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2026 Customer Advisory Council
Dublin, June 8th-12th
The 2026 EIS Customer Advisory Council (CAC) is a flagship, invitation-only forum bringing together Senior Life and Non-Life insurance executives to collaborate with EIS on the future of insurance technology and operations.
Over five days in Dublin, participants will engage in a carefully designed mix of:
Focused on:
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Strategic Priorities
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Roadmap Validation
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Execution Challenges
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Innovation Opportunities
The programme is intentionally structured to balance
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Strategic Content
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Meaningful Relationship Building
CAC members will also have the opportunity to participate in the
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Instech.ie Transformation Summit
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Insurtech Innovation Tour
These events provide a broader industry perspective on AI 2.0, operational excellence, and emerging operating models.
You'll leave with:
A clear view of the EIS strategic product direction and how it supports their business priorities
Direct influence over the EIS roadmap through collaborative prioritisation and feedback
Peer-level insight into how leading carriers are approaching transformation, modernisation, and operating model change
Practical perspectives on scaling AI and automation in core insurance environments
Strengthened executive relationships with fellow carriers, EIS leadership, and ecosystem partners
Increased confidence in their technology and transformation investment decisions
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When
Monday 8th June – Friday 12th June
Where
Agenda
Day 1 | Monday
All Day – ✈️ Arrivals & Hotel Check-in
6:00 – 7:30 PM (Optional) - 🍸 Welcome Drinks Reception
- Informal networking
Peer connections
No formal agenda
Day 2 | Tuesday | Market Context & Platform Direction
Morning: Company & Market Perspective
8:00 – 8:30 AM: ☕ Welcome & Registration
8:30 – 9:15: Welcome & State of the Company
Focus:
- EIS strategic priorities and vision
- Progress since last Advisory Council
- Business performance, growth areas, and investment focus
- What EIS needs from the Advisory Council in 2026
9:15 – 10:00: Insurance Market Outlook & Key Trends
Focus:
- Macro trends shaping P&C and Life insurers
- AI maturity across the industry
- Regulatory and economic pressures
- What leading carriers are prioritizing in 2026+
10:00 – 10:20: ☕ Coffee Break
10:20 – 11:05: EIS Technology Roadmap
Focus:
- Platform evolution and roadmap overview
- AI enablement across the core
- Data, architecture, and extensibility priorities
- How roadmap aligns to insurer operating models
11:05 – 11:50: Successful Migration Path to SaaS
Focus:
- Proven migration patterns
- Risk mitigation and sequencing
- Change management and operational readiness
- Lessons learned from real customer journeys
12:00 – 1:00 PM: 🍽 Lunch
Afternoon: Breakout Sessions by Line of Business
Life Carriers Track
1:00 – 1:45 | LoB Roadmap Deep Dive: Core Capabilities
- Policy & enrollment modernization
- Billing and contribution management
- Claims and servicing efficiency
- AI use cases across the Life value chain
1:45 – 2:30 | Operational Excellence & Best Practices
- Scaling operations across long policy lifecycles
- Managing complexity in multi-product environments
- Operational KPIs and governance
2:30 – 2:50 | ☕ Coffee Break
2:50 – 3:35 | Adjacent Products & Growth Enablement
- Enrollment platforms
- Compensation management
- Digital portals for members, employers, and distributors
3:35 – 4:20 | AI Enablement by Line of Business
- Personalization and risk segmentation
- Claims automation and fraud detection
- Responsible AI and explainability
Non-Life (P&C) Carriers Track
1:00 – 1:45 | LoB Roadmap Deep Dive: Core Capabilities
- Policy, billing, and claims modernization
- FNOL, fraud, and servicing automation
- AI-driven underwriting and claims decisions
1:45 – 2:30 | Operational Excellence & Best Practices
- High-volume operational efficiency
- Claims cost control and leakage reduction
- Operational resilience and scalability
2:30 – 2:50 | ☕ Coffee Break
2:50 – 3:35 | Adjacent Products & Growth Enablement
- Digital portals and distribution enablement
- Credit Protection Insurance (CPI)
- Embedded and partner-driven distribution models
3:35 – 4:20 | AI Enablement by Line of Business
- Decision intelligence in underwriting
- Claims triage and automation
- AI governance in operational environments
6:30PM | C-Level Drinks Reception & Light Bites | Wednesday 10 June (with Instech Ireland)
Closing our final day at the Client Advisory Council we invite you to an EIS and Instech Ireland invitation-only C-level reception on Wednesday 10 June, convening CEOs, CTOs, and CIOs from leading insurers across Europe for executive networking and candid cross-industry dialogue
Day 3 | Wednesday | Roadmap Validation & Collaboration
Morning: Line-of-Business Focus
8:00 – 8:30 AM: ☕ Networking Breakfast
8:30 – 9:15 | Roadmap Validation & Prioritization (LoB-Specific)
Focus:
- Feedback on roadmap direction
- Validation of priorities
- Gaps and opportunities
9:15 – 10:00 | Execution Challenges & Success Factors
Focus:
- What slows transformation in practice
- Operating model dependencies
- What EIS can do better to support customers
10:00 – 10:20: ☕ Coffee Break
10:20 – 11:05 | Future Innovation & AI Opportunities
Focus:
- Where AI can deliver the next wave of value
- Emerging capabilities and experimentation
- Customer-driven innovation ideas
11:05 – 11:50 | Partnership, Ecosystem & Services Expectations
Focus:
- Partner ecosystem alignment
- SaaS operations and managed services
- What customers expect from EIS beyond software
12:00 – 1:00 PM: 🍽 Lunch
Early Afternoon: Joint Session
1:00 – 1:35 | Wrap-Up & Key Takeaways (All Attendees)
Focus:
- Summary of Life & Non-Life insights
- Common themes and divergences
- Key actions for EIS and Advisory Council members
1:45 – 3:45 PM | Customer Speed-Dating Sessions
(Based on pre-submitted topics)
Format:
- Short, structured peer discussions
- Rotating groups (2 carriers or 1 carrier and EIS SME)
- Focused on shared challenges and solutions
Wednesday Evening:
7:00PM | C-Level Drinks Reception
- Hosted by EIS & Instech
- Senior executive networking
- Cross-industry dialogue with 30 top Insurers
Day 4 | Thursday | Instech.ie Transformation Summit 2026
Instech.ie and EIS present the Transformation Summit | Thursday 11 June | Dublin
Following the Client Advisory council, the third edition of the Transformation Summit brings together ~300 attendees shaping the future of insurance transformation, with a strong ambition for global representation across insurers, partners, and the wider ecosystem. Hosted at Odeon Point Village (8:30 AM – 7:00 PM), the day is designed for decision-makers driving technology, strategy, and operating model change.
The agenda tackles the most pressing challenges insurers face—rising customer expectations, intensifying competitive pressure, and the need to operationalise AI at scale. Through keynotes, and a series of panel discussions the Summit focuses on:
- A data-driven view of the trends defining insurance in 2026
- The shift from AI 2.0 to operational excellence (moving from experimentation to execution)
Practical patterns for automation, efficiency, and measurable outcomes - A closing keynote that lands the day at a leadership and human level—turning insight into action
Day 5 | Friday | Insurtech Innovation Tour
Morning – Half Day | 🚌 Insurtech Exploration Tour
Organized by Insurance Ireland
- Visits to innovative insurtechs
- Exposure to emerging technologies and operating models
- Informal discussion and discovery