Leadership Masterclass One - Accelerating AI: Turning Threats into Strategic Opportunities

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 will explore the very latest thinking in AI as it continues to accelerate, including its growing impact on cyber risk, insurance, governance, resilience and strategic advantage.

Programme:

08:15 Registration & Networking

09:00 Welcome & Introductions | Adam Ireland, Airmic & Richard Taylor, Aviva

09:15 The AI Frontier | Stephan Sigrist, W.I.R.E

10:00 Networking Break

10:30 Turning Threats into Strategic Opportunities | Expert Panel Discussion

11:15 Audience Q&A

11:25 State of the Market: AI Exposures in Insurance | Jon Choi, CyberCube & Tabitha Ong, Aviva

12:00 Close

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
• Chris Thompson, Head of AI, Aviva
• Chris Bond, Client Relationship Manager, Aviva
• Jon Choi, Director, Insurance Risk Consulting, CyberCube
• Rosehana Amin, Partner, Clyde & Co
• Jayan Perara, Partner Digital Risks, Global Head of Cyber Response, Control Risks