2025 Speakers

Matt Connolly is a serial entrepreneur, advisor, and recognised voice in global insurance innovation. He is the founder and CEO of Sønr, the market intelligence business powering smarter innovation decisions across the insurance industry.

Sønr helps (re)insurers around the world make smarter moves with unrivalled intelligence on the future of insurance — identifying the tech trends, opportunities, and partners that matter most. From understanding where the market is heading to validating and building new propositions, Sønr brings clarity and structure to innovation.

The company combines deep market insight with a powerful platform that tracks the global insurtech and wider tech ecosystem. Its intelligence is used by many of the world’s leading insurers - including Aviva, Generali, Liberty Mutual, Munich Re, RGAX, Tokio Marine, and Travelers - to inform investment, acquisition, and partnership strategy.

Additionally, Matt sits on the Advisory Board for ITC Vegas, where he helps shape the global conversation on the future of insurance and technology. A frequent keynote speaker and moderator, he’s passionate about challenging convention, accelerating change, and connecting people who are reimagining what insurance can be.

When he’s not exploring new ideas in insurance and technology, you’ll find him running or snowboarding somewhere in the mountains.