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Innovation Roundtable: Unlocking partnerships – how incumbent insurers and startups can build real value together

22 May 2025
White Box
Main stage keynotes

Session Format: 

  • Opening panel: A candid conversation with leaders from both established insurers and high-growth startups, exploring what makes partnerships work. We'll discuss common barriers, success stories, and how to align expectations, timelines, and outcomes between corporates and innovators. 

Key themes to cover: 

  • What do startups need from incumbents (and vice versa)? 

  • Balancing speed, scale, and regulation. 

  • Shifting from POCs to scalable, meaningful collaboration. 

Followed by: 

  • Open discussion: The floor opens to the audience for an interactive Q&A. Expect honest insights, shared challenges, and practical advice from fellow attendees. Everyone is invited to take the mic, ask questions, and share experiences. 

 

Chairperson
Matt Connolly, CEO - Sønr
Speakers
Arslan Hannani, Chief Innovation Officer - Aviva
Usha Badrinath, Chief Data Officer - Mosaic
Ambra Zhang, Co-founder & CEO - Juniper
Yann Bry, Chief Strategy and Operations Officer - AXA Next
Bessem Ayari, Global Head of Innovation Strategy & Scouting - ERGO Group AG