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
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
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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 1: Trailblazing Leadership: Defining the 2026 Insurance Tech Roadmap
Focus: Navigating macroeconomic shifts, legacy modernization, and aligning tech innovation with bottom-line corporate strategy.
Megan Duty | SVP | Puritan Life Insurance Company of America
Katherine Minami | SVP of Operations, Innovation | NFP
Susana Ortega Valle | VP of Product | Simply Business US
Kelly Kage | Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer | Employers
Presentation by Ondexx
Morning Refreshments & Dedicated Networking Break
PANEL 2: Next-Gen Underwriting & Intelligent Automation
Focus: Utilizing predictive analytics, alternative data streams (climate, IoT), and automated workflows to accelerate risk assessment.
Mary Brooks Smith | VP- Product and Underwriting | Munich Re Specialty- North America
Jamie Warner | Managing Director, Data Science & Pricing | Plymouth Rock Assurance
Morgan Bowling | Director, Global Industry AI Solutions | Cloudera
The Prevention Economy: How Insurance Is Evolving from Risk Transfer to Risk Partnership
Bhamini R. Patel | Innovation Strategist & Program Manager | Risk Mitigation Professional | The Hartford
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 3: Breaking Barriers: Intersectionality and Cultivating Inclusive Leadership
Moderator: Deb Smallwood | Strategic Advisor | Gentreo
Megan Bell | SVP, Marketing | Falvey Insurance Group
Jackie Morales | Chief Operating Officer | Institutional Insurance Group
Priya Raghunatha | Vice President, Digital Strategy | LPL Financial
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.
Bobbie Srivastav | Co-Founder | Solvrays
Afternoon Refreshments & Networking Break
PANEL 4: 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.
Caitlin Alpern | Team Lead Large Accounts Cyber and Technology | AXA XL
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.
Panellist: Nikki Fisher-Quittmeyer | Chief Revenue Officer | LBEE Health
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 5: 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.
Ewelina (Evie) Mroczek | VP, Digital Product Transformation, Annuity Solutions | Lincoln Financial
Penny Petersen | Product Manager | ClaimDeck
Featured Speaker Session: Building the Intelligent Claims Organization: How AI, Data, Governance, and Human Judgment Are Reshaping the Future of Claims
Focus: As insurers continue to invest in AI and automation, many claims organizations still face fragmented systems, inconsistent data, and disconnected workflows. This session explores how trusted data, strong governance, operational excellence, and intelligent technology can create more connected, scalable, and resilient claims organizations while preserving the critical role of human judgment in decision-making.
Irene Koutzoulis | SVP Claims Operations / Strategic Initiatives / Data Analytics | Coaction Global
Morning Refreshments & Networking Break
PANEL 6: 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.
Sam Santiago | Head of Operations, P&C US | Swiss Re
Meredith Messenger | Vice President, Operations | NFP
Sudha Pininti | Director of Data Platform Manager | John Hancock
PANEL 7: Beyond Embedded Insurance: Building the Connected Claims Ecosystem
Focus: The evolution of APIs, ecosystem partnerships, and how tech is enabling insurance to be seamlessly embedded into everyday consumer platforms.
April Willers | President | ClaimDeck
Women, Insurance, Mental Wellbeing and Beyond
Focus: Forward-looking, inspirational presentation mapping out the next major technological waves on the horizon.
Conference Closing Remarks
Lunch & End of Conference (Move to ITS 2026)
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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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