IFoA Data Science and AI Symposium 2025

Thu 20 Mar 2025 -
08:45 - 19:00 (GMT)

Whether you’re an actuary, data scientist, AI enthusiast, or business leader, this event is your gateway to the future of intelligent decision-making.

Join to:

  • discover cutting-edge AI and data science trends
  • gain insights from industry leaders and experts
  • network with top professionals and like-minded peers
  • explore real-world applications transforming industries

Limited tickets available: secure your spot now.

Schedule

Activity Time Details
Registration and refreshments 08:30 - 09:00 Registration and refreshments
Welcome 09:00 - 09:10 Welcome Read more

Speaker: Matthew Edwards, IFoA Council member

Chair opening 09:10 - 09:15 Chair opening Read more

Speakers: Asif John, Chair, IFoA Data Science and AI Community/John Ng, Deputy Chair, IFoA Data Science and AI Community

Plenary 09:15 - 10:05 A canter through guidance material relevant to AI and data science Read more

Speakers:

  • Alan Marshall, IFoA Review Actuary
  • Katie Carmona, Project Director, FRC
Data: case study 10:05 - 10:45 Innovative legal, governance and accounting models for data stewardship Read more

Speaker: Stuart Coleman, The Open Data Institute

Tea/coffee 10:45 - 11:10 Tea/coffee
Data: talk 1 11:10 - 11:40 Data visualisations Read more

Speaker: Stephen Windell

Data: talk 2 11:40 - 12:25 Using GenAI to personalise data and AI learning (demo) Read more

Speaker: Dr David Tarrant

Data science applications: panel 12:25 - 13:05 Data science applications: panel Read more

Speakers:

  • Chair: Asif John, Chair, IFoA Data Science and AI Community
  • Matthew Edwards, IFoA Council member
  • Dr Alexey Mashechkin, Lifelong Learning Lead, IFoA Data Science and AI Community
  • Jake Iveson, Chair, IFoA General Insurance Research and Thought Leadership Sub-committee
Lunch 13:05 - 14:00 Lunch
Data science applications: talk 1 14:00 - 14:25 Federated learning Read more

Speakers:

  • Dylan Liew
  • Michelle Chen
  • Scott Hand
  • Dr Malgorzata Smietanka
Data science applications: talk 2 14:25 - 14:50 Data science driving sustainable innovations around the globe Read more

Speakers:

  • Dr Alexey Mashechkin, Lifelong Learning Lead, IFoA Data Science and AI Community
  • Debashish Dey, Chair, Sustainability and Climate Change Working Party
AI applications: panel 14:50 - 15:35 The Credibility Transformer Read more

Speaker: Ronald Richman

View paper: The Credibility Transformer (PDF, 4.32 MB)

AI applications: talk 1 15:35 - 16:00 Ensembling GLM and XGB Read more

Speaker: Karol Gawlowski

Tea/coffee 16:00 - 16:20 Tea/coffee
AI applications: talk 2 16:20 - 16:45 AI ethics and regulation Read more

Speakers:

  • Geraldine Finucane
  • Disha Dagli
Closing 16:45 - 16:50 Closing Read more

Speaker: Matthew Edwards, IFoA Council member

Chair closing 16:50 - 17:00 Chair closing Read more

Speakers: Asif John, Chair, IFoA Data Science and AI Community/John Ng, Deputy Chair, IFoA Data Science and AI Community

Networking and drinks 17:00 - 19:00 Networking and drinks

Pricing and booking information

Members £100
Non-members £150

Location

1-3 Staple Inn Hall

High Holborn

London

WC1V 7QH

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