In a world where technological change is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, staying informed about emerging developments is essential for every risk and insurance professional. We‘re delighted to announce that this year’s 2026 Leadership Masterclass Series ‘Technology Frontiers’ will be a double header - a two-part event series designed to equip delegates with practical insights into two of the most significant technologies shaping the future of business: artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing.
Masterclass One ‘Accelerating AI: Turning Threats into Strategic Opportunities’, will take place on 15 October 2026, from 9.00am to 12.00pm, at the Aviva Auditorium, 28-30 Hoxton Square, London, and will explore how AI is transforming the cyber risk landscape - not only by accelerating threats such as deepfake fraud, agentic AI attacks and hyper‑personalised social engineering, but also by unlocking powerful new opportunities for resilience, privacy, efficiency and competitive advantage. Blending cutting‑edge insight with practical guidance, it shows how risk leaders can turn emerging AI‑driven exposures into strategic gains, build smarter controls, strengthen governance and position their organisations to thrive in an autonomous, data‑intensive future.
Speakers include:
- Dr Stephan Sigrist, Founder & Head, W.I.R.E
- Tabitha Ong, Head of Financial Lines Technical Underwriting, CUO, Aviva
- Richard Taylor, Head of Cyber & Tech E&O, Aviva
- Jon Choi, Director, Insurance Risk Consulting, CyberCube
- Rosehana Amin, Partner, Clyde & Co
- Chris Thompson, Head of AI, Aviva
- Chris Bond, Client Relationship Manager, Aviva
- Jayan Perara, Partner Digital Risks, Global Head of Cyber Response, Control Risks
Masterclass Two ‘Quantum Computing: Preparing for the Next Technology Disruption’, will be held on 26 November 2026, from 9.00am to 11.00am, at WTW, 51 Lime Street, London. Quantum computing is set to transform business, creating new opportunities while introducing significant challenges for cyber security, data protection and enterprise risk. This session will explore what the technology means for organisations today, separating hype from reality and examining its implications for risk and insurance professionals. Through insight and discussion, delegates will gain practical perspectives on preparing for the quantum era.
Speakers:
- Zygmunt Łoziński, Quantum Safe Networks, IBM Research
- Dean Chapman, Senior Director (GB Cyber Risk Solutions, Global FINEX, WTW
Join the conversation with renowned experts and gain practical insights to the emerging risks and new opportunities presented by technology to help you prepare your organisation for the next wave of technological disruption.
Spaces are limited. If you would like to reserve your spot now, please email learning@airmic.com to register your place, stating which Masterclass(es) you would like to attend.