Provides a governance framework for Blockchain solutions / value chains / ecosystems. Highlights primary models. Discusses which models lend themselves to what scenarios and discusses challenges and lessons learned. ~ Speaking: David Gritz – SVIA | John Fohr – TrustLayer
Introduces emerging Blockchain enabled products & business models. Includes discussions on strategic implications and expected timeline for adoption. ~ Speaking: Natalie Wood – SVIA | Brian Casey – Locke Lord | Truman Esmond – AAIS | Robert Barkovich – Health Linkages
Hands-on exec workshop that guides participants through definition and development of a Smart Contract. ~ Speaking: Sergey Nazarov – Chainlink
Introduces Blockchain, distributed ledgers & smart contracts & how Blockchain supports them. Provides use case examples & defines strategic implications & design considerations. ~ Speaking: Andrew Bull – Bull Blockchain Law
Overview of Blockchain’s current / expected use / impact in a digital insurance industry. Primary use cases, initiatives & adoption timeline. ~ Speaking: Mike Connor – SVIA | Andrew Bull – Bull Blockchain Law
Introduction to Blockchain Program, SVIA & its membership program. Overview of Blockchain, it’s origin, how it works. Adoption & use cases in other industries. It’s impact on business, culture, and society. ~ Speaking: Natalie Wood – SVIA | Mike Connor – SVIA
Overview of how disruptive technologies like IoT, blockchain, big data / AI, smart contracts and open source are affecting development of insurtech; given this digital ecosystem, how do you successfully address and manage IP? ~ Speaking: Courtney York – Akin Gump | Ashley Brown – Akin Gump |
Latest InsurTech litigation trends, including consumer protection developments and what to expect from the plaintiffs’ bar. ~ Speaking: Nick Gregory – Akin Gump | Tom Welsh – Orrick | Ashley Crawford – Akin Gump | Deanna Johnston – Embroker |
Emerging trends, lessons learned, and recommendations for in raising capital and negotiating and defining strategic partnerships. ~ Speaking: Courtney York – Akin Gump | Gopi Rangan – Sure Ventures |
In a conversation moderated by Rex Frazier, Senator Lara will discuss how California’s Department of Insurance can help InsurTechs improve the industry, including agency initiatives to foster innovation, ensure solvency, and protect consumers. ~ Speaking: Rex Frazier – PFIC | Senator Ricardo Lara |
