Wed 24 Jul 2024, 08:00 - Join us for the 2-day Asia Conference 2024 in Guangzhou, China, and online. Jiong Du, Conference Chair and Head of Business Acceptance and Chief Pricing Actuary for Asia Pacific at SCOR Global Life, sets out to make the conference ‘stand out among events across the region’ by ‘stimulating discussions beyond various product/capital/accounting technical lens.’
This year’s theme is ‘Tomorrow’s actuarial science: emerging trends and technologies’. Our established format provides a strong platform for knowledge exchange and networking within the actuarial and related industries. Online programme coming soon.
Book your super saver ticket now. Offer ends on 10 May. Early bird tickets are available from 11 May to 21 June.
| Activity | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Registration and refreshments | 08:00 - 08:50 | |
| Welcome address | 08:50 - 09:05 | |
| Keynote speaker | 09:05 - 09:35 | |
| Plenary 1 | 09:35 - 10:35 | Navigating the complicated global macro-economic environment Read more |
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Language: English | ||
| Break | 10:40 - 11:05 | |
| Plenary 2 | 11:05 - 12:05 | Capitalising with alternative risk solutions via structured reinsurance and capital market solutions Read more |
Language: English | ||
| Lunch | 12:10 - 13:15 | |
| Workshop A1 | 13:15 - 14:00 | The par business playbook: China’s low-interest response and UK’s wind down journey Read more |
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Language: English | ||
| Workshop A2 | 13:15 - 14:00 | Fundamental flaws in global RBC frameworks Read more |
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Language: English | ||
| Workshop A3 | 13:15 - 14:00 | Investment strategies and the influence of ESG factors on portfolio performance Read more |
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Language: English | ||
| Transfer time | 14:05 - 14:15 | |
| Plenary 3 | 14:15 - 15:15 | How is AI reshaping the industry and changing the way we work? Read more |
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Language: English | ||
| Break | 15:20 - 15:45 | |
| Workshop B1 | 15:45 - 16:30 | How can AI streamline the pricing in life and health and change the life of actuaries? Read more |
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Language: Mandarin Chinese | ||
| Workshop B2 | 15:45 - 16:30 | Key issues on the development of catastrophe insurance in Asia Read more |
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Language: English | ||
| Transfer time | 16:35 - 16:40 | |
| IFoA Annual General Meeting 2024 | 16:45 - 18:00 | Read more |
The IFoA’s AGM for 2024 will be delivered in-person from the IFoA Asia Conference. Members can also join in London and online. The AGM is for members only and is free to attend but you must book your place. Members can choose if they wish to attend when booking for the conference. | ||
| Cocktail reception | 18:00 - 19:00 | |
| Conference dinner | 19:30 - 22:00 | |
| Activity | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Registration | 08:30 - 09:00 | |
| Welcome to day 2 | 09:00 - 09:10 | |
| Keynote speaker | 09:10 - 09:30 | |
| Plenary 4 | 09:30 - 10:30 | ESG panel: best practice considerations for actuaries Read more |
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Language: English | ||
| Break | 10:35 - 11:00 | |
| Plenary 5 | 11:00 - 12:00 | Evolution of critical illness insurance: an experience-based journey Read more |
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Language: English | ||
| Transfer time | 12:05 - 12:15 | |
| Workshop C1 | 12:15 - 13:00 | Building blocks for the best practice retirement solution Read more |
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Language: English | ||
| Workshop C2 | 12:15 - 13:00 | How to connect IFRS 17 financial analysis and reporting to company management (IFRS17下财务分析与实务管理的结合) Read more |
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Language: Mandarin Chinese | ||
| Workshop C3 | 12:15 - 13:00 | Electric vehicle: the insurer’s challenges and technical responses in early stage Read more |
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Language: English | ||
| Lunch | 13:05 - 14:15 | |
| Plenary 6 | 14:15 - 15:15 | Navigating the uncertainties: how (re)insurers can better manage the emerging risks most relevant to their businesses Read more |
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Language: English | ||
| Transfer time | 15:20 - 15:30 | |
| Workshop D1 | 15:30 - 16:15 | How do we manage and govern the use of AI effectively? A critical examination of the issues and challenges (including biases) faced by actuaries and practical recommendations for navigating the evolving landscape of actuarial practice in the era of AI Read more |
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Language: English | ||
| Workshop D2 | 15:30 - 16:15 | The role of actuaries in public policymaking processes Read more |
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Language: English | ||
| Break | 16:15 - 16:45 | |
| Plenary 7: professional skills | 16:45 - 17:45 | Professionalism |
| Closing remarks | 17:45 - 18:00 | |
| Super saver: member | £280 |
| Super saver: non-member | £310 |
| Online conference: member | £215 |
| Online conference: non-member | £245 |
Ticket prices from 22 June to 12 July:
For more information about corporate and accredited university rates, please contact our China Team at china@actuaries.org.uk.
We are finalising details for our IFoA Asia Conference dinner. Look out for an email from us about making amendments to your booking if you wish to join the dinner.
Guangzhou Yuexiu International Congress Center (GYICC), 119 Liuhua Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong
Please note that delegates are responsible for booking their own accommodation. You can see more detailed hotel information in your booking confirmation email.