-18:35

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. Avinash Babur, Founder & CEO, InsuranceMarket.ae™· 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.
18:35-18:40

Closing Remark of Day 1


08:00-09:00

Registration & Morning Hour

Data and GenAI

Evolving with GenAI

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
10:10-10:20

GenAI Accelerates Digital Transformation in Insurance-Demo 1

10:20-10:30

GenAI Accelerates Digital Transformation in Insurance-Demo 2

10:30-10:40

GenAI Accelerates Digital Transformation in Insurance-Demo 3

10:40-11:10

Networking Coffee Break

11:10-11:40

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:· Dr. Partha Panda, Senior Vice President - Head of Claims (Medical, Life, Motor & Commercial), Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC)· 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
11:40-12:10

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· Mr. Ben Furneaux, General Manager, Cigna Healthcare International Health· Dr. Ming X Jin, General Manager of HKOC & Gamma BU, CTO (International), Ping An OneConnect· Mr. Farid Memariani, Chief Digital Information Officer, BimeBazar
12:10-12:40

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

Panelists:· Mr. Sherwyn Rodricks, Senior Vice President, Risk Management, Daman - National Health Insurance Company· Mr. Kashif Khan, Head of Information Risk and Governance, Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC)· 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. Amro Shawli, Chief Governance, Risk and Control Officer, Bupa Arabia· Mr. Makoto Okubo, General Manager, International Affairs, Nippon Life Insurance Company
12:40-14:00

Networking Luncheon *

Data-Driven Transformation

14:00-14:05

Chairman's Address

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

Leveraging RiskTech in Insurance: A Data-Driven Strategy for Enhanced Risk Management

Mr. Amir Safari, Acting-Director General, Innovation and Development of Modern Businesses, Central Insurance of Iran (Insurance Regulatory and Supervisory Authority)
14:35-15:05

How to Best Leverage Data- Data Transformation Journey Story

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

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
15:35-16:05

Networking Coffee Break

16:05-16:35

Emerging Cyber Threats in The New Era

Mr. Abdullah Faisal Biary, Chief Information Security Officer, United Cooperative Assurance
16:35-16:45

From Data to Insights-Demo 1

16:45-16:55

From Data to Insights-Demo 2

16:55-17:25

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)
17:25-17:55

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· Dr. Partha Panda, Senior Vice President - Head of Claims (Medical, Life, Motor & Commercial), Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC)· Mr. Hanan Burki, Senior Executive Director - Underwriting, Tawuniya· Mr. Turki ALMulhem, Chief Motor Insurance Officer, Walaa Insurance Company· Mr. Sebastian Fuchs, Managing Director, AutoData Middle East· Mr. Noman Peracha, Director - Business Excellence, Al Rajhi Takaful
17:55-18:00

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· Ms. Nariman Maalouf, Head of Brokers Relations & Dubai Branch Manager, Methaq Takaful Insurance Company· Mr. Varghese Skariah,Group Data Director, LIVA Group· Mr. Evan Wu, Chief Product Officer, Overseas Insurtech, OneConnect· Mr. Shardul Chimote, Head Of Technology, Takaful Oman Insurance S.A.O.G
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· Ms. Selin Talgar, Head of Customer Service & Operations, MetLife· Mr. Abdeali Merchant, Ex HOD· Mr. Mohanned Alsaab, CEO - Meena Health, Tawuniya
12:40-14:00

Networking Luncheon *

Digital Distribution

14:00-14:05

Chairman's Address

Mr. Philip Story, Chairman, DIFC Insurance Association & Senior Executive Officer & Head of Distribution EMEA, Investors Trust Assurance
14:05-14:35

Beyond Distribution: The Evolving Role of Aggregators in the Insurance Ecosystem

Mr. Faisal Alshammari, Deputy CEO & Chief Innovation Officer, Tameeni
14:35-15:05

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
15:05-15:35

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. Anup Dhingra, Managing Director - FINPRO, India, Middle East, Africa (IMEA), Marsh· Mr. Tamer Saka, Partner and Executive Board Member, BMS Group· 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
15:35-16:05

Networking Coffee Break

16:05-16:35

Digital Revolution in UW & Claims

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

Future Claims and Underwriting

16:35-17:05

Digital Claims: Driving Efficiency and Customer Satisfaction

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

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

Moderator: · Mr. Frederik Bisbjerg, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, eData InformationPanelists:· Dr. Partha Panda, Senior Vice President - Head of Claims (Medical, Life, Motor & Commercial), Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC)· Mr. Hanan Burki, Senior Executive Director - Underwriting, Tawuniya· 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
17:35-17:40

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
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
10:05-10:15

Emerging Technologies, New Possibilities in Motor Insurance- Demo 3

10:15-10:45

Case Study: Challenges in Digital Insurance and How Technology Can Provide Solutions

Mr. Jimmy Tao, CEO, Bytesforce Technologies
10:45-11:10

Networking Coffee Break

11:10-11:20

Emerging Technologies, New Possibilities-Demo 4

Kept for XA Group
11:20-11:50

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

Moderator: · Ms. Vidya Veerapandian, Host, 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. Dimitri Fischler, Lemonade Foundation - Strategy and Operations Lead, Lemonade· 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. Khurram Muhammad, EVP-Head of IT, Salaam Takaful. Mr. Rizwan Munir, Director Partnerships & Ecosystem, Tawuniya· Mr. Makoto Okubo, General Manager, International Affairs, Nippon Life Insurance Company
12:20-12:50

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

Moderator: · Mr. Renjit Philip, Co-founder, FS Brew Podcast on Insurtech & InsurancePanelists:· 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

Chairwoman's Address

Dr. Amany Elmahy, Chief Executive, Misr Insurance Company
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 University
14:35-15:05

The New Reinsurer of Tomorrow-Innovate for the Digital World

Dr. Amany Elmahy, Chief Executive, Misr Insurance Company
15:05-15:35

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

Moderator:· Ms. Shima Ara, Deputy CEO, Saman Insurance Co.Panelist:· Mr. Bharat Kansal, Marsh Multinational Leader - UAE, SVP, Marsh Middle East and Africa· 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)
15:35-16:05

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, GIG Gulf
16:05-16:35

Networking Coffee Break

16:35-17:05

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. Khurram Muhammad, EVP-Head of IT, Salaam Takaful· 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· Dr. Indra R. Subedi, Chief Strategy & Planning Officer (CSPO), IME Life Insurance
17:05-17:35

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· Mr. Tamer Saka, Partner and Executive Board Member, BMS Group· 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
17:35-18:05

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. Girish Gopinath, Chief Technology Officer, Arabia Falcon Insurance Company
18:05-18:10

Closing Remark of Day 2


Interactive Lunch Roundtables

- Insurers only, Invited only - 10-15 members for each roundtable - Director level or above - Exclusive Sponsor 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. Invitation will be distributed around 1 month before the event. 3. A roundtable less than 10 members will be cancelled.
12:50-14:00

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: Digital Transformation and the Legacy of InsuranceRoundtable 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 Insurance
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: Enhancing Insurer Success: the Latest CX Trends in InsuranceRoundtable 3: Unlock the Value of Right Data and Insightful AnalyticsRoundtable 4: Prepare for the Next Generation: Winning the Hearts of Gen ZRoundtable 5: Insurance Products Innovation in the Digital AgeRoundtable 6: Leveraging Technologies and Partnerships in Distribution: the Future of SellingRoundtable 7: The Future of Brokers: Evolving in the Digital Age and with the Changing Customer NeedsRoundtable 8: Bridging the Protection Gap: Underwriting Emerging Risks with Evolving Technologies and Digital SolutionsRoundtable 9: Elevating Claims Experience with Digital and New TechnologyRoundtable 10: The Future of Underwriting: the Key Imperatives for InsurersRoundtable 11: The Future of Motor Insurance : Trends and InnovationsRoundtable 12: From Insurers to Carers: the Changing Values of Health Insurance Powered by Technology

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