The International Arab Actuarial Conference 2026 is a distinguished event that serves as a professional platform for actuaries, actuarial firms, and industries reliant on actuarial expertise, including insurance, finance, banking, healthcare, pension, and risk management sectors across the Middle East and Africa. This annual conference rotates among Arab capitals, with the 2026 edition scheduled in Dubai, a global hub in the Middle East.
The conference addresses emerging issues and future themes impacting actuarial work, particularly in the aforementioned sectors. The 2026 agenda includes sessions on the global insurance regulatory landscape, harnessing AI and data to transform the future of insurance, designing affordable and accessible healthcare, and exploring the impact of generative AI on actuarial work. Notable speakers include Mark Steward, Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund, Dr. Mohamed Maait, Deputy Managing Director of the Bermuda Monetary Authority, and Emmanuel Givanakis, CEO of the ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority.
Attendees can expect networking opportunities, including a gala dinner and luncheon, to connect with industry leaders and peers. The conference is organized by MenaMoney, a company specializing in conferences and tradeshows for the government and financial sectors in the Middle East and Africa, focusing on areas such as private pension funds, financial literacy, health insurance, and risk management.
This event is ideal for professionals in the actuarial, insurance, finance, and risk management sectors seeking to stay informed on industry developments, network with peers, and engage with thought leaders.
Speakers(34)
Alaa Elzoheiry
Chairman at Insurance Federation of Egypt
Alaa Elzoheiry is the Chairman of the Insurance Federation of Egypt, overseeing the country's insurance sector.
Chakib Abouzaid
Secretary General at Arab Insurance Federation
Chakib Abouzaid serves as the Secretary General of the Arab Insurance Federation, coordinating insurance activities across Arab countries.
David Cummings
Chairman, CAS Society; Senior VP and Chief Actuary at USA
David Cummings is the Chairman of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) and serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Actuary in the USA.
Davide Burlon
Regional Sales Director at Akur8
Davide Burlon is the Regional Sales Director at Akur8, focusing on actuarial software solutions.
Dr. Mohamed Maait
Executive Director at International Monetary Fund - IMF
Dr. Mohamed Maait serves as the Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), overseeing financial and economic policies.
Dr. Ramzi AbuJama
Senior Health Actuary
Dr. Ramzi AbuJama is a Senior Health Actuary, specializing in health insurance and actuarial science.
Dr. Tobias Gille
Director, Reinsurance and Capital Expert at WTW
Dr. Tobias Gille is a Director and Reinsurance and Capital Expert at WTW.
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, overseeing financial regulations in ADGM.
Frank Schepers
Global Leader Insurance Consulting & Technology at WTW, Germany
Frank Schepers is the Global Leader of Insurance Consulting & Technology at WTW in Germany.
Georgios Symeonidis
Chairman at International Association of Consulting Actuaries
Georgios Symeonidis is the Chairman of the International Association of Consulting Actuaries, representing consulting actuaries globally.
Gerald Gakundi
Deputy MD at Bermuda Monetary Authority
Gerald Gakundi serves as the Deputy Managing Director of the Bermuda Monetary Authority, contributing to Bermuda's financial regulatory framework.
Ian Duncan
President Elect at SOA
Ian Duncan is the President Elect of the Society of Actuaries (SOA), preparing to lead the organization.
James Haybyrne
Global Health Leader at WTW
James Haybyrne is the Global Health Leader at WTW, specializing in health insurance consulting.
Josh Taub
Director of CAS Exams at The Infinite Actuary
Josh Taub is the Director of CAS Exams at The Infinite Actuary, overseeing actuarial examinations.
Khaled Al Dhaheri
Chairman at Emirates Insurance Federation (EIF)
Khaled Al Dhaheri is the Chairman of the Emirates Insurance Federation, representing the UAE's insurance industry.
Kyle Rudden
Consulting Actuary & Managing Director at KR Services Limited
Kyle Rudden is a Consulting Actuary and Managing Director at KR Services Limited, providing actuarial consulting services.
Lars Gehrmann
Group Chief Digital (AI) Officer / Head of QIC Digital Venture Partners at QIC
Lars Gehrmann is the Group Chief Digital (AI) Officer and Head of QIC Digital Venture Partners, focusing on digital innovation in insurance.
Maha Al-Saadi
Head – Regulatory Affairs, Financial Services Sector at Qatar Financial Centre (QFC)
Maha Al-Saadi leads Regulatory Affairs in the Financial Services Sector at the Qatar Financial Centre.
Mai Farid
Assistant Minister of Finance for Economic Justice; CEO at Universal Health Insurance Authority, Egypt
Mai Farid holds dual roles as Assistant Minister of Finance for Economic Justice and CEO of the Universal Health Insurance Authority in Egypt.
Mani Heer
Director, Head of Data Science
Mani Heer is the Director and Head of Data Science, focusing on data-driven actuarial solutions.
Mark Steward
Chief Executive at DFSA
Mark Steward is the Chief Executive of the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), leading regulatory initiatives in Dubai's financial sector.
Michael Kluettgens
Divisional Leader, Insurance Consulting & Technology at WTW
Michael Kluettgens is the Divisional Leader of Insurance Consulting & Technology at WTW.
Mohamed Ali Ibrahim
Director Actuary
Mohamed Ali Ibrahim is a Director Actuary, specializing in actuarial services.
Mohamed Aly Soliman
Chairman at Arab Actuarial Society
Mohamed Aly Soliman is the Chairman of the Arab Actuarial Society, promoting actuarial science in the Arab world.
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.
Monica Shokari
Business Risk & Insurance at Google
Monica Shokari specializes in Business Risk & Insurance at Google, managing risk and insurance strategies.
Neel Doshi
Banking Actuary
Neel Doshi is a Banking Actuary, specializing in actuarial services for the banking sector.
Paul Kartono
President at Indonesian Actuarial Association
Paul Kartono is the President of the Indonesian Actuarial Association, leading actuarial initiatives in Indonesia.
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, leading the actuarial profession.
Prof. GOH Jing Rong
Board member at Singapore Actuarial Society
Prof. GOH Jing Rong serves as a Board member of the Singapore Actuarial Society, contributing to actuarial developments in Singapore.
Rita El Sokhon
Chairman at Lebanese Association of Actuaries
Rita El Sokhon serves as the Chairman of the Lebanese Association of Actuaries, representing Lebanese actuaries.
Simon Le Dily
President at French Institute of Actuaries
Simon Le Dily is the President of the French Institute of Actuaries, leading the actuarial profession in France.
Syed Musa Ali
Consulting Actuary at Guiding insurers through modernization
Syed Musa Ali is a Consulting Actuary, guiding insurers through modernization processes.
Syed Shiraz Anwar
Senior Manager at SHMA
Syed Shiraz Anwar is a Senior Manager at SHMA, focusing on actuarial and risk management services.
Event Details
- Date
- December 1-2, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇦🇪 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Actuaries, insurance professionals, financial analysts, risk managers, healthcare administrators, pension fund managers, and other stakeholders in the Middle East and Africa's financial and risk management sectors.
- CLE Credits
- Not specified
- Attendees
- Not specified
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