Women in
Insurance Tech Conference

Celebrating Insurance's foremost women of influence and leadership

Date

November 17 & 18, 2026

Location & Venue

DoubleTree Suites, Boston - Cambridge, USA

About The Event

Join the 6th Annual Women in Insurance Tech Conference (WITC 2026) in Boston

Altaworld proudly presents the 6th edition of the Women in Insurance Tech Conference (WITC 2026) — a premier event dedicated to celebrating the leadership, innovation, and impact of women in insurance technology. Hosted in the vibrant city of Boston, this flagship conference brings together female leaders, entrepreneurs, tech innovators, and industry changemakers from across the insurance and insurtech sectors.

Designed for professionals driving the future of digital insurance, WITC 2026 offers a powerful 2-day agenda filled with inspiring keynotes, real-world case studies, interactive workshops, and meaningful networking opportunities. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and lead in a space committed to empowering women in insurance and technology.

WITC 2026 runs alongside the Insurance Transformation Conference (November 18 & 19, 2026) - two powerful events, one shared experience offering attendees access to broader innovation-focused discussions.


Key Highlights

  • Trailblazing Leadership Discussions – Roundtables on shaping the future of insurance technology, building diverse tech teams, and navigating leadership challenges.
  • Mentorship & Allyship – Fireside chats on empowering women in the digital age.
  • Work-Life Balance & Wellbeing – Sessions on retention in remote-first teams and harmony in high-growth roles
  • Inclusion & Identity – Panel on LGBTQ & Women in Insurance leadership journeys
  • Technology Focus – Talks on GenAI applications in insurance and automation in claims
  • Skill Development – Workshop on Strategic Storytelling for Influence + panel on Upskilling for the AI-powered workplace

Co-located with

Insurance Transformation Summit

November 18 & 19, 2026

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Why Attend

Knowledge Sharing

  • Learn from trailblazing women leaders driving change in insurance technology and innovation.
  • Gain exclusive insights on AI, digital transformation, IoT, and Innovations through the lens of change-makers.
  • Discover real-world success stories of women overcoming industry challenges and leading digital growth in insurance.
Build Connections

  • Connect with 250+ influential professionals, including female CIOs, CTOs, founders, and executives shaping the future of InsurTech
  • Build relationships that promote career advancement, innovation, and inclusive leadership.
  • Be part of a powerful community celebrating diversity, equity, and female empowerment in insurance.
Showcase Solutions

  • Explore innovative InsurTech solutions by women entrepreneurs and technology leader.
  • Discover breakthrough tools in AI, automation, advanced analytics, and digital claims handling that enhance the insurance experience.
  • Learn how to enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and drive growth.

2026 Featured Speakers

To participate as a speaker, email your details to rini@altaworld.tech

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Bobbie Shrivastav

Bobbie Shrivastav

Co-Founder & CEO

Solvrays
Jennifer Wilson

Jennifer Wilson

Cyber Leader

Newfront
Vinita Jajware-Beatty

Vinita Jajware-Beatty

President & Board Chair

TIWA
Gina Hardy

Gina Hardy

Chief Executive Officer

NCJUA
Jamie Warner

Jamie Warner

Managing Director, Data Science & Pricing

Plymouth Rock Assurance
Sarah Natt

Sarah Natt

SVP, Head of Business Solutions

Business Solutions
Deb Smallwood

Deb Smallwood

Strategic Advisor

Gentreo
Megan Bell

Megan Bell

Senior Vice President, Marketing

Falvey Insurance Group
Caitlin Alpern

Caitlin Alpern

Team Lead Large Accounts Cyber & Technology

AXA XL
Megan Duty

Megan Duty

Senior Vice President

Puritan Life Insurance
Irene Koutzoulis

Irene Koutzoulis

SVP Claims Operations & Data Analytics

Coaction Global
Katherine Minami

Katherine Minami

SVP of Operations, Innovation

NFP
Rachel Switchenko

Rachel Switchenko

VP of Customer Service & Underwriting

Plymouth Rock Assurance
Jacquelyn Wood

Jacquelyn Wood

AVP, Claim Product Development & Strategy

Travelers
Ewelina Mroczek

Ewelina Mroczek

VP, Digital Product Transformation

Lincoln Financial
Gina Hardy

Gina Hardy

Chief Executive Officer

NCJUA
Kerry Macca

Kerry Macca

Founder

GTMCollective
Bhamini Patel

Bhamini Patel

Innovation Strategist / Risk Mitigation

The Hartford's Y-Risk
Samantha Santiago

Samantha Santiago

Head of US Operations, Property & Casualty

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions
Mary Brooks Smith

Mary Brooks Smith

VP - Product and Underwriting

MunichRe Specialty

Event Schedule

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Registration, Morning Coffee & Networking

Theme: Architecting the Future: GenAI, Core Modernization, and Trailblazing Leadership

Welcome Note & Chairperson’s Opening Address

Setting the stage for the 2026 tech and leadership landscape.

PANEL DISCUSSION: Trailblazing Leadership: Defining the 2026 Insurance Tech Roadmap

Focus: Navigating macroeconomic shifts, legacy modernization, and aligning tech innovation with bottom-line corporate strategy.

Keynote: From Sandbox to Production – Scaling GenAI Responsibly in Insurance

Focus: Moving past the AI hype to real-world deployment, risk mitigation, and operational ROI.

Morning Refreshments & Dedicated Networking Break

PANEL DISCUSSION: Next-Gen Underwriting & Intelligent Automation

Focus: Utilizing predictive analytics, alternative data streams (climate, IoT), and automated workflows to accelerate risk assessment.

Interactive Workshop: Executive Presence and Strategic Storytelling for Tech Leaders

Focus: Practical frameworks for women leaders to pitch large-scale tech budgets and command the boardroom.

Networking Lunch & Exhibition Tour

PANEL DISCUSSION: Breaking Barriers: Intersectionality and Cultivating Inclusive Leadership

Focus: Addressing the unique paths of diverse women (including LGBTQ+ and women of color) in executive insurance tech roles.

InsurTech Spotlight: Female Founders Disrupting Distribution & UX

Focus: Case studies from rising entrepreneurs changing how insurance products are marketed and bought in the digital era.

Afternoon Refreshments & Networking Break

PANEL DISCUSSION: Cybersecurity, Deepfakes, and Data Privacy: The New Frontier of Risk

Focus: Protecting customer data in a hyper-connected environment, and handling the threat of AI-generated fraud.

Fireside Chat: The Mentorship & Allyship Blueprint for 2026

Focus: Concrete strategies for executive women and male allies to sponsor, uplift, and retain junior female tech talent.

Day 1 Closing Remarks

Evening Drinks Reception & Networking

Women Tech Leaders Breakfast & Roundtable Exchange (Optional/Invite-Only)

Theme: Operational Excellence: Frictionless Claims, Agility, and the Future Workforce

Sponsored by Ondexx

Chairperson’s Day 2 Opening Remarks

PANEL DISCUSSION: The Autonomous Claims Revolution: Empathy Meets Automation

Focus: How computer vision, straight-through processing (STP), and conversational AI are reshaping the claims lifecycle without losing the human touch.

Case Study: Female-Led Large-Scale Digital Transformations

Focus: A deep-dive review into a successful core system migration (MGA or traditional carrier) detailing roadblocks and victories.

Morning Refreshments & Networking Break

PANEL DISCUSSION: Upskilling and Workforce Resilience for the AI-Powered Ecosystem

Focus: Redesigning job roles, training traditional adjusters/underwriters to work alongside AI, and addressing retention in hybrid, tech-driven teams.

Networking Lunch

PANEL DISCUSSION: Digital Distribution & Connected Ecosystems: Embedded Insurance & Partnerships

Focus: The evolution of APIs, ecosystem partnerships, and how tech is enabling insurance to be seamlessly embedded into everyday consumer platforms.

Open Floor Town Hall: Work-Life Integration, Mental Wealth, and Longevity in High-Growth Roles

Focus: An interactive, open-mic style conversation exploring sustainable career growth and combating executive burnout.

Closing Keynote: The Insurance Landscape of 2030 – What’s Next?

Focus: Forward-looking, inspirational presentation mapping out the next major technological waves on the horizon.

Conference Closing Remarks, Recognition Awards & Official Adjournment


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Event Venue

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Double Tree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge

Overlooking the Charles River, venue features a seasonal rooftop restaurant and live music at in-house jazz club. This is located near Harvard Business School, Boston University, and MIT. Enjoy our free shuttle to Harvard Square, New England Aquarium, and Back Bay Boston. Venue offers 10,000 sq. ft. of versatile event space with flexible layouts and catering.

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