What does it take to innovate in insurance technology today? Join the Celent team to explore how winning insurance companies leverage technology in innovative and effective ways and differentiate themselves in the marketplace. This event will detail numerous best practices as Celent recognizes its Model Insurers -- companies selected for outstanding application of technology solutions to business challenges.

In the afternoon, Celent and a panel of CIO/CTOs will provide insight regarding today's hottest insurance IT issues. The results of Celent's 2012 CIO/CTO survey will be presented, and Senior Analyst Donald Light will moderate a high energy discussion of the key themes of the report with hand-picked CIO/CTO participants.

Admission to the event is free for Celent clients and the media, but space is limited andpre-registration by Thursday, January 19, 2012 is required. Non-clients can attend for a fee of US $495.

Program: 9:00 – 9:45 Registration/Continental Breakfast

9:45 – 10:30 Overview of Model Insurer Report

10:30 – 10:45 Break

10:45 – 12:00 Presentation of Awards

12:00 – 1:00 Photos and Lunch

1:00 – 2:15 Presentation of CIO/CTO survey results

2:15 – 2:30 Break

2:30 – 4:30 Moderated CIO Panel/Q&A

4:45 – 6:00 Cocktail Hour/Networking