RESONATE ’26 returns on Thursday, 22 October, for a fast-moving half-day of fresh perspectives, practical insight and lively conversation.
Innovations are reshaping many aspects of the insurance industry, from AI, data analytics and product development to regulatory compliance and customer engagement. With new advancements emerging, it can be difficult to keep up and identify the best approaches for your organisation.
This event is designed to help insurers understand and respond to these changes these changes by offering a wide range of perspectives from industry leaders, experts, and innovators.
This year’s programme will explore the issues shaping insurance now and what comes next, from AI in action and regulatory change to boardroom technology decisions, global perspectives and lessons from building and scaling a business.
Alongside the main sessions, you’ll experience live insurtech demos, meet people from across the industry and explore the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Designed for insurance professionals and decision-makers, RESONATE brings together smart thinking, practical examples and plenty of time for conversation and connection.
Last year’s event was a full house, with many more people joining the waiting list, so register early to secure your place.
RESONATE ’26 is presented by Simfuni, in association with InsurTech New Zealand.
Agenda Includes:
- Regulation and the Road Ahead: A look at the regulatory change, compliance expectations and government policy shaping the future of insurance in New Zealand.
- AI in Action: Beyond the Hype: A practical look at how insurers are actually using AI to address real operational, customer and business challenges.
- Tech Decisions in the Boardroom: Insights into how insurance boards are evaluating technology investment, balancing risk and return, and making decisions about where to spend.
- View from the World: An international perspective on the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping insurance and insurtech around the world.
- Building to a Billion: An inside look at what it takes to build and scale a company towards a billion-dollar valuation, and lessons learned along the way.
- Insurtech Demos: Get a closer look at insurance technology solutions addressing real operational challenges.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, 22 October 2026
Arrival: 1:00 pm
Close: 4:30 pm – followed by drinks & canapés
Location: B:HIVE. 74 Taharoto Road, Smales Farm, Takapuna, Auckland