Program | CAS Annual Meeting

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Start Time	End Time
November 8
4:00 PM	6:30 PM	Sunday Registration
5:00 PM	6:30 PM	Recognition Event for New Associates and Guests and New ACAS Group Photos
6:30 PM	7:30 PM	Welcome Reception
November 9
6:30 AM	4:00 PM	Monday Registration
6:30 AM	8:00 AM	Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors
7:30 AM	8:30 AM	Welcome, Celebration of New Members
8:30 AM	8:45 AM	Transition
8:45 AM	9:30 AM	Business Session/Awards
9:30 AM	10:00 AM	Refreshment Break with Exhibitors
10:00 AM	11:15 AM	General Session 1
11:15 AM	12:45 PM	Lunch on Your Own
12:45 PM	1:45 PM	Concurrent Sessions 1 + Roundtables
1:45 PM	2:15 PM	Transition
2:15 PM	3:15 PM	Concurrent Sessions 2 + Roundtables
3:15 PM	3:45 PM	Refreshment Break with Exhibitors
3:45 PM	5:00 PM	General Session 2
5:30 PM	5:55 PM	New FCAS Group Photos
6:00 PM	7:00 PM	Recognition Event for New Fellows and Guests
November 10
6:30 AM	3:00 PM	Tuesday Registration
6:30 AM	8:00 AM	Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors + Roundtables
7:30 AM	8:45 AM	General Session 3
8:45 AM	9:15 AM	Refreshment Break with Exhibitors
9:15 AM	10:15 AM	Concurrent Sessions 3 + Roundtables
10:15 AM	10:45 AM	Transition
10:45 AM	11:45 AM	Concurrent Sessions 4 + Roundtables
11:45 AM	1:15 PM	Lunch On Your Own
1:15 PM	2:15 PM	Concurrent Sessions 5 + Roundtables
2:15 PM	2:45 PM	Refreshment Break with Exhibitors
2:45 PM	4:00 PM	General Session 4
6:30 PM	9:30 PM	Tuesday Night Event
November 11
6:30 AM	12:00 PM	Wednesday Registration
6:30 AM	8:00 AM	Continental Breakfast
7:30 AM	8:30 AM	Concurrent Sessions 6 + Roundtables
8:30 AM	9:00 AM	Refreshment Break
9:00 AM	10:00 AM	Concurrent Sessions 7 + Roundtables
10:00 AM	10:30 AM	Transition
10:30 AM	11:45 AM	Featured Speaker

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World-Class Speakers

Keynote

Dewitt Jones

One of America's Top Professional Photographers and Keynote Speakers

Dewitt Jones is one of America's top professional photographers with a career stretching over twenty years.

As a motion picture director, he had two documentary films nominated for Academy Awards (Climb - Best Live Action Short Film and John Muir's High Sierra - Best Short Subject Documentary) before he was thirty.

Understanding Session Types

To help you navigate the program and make the most of your experience, here’s a quick guide to the different types of sessions you'll see in our schedule:

What it is:

These are spotlight sessions featuring prominent leaders or thought influencers. They deliver insightful presentations on high-level topics that are relevant across the actuarial profession and beyond.

Why attend:

You'll gain big-picture perspective, inspiration, and a chance to hear from some of the most compelling voices in the field.

What it is:

These sessions bring all attendees together for shared learning experiences. General Sessions often include industry leader presentations, major announcements, and discussions on critical industry trends.

Why attend:

They set the tone for the event and provide a common foundation of knowledge and inspiration for all participants.

What it is:

Concurrent Sessions run in parallel, offering attendees a choice of specialized topics to match their interests or practice area. Sessions are often panel discussions, case studies, or expert-led presentations.

Why attend:

You can customize your schedule to focus on the topics that matter most to you—whether it’s pricing, predictive analytics, professionalism, or another specialty.

What it is:

Roundtables are interactive, small-group discussions focused on peer learning. Attendees and facilitators engage in active conversation around a specific topic or challenge.

Why attend:

They’re perfect for sharing experiences, asking questions, and networking in a more informal setting.

More Information

The opinions expressed by speakers at this event are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the CAS.

CAS Capability Model

The CAS Capability Model is a visual framework that articulates and provides guidance on the traits, skills and knowledge important for most property/casualty actuaries.

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2026 Annual Meeting Working Group

Chairs

Kenneth Hsu

Chair

John McGinn

Vice-Chair

Nora Potter

Staff Chair

Working Group Members

Carl Ashenbrenner

Alex Chen

Emma Chen

Jessica Efstathiou

Isaac Espinoza

Guo Harrison

Patricia Hladun

Ron Kozlowski

Qian “Q” Li

Danny Linton

Jackie Mathenge

Daniel Nishimura

Lexi Rosengrant

Fiona So

Michelle Sun

Wenwen Sun

Ming Tran

Bob Wolf

Aaron Wright

Vanessa Wu

Alice Xiang

Lijuan “Leah” Zhang