The International Arab Actuarial Conference 2026 is a premier event tailored for actuaries, actuarial firms, and industries reliant on actuarial expertise, including insurance, finance, banking, healthcare, pensions, and risk management across the Middle East and Africa. Scheduled from February 4 to 6, 2026, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, this conference serves as a professional platform to address emerging issues and future themes impacting actuarial work in these sectors.
The 2026 edition, themed "The World from an Actuarial Perspective," will feature a series of sessions covering critical topics such as the global insurance regulatory landscape, the transformative power of AI and data in the insurance industry, the design of affordable and accessible healthcare, solvency II, capital models, and risk management for the insurance sector, and the impact of generative AI on actuarial work. Notably, Davide Burlon, Regional Sales Director at Akur8, will participate in Session 2, "Harnessing the Power of AI and Data: Transforming the Future of Insurance," on Day 1 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
The conference will be held at the Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel in Dubai, providing attendees with opportunities to network with peers and industry leaders. The event is organized by MenaMoney, a Bahrain-based company specializing in financial events, in partnership with the Emirates Insurance Federation and the General Arab Insurance Federation (GAIF).
This conference is ideal for professionals in the actuarial and related sectors seeking to stay informed about the latest developments and trends affecting their industries.
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Speakers(34)
Alaa Elzoheiry
Chairman at Insurance Federation of Egypt
Alaa Elzoheiry is the Chairman of the Insurance Federation of Egypt.
Chakib Abouzaid
Secretary General at General Arab Insurance Federation
Chakib Abouzaid is the Secretary General of the General Arab Insurance Federation.
Davide Burlon
Regional Sales Director at Akur8
Davide Burlon is the Regional Sales Director at Akur8, with extensive client experience across the UK, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.
Dr. Mohamed Maait
Executive Director at International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Dr. Mohamed Maait serves as the Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund, representing Egypt.
Ehab Alatassi
Chief Executive Officer at National Casemix Center of Excellence
Ehab Alatassi is the Chief Executive Officer at the National Casemix Center of Excellence.
Elena Stukanova
Executive Vice President of Finance at Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC)
Elena Stukanova is the Executive Vice President of Finance at ADNIC.
Elias Rahal
Managing Director at Enterprise Risk Management Solutions
Elias Rahal is the Managing Director of Enterprise Risk Management Solutions.
Emmanuel Givanakis
CEO at ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority
Emmanuel Givanakis is the Chief Executive Officer of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority.
Eng. Naji Al Tamimi
CEO at Saudi Insurance Authority
Eng. Naji Al Tamimi is the Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Insurance Authority.
Georgios Symeonidis
Chairman at International Association of Consulting Actuaries
Georgios Symeonidis is the Chairman of the International Association of Consulting Actuaries.
Gerald Gakundi
Deputy MD at Bermuda Monetary Authority
Gerald Gakundi serves as the Deputy Managing Director of the Bermuda Monetary Authority.
H.E. Dr. Mohamed Farid
Chairman at Financial Regulatory Authority
H.E. Dr. Mohamed Farid is the Chairman of Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority.
Ian Duncan
President Elect at SOA
Ian Duncan is the President Elect of the Society of Actuaries.
Josh Taub
Director of CAS Exams at The Infinite Actuary
Josh Taub is the Director of CAS Exams at The Infinite Actuary.
Kathleen C. Odomirok
President-Elect at Casualty Actuarial Society
Kathleen C. Odomirok is the President-Elect of the Casualty Actuarial Society.
Kyle Rudden
Consulting Actuary & Managing Director at KR Services Limited
Kyle Rudden is a Consulting Actuary and Managing Director at KR Services Limited.
Lars Gehrmann
Group Chief Digital (AI) Officer / Head of QIC Digital Venture Partners at Qatar Insurance Company
Lars Gehrmann is the Group Chief Digital (AI) Officer and Head of QIC Digital Venture Partners at Qatar Insurance Company.
Maha Al-Saadi
Head – Regulatory Affairs, Financial Services Sector at Qatar Financial Centre (QFC)
Maha Al-Saadi is the Head of Regulatory Affairs in the Financial Services Sector at the Qatar Financial Centre.
Mark Steward
Chief Executive at DFSA
Mark Steward is the Chief Executive of the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).
Mohamed Aly Soliman
Chairman at Arab Actuarial Society
Mohamed Aly Soliman is the Chairman of the Arab Actuarial Society.
Mohamed Kotb
Managing Director, Treaty Division at United Insurance Brokers Limited
Mohamed Kotb is the Managing Director of the Treaty Division at United Insurance Brokers Limited.
Mohd. Farhan Anwaar
Associate Director at Zamara MENA
Mohd. Farhan Anwaar is an Associate Director at Zamara MENA.
Monica Shokari
Business Risk & Insurance at Google
Monica Shokari works in Business Risk & Insurance at Google.
Mr. Khaled Al Dhaeri
Chairman at Emirates Insurance Federation (EIF)
Mr. Khaled Al Dhaeri is the Chairman of the Emirates Insurance Federation.
Paul Kartono
President at Indonesian Actuarial Association
Paul Kartono is the President of the Indonesian Actuarial Association.
Paul Sweeting
President at Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, UK
Paul Sweeting is the President of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries in the UK.
Prof. GOH Jing Rong
Board member at Singapore Actuarial Society
Prof. GOH Jing Rong is a Board member of the Singapore Actuarial Society.
Riham Abdelhameed
Actuarial Consultant at RA Actuarial Consultancy
Riham Abdelhameed is an Actuarial Consultant at RA Actuarial Consultancy.
Rita El Sokhon
Chairman at Lebanese Association of Actuaries
Rita El Sokhon is the Chairman of the Lebanese Association of Actuaries.
Shruti Goyal
Senior Consultant at Zamara MENA
Shruti Goyal is a Senior Consultant at Zamara MENA.
Simon Le Dily
President at French Institute of Actuaries
Simon Le Dily is the President of the French Institute of Actuaries.
Tanmeet Kaur
Principal Actuary and Head of Actuarial at Zamara MENA
Tanmeet Kaur is the Principal Actuary and Head of Actuarial at Zamara MENA.
Thaika Shaikh Omer
Director at Zamara MENA
Thaika Shaikh Omer is a Director at Zamara MENA.
Zainab Shikely
Health Insurance Team at Zamara, Kenya
Zainab Shikely is part of the Health Insurance Team at Zamara, Kenya.
Event Details
- Date
- February 4-6, 2026
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇦🇪 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel
- Pricing
- From $299
- Audience
- Actuaries, actuarial firms, insurance professionals, finance and banking experts, healthcare and pension managers, risk management specialists
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending
- Attendees
- Approximately 500