We regularly update this page with opportunities to speak at our conferences. These include GIRO, Life Conference, IFoA Asia Conference, and the General Insurance Spring Conference.
Explore our call for speakers below or read about why to present at a conference.
The IFoA Asia Conference 2024 call for speakers is now closed (closing date: 9 April)
If you have queries, please contact eventmanagement@actuaries.org.uk.
We are starting the search for speakers to present at our premier annual Life Conference, 14 to 16 October in Manchester. Would you like to be part of this renowned event?
If you would like to propose a workshop session for this year’s conference, we want to hear from you. As part of continual improvement and to encourage submissions, some of the content can be delivered virtually with at least one co-presenter present in the room for the in-person audience.
The programme committee is looking for sessions that:
We are looking for a diverse range of dynamic and entertaining speakers to generate thought-provoking discussion and debate.
We are aiming to select a range of talks across:
The workshop sessions are 50 minutes long and should include at least 10 minutes for questions and answers.
Please include a summary of about 200 words on your chosen subject, which may or may not be from the categories list above.
This should cover:
For selected talks the submitted title and abstract is included in the conference programme.
Please be aware that successful applicants are required to provide slides in advance of the conference date to allow for a peer review process.
Tuesday 7 May at 17.00 (GMT)
All submissions are considered independently by the Life Conference 2024 Organising Committee.
An example of a good submission:
Why isn’t machine learning (ML) used routinely in reserving as it is in personal lines pricing?
Although there is widespread interest in ML, we see the same questions come up time and time again on difficulties and obstacles to incorporating ML into reserving. These are topics of substance with no single, easy answer and include questions such as:
In this session we will have a panel discussion featuring various members of the Machine Learning in Reserving Working Party (MLRWP) and we will discuss these points and others. The MLRWP has shared many of our findings and material in talks and on our blog.
This will be delivered virtually and will be a high-level session rather than a technical one. It should be of interest to actuaries at all levels with an interest in ML including senior actuaries and team leaders who are interested in using ML in the reserving process and may be asking many of these same questions.
You will be prompted to create an account if you do not have one already.
If you have queries, please contact eventmanagement@actuaries.org.uk.
We are looking for speakers for our general insurance flagship event. It is scheduled to take place on 18 to 20 November, in-person, at ICC Birmingham.
If you are keen to share your research, knowledge, or thought leadership with the general insurance actuarial community, we would be delighted to hear from you.
We are keen to ensure the conference appeals to a wide audience, covering all key areas of the general insurance sector. As we aim to ensure a diverse range of talks, you can boost your chances of selection by being unique, while still topical and relevant.
We are aiming to select talks across:
In your proposal, we would be grateful if you could include:
The summary should cover:*
*Target audience supports us in marketing your talk to the right audience to strengthen engagement. Key outcomes and knowledge are key for committee decision making as we can only base our selection decision on what is in the submission. You can increase your chances of selection and a larger audience by being as clear and specific as possible. Other useful information can encourage additional audience sign-ups. For example, members working in a particular area interested in the outcome of work done by a particular working party.
Thursday 30 May
An example of a good submission:
Why isn’t machine learning (ML) used routinely in reserving as it is in personal lines pricing?
Although there is widespread interest in ML, we see the same questions come up time and time again on difficulties and obstacles to incorporating ML into reserving. These are topics of substance with no single, easy answer and include questions such as:
In this session we will have a panel discussion featuring various members of the Machine Learning in Reserving Working Party (MLRWP) and we will discuss these points and others. The MLRWP has shared many of our findings and material in talks and on our blog.
This will be delivered virtually and will be a high-level session rather than a technical one. It should be of interest to actuaries at all levels with an interest in ML including senior actuaries and team leaders who are interested in using ML in the reserving process and may be asking many of these same questions.
You will be prompted to create an account if you do not have one already.
If you have queries, please contact eventmanagement@actuaries.org.uk.
Presenting offers a range of transferable skills that can help advance your skill set, both personally and professionally. These include:
Speaking at a conference or event will increase your visibility and help you develop your personal brand.
You’ll learn how to speak confidently to a room full of people and develop your own personal presenting style. You’ll become experienced at explaining your ideas clearly and succinctly – skills that you can then take back and reapply in your workplace, for example when chairing meetings, presenting to clients, or giving feedback to colleagues.
Presenting enables you to connect and build rapport with an audience – useful skills that can also help you to network and grow your contacts.
Not only will presenting look impressive on your CV, it also means that you’ll start to make a name for yourself within the profession, as well as being more confident in job interviews.
You’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that you have passed on information and learning to your peers, helping to disseminate and develop knowledge across the profession.