Insurance Tech Innovation Conference

Next Step in Your Digital Transformation & Innovation Journey

27 - 28 May 2026 | Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill - UK

About The Event

In recent years, the insurance industry has faced new challenges and opportunities, prompting companies to break conventional barriers and innovate. The rise of InsurTech has introduced new business models, strategies, and advanced technologies, enabling companies to take significant steps in their digital transformation journey.

The way value is created and delivered in the insurance industry has undergone a radical shift, accelerated by the global pandemic. Leading insurance companies are reimagining their operations, both internally and externally, to meet the evolving needs of their customers. Today, staying ahead in the market requires embracing technology and digital transformation to navigate a world in flux.

As insurance leaders chart a new course driven by technological advancements, we at Altaworld are dedicated to creating an alternative ecosystem built on innovation, digital transformation, and end-to-end connections.

To stay competitive, insurance companies must accelerate their transformation efforts. Wondering how to navigate this journey? Join our Insurance Tech Innovation Conference on 27 - 28 May 2026, where 30+ insurance technology experts will share the latest strategies, insights, solutions, and innovations to drive your insurance transformation journey!

Meet decision-makers from across the entire insurance value chain, with 200+ leaders from technology, innovation, data, analytics, and more.


Why Attend

Knowledge Sharing

  • Hear from C-Suite executives, senior insurers, and global innovators shaping the future of insurance in Europe.
  • Explore emerging trends in AI, digital underwriting, claims automation, ESG products, and regenerative insurance models
  • Learn strategies to scale technology, enhance customer experience, and integrate sustainability into insurance operations.
Build Connections

  • Network with industry leaders, solution providers, investors, and regulators during coffee breaks, lunches, and the evening reception.
  • Participate in interactive panels and fireside chats to foster collaboration, partnerships, and knowledge exchange.
  • Connect with peers who are driving innovation in the insurance and InsurTech ecosystem globally.
Showcase Solutions

  • Discover cutting-edge technology innovations and InsurTech solutions powering the next generation of insurance.
  • Attend solution provider sessions highlighting tools and platforms for scalable, sustainable, and customer-centric insurance.
  • Learn how your organization can leverage digital innovation and AI-driven solutions to gain a competitive edge.

Speakers 2026

Speaker acquisition is ongoing! If you wish to participate as a speaker for the event, write to us on marketing@altaworld.tech

James Rawstron

James Rawstron

Director of Insurance
INSHUR

John Pyall

John Pyall

Head of Underwrting & Product
Great Lakes Insurane SE

Mollie Brentall

Mollie Brentall

UK & IT Director
Crowford & Company

Melissa Collett

Melissa Collett

CEO
Insurtech UK

Sam Bagnall

Samantha Bagnall

Commercial Transformation Director
AXA Commercial

Huw Griffiiths

Huw Griffiths
CEO
HDG Consult Ltd

Jonathan Roomer

Jonathan Roomer
Co-Founder
Yu-Life

Kiran Pande

Kiran Pande
Chief Technology Officer
Assura Protect

Nelson Castellanos

Nelson Castellanos
VP, Insurance & Risk Finance
Liberty Blume, a Liberty Global company

Niraz Buhari

Niraz Buhari
Chief Executive Officer
City & Commercial Insurance Group

Joe Diss

Petar Dimov,
Founder & CEO,
EuphoriaTech Group

Gaby Glasener-Cipollone

Gaby Glasener-Cipollone
Partner AI & Climate
Rodferd & Partners

Tavish Srivastava

Tavish Srivastava
Head of Pricing for Travel Insurance
Admiral Group PLC

Eric Alter,

Eric Alter
Senior Vice President Risk & Cyber Engagement Leader – UK Corporate,
Marsh

Marc Scheidegger

Marc Scheidegger
Global Chief Claims Officer (CCO), Managing Director
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions

Sophie Meiklejohn

Sophie Meiklejohn
Head of Property Claims
Milller Insurance

Sean Spain

Sean Spain
Head of Innovation
Anagnorisis

Jack Whalley

Jack Whalley
Director-Insurance Strategy & Insurance Transformation
Delloitte

Tal Potishman

Tal Potishman
Innovation & Change Director
Markel UK

Freddie Scaratt

Freddie Scaratt
InsurTech Global Deputy Head & Mortgage Reinsurance
Gallagher Re

Josh Hart

Josh Hart

Co-founder
YuLife

Vicotria Sutton

Victoria Sutton

Head of Claims Operations
Howden Group

Alun Lucas

Alun Lucas

Managing Director,
Zuko Analytics

Zainab Ibrahim

Zainab Ibrahim

Program Manager-Data Analytics
Chubb

Rory Yates

Rory Yates

EVP Global Corporate Strategy
EIS Group

Andrea Pace

Rich Boyd

Managing Director
Vault

Vincent Plantard

Vincent Plantard
Global Head Performance, Analytics & Delivery
Swiss Re

Mythili Krishnaraj

Mythili Krishnaraj
Head of Data and Analytics MRSG
Munich Re

Andrea Santolalla

Andrea Santolalla
Managing Partner, Technology & Innovation and Head of Allianz Services Spain
Allianz Services

David Eldridge

David Eldridge
Director Of Client Services and Innovation
Robertsons

Kate Lyes

Kate Lyes
Head of Speciality Lines
CFC Underwriting, Ltd.

Amit Arora

Amit Arora
Head of Platforms & Change
Darwin Insurance

Stephen France

Stephen France
Head of Business Solutions - MGAs, Claims and ESG
Munich Re

Tom Egglestone ACII

Tom Egglestone ACII
Head of Claims International
Resilience

Raimon Ràfols

Raimon Ràfols
Head of Life & Digital Engagement
Allianz Technology

Briony Parkes

Briony Parkes
Director of Portfolio Delivery
Intact Insurance UK

James Clover

James Clover
Commercial Director UK & Europe
Accelerant

Andrew Fairclough

Andrew Fairclough
Ex Zurich Re

Simon Ottley

Simon Ottley
Head of Change Delivery
Markel

Event Schedule

Here is our event schedule

Registration and Networking

Kick off the conference by checking in and picking up your badges. Enjoy early morning refreshments while greeting fellow industry leaders.

Welcome Note by Altaworld

A brief introduction to the event's goals and a warm welcome from the hosts. Setting the stage for two days of high-impact innovation and networking.

Opening remarks by Conference Chair

Our Chairperson frames the day's discussions around the evolving tech landscape. A look at the key challenges and opportunities facing the insurance sector today.

Huw Griffiths, CEO, HDG Consult Ltd


Keynote: From Risk Transfer to Regeneration – Insurance in the Circular Economy


Explore how the industry is shifting from traditional payout models to proactive regenerative practices. Learn how insurance can act as a catalyst for a sustainable, circular economy.


Fireside Chat: AI in Insurance – From Copilot to Autonomous Decision-Maker

A deep dive into the transition from AI as a support tool to a fully autonomous decision-making engine. Experts discuss the technical hurdles and the massive efficiency gains on the horizon.

Panelists:

Jack Whalley, Partner, Deloitte MCS Limited

Gaby Glasener-Cipollone, Partner AI & Climate, Rodferd & Partners

Presentation by M-Files

Discover modern approaches to information management and automation within the insurance workflow. See how structured data can significantly improve compliance and operational speed.

Morning Refreshment and Networking

Presentation by Empathy

An insightful look into the human side of insurance and the role of empathy in claims processing. Learn how technology can be used to support policyholders during their most vulnerable moments.

Fireside Chat: Legacy Meets Innovation: Driving Change at Scale

Discussing the friction and synergy between established legacy systems and cutting-edge startups. Strategies for scaling innovation within large, traditional corporate structures.

Presentation by Evolution IQ

Learn how advanced AI is revolutionizing disability and workers' compensation claims handling. A look at predictive analytics that lead to better outcomes for both carriers and claimants.

Lunch and Networking

Panel Discussion: Trust, Transparency & Explainability in AI Decisions

Moderated by M-Files

As AI takes the wheel, how do we ensure its "logic" is transparent to regulators and customers? This panel tackles the ethical and practical frameworks for explainable AI.

Presentation by Davies UK

Insights into the evolving landscape of insurance services and multi-channel claim solutions. Exploring how integrated service models are streamlining the end-to-end customer journey.

Fireside Chat: Data Sovereignty, Privacy & Customer Control

Analyzing the power shift toward customer-owned data and the rise of decentralized identity. Experts discuss how to maintain security and trust in an increasingly open data ecosystem.

Presentation by Zuko Analytics

A masterclass in optimizing the digital application journey through behavioral form analytics. Discover how to identify and remove friction points that cause potential customers to drop off.

Afternoon break and Networking

Use case: Digital disruption


Panel Discussion: Capital Flows in Insurtech – Sustainability & Impact Investing

Where is the money going? Investors discuss the rising importance of ESG metrics when funding the next generation of insurance technology.

Fireside Chat: Regulatory Futures: Incentivizing Circular & Climate-Resilient Insurance


A forward-looking session on how policy and regulation can encourage greener insurance products. Understanding the global trends in climate-related financial disclosures and incentives.


Rich Boyd, Managing Director, Vault

Closing remarks by Chairperson

Drink reception and Networking

End of Day 1 & Open Networking with Drinks Reception

Registration and Networking

Welcome back for Day 2! Register your attendance and prepare for another day of industry-leading insights.

Welcome Note by Altaworld

Fireside Chat: Future Risks on the Horizon – From Cyber to Climate Shocks

An exploration of the macro-risks that will define the next decade of the insurance market. Learn how to build resilience against systemic shocks like global cyber warfare and extreme weather.

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Panel discussion: Outcome-Based & ESG-Linked Products – Rethinking Underwriting


Moving beyond static premiums to dynamic, performance-based coverage that rewards sustainable behavior. Panellists discuss the data requirements and market appetite for ESG-linked products.


Morning Refreshment and Networking

Panel Discussion: Embedded Insurance at Scale – Lessons from Leaders

Top experts share success stories and pitfalls of integrating insurance into third-party digital ecosystems. Discover how to drive massive volume by meeting the customer exactly where they shop.

Panellists:

Anand Pawar, Engineering Manager, Admiral Group Plc

Mollie Brentnall, UK&I IT Director, Crawford & Company

Fireside chat: The Future of Brokers in the Age of Digital Distribution

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Lunch & Networking

Fireside Chat: The Reinsurer’s Role in Regenerative Ecosystems

How the world's largest risk-bearers are pivoting to support long-term environmental restoration. A look at the capital's role in funding global resilience and climate adaptation.

Panel Discussion: 2030 Outlook – Scaling Regenerative Insurance Models

A visionary panel predicting the state of the industry four years from now. Discussing the final steps needed to make regenerative insurance the global standard rather than a niche.

Women in Insurance Tech Conference – London Edition

Inspiring Leadership | Driving Innovation | Building the Future
Key learnings from WITC Boston and what the UK community can expect
Setting the tone for collaboration, inclusion, and leadership

Opening Remarks: Welcome to London: From Boston to the UK

  • The WITC journey: Why London, why now
  • Key learnings from WITC Boston and what the UK community can expect
  • Setting the tone for collaboration, inclusion, and leadership
  • Opening Keynote - Breaking Barriers, Building Impact: Women Leading Insurance Tech Transformation

    Panel Discussion: From Strategy to Execution: Women Driving Real Change in Insurance Tech

  • Driving digital transformation from the inside
  • AI, data & automation — where women leaders are making impact
  • Overcoming bias, navigating boardrooms & decision tables
  • Balancing leadership, growth, and authenticity
  • Interactive Spotlight / Fireside Chat - Career Pivots, Pay Parity & Personal Power

    An honest, conversational fireside focused on - Career transitions and leadership inflection points; Negotiation, visibility, and sponsorship; Lessons learned the hard way — and advice for the next generation

    Networking Reception

    Closing remarks by Chairperson


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    Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill - UK

    The Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill is a five-star hotel in Marylebone, offering 440 rooms and suites inspired by Sir Winston Churchill, often featuring bespoke tailoring and refined decor. Located at Portman Square, it is steps from Oxford Street, Hyde Park, and Marylebone Village, making it ideal for shopping and sightseeing.

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