His Excellency Dr. Adel Al Sharkas
Governor of the Central Bank of Jordan
May 11-14 2025
with Technology
The Tenth International Aqaba Conference
11 May – 14 May 2025
Aqaba Special Economic Zone/ Jordan
Ladies and gentlemen,
On behalf of the Jordan Insurance Federation (JIF) and the Organizing Committee of the 10th Aqaba International Insurance Conference, we have the honor of inviting you to participate in:
“Aqaba Conference 2025”
May 11th-14th 2025
Aqaba Special Economic Zone/ Jordan
Under the theme
(Bridging Insurance Future with Technology)
We are pleased to take this opportunity to extend our deepest appreciation to all the conference participants since its inception in 2008, who honored us in their second home; Jordan, from neighboring and international countries, and the participating colleagues from the Jordanian insurance market.
We would like to express our gratitude to our partners, including the sponsors, speakers, and chairs of sessions in the previous nine rounds of the Aqaba Conference, as well as our media partners, who contributed to the event's success and echoed its success locally, regionally, and internationally.
Launched sixteen years ago, the Aqaba Conference has maintained a path of success, as evidenced by the steady increase in number of attendees and the high-profile guests including key leaders and professionals from international and regional (re)insurance companies.
The event has also become part of the agenda insurance professionals around the world who are keen to attend and hold business meetings with a large number of colleagues and clients.
JIF and the Organizing Committee look forward to continuing the success achieved in the previous rounds. We will ensure that the 10th Aqaba Conference features a fresh look that addresses the needs and requirements of our dear guests.
We will make every effort to record a new conference success, Introduce new initiatives to enrich its content, and make your stay memorable in the charming city of Aqaba and its luxurious hotels.
The 10th Aqaba Conference Organizing Committee expects the event to attract around 700 delegates, which will boost Jordan's economic and tourism activity.
It will also be an opportunity to showcase the facilities, supportive infrastructure, transportation services, and first-class hotel services that the Kingdom offers to its visitors. Until our event takes place next May 2025, the Organizing Committee will work to provide all capabilities to ensure the continued success of the Aqaba Conference, including the development of the scientific and social program, as well as ensuring broad participation from various partners and institutions.These efforts will be conducted with an action plan framework that aims for change and development.
The topics chosen for this conference will address the latest insurance developments worldwide, with a particular focus on contemporary issues of interest to all global insurance markets while paying extra attention to technology and automation issues in the insurance sector.
The conference topics were chosen with great attention to discuss the most critical issues of the day, including:
1. The Impact of Wars on Maritime Transport and Insurance Contracts
2. Strategic Alliances between Insurance Companies and Banks.
3. Compulsory Insurance: Is it An Imperative Necessity Requiring Evolution or An Escalating Burden on Consumers and Insurers?
4. The Role of Insurers in Tackling Climate Change (Opportunities & Challenges).
5. The Economics of IFRS 17: Its Implications & Financial Reporting Transformation
6. Cybersecurity and Data Breach Risk.
7. Combating Healthcare Insurance Fraud: Strategies and Innovations.
8. Technological Disruption and InsurTech.
We are also pleased to announce the continuation of the Insurance Research Award Competition for the Aqaba Conference for the fourth time; the topic will be “The Impact of Emerging Technology Risk on The Performance of Insurance Companies.” Was chosen based on the growing importance of this topic.
Preparations for this conference are focused on providing a mixture of content that includes professional and scientific program presented by a slew of high-profile speakers who enjoy rich experiences representing local, regional, and international institutions.
In addition, we will ensure that all the necessary requirements and facilities are provided for delegates to communicate with their business partners by holding side meetings during the conference days.
The Organizing Committee will also arrange a social and entertainment program on the conference's sidelines to enjoy the Red Sea's charming beaches and atmosphere and to go on adventures in the city of Aqaba and its surroundings.
Until we meet you in Aqaba on May 12, 2025, to participate in the opening ceremony of this conference, we kindly ask you to accept our sincere greetings and best wishes.
AqabaConf Organizing Committee
Head of Organizing Committee
Organizing Committee Member
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The AqabaConf2025 Organizing Committee is excited to announce the Fourth edition of the AqabaConf2025 Insurance Research Award. This prestigious award aims to honor the top five research papers addressing:
"The Impact of Emerging Technology Risks on the Performance of Insurance Companies."
A specialized insurance committee will review, assess, shortlist, and determine the winning submissions
The top five winning research papers will be honored at the conference. The Jordan Insurance Federation will arrange hotel accommodations at selected five-star hotels for the winners and cover their round-trip economy-class flights to Amman, as well as transportation to and from Aqaba