agenda

Agenda is subject to change. All times are Eastern Standard Time.

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.                Registration and Event Information Desk                                      
9:00 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. Pre-Conference Workshop: Communication and Socialization Concepts and Techniques for Effective Data Governance
12:15- 1:00 p.m.Networking Lunch
For Workshop Registrants
1:00- 4:15 p.m.Pre-Conference Workshop: Communication and Socialization Concepts and Techniques for Effective Data Governance (continued)
5:15- 6:00 p.m.Welcome Reception
Exhibit Hall Open
All Conference Registrants Invited

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

7:45- 8:45 a.m.Networking Breakfast
Exhibit Hall Open
8:45- 9:00 a.m.Welcome Remarks, IDMA Graduate Conferment and Awards
9:00- 9:40 a.m.                                                                      Keynote: AI Can't Buy You a Beer- The Human Side of Data Governance
AI can process data at lightning speed, but it can’t navigate the social, ethical, and contextual layers that give data meaning, nor conjure trust on its own. Together, we’ll examine the intersection of human governance and machine intelligence in the AI era and discuss how intentional governance investments can prevent pitfalls and foster stakeholder confidence in your AI deployments.

Walter E. Bixby, IV, CDIM, CGEIT, PMP, CSM, FLMI
Assistant Vice President, Finance
Kansas City Life Insurance Company
Chairman
Information Security Committee

9:40- 10:15 a.m. 
General Session: AI in Action Transforming Underwriting, Claims and Customer Engagement with Strong Data Governance

10:15- 10:45 a.m.                 Networking Break
Exhibit Hall Open
10:45- 11:45 a.m.      Tracks:
Illuminating AI Model Lineage: Governing Data in the Age of AI in Insurance


The Intersection of Data Protection, Data Governance and AI: Driving Innovation

11:45 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.Networking Lunch
Exhibit Hall Open
1:00- 2:00 p.m.  Tracks
A Holistic Approach to Data Quality Management

Data Products Demystified
2:00- 2:15 p.m.Networking Break
2:15- 3:15 p.m.Tracks
Empowering Insurance Teams with AI and Data: The Future of Work Starts Now


Navigating Shifting Disaster Assistance: Implications for Risk Reduction, Insurance and Claims
3:15- 3:45 p.m.Networking Break
Exhibit Hall Open
3:45- 4:35 p.m.General Session: Data Leadership in Action
4:35- 4:45 p.m.Key Takeaways from Day 2
6:15- 9:00 p.m.Casino Night Reception

Thursday, October 30, 2025

7:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.       Registration and Event Information Desk                                      
8:00- 9:00 a.m.Networking Breakfast
Exhibit Hall Open
9:00- 9:35 a.m.Keynote: Bring Data Literacy to Your Company Using an AI Chatbot... for Free!
9:35- 10:15 a.m.General Session: Balancing Agentic AI with Humans in-the-Loop Oversight

10:15- 10:45 a.m.Networking Break
Exhibit Hall Open
10:45- 11:45 a.m.                                                                                                          Tracks
Data Stewardship as a Foundation for Data Culture and Literacy

Reshaping Regulatory Data
This session will explore the background of regulatory reporting and assess its current state in the industry. As the need for timely, actionable insights grows, we'll discuss how collaboration can help standardize processes, raise awareness, and maximize the value of shared data. We will also review real-world case studies to illustrate the impact these strategies can have. Join us to discover the innovative solutions we're developing to better serve the industry on this transformative journey.

Nancy Clark, CPCU, CGFM
Director, Regulatory Strategy, Core Lines
Verisk

Rich Morales, CPCU, CIDM, PMP, FIDM
Product Director, Data Management Solutions
Verisk
11:45 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.Network Lunch
Exhibit Hall Open
12:30- 1:30 p.m.Leadership Panel: Bridging Disruption and Discipline: Data Governance in the Age of AI
Closing Remarks & Exhibit Hall Raffle Winners


Questions? Contact the IDMA Team at info@idma.org