Thursday Keynotes On the Main Stage

Thursday, October 16, 2025
Main Stage
FormatKeynote

The main stage at ITC Vegas spotlights the most anticipated conversations of the year.  This is where the future of innovation and transformation happens!  See below for Thursday’s lineup. Additional information will be announced soon.

 

A Decade of Disruption: Reflecting on 10 Years of Insurance Innovation

Over the past decade, the insurance industry has transformed in ways few could have predicted, from the rise of insurtech to the mainstream adoption of AI, data-driven underwriting, and embedded insurance. But what’s changed the most? Join us as we look back at the defining moments of the past ten years, discuss the biggest lessons learned, and get an exclusive insider’s take on where the next decade of insurance innovation will take us.

 

Insurtech Turns 10: How Insurtech Changed Insurance Forever

As ITC celebrates its 10th year, so too do insurtech pioneers who launched a decade ago and have since transformed the industry. Join CNBC’s Contessa Brewer in conversation with Hippo, Clearcover, and Lemonade as they reflect on their journeys from ambitious startups to influential market players. Together, they’ll share lessons in resilience, customer trust, and industry impact while exploring how the next decade will unfold. From AI-driven underwriting to embedded insurance and beyond, this session captures both the legacy and the future of insurtech innovation in a single powerful conversation.

 

State Farm Pitch Competition Winner Announcement and Demo

After an exciting early-stage pitch competition, State Farm is ready to unveil this year’s most promising insurtech startup. Join us as State Farm announces the winner of the competition, recognizing an early-stage company that is pushing the boundaries of insurance innovation. But the excitement doesn’t stop there—immediately following the announcement, the winning startup will take the stage for a live demo, showcasing their game-changing technology in action. Be there to witness the next big thing in insurtech before the rest of the industry catches on!

Speakers
Kyle Nakatsuji
Kyle Nakatsuji, CEO and Co-founder - Clearcover
Marcus Ryu
Marcus Ryu, Founder & Former CEO - Guidewire
Contessa Brewer
Contessa Brewer, Correspondent - CNBC
Richard McCathron
Richard McCathron, CEO & President - Hippo
Maya Prosor
Maya Prosor, Chief Business Officer - Lemonade