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  • 26 APRIL- SUNDAY


  • 27 APRIL - MONDAY


  • 28 APRIL - TUESDAY


  • 29 APRIL - WEDNESDAY


  • Admission to Badge Holders only

    NETWORKING
    Where
    Atlantis Royal Terrace

  • A keynote and panel discussion exploring the Dubai International Financial Centre’s evolving role in global reinsurance, and an update on plans for 2026. The DIFC & members will assess regulatory developments, market expansion, and DIFC’s ambitions as a hub for innovation, capacity, and capital flows connecting MENA, Asia and Africa.

    MAIN STAGE - LIGHTNING TALKS
    Where
    Atlantis Ballroom

  • Experts will examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping the reinsurance value chain from claims automation and underwriting analytics to generative AI applications. The session will also consider how technology is changing workforce dynamics and skill sets across the industry. Hiring processes have changed as a result of AI and we’ll explore how that will change the landscape of talent.

    MAIN STAGE - LIGHTNING TALKS
    Where
    Atlantis Ballroom

  • This session addresses the reinsurance response to a changing climate, covering catastrophe modelling & resilience financing. Panellists will discuss data innovation, new modelling approaches, and strategies for managing the growing protection gap amid more frequent extreme weather events.

    MAIN STAGE - LIGHTNING TALKS
    Where
    Atlantis Ballroom

  • A focused conversation following on from the DIFC keynote. The session will discuss on the Dubai International Financial Centre’s evolving role as a regional and international hub for reinsurance. Senior market figures will exchange views on regulatory developments, capital flows, and strategic priorities driving the DIFC’s continued growth and global relevance.

    CHATHAM HOUSE ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS
    Where
    The Boardroom

  • An engaging, participant-driven discussion on the most practical and high-impact AI applications in reinsurance. Delegates will debate real-world use cases in claims, underwriting, pricing, and portfolio management, exploring both successes and pitfalls. Expect open dialogue on governance, data ethics, and the pace of adoption across global markets.

    CHATHAM HOUSE ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS
    Where
    The Boardroom

  • An expert-led discussion on the rising risks of political violence, unrest and geopolitical disruption. The session will cover underwriting approaches, coverage evolution and claims experience, alongside the implications for reinsurers seeking to balance opportunity with heightened exposure in volatile regions.

    CHATHAM HOUSE ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS
    Where
    The Boardroom

  • Continue your meetings in an informal setting, to the backdrop of the sunset, on the Royal Terrace.

    NETWORKING
    Where
    Atlantis Royal Terrace

  • A deep dive into the Gulf region’s expanding reinsurance ecosystem. Speakers will highlight the latest market developments in Riyadh and Dubai, including the evolving role of brokers, the influx of new capacity and regulatory shifts driving sustainable growth. How is the GCC holding its weight in an age where growth is already well underway?

    MAIN STAGE - LIGHTNING TALKS
    Where
    Atlantis Ballroom

  • This session explores the rapid rise of managing general agents in Dubai and across the region. MGA experts will discuss what’s fuelling this growth, how it’s reshaping distribution and where regulatory frameworks and market appetite are headed.

    MAIN STAGE - LIGHTNING TALKS
    Where
    Atlantis Ballroom

  • A candid discussion with broker and insurer CEOs who have recently established or scaled operations in the region. Topics include political instability and market volatility, amongst others. Strategies for maintaining operational resilience will be at the forefront of this session.

    MAIN STAGE - LIGHTNING TALKS
    Where
    Atlantis Ballroom

  • Industry leaders will explore how the reinsurance market is responding to changing energy dynamics in the Gulf. The discussion spans traditional oil and gas exposures, offshore developments and the transition to green and renewable projects, with insights on capacity and emerging risk management trends.

    CHATHAM HOUSE ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS
    Where
    The Boardroom

  • This roundtable brings together experts to discuss how the industry is addressing regional catastrophe exposures. Topics include evolving hazard data, modelling advances and the role of reinsurance in supporting disaster preparedness, rapid recovery and resilient infrastructure across high-risk territories.

    CHATHAM HOUSE ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS
    Where
    The Boardroom

  • A roundtable assessing the fast-evolving cyber threat landscape and its implications for reinsurance. Participants will examine claims patterns, emerging vulnerabilities, and shifting regulatory requirements, while debating how best to structure risk transfer solutions in an increasingly complex digital environment.

    CHATHAM HOUSE ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS
    Where
    The Boardroom

  • Speakers will address Türkiye’s reinsurance landscape, recent regulatory reforms, post-disaster recovery strategies and the role of international partners in supporting sustainable market development.

    MAIN STAGE - GEO SPOTLIGHT
    Where
    Atlantis Ballroom

  • This session shines a light on emerging opportunities across Central Asia. Industry participants will examine regional insurance maturity, infrastructure investment and the potential for reinsurance partnerships as economies diversify and expand risk transfer mechanisms.

    MAIN STAGE - GEO SPOTLIGHT
    Where
    Atlantis Ballroom

  • A dialogue focused on reinsurance market development across Sub-Saharan Africa. Panellists will explore growth in key territories, evolving regulatory frameworks and the role of international partnerships in technology adoption and sustainable market expansion.

    CHATHAM HOUSE ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS
    Where
    The Boardroom