About The Event

Transforming your insurance business has become a need of the hour!

The Insurance Tech & Innovation Conference Chicago 2026 is the premier InsurTech event, bringing together senior executives, insurers, reinsurers, brokers, and technology innovators to explore the future of insurance in a rapidly digitalizing world.

Over two days, the conference will cover AI-driven underwriting, claims automation, cyber insurance, IoT, ESG integration, personalization, and emerging risk strategies. Attendees will gain practical insights through keynotes, fireside chats, panel discussions, and solution provider sessions. The event emphasizes transformative technology, operational efficiency, and customer-centric innovation.

To stay ahead of the curve, insurance companies must move quickly, reimagine their strategies, and accelerate transformation initiatives. Not sure how to navigate this fast-changing landscape? Join us at the Insurance Tech & Innovation Conference, happening June 10 - 11, 2026 in Chicago - USA. Learn from 30+ leading InsurTech experts, gain insights into the latest technologies, and discover real-world strategies to drive your insurance transformation journey.

Connect with over 200+ insurance and technology leaders across the value chain—spanning innovation, data, analytics, AI, underwriting, claims, and more—and take the next step in shaping the future of insurance.

Key Highlights

New world, new customers, new solutions – Better customer experiences, Customer Engagement Models, Chatbots/Conversational Bots, Omni-Channel Support
Digital Insurance Disruption - Leverage technologies such as analytics, blockchain and cloud
AI/ML, IOT and Big Data in insurance
Process Transformation – RPA, Legacy modernization, automated compliance and more
Claims Transformation Roadmap & Virtual Claims Handling

Who Should Attend

The event will witness the perfect blend of leadership across the insurance sector who are looking to gain insights and wish to stay ahead in their digital transformation journey.

The attendee mix will observe CIOs, CTOs, CEOs, VP, Directors, Heads, and managers from the insurance domain including Brokers/agents, Retail agents, Claim Adjusters, Underwriters, Actuaries and more..

Why Attend

Knowledge Sharing

Hear from C-Suite leaders, global insurers, and InsurTech innovators on emerging trends and strategies shaping the insurance industry.
Gain insights into AI in underwriting, automated claims processing, cyber risk management, and IoT-enabled insurance models.
Explore sustainable insurance practices and ESG-linked products driving the next generation of risk solutions.

Build Connections

Network with industry executives, solution providers, investors, and regulators across North America.
Participate in interactive panels and fireside chats to exchange ideas, discuss challenges, and explore collaborations.
Connect with peers tackling the most pressing challenges in digital transformation and customer experience.

Showcase Solutions

Discover innovative technologies and InsurTech platforms accelerating transformation in underwriting, claims, and risk management.
Solution provider presentations highlighting tools for automation, personalization, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Learn how your organization can leverage data analytics, AI, and emerging technology to gain a competitive edge.

2025 Speakers

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

Vinita Jajware-Beatty

President
Toronto Insurance Women's Association (TIWA)

Harry Storck
Assistant Vice President, Global Risk Control - Auto,
CNA Insurance

Michael Greenhow
SVP of Customer Growth & Success,
Ondexx

Anthony J Rhem
CEO/Principle Consultant
A.J. Rhem & Associates, Inc.

Allah Rakha Sheikh
Director of Information Technology/CIO
Madison Mutual

Ann Boger
CEO
Bramble & Bird Consulting

Shiraz Saeed
Senior Vice President-Product Leader Cyber & Technology Risk,
ARC Excess & Surplus LLC

Brett McKenzie
Founder
CoVerse Communications

Kimberly Dumas
Director of Insure Tech
Docusketch

Paul Laurent
Managing Principal
Capco

Arthur Borden
Middle Market Business Architect
Nationwide

Pradeep Batchu
Director, Developer Experience
CNA Insurance

Janet Moylan
Senior Vice President, North America Underwriting Operations
Allied World Insurance

Kyle Washburn
Enterprise Sales
ForMotiv

Rebecca Nickoll
AVP,Omnichannel Product Management – Enterprise Digital Platform
Nationwide

Richard Wiedenbeck
Chief AI Officer
Ameritas

Whitney Day
Director Leave Product
Navya

Al Bagiro
Chief Executive Officer/CTO
Cogo Insurance

Chris Cain
Vice President
The Southern Agency

Branden Laxner
Chief Underwriting Officer-Cyber
Nexus Underwriting

Julie Watson
Insurance GL Claims Leader
Gallagher

Anirban Banerjee
Business Tech & Product Owner
CNO Financial Group

Matthew Krzywicki
Director & Head of Insurance Ops Transformation Consulting
Alpha FMC

Sandra Molina,
Founder & Strategic Consultant,
Umbrella RS

Stacey Saunders
Leadership Strategist and Business Coach
Saunders Consulting LLC

Geoff McGowan
Owner
NORTHCO

David Schraub
Founder & CEO
David Schraub Actuarial Consultancy

Anamika Roy
Director IT Audit & Data Analytics
Old Republican General Insurance Group

Yandy Placensia
CEO & Founder
Datahaven Software

Rose Hall
Founder & CEO
RH Business Ventures LLC.

John Hennessy
Vice President of Underwriting,
Cowbell

Keval Mehta
Executive Director, Global Head of Insurance technology,
Alpha FMC

Karl Stark
Managing Director
Avandole Insurtech Ventures

Event Schedule

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Day 1 - June 10 2026
Day 2 - June 11 2026

8:00 AM

Registration and Networking

Getting Acquainted with the conference platform

8:45 AM

Welcome Note by Altaworld

8:50 AM

Opening remarks by Chairperson

Vinita Jajware-Beatty, President, Toronto Insurance Women's Association

Session: Insurance Innovations: Traversing the Future

09:10 AM

Keynote: The Future of Insurance in a Digital World

9:40 AM

Fireside Chat: AI and Machine Learning in Underwriting

10:20 PM

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10:50 AM

Morning Refreshment and Networking

11:15 AM

Panel discussion: Cyber Insurance in the Age of Digital Transformation

12:00 PM

Fireside Chat: The Role of Insurtechs in Modernizing Insurance

12:30 PM

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13:00 PM

Lunch and Networking Break

13:50 PM

Panel Discussion: Innovation in Underwriting and Claims

- How AI, data analytics, and automation are transforming underwriting and claims

- Strategies to improve accuracy, speed, and customer satisfaction

- Case studies from insurers adopting next-gen solutions

14:35 PM

Fireside Chat: Navigating Regulatory Challenges in Insurtech

15:00 PM

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15:35 PM

Afternoon Break and Networking

16:10 PM

Panel discussion: The Future of Claims Processing with Automation

16:55 PM

Fireside Chat: Insuring the Gig Economy

17:30 PM

Closing remarks by Chairperson

17:35 PM

Drinks Reception & Open Networking

8:15 AM

Registration and Networking

9:10 AM

Welcome Note by Altaworld

09:15 AM

Opening remarks by Chairperson

Vinita Jajware-Beatty, President, Toronto Insurance Women's Association

09:25 AM

Keynote: The Impact of IoT on Insurance Models

09:40 AM

Fireside Chat: Personalization and Customer Experience in Insurance

10:10 PM

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10:40 AM

Morning Refreshment and Networking

11:15 AM

Panel Discussion: Sustainability and ESG in Insurance

12:00 PM

Fireside Chat: The Role of Data Analytics in Risk Management

12:30 PM

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13:00 PM

Lunch and Networking

13:50 PM

Panel Discussion: The Future of Insurance Distribution Channels

14:25 PM

Fireside Chat:The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Fraud Detection

15:00 PM

Closing remarks by Chairperson

15:30 PM

End of Conference & Open Networking

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Day 1 - June 10 2026
Day 2 - June 11 2026

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Event Venue

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

The venue feature views of downtown Chicago and Lake Michigan, two blocks from the Magnificent Mile. THe hotel comes with the stylish space and resources we need for the perfect gathering with just 12-minute walk from entertainment, restaurants, and boat cruises at Navy Pier, and 8 minutes from the Chicago Riverwalk.