With the overall theme being “Insuring the Uninsured” the Insurance Summit 2016 will focus on the disruptive forces shaping the future of the industry and delve into the commercial and new growth opportunities arising from market consolidation and a closer alignment with the sustainable development agenda.              Key topics and confirmed speakers include: The role of insurance as a risk manager in society Lise Kingo, Executive Director Global Compact, United Nations examines the findings of the “Insurance 2030” UN report. In order to provide universal access to insurance and prevent the uninsured from the impact of climate change and natural disasters, is there a need to establish Insurance Development Goals, in line with the UN’s SDGs? New opportunities through consolidationBart de Smet, Chief Exeuctive Officer, Ageas  examines how western insurance companies can continue to grow through joint ventures and contextualises this with Ageas’ experience entering new markets particularly in Asia. Michel Khalaf, President EMEA, Metlife will present the company’s strategy  for thriving in the Middle East and Africa. The evolution of risk through technologyFrom the rapid spread of the Internet of Everything through to the Internet of Things and the rise of smart cities, driverless cars, and artificial intelligence, Maurice Tulloch, Chairman, Aviva Global General Insurance and Chief Executive Officer, Aviva UK and Florian Herzog, Chief Engineer and Founder, swissQuant will elaborate on what priorities should the insurance sector have in order to remain relevant and connected to its clients in a technological world? Why attend the Insurance Summit 2016? Learn about new growth prospects, where to find them and how to close the global protection gap Challenge the adequacy of current business models and discover what the insurance company of the future looks like Explore the opportunities consolidation offers and whether it will drive expansion into new markets Gain insights on disruptive technologies that will transform the insurance industry Discuss how to tackle climate change and foster sustainable development and the industry's relevance for those global endeavours