· Connect with 500+ executives, entrepreneurs, and innovators from the CEE region and beyond.· Network with 300+ decision-makers from insurers across 50+ countries.· Broaden your professional horizons by engaging with diverse industry experts.
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Meet and Talk with the Top Minds
· Interact with 150+ CXOs from leading insurance companies.· Engage with 70%+ decision-makers in attendance, sharing actionable insights.
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Learn from the Best to be the Best
· Stay ahead of trends and explore the latest digital insurance solutions.· Gain insights from global pioneers and regional leaders in the industry.· Discover best practices and lessons in digital transformation.
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Not just Talk but can Do
· Hear real-world success stories of insurers’ digital transformation journeys.· Take valuable ideas, use cases, and strategies back to your office for immediate impact.
Panel: Accelerating Digital Transformation in CEE: Building a Leading Insurance Ecosystem through Innovation, Collaboration, and Regulation (C-Suite only)
Panelists:· Ms. Linda Nieuwenhuizen, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Member of the Board, INTERAMERICAN· Ms. Karolina Kozlowska-Kawycz, Vice Chairman of the Risk Management Commission, Polish Chamber of Insurance & Chief Risk Officer, PKO Insurance· Mr. Thomas Münkel, CEO, LIAG AG· Mr. Peter Ochman, Global Transformation Leader & Former Management Board Executive· Mr. Vaghinak Yeghiazaryan, Chief Executive Officer, Armenian Motor Insurers' Bureau (AMIB)
09:50-10:20
Panel: CEO Panel: Lead the Change and Drive Growth in the Digital Age (CEOs only)
10:20-10:45
Panel: From Followers to Leaders: How CEE Can Leapfrog in Insurance Digital Transformation - Real-World Case Studies Open for Presenting Sponsor
10:45-11:15
Networking Coffee Break
11:15-11:45
CIO/CTO/CDO Panel: Building a Digital-First Insurance Enterprise and Unlocking the Power of AI for Next-Generation Innovation · Open for CIO/CTO/CDOs only
Panelists:· Mr. Prashant Vinod, Chief of Business and Delivery, A Tawuniya Company & Ex-CDO· Mr. Shahin Huseynli, Chief Information Officer, Agricultural Insurance Fund of Azerbaijan
11:45-12:10
Governance that Keeps Pace: what supervisory boards and regulators expect from digital and AI transformation, and how governance and risk frameworks need to catch up in the insurance world
Prof. Andreas Gruenbichler, (Adjunct) Professor, University of St. Gallen and Board Member
12:10-12:35
Winning the Digital Race: A Strategic Roadmap for CEE’s Insurance Leaders to Drive Innovation and Lead the Future
Kept, not Available
12:35-14:00
Networking Luncheon
14:00-14:05
Chairman's Address
14:05-14:35
Transforming Insurance with Cloud Technology and Data Analytics
14:35-15:05
Multi-Country Platform Strategy: How to Serve Fragmented CEE Markets from Centralized Digital Hubs
15:05-15:35
Cyber risks, digital reputation, gen Z vs. millenials
Mr. Zdenek Jaros, CEO, Czechia, Romania, Slovakia & Head of Central Europe Region, BNP Paribas Cardif
15:35-16:05
Networking Coffee Break
16:05-16:35
From AI Pilots to Enterprise Execution: Building the Operating Model for the Next Generation Insurer
Mr. Peter Ochman, Global Transformation Leader & Former Management Board Executive
16:35-17:05
Panel: Execution Excellence in Large-Scale Transformation: Ensuring a Smooth Transition from Legacy Systems to Modern Insurance Technologies in CEE
Panel: Operational Excellence: Refining Operations in Insurance through Digital Transformation and Process Optimization in CEE
Panelists:· Ms. Edyta Konarzewska-Skubis, Director of Operations, PKO Ubezpieczenia· Mr. David T. Vanalek, SVP, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, Corporate Secretary, Richmond National· Mr. Shammi Kapoor, SVP & Head - Operations, CS and Health Claims
17:35-18:05
Change Leadership Panel: Building Digital Culture & Empowering Teams from Within in CEE Insurance
Panelists: · Mr. Ondrej Vich, Head Of Digital, Colonnade Insurance S.A· Mr. Mykhailo Hrabovskyi, Regional Director, Arsenal Insurance
Chairman's Address: Data & AI as CEE's Digital Advantage
09:10-09:40
Accelerating the Digital Insurance Revolution: Harnessing AI, Automation & Data in CEE
Mr. Jarosław Mastalerz, Faculty Lecturer MBA, Warsaw University of Technology Business School
09:40-10:10
AI in Action Case Study: Enhancing Operational Efficiency and Empowering Insurance Innovation with Evolving AI
Mr. James Searle, Chief Operating Officer, WPA Health Insurance
10:10-10:20
Data and AI in Action- Demo 1: Transform Insurance with Agentic AI
10:20-10:30
Data and AI in Action- Demo 2: AI in Predictive Risk Analytics: Shaping the Future of Underwriting
10:30-10:40
Data and AI in Action- Demo 3 Real-Time Claims Processing: Using AI and Data to Streamline Insurance Claims
10:40-11:10
Networking Coffee Break
11:10-11:40
AI-Driven Customer Experience: Enhancing Touchpoints in CEE’s Digital Insurance Landscape
11:40-12:10
AI Leadership Panel: Scaling AI Across CEE Insurance - Insights for CIOs, CDOs and Tech Leaders
Panelists:· Mr. Ajay Vernekar, Founder & CEO, Global AI Tech Ltd. UK· Mr. Grzegorz Werpachowski, Data & AI Director & Tribe Lead, UNIQA Poland· Mr. Davide Consiglio, Chief Central and Eastern Europe Hub - Group data and AI, Generali· Mr. Peter Ochman, Global Transformation Leader & Former Management Board Executive
12:10-12:40
Panel: Rewrite the Rules: Mastering GenAI and Agentic AI to Redefine CEE Insurance Innovation
Panelists:· Mr. Fredrik Thuring, EMEA Data Science Director, WTW
12:40-14:00
Networking Luncheon
14:00-14:05
Chairman's Address
14:05-14:35
Data and AI – an inseparable marriage
Mr. Marcin Tyrański, IT Strategy and Data Platform Departament Director, IT Tribe Lead, UNIQA Polanda
AI-Powered Claims: The Next Frontier of Speed, Accuracy, and Customer Satisfaction
Mr. Michal Kozub, Customer & Innovation Director, UNIQA CZ
15:15-15:35
Automating Corporate Underwriting -DUAL case study
Mr. Marek Stanislawski, Cyber Head of Business Development Europe, DUAL Group
15:35-15:55
GenAl for Claims Handling
Mr. Fredrik Thuring, EMEA Data Science Director, WTW
15:55-16:25
Networking Coffee Break
16:25-16:55
Panel: Building the Cyber-Resilient Insurer of Tomorrow: From DORA Compliance to Future-Proofing in the CEE Digital Insurance Landscape
Moderator:· Mr. Wojciech Twaróg, Cyber Security Director, CISO, Nationale-NederlandenPanelists:· Mr. Grzegorz Dron, Chief Risk Officer, ERGO Technology & Services, ERGO Group
16:55-17:25
Panel: The Future of Life Insurance in CEE: Embracing AI, Automation, and Hyper-Personalization
Panelists:· Ms. Maja Benko, Executive Director, Life & Accident & Pension & Bankassurance, Triglav Insurance· Mr. Jarosław Mastalerz, Faculty Lecturer MBA, Warsaw University of Technology Business School· Mr. George Alexe, Chief Life Officer, ASIROM - Vienna Insurance Group
17:25-17:55
Panel: Data Visionaries in CEE: Leveraging AI and Data to Drive Success, Streamline Processes and Unlock New Value
Panelists:· Mr. Witold Oleksiewicz, Director, Head of Retail Non-Life and Life Tariff Department, UNIQA Poland· Mr. Ģirts Ziemanis, Head of Data and Analytics, BALTA part of PZU Group
Chairman's Address: Innovation as CEE’s Growth Engine
09:10-09:40
Why Digital Transformation Fails When We Only Digitize Broken Insurance
Mr. Václav Geletič, Executive Board Member | Driving Innovation in Products, Operations & IT, HALALI Insurance
09:40-10:10
Redefining Customer Relationships in CEE - Winning in the Digital Age with Personalization & Trust
Ms. Elena R. Silvani, Chief Distribution & Marketing Officer - CEE Region, Generali
10:10-10:20
Digital Innovation Demo 1: Embedded Insurance Solutions
10:20-10:30
Digital Innovation Demo 2: Cloud-Native Insurance Platforms
10:30-10:40
Digital Innovation Demo 3: Navigating the Climate Insurance Protection Gap in CEE
10:40-11:10
Networking Coffee Break
11:10-11:40
Cloud Transformation in Insurance: Scaling for the Future with Flexibility & Cost Efficiency
11:40-12:10
Panel: From Core Systems to Customers - Bridging the Gap with Digital Platforms in CEE
Panelists:· Mr. Hayk Simonyan, Head of IT and Digitalization Department, LIGA INSURANCE· Ms. Josslyn Wu, Head of Digital Business & Technology, UNIQA Insurance Group
12:10-12:40
Panel: Reimagining Insurance Operations: How Digital, Tech & AI Are Transforming Underwriting, Claims & Fraud Management
Panelists:· Mr. Ondřej Poul, Director of Claims Division, Kooperativa· Mr. Karl Lumi, Head of Claims, Balcia Insurance SE· Mr. Klemen Radetic, Head of Fraud Management, Triglav Insurance· Mr. Peter Hawranke, Chief Operating Officer Europe, Sicher Sicher GmbH
12:40-14:00
Networking Luncheon
14:00-14:05
Chairman's Address
14:05-14:35
Strategic Risk Mitigation: Leveraging Digital Innovation for Financial Prevention
14:35-15:05
How to balance cyber resilence and compliance when the policy is "business first"
Mr. Andras Solt, Head of Security, Groupama Insurance
15:05-15:35
Panel: Leveraging Tech & Partnerships in Distribution -The Future of Selling in CEE Insurance
Panelists:· Mr. Shammi Kapoor, SVP & Head - Operations, CS and Health Claims· Mr. Jarosław Mastalerz, Faculty Lecturer MBA, Warsaw University of Technology Business School· Ms. Josslyn Wu, Head of Digital Business & Technology, UNIQA Insurance Group
15:35-16:05
Panel: Building the Digital Health Insurance Ecosystem: From Coverage to Care and Beyond
Panelists:· Mr. Arek Piatek, Country Manager, Poland, MediHelp International· Dr. Mina M. Abdallah, Executive Healthcare and insurance Leader, Director of Revenue and Funder Relations, Al Salama Hospital· Mr. Achim Beißel, Head of Inpatient Management, BIG direkt gesund
16:05-16:35
Networking Coffee Break
16:35-17:05
Panel: Embedded, Open, and API-Driven Insurance: Building the Next-Generation Insurance Ecosystem in CEEffee Break
Panelists:· Mr. Pawel Szczepankowski, Country Manager, Poland, Atradius· Ms. Danuta Żukowska, CEO Poland, SPB Group· Mr. Zdenek Jaros, CEO, Czechia, Romania, Slovakia & Head of Central Europe Region, BNP Paribas Cardif
17:05-17:35
Panel: Collaborating for the Future: How Insurers, Insurtechs and Tech Vendors Can Drive Digital Innovation Together
Panelists:· Mr. Michał Piotrowiak, Director of Strategy & Projects, PZU· Mr. Andrej Knap, Executive Director for International Operations, Triglav Insurance
17:35-18:05
Panel: Building an Insurance Brand for the Future: Marketing to Gen Z and Millennials in CEE
Panelists:· Ms. Marta Steer, International Affinity COO, Marsh Risk