Thriving in the age of agile
TechFest 2024 | 21 & 22 May
Competing with Flexibility, Integration, and Innovation in Insurance Technology,” lies a compelling narrative that underscores the pivotal role of agility in today’s insurance sector.
Panel discussions + Demo’s over Two days virtual conference & cocktail event
TechFest 2024 sees the introduction of demo’s into the mix. Daily opening Keynote, Panel sessions, Demos, followed by another panel session and closing Keynote. A two day, virtual event on 21 & 22 May, followed by an in-person networking cocktail function.
Registration is free, thanks to our conference sponsors!
Conference sponsors
Headline sponsor: TransUnion
Session sponsors: JMR Software, Profida, SSP
Cocktail sponsors: DesignerSolutions, FINEOS Software, Fulcrum, and Santam
TransUnion
TransUnion currently operates in 8 countries in Africa: Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Malawi. We offer Commercial, Consumer, Insurance and Auto risk information solutions across a number of industries, as well as personal credit management solutions in Africa.
Designer Solutions
We are a software development company with emphases on customised Fintech and InsurTech application and warranty management systems. Founded in 2002, our focus is on quality applications and management principles that are output based and which contributes towards successful business outcomes.
FINEOS
FINEOS is a leading provider of core systems for life insurers globally, with 7 of the 10 largest life insurers in the U.S. and 70% of the Australian group insurance market using the FINEOS Platform. The innovative FINEOS component-based, configurable, integratable Platform, including FINEOS Claims, is the only purpose-built, end-to-end SaaS solution for the life and employee benefits markets.
JMR Software
JMR Software are Financial Services IT Experts providing specialist IT consultancy, Software and Solutions through proven enterprise-scale solutions and IT implementation services that ensure your technology delivers the results your business needs..
Profida
A comprehensive suite of software solutions to help drive growth in your business. Financial Services and Insurance Industry focused, we provide specialised functionality and support to help you achieve sophisticated practice management and high-level client service
SSP
SSP provides software for the insurance industry.
Trusted by Brokers, Insurers, MGAs, UMAs, Underwriting Agents and Financial Advisers for over three decades.
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Santam
We are a leading general insurer in South Africa with a market share of more than 22%. We have over 105 years of standing and we provide a diverse range of general insurance products and services to individuals, commercial and corporate markets.
Fulcrum
The Fulcrum Group of companies is South Africa’s foremost independent provider of Premium collection and premium finance to the insurance industry.
2024 Conference Schedule
Keynote: Thriving in the age of agile
Paul Donnelly, Executive Vice President, EMEA, FINEOS
Panel: Agile innovation to meet evolving client expectations
Thanks to FINEOS for sponsoring this session.
- Paul Donnelly, FINEOS
- Ant Miller, Simply
DEMO Session: JMR CASE STUDY
The team at JMR will take delegates through interesting use cases, and showcase their product and service offering.
DEMO Session: TBC
DEMO Session: TBC
Session: YuLife
Leg Stretch
keynote: Regulate to innovate
Panel: Regulatory flexibility & innovation in insurance
SA Regulator
Tristan Marot, NRF
Keynote: Distribution Disrupted: Insurance in the Age of AI & Insurtech
Thanks to conference sponsors for making this session possible.
Vis Govender, Vis Govender, Co-founder of Everything.Insure Group CEO of FirstEquity Group
Panel: Age of agile Intermediary
Thanks to SSP for sponsoring this session.
DEMO SESSION: FINEOS
DEMO SESSION: SSP
DEMO SESSION: TBC
Session: TBC
Leg Stretch
KEYNOTE: Data Empowers the Age of the Individual
Schalk Fischer, TransUnion
Panel: CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS TO DATA OPTIMIZATION
- Dane Richards, JMR CEO
- TransUnion
- The Data Company