Registration & Morning Hour

Opening Address by Digital Insurance

Welcome Address & Chairman's Address

Opening Speech

Mr. Joseph H. L. CHAN, JP, Under Secretary for Financial Services and
the Treasury, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative
Region, Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau

Navigate the Digital Future

The Top Digital Minds

Accelerate Digital to Drive Future Growth: Enabling and Driving Digital Transformation in Insurance in APAC

Moderator:
· Prof. Tek Yew Chia, Adjunct Professor and Advisor, Asian Institute of Digital Finance, National University of Singapore (NUS)

Panelists:
· Mr. Sunil Kapoor, Chief Risk Officer (CRO), Future Generali India Life Insurance
· Open for Insurer C-Suite, regulator, gov, association Only

The CEO Panel: How to Unlock the Most Value from Your Digital Transformation

Moderator:
· Mr. John Spence, Managing Director, Asian Capital Advisors

Panelists:
· Mr. Xiaodong (Sheldon) Yu, Chief Executive Officer, Taiping Reinsurance
· Mr. Jim Qin, CEO, General Insurance, Zurich Insurance Hong Kong
· Ms. Laura Wang, Chief Executive Officer, PCA Life Assurance (Taiwan)
· Mr. Michael Shin, CEO, RGA Korea, SVP, Japan and Chief Marketing Officer, Asia, Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated

The CIO/CDO/CTO Panel: How Insurers can Keep up with Accelerated Digital Changes through Continuous Innovation?

Moderator:
· Ms. Orchis Li, General Manager, Gen Re

Panelists:
· Mr. Gary Ho, Chief Information Officer, AXA Hong Kong and Macau
· Mr. Ratana Theam, Chief Technology Officer, CB General Insurance Plc.
· Mr. Alfred Cheung, Deputy CEO, BOC Life

Networking Coffee Break

Redefining Digital Insurance with Evolving Technologies

Keynote Slot Kept for Presenting Sponsor

Keynote Open for Sponsor

New Generation Transformation: Current and Future Tech Trends in the Insurance Industry

Moderator:
· Ms. Lynn Lin, Senior Vice President, Marsh

Panelists:
· Mr. Prashant Vinod, Executive Director - Digital Hub, Tawuniya
· Dr. Maxim Afanasyev, Financial Services Industry Head for JAPAC, Global Strategic Industries, Google Cloud

Reboot the Digital Insurance Business Model

Kept, not Available

Networking Luncheon

Growing Urgency for Change

Chairwoman's Address

Ms. Samah Babbo, Change and Transformation Leader

The Future of Digital Insurance

Kept, not Available

Successfull Change Management to Fuel Digital Transformation in Insurance

Kept, not Available

From Legacy to Digital- the Best Way forward for Core Infrastructure Transformation

Moderator:
· Mr. Ashish Jhajharia, Distinguished Industry Analyst-Insurance, ISG (Information Services Group)

Panelists:
· Mr. Luca Cacchiani, Head of Architecture APAC & MEA, Cigna Healthcare International Health
· Mr. Ashish Chand, Chief Transformation Officer, HuBS, Sun Life

Networking Coffee Break

Operational Excellence: Refining Operation in Insurance through Digital Transformation and Process Optimization

Moderator:
· Mr. Paul Ricard, Asia Pacific Head of Insurance & Asset Management, Oliver Wyman

Panelists:
· Mr. Troy Barnes, Digital Business Transformation APAC, Chubb
· Mr. Ashish Chand, Chief Transformation Officer, HuBS, Sun Life
· Mr. Michael Davies, Founder & CEO, Nextvestment
· Mr. JingLong Pan, Digital Insurance Senior Management

Climate Change and ESG: a Roadmap for Sustainable Insurance Powered by Technology

Moderator:
· Prof. Lapman Lee, Professor of Practice (ESG, FinTech, Sustainable Finance), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Panelists:
· Mr. Shinichi Kishi, General Manager at Sustainability Management & Development Dpt., Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company
· Ms. Chelsea Jiang, Chief Technical and Innovation Officer, General Insurance, Greater China, AXA Hong Kong and Macau
· Mr. Qin Lu, CEO Greater China, Aon
· Mr. Makoto Okubo, General Manager, International Affairs, Nippon Life Insurance

The Future of Workforce in Insurance: Tech, Culture, and Capabilities in Transformation

Moderator:
· Mr. Sean Deehan, Head of Hong Kong & Macau and Hong Kong Market Leader, Insurance Consulting & Technology, WTW

Panelists:
· Ms. Wivinia Luk, Senior Manager of Policy Research, Financial Services Development Council
· Mr. Joerg Sauer, Transformational Coach, Morphosis Coaching
· Mr. Jihad Faitrouni, Chief Executive Officer, Unlimited Insurance Services (UIS)
· Mr. Marc Karim Baloch, Founder & Managing Director, Resonance Asia

Digital Insurance - Insurer Leader of 2025 (APAC Region) - Celebrating Global Excellence in 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 have made in their digital journeys, while honoring the trailblazing pioneers, innovators, and leaders driving change.

In 2025, Digital Insurance is proud to introduce the "Digital Insurance - Insurer Leader of 2025 (APAC Region)" award, a prestigious global recognition celebrating insurers at the forefront of digital transformation in the APAC region.

"Digital Insurance-Insurer Leader of 2025 (APAC Region)" Award Ceremony

· Mr. David Piesse, Chairman of Ambassadors, International Insurance Society
· Prof. Andy Chun, Professor of Practice, Department of Computing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
· Mr. John Spence, Managing Director, Asian Capital Advisors
· Ms. Angela Hunter, CEO, Director, InsureProtect & Connect Consulting Asia Pte
· Prof. Tek Yew Chia, Adjunct Professor and Advisor, Asian Institute of Digital Finance, National University of Singapore (NUS)
· Dr. Pongpanu Damrongsiri, Executive Director, Thailand General Insurance Association
· Mr. Peter Crewe, Managing Director, Ziffa Group
· Mr. Karl-Heinz Jung, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Kacalyst Partners
· Mr.Tom Gerritsen, Director, Deloitte
· Ms. Jeanette Lim, President, Singapore Insurance Institute
· Mr. RAVI SESHADRI T, Strategic Advisor - Insurance and Insuretech

Closing Remark of Day 1

Network with Your Digital Right

Digital Insurance Happy Hour

Happy Hour with drinks, fruits, sweets and most importantly the right digital professionals