InsurTech Innovation Summit

March 26, 2026 12:00pm - 6:00pm

222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza

The InsurTech Innovation Summit brings together the key players in the insurance ecosystem for an all-encompassing, one day experience. Join us to gain exclusive insights from industry leaders, connect with accelerating startups, and be part of the disruption shaping the future of insurance. Our Innovation Summits are designed to be a catalyst for the industry, bringing together 250+ startups, investors, corporate partners, and experts to explore the next frontier of technology.

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Innovation Summits bring together 300+ startups, investors, corporate partners, and industry experts 

Agenda Highlights

March 26, 2026 12pm-6pm

Founder & Investor Lunch: An exclusive, private gathering for the 1871 InsurTech Innovation Lab Portfolio. Building the future of InsurTech? Join the portfolio.

Keynote Conversations: Fireside Chat with industry titan. Name announcement coming soon. 

Confirmed Sessions:

  • InsurTech Insight: Funding the next Wave of InsurTech Innovation
  • The Evolution of Product, Risk, Innovation, and AI

Startup Pitch Showcases: Hear directly from our exclusive portfolio founders as they demonstrate how their solutions are transforming the Insurance landscape.

Startup Alley & Happy Hour with MATTER: Discover the latest innovations from our portfolio companies while connecting with summit attendees.

Ticket Tiers

Members: 

FREE

See member newsletter or email events@1871.com for code

General Admission:

Standard $150

Pre-Sale $100

Pre-sale ends March 1, 2026

Ticket Tiers

Whether you’re building, investing, or operating at the forefront of the industry, this summit is designed to provide the insights and connections you need to lead.

Join the room if you are:

  • Founders & Startup Leaders: Scale your product and connect with the InsurTech ecosystem.

  • Investors & Venture Partners: Access high-quality deal flow in InsurTech and risk management innovation.

  • Technologists & Innovators: Move beyond the hype and into the tech actually reshaping Insurance.

Featured Speakers

Keynote Speakers

Featured Speakers

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What to Expect

Deep-Dive Insights: Keynotes and panels from those at the forefront of the insurance evolution.

Strategic Connections: Curated opportunities to meet your next partner, investor, or client.

Startup Showcases: First looks at the tech redefining risk, claims, and customer experience.

2024 Keynote

Greg Case

CEO

Greg Case is Chief Executive Officer of Aon, a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement, and health solutions. He is also a member of the company’s Board of Directors.

Before joining Aon, he served on the governing Shareholders; Council at McKinsey & Company, a leading international management consultant, and led their Global Insurance and Financial Services Practice. Prior to McKinsey, he worked for the investment banking firm of Piper, Jaffray
and Hopwood and at the Federal Reserve Bank.

Join the
InsurTech Lab

Apps open for 2024 InsurTech Innovation Lab on 02.05.24