08:00-09:00
Registration & Morning Hour
09:00-09:10
Opening Address by Digital Insurance
09:10-09:20
Welcome Address & Chairman's Address
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Lead through Change
09:20-09:50
Panel: The Future of Digital Transformation: Unlocking Opportunities and Innovation in the MENA Insurance Market
Moderator:
· Mr. Frederik Bisbjerg, CEO | Senior advisor | Shaping the Future of Insurance
Panelists:
· Mr. Frederik Bisbjerg, CEO | Senior advisor | Shaping the Future of Insurance
Panelists:
· Mr. Ayman Y. AL-Ajmi, Group Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Braxtone Group
· Ms. Ebtehal Tantawy, Chief Officer, Enterprise Project Management, AXA Egypt
· Dr. Nasser Aljehani, Senior Advisor to the CEO, Tawuniya
· Mr. Mohamed Seghir, Chief Executive Officer, HAYAH Insurance Company
09:50-10:20
The CEO Panel: Lead the Change and Drive Growth in the Digital Age
Moderator:
· Mr. Philip Story, Chairman, DIFC Insurance Association & Senior Executive Officer & Head of Distribution EMEA, Investors Trust Assurance
Panelists:
· Mr. George Kabban, CEO, United Insurance Brokers (DIFC)
· Mr. Amol Shah, Chief Transformation Officer, RAKINSURANCE
· Mr. Khaled Abd El Sadek, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Mohandes Insurance
10:20-10:50
Reimagining Insurance: Embracing Digital Transformation for a Smarter, More Resilient Future
Open for Presenting Sponsor
10:50-11:20
Networking Coffee Break
11:20-11:50
The CIO/CTO/CDO Panel: Building a Digital-First Enterprise and Unlocking the Power of AI
Moderator:
· Confirming and not available
Panelists:
· Mr. Arsalan Iqbal, Head of Technology, GIG Gulf
· Mr. Anup Dhingra, Managing Director - FINPRO® India, Middle East, Africa (IMEA), Marsh
· Mr. Rakesh Sudhakaran, Chief Commercial Officer, SALAMA - Islamic Arab Insurance Company
· Open for CIO/CTO/CDOs only
11:50-12:20
Accelerating Digital Transformation in MENA’s Insurance Industry: Strategies for Innovation, Agility, and Customer-Centric Growth
Kept, not Available
12:20-14:00
Networking Luncheon
14:00-14:05
Chairman's Address
Mr. Abdullah Faisal Biary, Chief Information Security Officer, United Cooperative Assurance
14:05-14:35
Panel: Regulation and Digital Transformation: Shaping the Future of Insurance in MENA
14:35-15:00
Green Insurance & ESG: Preparing for Climate Risk in MENA
Kept, not available
15:00-15:25
Generative AI & Hyperautomation: Redefining Insurance Operations and Customer Experience
Kept, not available
15:25-15:55
Panel: Execution Excellence in Large-Scale Change: Ensuring a Smooth Transition to Modern Insurance Technologies in MENA
Moderator:
· Dr. Nilay Ranjan Singh, Chief Executive Officer, State Bank of India
Panelists:
· Mr. Carlos Piedade, Head of Digital Strategy and Transformation, Emirates Insurance Company
· Dr. Erdoğan Çiftcioğlu, Vice Chairperson, Koru Sigorta
· Mr. Makoto Okubo, General Manager, International Affairs, Nippon Life Insurance Company
· Mr. Wael El-Bsat, Executive Director, Business Transformation & Innovation, Tawuniya
· Mr. Simon S. Price, Digital Transformation Leader
· Mr. Varghese Skariah, Group Data Director, LIVA Group
15:55-16:25
Networking Coffee Break
16:25-16:55
Panel: Operational Excellence: Refining Operation in Insurance through Digital Transformation and Process Optimization
Moderator:
· Mr. Mohamed Atef, Chief Financial Officer, Liva Insurance Oman
Panelists:
· Mr. Rizwan Munir, Director Partnerships & Ecosystem, Tawuniya
· Mr. Shammi Kapoor, SVP & Head Operations, Tata AIG General Insurance
· Ms. Khadijetou Mohamed El Maouloud, Head of Information Systems Department, CNASS
· Mr. Dilshan Perera, Chief Transformation Officer, HNB General Insurance
16:55-17:35
Panel: InsurTech on the Global Stage: What’s Next for Innovation and Scale in MENA?
· Dr. Goetz Friedrich Kuras, Senior Advisor to HE the Governor of GOSI
This panel is not open
17:35-18:05
"Digital Insurance Award 2026 (MENA Region)" Ceremony - Celebrating Global Excellence in Insurance Digital Transformation
As one of the leading global events for the insurance industry, Digital Insurance is dedicated to fostering the advancement of digital transformation within the sector. This platform highlights the significant achievements insurers, reinsurer, brokers, insurtechs, and all other digital partners have made, which have driven insurance digital transformation, by honoring the trailblazing pioneers, innovators, and leaders.
In 2026, Digital Insurance is proud to introduce the "Digital Insurance Award 2026 (MENA Region)", a prestigious global recognition celebrating the leaders at the forefront of insurance digital transformation in the MENA region.
18:05-18:10