A snapshot of the 2023 NIBA Convention program
The 2023 NIBA Convention program is available, offering an exciting opportunity for attendees to hear from industry leaders on burning issues that are currently impacting the industry.
Over the course of two-and-a-half days, the program balances social events and networking opportunities such as the NIBA CGU Welcome Function and the NIBA Marketplace, with thought-provoking sessions about the breadth and diversity of the broking profession.
Gain insights about burning issues shaping the industry’s future
Some of the key sessions will tackle burning issues such as – best practices in supporting vulnerable clients, the increasing importance of technology in the insurance industry, learning how to build lasting business relationships in a changing world, future risks in property insurance, and how to attract new talent to the industry.
The choice of topics reflects the urgency to tackle some of the most pressing challenges that the profession faces today. The program is designed to cater to a wide range of interests and expertise, such that attendees can make the most of their Convention experience and walk away with actionable learnings they can utilise in their day-to-day professional relationships.
Sunday 8 October
NIBA CGU Night Market - Welcome Function
Monday 9 October
NIBA Marketplace
Opening keynote speaker – Dr Jordan Nguyen
Planning and Resilience: Where to from here? panel session with Brendan Moon, Andrew Hall, Drew MacRae and Gary Okely
Future Risks – Property insurance done differently – Brian Maruncic
Unlocking purpose, performance and power – Dr Bronwyn King
Tradition to transformation: Attracting talent to the industry – Cameron Sheild, Tom Wheeler and William Thompson
Sharing risk to create a braver world - Patrick Tiernan
Marketplace Happy Hour – NIBA marketplace
Tuesday 10 October
NIBA Marketplace
Reimagining Key Alliances: 5 Keys to building meaningful business relationships – Nikki Heald
Leading change in a changing world - Jenny Haddad and Noel Kelly
The Exec Chat panel session with Dianne Phelan, Rebecca Wilson, Lynette Walsh and Steven Hill
The importance of technology in the insurance industry – Dale Smith and Pieter Versluis
Supporting Vulnerable Clients: Insights from Banking’s Best Practices - Prue Monument
The strategic direction of NIBA – Gary Okely, Dianne Phelan and Nicholas Cook
Promoting insurance broking as a career choice – Philip Kewin and Cameron Sheild
Closing keynote speaker – Gus Balbontin
NIBA Gala Dinner and awards ceremony