Graduated from Donetsk National Medical University (Ukraine) where he gained a PhD degree in Cardiology and an Associate Professorship in Internal Medicine. As a physician-investigator, he participated in over 70 clinical trials in various indications, including over 50 as Principal Investigator. Ivan worked as Head of the Clinical Trial Administration Unit at Donetsk Medical University until 2014. Since 2014 he has been working as an Associate Professor of the Healthcare Management Department National Medical University (Kyiv). Since November 2021 Ivan works with FutureMeds, a fast-growing professional clinical research site network, as Managing Director Ukraine. The President of the Ukrainian Association for Clinical Research since 2019.
Balint Feher is a senior clinical research manager at Geistlich Pharma AG. He leads eClinical project at Geistlich, supporting the organization to redesign processes and transition to digital arena. He holds PharmD at Semmelweis University, Budapest and double MSc in computer science and biomedical engineering fields. He has 15+ years’ clinical and 5+ years’ IT expertise in pharma and medical devices industries. Balint’s passion lies in the intersection of clinical, regulatory and IT by leading projects where team can solve complex problems needed combined skillset also at project lead’s level.
James Rudge, PhD, is Technical Director at Neoteryx, the microsampling brand of Trajan Scientific and Medical. He is a co-inventor of the Mitra® device and its patented VAMS® technology. Dr. Rudge has co-published 16 papers on VAMS microsampling with co-authors from around the globe, and he authored a book chapter on VAMS in 2021. Among his recent events and speaking engagements, Dr. Rudge was a vision speaker at the 2021 CPSA (Clinical & Pharmaceutical Solutions through Analysis) USA virtual conference and chaired a session at the Outsourcing Clinical Trials conference UK & Ireland focused on decentralized clinical trials. He is involved in several international research collaborations, including a large European research consortium addressing unmet needs in inflammatory disease.
Machine learning is finding new applications every day. My department is responsible for finding innovative and algorithmic substitutes for the hundreds of internal processes at Tryg insurance. This spans all the way from under-writing, HR, claims to finance. By employing very intelligent individuals and utilizing open source applications the cost-benefit of data science in this way is stunning. We are getting roughly £10 back for every 1£ we spend on these capabilities.
Director and cofounder of Assured, an insurance brokerage focussed 100% on cyber. Ed is also an advocate for the young professional organisation ‘Next Generation Insurance Network’ and an industry 100 representative for the NCSC.
Stephen is a serial entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience in the senior advertising and marketing industries. His extensive background in researching and studying consumer behaviors has allowed him to identify the architecture behind transforming maximum engagement into revenue. With acute skill in the world of digital engagement, Stephen has created and launched two successful platforms prior to NexGen Guest. Having traveled the world and stayed in numerous hotels, Stephen has always been obsessed with the hospitality industry and its transformative potential.
Passionate, positive and hard worker with over 20 years’ experience in Revenue Management & Digital Marketing, Piergiorgio started his career working for airline companies on intercontinental markets, switching to the hospitality industry in 2009 and since 2011 he applied his knowledge to create in Blastness the largest italian independent team of Revenue Management with focus on direct bookings.
In Blastness Piergiorgio developed the next step of “Web Revenue Management” as it plays a crucial role in the process of boosting direct sales. With a degree in Economics, a Master in Big Data, and an MBA, he is also one of the most quoted professors in LUISS Business School for over than ten years
Over 25 years insurance experience holding senior roles at both RSA and Tesco Bank, a decade of which has been building and driving innovation, particularly within the insurance telematics arena, where Paul is a recognised industry expert, launching multiple products across the world. Paul is also a keen runner in his spare time, forever chasing the next PB!
Roi Amir is an experienced senior executive with a proven track record of success leading teams at the cutting edge of the software industry.
Roi is CEO of Sprout.ai, an award-winning technology solution for the insurance industry, with the vision to enable insurers to deliver a differentiated claims experience to their customers. It uses ground-breaking AI and data-led products to automate every step of the claims journey. Extracting and enhancing relevant claims data, cross-checking this with policies and providing a philosophy-driven adjudication recommendation to conclude a claim in near real-time. Providing claims handlers with time to spend with customers, where human touch and empathy can make a real difference.
Sprout.ai is used by world-leading insurers including Zurich, Generali and AdvanceCare.
