8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Breakfast and networking
Start your day with coffee, cuisine and conversations that will fuel your morning!
9:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | Welcome and keynote with Ray August
Ray August, President, Insurance Software & BPS, DXC Technology
Doug Benfield, Managing Director, Insurance Software & BPS, Asia Pacific
Carolyn Barnick, Director, Customer Marketing, DXC Technology
Jenna Colman, Global Offering Leader, Assure Smart Apps, DXC Technology
Scott Gorman, Executive Vice President and COO, Ivari
Adrian Johnston, President of Asia Pacific, ServiceNow (partner speaker)
Stephen Lau, Head of Information Technology, Fubon Life
Rob Le Busque, President of Asia Pacific & Japan, DXC Technology
Jeffrey Sheng, SVP and Regional IT Head, Sompo International
Kim Leng Teh, Regional COO, Allianz
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.
11:15 a.m. – 11:35 a.m. | Networking break
11:15 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Assure Smart App Studio sponsored by ServiceNow
During meals and session breaks, you’re invited to join DXC and ServiceNow experts in the Assure Smart App Studio, our innovation hub for building intelligent, business-driven applications that streamline processes and deliver measurable impact. In this collaborative space, you will learn more about existing apps and share ideas for future ones. Ask questions, provide feedback or view a demonstration tailored to your business needs.
11:35 a.m. – 12:35 p.m. | Breakout session | Ingenium keynote
Sada Kalidas, Global Product Leader, Ingenium, DXC Technology
Kumar Yagnaraman, Product Manager, Ingenium, DXC Technology
In this session, we will share DXC’s modernisation approach for Ingenium, including pragmatic cloud migration pathways, platform evolution and targeted accelerator programmes. We will highlight how Assure Smart Apps enable low disruption modernisation by addressing high friction operational areas without forcing wholesale system replacement. Grounded in the Protect, Extend, Transform framework, the session will draw on customer feedback and real-world examples to illustrate how insurers can progress their transformation journey at a pace aligned to their business priorities, risk appetite and regulatory context. The session will conclude by outlining Ingenium’s evolution into Assure Ingenium SaaS, demonstrating how insurers can transform, launch and scale operations confidently on a compliance-ready, cloud-enabled platform.
Breakout session | Integral keynote
Neil Trussler, Global Product Leader, Integral, DXC Technology
Andrew Dart, Director, Artificial Intelligence, DXC Technology
Jacco Landskroon, Heritage Product Manager, Integral, DXC Technology
Chelsea Si Min Ou, Insurance Customer Solution, DXC Technology
Clare Peters, Product Manager, Integral Product Engine, DXC Technology
Liang Ping Wang, IT Portfolio Director, Great Eastern
Join this session to explore how we are supporting your transformation journey through new and enhanced solutions and services. During this session, we will demonstrate recent innovations – including Assure Smart Apps – that support your business priorities and discuss how your feedback has influenced these developments. Whether you are considering a transformation to DXC Assure Integral, or looking to extend your heritage solution, you will learn how DXC can help support your business priorities.
Breakout session | Reinsurance keynote
Bjørnar Evenshaug, Global Product Leader, Reinsurance, DXC Technology
Explore the latest solutions and capabilities designed to deliver real-world value to reinsurers. From enhancements to Assure Reinsurance and Assure Cede to Assure Smart Apps, we’ll demonstrate how DXC is empowering the reinsurance market through innovative solutions, ecosystem partnerships and a thriving community.
12:35 p.m. – 1:35 p.m. | Lunch and networking
Fuel your afternoon with fresh ideas! By asking questions and sharing feedback from our morning sessions with peers and members of the DXC team, you’ll build relationships and drive innovation that lasts well beyond the conference.
1:35 p.m. – 2:35 p.m. | General session | Modernisation without disruption: The power of Assure Architecture and Assure Smart Apps
Jenna Colman, Global Offering Leader, Assure Smart Apps, DXC Technology
Jim Restivo, Insurance Chief Technology Officer, DXC Technology
Learn how Assure Architecture creates a practical bridge between heritage systems and modern digital capabilities without requiring a full system overhaul. This session explores our Protect, Extend, Transform strategy and how it delivers agility, performance and security today while preparing insurers for the future. We’ll look at how Assure Smart Apps enable rapid modernisation by layering intelligent, task‑focused capabilities on top of existing systems. Real‑world use cases will demonstrate how Smart Apps automate high‑friction workflows, improve customer and agent experiences, and deliver fast, measurable business results – helping organisations drive operational excellence and competitive advantage.
2:35 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. | Networking break
2:55 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. | Breakout session | Accelerating with AI: Strategies, best practices and proven results
Patrick Molineux, Vice President, Global Offerings, DXC Technology
Sada Kalidas, Global Product Leader, Ingenium, DXC Technology
Somasundaram Ramakrishnan, Customer Solutions Leader, DXC Technology
Join this session for an in-depth discussion of modern conversion strategies and tools that drive efficiency and reduce risk. Learn how DXC's AI-powered Smart Accelerators are transforming policy portfolio conversions or migrations to the cloud by streamlining processes, improving accuracy and delivering measurable business value. We'll discuss best practices and lessons learned from recent projects, providing actionable insights to ensure your next conversion project is faster, smarter and future-ready.
Breakout Session | AI and analytics in reinsurance
Bjørnar Evenshaug, Global Product Leader, Reinsurance, DXC Technology
Explore how DXC is advancing reinsurance modernisation through product-embedded AI, Smart Apps and next-generation analytics. The session will demonstrate practical and delivered solutions, outline the forward-looking roadmap for Assure Reinsurance and Assure Cede, and engage the audience in business-focused AI use-case discussions.
3:40 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Networking break
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | General session | The agentic shift: Strategies for insurance transformation and growth
Bill Pieroni, Global Strategy and Growth Leader, DXC Technology
Highly regarded in the industry and among DXC community members, Bill Pieroni returns to the executive forum stage to discuss how Agentic AI is redefining insurance economics and operations. This session explores the evolution from traditional AI to agentic systems, their impact on underwriting, claims and operations, as well as strategies for measurable value creation. During this session, you’ll gain evidence-based insights on governance, capability realignment and adoption pathways to avoid transformation pitfalls and learn approaches to translate strategic intent into action and position your enterprise for long-term competitiveness.
4:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | General session | Intelligent insurance: What comes next?
Prakash Thomas, General Manager, APAC, DXC Technology
As the formal agenda for the executive forum concludes, we’ll highlight key insights, next steps for harnessing the power of Intelligent Insurance and what to expect next for the DXC Connect Insurance Community.
5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Networking reception
Join us for an evening of connection and conversation. Enjoy exceptional cuisine and drinks while building relationships with industry peers, partners and DXC experts. Exchange insights, build connections and spark collaboration – and drop into the Assure Smart App Studio, which will remain open for hands‑on exploration throughout.
