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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:

 

FS – Featured Speaker

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.

GS – General Session

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.

CS – Concurrent Session

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.

RT – Roundtable

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.

2025 Spring Meeting Working Group

Chairs

Ravi Sharma

Chair

Jeremy Shoemaker

Vice-Chair

Nora Potter

Staff Chair

Kathleen Dean

Staff Chair

Working Group Members

Carl Ashenbrenner
Megan Baker
Ben Carrier
Isaac Espinoza
Luna Gu
Ron Kozlowski
Jen Jabben
Voon Lai
Andrew Li
Sarah Li
Kristin McGraw
Meagan Mirkovich
Rich Moncher
Reese Mularz
Tingting Shi
Kenneth Smart
Bob Wolf
Clara Yam
Yabing Yang
YiFan Zhou