Join Us on September 26, 2024
Reserve your spot today for THIA’s Innovation Summit which returns this fall for a day of engagement and insights into the issues, solutions and trends affecting the travel health insurance industry.
This year’s Summit will take place on Thursday, September 26th (the day after THIA’s AGM) at Manulife’s conference space in Downtown Toronto from 8:45 AM – 5:00 PM EST, cocktail reception to follow.* We are pleased to advise that this space is wheelchair accessible.
Space is limited and sure to fill up quickly and Early Bird pricing is only available until August 9, 2024.
*Event information is subject to change.
This Year’s Innovation Summit Highlights
Navigating Disruption: Travel Health Insurance in a Time of Change
At this one-day summit, we will be exploring the impact of emerging technologies, consumer expectations and a shifting global landscape on the travel health insurance industry, while meeting travel health insurance leaders and other industry experts.
The Summit will feature two keynote speakers, provocative panels, technology experts and information about emerging businesses that are helping transform our industry and adjacent industries.
A light breakfast, lunch and a networking cocktail reception at the end of the day are included in your purchase price.
MEET OUR SPEAKERS:
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Edona Vila
Edona Vila is a Partner with Borden Ladner Gervais LLP. Edona handles high stakes litigation and regulatory matters on behalf of domestic and multinational corporations and insurers in a variety of disputes ranging from property damage, product liability, construction defects, and professional negligence matters to regulatory enforcement action. As part of her practice, Edona focuses in the defence of catastrophic claims related to alleged product failures on behalf of manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and retailers. As part of her product practice, she also advises on connected products’ liability and compliance matters including in respect of artificial intelligence, internet of things, and automated systems. In addition, Edona is an active contributor to thought leadership in insurance law, including as faculty for various programs for the Insurance Institute and the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada.
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Sid Mouncey
Sid Mouncey has over 20 years’ experience in the Global financial services market working with leading players in the banking and insurance sectors in the UK, Europe and Asia. Sid comes from a Product & Customer Experience background with a passion for designing and developing solutions for consumers which make a genuine difference to people’s day to day lives. Leading the Blink Parametric team as CEO, Sid is focusing on building a world class parametric product portfolio and long-term relationships with global insurers and brand partners.
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Robin Ingle
Robin Ingle is a Canadian / UK entrepreneur, a global specialist in travel, expatriate & student insurance, travel security, claims management and healthcare. He is CEO of technology companies: Travel Navigator™, Near Threat, Chairman of Novus Health, and CEO of global insurance & health services Companies: Ingle International, Ingle Health, 2studygroup, founding partner Ingle Lewer & Travel Assistance and Claims company AF24 . Robin has over 46 years of International experience in providing specialized travel insurance solutions for insurers, financial institutions, loyalty – affinity groups, NGO’s, educational institutions and worldwide travellers.
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Jil Macdonald
Jil Macdonald is a pioneering technology executive renowned for her transformative work in digital and AI product innovation. With decades of experience, she has successfully led the creation and scaling of over 200 cutting-edge products across Insurance, Finance, Environmental, and Energy sectors, generating $285M+ in industry savings.
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Ramy Nassar
With nearly 25 years of experience in technology and as former Head of Innovation for Mattel, Ramy leads sessions focused on AI and emerging technology, and disruption with organizations worldwide. His insights offer valuable perspectives on strategic foresight and the impact of emerging technology on the fast-changing landscape of business
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Todd Hirsch
Todd is an internationally renowned economist, keynote speaker, and author whose research and work focuses on enhancing adaptability in an ever-changing world. Having had a front row seat to key issues transforming the global economy for the past 25 years, he provides dynamic, clear-eyed insights on adaptability, creativity, and resilience to help industry and business leaders prepare for a future that is volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous.
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Keegan Iles
Keegan Iles is a seasoned insurance strategist and leader who has helped numerous insurance clients achieve their business transformation goals. As the National Insurance Leader at PwC Canada, he and his team deliver pragmatic and actionable strategic insights across the sector to support the insurance sector in achieving its objectives. Working in Canada, the U.S., U.K. and Australia, Keegan has applied his expertise to create strategic capabilities for insurance clients that support their broader business transformation objectives.
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Pricing
THIA Member pricing is valid for active THIA members and non-member colleagues at their company. Non-members must be registered by an active THIA member.
- THIA Members Early Bird ticket (through August 9, 2024): $250 per person
- THIA Members Standard ticket: $300 per person
- Non-Members ticket: $350 per person
Accommodation
THIA has reserved a limited number of hotel rooms for attendees of our AGM on September 25th and the Innovation Summit on the 26th. The rooms are at the Canopy by Hilton Toronto Yorkville (387 Bloor Street East, Toronto ON M4W 1H7), a short walk from the Innovation Summit venue. The price is $359 per night plus applicable taxes. To take advantage of this rate, you must reserve by August 26, 2024. Visit here to reserve your room.
We strongly encourage those attendees who are travelling to Toronto for the event to ensure they have appropriate travel insurance coverage.
Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be granted after purchase. Attendance can be transferred by contacting info@thiaonline.com.
Sponsorship
If your company would like to sponsor THIA's Innovation Summit, please contact Tony Abou-Assaleh at taa@titanfile.com.
Thank you to our venue sponsor Manulife for providing its state-of-the-art space for this event and to our other sponsors for their support.