16th International Conference · 2026
Building resiliencein an uncertain world
Looking back at 2026
Insurance Europe’s 16th International Conference took place in Brussels on 28 May 2026, bringing together insurance leaders, policymakers, regulators, young people and civil society from across the globe under the theme “Building resilience in an uncertain world”.
High-level speakers addressed the strategic challenges shaping insurance and risk worldwide, including geopolitical volatility, climate risk, retirement security, regulatory divergence and the impact of new technologies. The full-day programme featured panel discussions, a CEO fireside chat, a featured address and the NextGen Spotlight youth competition.
Browse the full programme and the speakers and their biographies.

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Programme
- 09:00 - 09:05
Introductory remarks
Master of Ceremony
- 09:05 - 09:15
Opening speech
- 09:15 - 09:30
Keynote speech
- 09:30 - 10:00
Fireside chat: A CEO’s perspective on global challenges
Moderated by
- 10:00 - 11:00
Session 1 – The consequences of growing risk: How global uncertainty and instability are reshaping risk models?
Moderated by
Session 1 – Q&A
- 11:00 - 11:30
Networking break
- 11:30 - 12:20
Strategic dialogue – Europe on the global stage: Influence or irrelevance?
Moderated by
- 12:20 - 13:45
Lunch
- 13:45 - 14:45
Session 2 – Growing old with peace of mind: How can insurers deliver sustainable retirement solutions?
Moderated by
Session 2 – Q&A
- 14:45 - 15:15
Networking break
- 15:15 - 16:00
Session 3 – AI in practice: How insurers are partnering with technology to drive change
Moderated by
Session 3 – Q&A
- 16:00 - 16:25
NextGen Spotlight: Why Insurance Matters
This closing segment will showcase the finalist videos from the “Why Insurance Matters” youth competition, run in partnership with the European Youth Parliament, giving the audience a chance to hear directly from the next generation on the importance of financial and insurance literacy before choosing the winner through a live vote.
Nadia SchniderVice-Chair of the Board of National Committees, European Youth Parliament
Finalists
Maayan Livermore DvorquezPortugal
Jack HempenstallIreland
Oula SuvantoFinland
Moderated by
William VidonjaHead of Conduct of Business, Insurance Europe
- 16:25 - 16:30
Announcement of the 17ᵗʰ International Conference
Evangelos AnastasiadesChairman, Insurance Association of Cyprus
- 16:30
Networking


