Insurance innovation, the events not to be missed in 2019

Events and conferences are still an important meeting opportunity between the traditional insurance industry and technological innovation. As the insurtech has arisen, the number of dedicated events has also increased worldwide. Here is a list of the most interesting ones

Published on 04 Feb 2019

Digital transformation is the driver for change in the insurance industry: an even faster change, yet never matching what new technologies can offer. Today, more than ever, trade fairs, conferences, summits and workshops are a powerful opportunity for company managers to update their knowledge and get in touch not only with ‘new technologies’, but also with anyone who is developing these. Therefore, our choice includes both a first series of events specifically designed for the insurance industry, as well as events on technological issues affecting the insurance industry or major international trade fairs where many trends for the consumer sector can be discovered.  

Finovate Europe 2019 – London, February 12-15 

Over 1400 senior executives from financial institutions, venture capitalists, media, analysts, bloggers, entrepreneurs, startups worldwide. 

More than 65 state-of-the-art fintech applications from startups and technology companies will be presented. New this year, a Deep Diving Summit Day on AI and Open Banking, a new world-class venue using an artificial intelligence application dedicated to the meeting to help people get in touch. 

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Global Insurtech Summit – London, March 4, 5, 6 

A very focused and bussiness event, for a professional ‘insurance’ audience, it delves into the state-of-the-art of new insurance technologies, new business models, new strategies, thanks to the participation of 100 super-expert speakers. Wide space for networking among the more than 1000 top business managers planned over the three-day event. An excellent showcase also for startups, with a dedicated demo area. 

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Italy Insurance Forum 2019 – Milan, April 3 

Italy Insurance Forum is the sole event focusing on technological innovation and the future of insurance services that brings together over 300 representatives of the insurance market with over 60 C-Level speakers. Now in its 6th edition, this year it will be focused on the following topics: 

  • IA, IOT and new risks: how do the management and liquidation of 4.0 CLAIM change? 
  • IA, Analytics, VOICE: what will be really effective for the customer in 2020? 
  • The Roadmap to a Real Digital Transformation: What’s Next? 
  • 2015 – 2018: How has the way of doing insurance changed? 

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The Future of Fintech – New York, June 11, 12 

Managed by CB Insights, The Future of Fintech 2019 brings together the world’s largest financial institutions, the best start-ups and the most active risk investors in all fields of finance, including insurtech. 

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Dia Amsterdam 2019 – Amsterdam, June 25-27 

It is defined as the largest “must see” insurance event in the world. More than 50 insurtech startups on stage, 7 Keynote speakers, 1000 participants representing 50 countries from 6 Continents. An event designed for industry managers and attended above all by the C and C-1 levels of all the leading insurance carriers.. 

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InsurTech Rising Europe – London, September 10-11-12 

More than 450 participants. Over 250 insurance executives. More than 40 Investors and 75 startups. Over 100 speakers. 

Once again, this event will feature a wide range of products, technologies and solutions presented by cutting-edge startups and internationally renowned speakers who will present the most influential technological issues in the coming years. In particular IoT, blockchain, RPA, drones and virtual reality, connected car, wearable will be the focus; Artificial Intelligence and its implications in intermediation, underwriting, claims and its ethical impact will be in the foreground. 

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Insurtech Connect – Las Vegas, September 23-24, 25 

It is defined as “the world’s largest gathering of insurance industry leaders and innovators”. Over 7000 participants from over 60 countries, over 600 CEOs, over 275 speakers, large companies, startups, investors. 

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Ces 2019 – Las Vegas, January 8-11 

It is the most important technology fair for consumer electronics in the world. A good opportunity to get to the markets and understand the trends (and expectations) of ‘mass’ consumption or to discover new products offered by startups.  This year 44 Italian startups will present their innovative products at Ces, in this article read who they are and what they do. 

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Blockchain Summit – Hong Kong, February 27 – 28 

The main Asian event in the field of blockchain and DLT for business. 

Brings together more than 1,000 industry leaders, business decision makers and technology innovators, delivering high-value content with 80 visionary speakers and exceptional networking opportunities. 

RiskMinds Insurance 2019 – Amsterdam, March 11-13 

This international conference, which also makes a stop in Asia and the US, is one of the most famous among risk managers and this year celebrates its tenth anniversary. It is very specific, in the 3 days, there will be speeches by 55 global CROs of the most important insurance companies, 80 speakers and more than 250 senior participants who determine the future of risk in the insurance markets. This edition will address in particular the issues related to cultural changes, new business models and new challenges facing risk management today. 

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Viva Technology – Paris, May 16-18 

This international conference, which also makes a stop in Asia and the US, is one of the most famous among risk managers and this year celebrates its tenth anniversary. It is very specific, in the 3 days, there will be speeches by 55 global CROs of the most important insurance companies, 80 speakers and more than 250 senior participants who define the future of risk in the insurance markets. This edition will address in particular the issues related to cultural changes, new business models and new challenges facing risk management today. 

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Blockchain Expo Europe 2019 – Amsterdam, June 19 – 20 

10,000 participants, 500 speakers, 350 exhibitors are expected. It takes place alongside other 3 events in the same space: AI & Big Data Exp (below), Cyber Security and Cloud Expo, Iot Tech Expo, so it’s an excellent opportunity to explore different topics having a strong impact in the insurance field. 

In particular, the agenda of the Blockchain conference will present a series of expert speeches, interactive panel discussions and case studies exploring the areas that will be most affected by this new technology, including: legal, retail, financial services, health, insurance, energy, music, government, real estate and more. 

The paths within the event are: Blockchain for Enterprise, Blockchain Platforms and Strategies, Cryptocurrency and Financial Services, Developing Blockchain Applications, Blockchain for Business, Blockchain Technologies, Blockchain Workshops and Blockchain Workshops and Innovation & Investors Zone. 

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AI & Big Data Expo Europe 2019 – Amsterdam, June 19 – 20 

8,000 participants, 300 speakers, 350 exhibitors are expected. 

A showcase of next-generation technologies and strategies from the Artificial Intelligence and Big Data sectors, but also Blockchain and IoT (in the above-mentioned side events), an opportunity to explore and discover the practical and successful implementation of these technologies in the business.. 

Web Summit – Lisbon, November 4-7 

It has become one of the most important events in the world for technology and startups, and has always received great media attention. This year 70000 visitors and 2600 journalists are expected.

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(photo credits: Blockchain Expo 2018) 

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