IASA invites skilled speakers and industry experts to submit speaking proposals for the 2019 Conference

Topics

The Education Committee has listed topics below for consideration.  This list is not intended to limit the focus of submissions and we encourage and welcome the suggestion of other industry topics.

Technology (TECH)

• InsurTech (including Case Studies, InsurTech/MaturTech Collaboration)
• Core Modernization (Including Policy, Billing, Claims)
• Data & Analytics (Including Management, Big Data, Business Intelligence, Reporting, Predictive Analytics)
• Emerging Tech (Including Augmented Reality, AI, connected sensors, Robotic Process Automation)
• Digital Transformation & Customer Experience (Including next-gen interactions: UIs, portals, voice, messaging, etc.; personalization, consultation and flexibility)
• Cybersecurity and Risk Management
• IT Outsourcing and Business Process Outsourcing

Accounting, Risk Management & Finance (A.R.F.)

• Accounting & Financial Reporting
• Operational Best Practices & Financial Process Transformation (Including Workflow, Robotic Process Automation, Digital Transformation, Organization Design)
• Investments
• Changing Regulatory Environment
• Tax Matters (Including Legislative Updates and Other Hot Topics)
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Reinsurance Issues

Professional Development (P.D.)

• General
  • Managing Your Career
  • Self-Improvement (Including Managing Work-Life Balance, Public Speaking, etc.)
  • Diversity & Inclusion
• Leadership
  • Setting and Managing Expectations
  • Developing and Mentoring Young Professionals
  • Self-Improvement (Executive Presence, Authentic Leadership, etc.)
• Young Professionals
  • Creating and Managing a Social Media Presence
  • Balancing Ambition and Patience
  • Presentation Skills (Written, Verbal, Know your Audience)

• Learning Objectives

  Proposals should provide attendees:

  • New skills, capabilities, and behaviors that attendees can apply to their daily work
  • Real-life examples or case studies that contribute to the advancement of the industry
  • Technologies, trends, and insights into best practices
  • Leadership skills that demonstrate effective problem solving, communication, and engagement

  Session Types

  IASA is looking for proposals that appeal to all types of learners. In order to have the best educational experience for the participants in your session, IASA is looking to move away from the traditional lecture-based educational session to a more participant-based educational session.  Some types are:

   

  • Problem Solving – speakers pose a problem and lead attendees through exercises to develop solutions
  • Panel Presentation – moderated discussion by no more than three panel members and one moderator
  • Experimental/Case Study – speakers review a case study and lessons learned
  • Interactive Presentation and Group Discussions 

    We encourage you to think about various ways to make your presentation highly engaging and interactive for participants.  Some ideas on how to engage attendees include but are not limited to:

     

  • A short video clip(s) to engage audience participation regarding the topic.
  • Create an opening for participants to dialogue about the subject.
  • Open your presentation with a story to grab attention and keep people tuned in.
  • Begin with a question you think the audience wants answered and compile the various answers throughout the session.

  Submission Process

  Proposals will be accepted online only from July, 2018 to August 31, 2018.

  Learn more….