Sydney, Australia


Insurance Executive Forum | Sydney
19 November 2026

An invitation‑only forum where Australia and New Zealand insurance leaders shape the future together


Driving innovation in Australia and New Zealand insurance

Join insurance leaders from across Australia and New Zealand to explore digital transformation and discuss the capabilities needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving market.

At DXC Connect Insurance Executive Forum | Sydney, you’ll gain actionable insights from industry leaders, experience live demos of DXC’s latest innovations and help shape future roadmaps.

This collaborative experience is designed to help you:

  • Learn valuable product information and explore innovations that are driving measurable impact for insurers
  • Discover proven strategies to accelerate growth, tailored to the unique regulatory and competitive landscape of Australia and New Zealand
  • Build lasting connections with peers and thought leaders shaping the future of insurance across the region
  • Provide critical input to guide DXC Insurance Software & BPS investments, ensuring future developments reflect your needs

Executive forums are our most exclusive events, reserved for leaders from our customer community. We are pleased to host our 2026 executive forum at The Fullerton Hotel, Sydney, on 19 November 2026.

What to expect

 Through thought-provoking sessions and networking, you’ll:

  • Learn about DXC’s recent innovations and commitment to meet you where you are on your digital journey, protecting your investments, extending the value you receive and partnering with you for transformation
  • Explore Assure Smart Apps, including hands-on demos and one-to-one time with DXC product experts
  • Learn from real-world success stories and practical case studies
  • Connect with peers, DXC team members and industry leaders to discuss the trends affecting our industry and how to address them

What past attendees have said about the event

“High-calibre plenary sessions and panel discussions, engaging and insightful breakout sessions with industry peers, and good networking opportunity. The conference was very, very well organised.”

“It was very helpful to network with other customers facing similar problems/issues and collaborate on how we can help each other and/or avoid having to figure it out alone.”

“Good speakers. Great networking events. Plenty of information on product updates. Had everything a good conference needs.”

“The conference was a great opportunity to learn about DXC’s strategy and roadmap, network with other customers and provide feedback to DXC on their products.”


Agenda

DXC Connect Insurance Executive Forum is all about creating meaningful connections — connecting members of our community to learn valuable industry and solution information, while sharing feedback and insights. Executive forums are much more than one-time events. They have become important milestones in our strategic planning.

Please find agenda details below. Hours and agenda are subject to change. Please note: Times are in AEST.

 

8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.  | Breakfast and networking
Start your day with coffee and conversations! Join fellow executives and members of the DXC team for an informal breakfast. We’ll exchange ideas and build connections, all before sessions even begin.

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Welcome and Keynote
Ray August, President, Insurance Software & BPS, DXC Technology
Carolyn Barnick, Director, Customer Marketing, DXC Technology
Joe Benson, Global Product Leader, Self-Insured and Legal, DXC Technology
Jenna Colman, Global Offering Leader, Assure Smart Apps, DXC Technology
Steve Reid, Global Product Leader, Broking, DXC Technology
Neil Trussler, Global Product Leader, Integral, DXC Technology

Join us for an inspiring keynote that unveils the latest product innovations designed to help insurers accelerate business outcomes today, while preparing for what’s next. Through product demonstrations and customer success stories, we’ll explore how AI-driven solutions are transforming operations, enhancing agility and driving growth in a rapidly evolving market.

11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Networking Break

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | General session | Agentic AI: From experimentation to controlled adoption
Bill Pieroni, Global Growth and Strategy Executive, Insurance Software & BPS, DXC Technology
This session will explore how insurers are moving from experimentation with AI into more controlled, scalable adoption. Drawing on customer experience, it will examine where AI is already delivering value, from document interrogation to workflow automation, and where organisations continue to face challenges around governance, integration and risk.

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Lunch and roundtable discussions
Continue the conversation over lunch through focused roundtable discussions designed to deepen connections and bring insight into action. Tables will be organised by product area, including Broking, Claims and Integral, creating space for meaningful dialogue among peers and DXC team members. By asking questions and sharing feedback from our morning sessions, you’ll build relationships and drive innovation that lasts well beyond the conference. Come ready to exchange perspectives, explore practical ideas and leave with connections and insights you can apply immediately.
Speakers

Speakers

Our speakers include DXC leaders, community members and industry professionals. A full list of speakers for our 2026 event will be added soon. Speakers from our 2025 event included:

Ray August
President, Insurance Software and Business Process Services
Jenna Colman
Global Offering Leader, Assure Smart Apps
Bill Pieroni
Global Growth and Strategy Executive, Insurance Software, Business Process Services and AI Solutions
Neil Trussler
Global Product Leader, Integral
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Registration

This is an invitation-only event, and seats are limited. When completing your registration, please use the email address your invitation was sent to. Registration requests from other email addresses will not be accepted.
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Venue and travel

DXC Connect Insurance Executive Forum will take place in central Sydney. Additional venue details, hotel information and travel guidance will be provided when you complete your registration.
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FAQ

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If you have any questions about the venue, event logistics or special requests, please contact DXC Connect Events.