The role of actuaries is undergoing rapid change, is actuarial studies enough to adapt and thrive in the shifting landscape?  What other skills do you need?

At the 2017 Young Actuaries Conference the focus will be on the specific skills you need to adapt and build a successful and purposeful career. Get the edge by listening to exclusive insights from experienced industry leaders.

This is the first full-day event designed specifically for younger members of the profession.  The plenary sessions will cover:

• Effective Communication
• Actuaries abroad
• The changing role of actuaries
• Cultural Diversity
• Strategic thinking
• Building your personal brand

You can connect with other young actuaries and meet experienced members of the profession at the post-event drinks, so make sure your stick around for this networking opportunity.  

Plenary 1: Actuarial Passport – where to next?

Chair: Avanti Patki

Jas Singh
Raymond Bennett
Len Elikhis

Our presenters will share their stories of working overseas in different areas and roles and discuss the highs, the lows, and everything in between, to demonstrate how the actuarial passport can take us to many new and exciting destinations.

Plenary 2 - Actuary of the Future 

Chair: Peter Corbett 

Marc Mer
Nicolette Rubinsztein
Alice Truong
Zhan Wang

Cultural diversity, charities, what work actuaries will be doing in the future, and how their experiences have impacted their careers are just some of the topics our presenters will discuss

Plenary 3 – ‘Talking the talk’

Chair: Martin Mulcare

Michael Stumbles
Kit Ng
Con Asvestas
Jefferson Gibbs

Strong communication and presentation skills are prerequisites for career success – it’s never too early to start working on, and improving, these skills. Hear from our presenters on the benefits of working on your communications skills and harnessing them to give you a real competitive advantage in your career.

Plenary 4:  

Strategic Thinking, Leadership and Personal Brand

Chair: Trang Duncanson

Darren Robinson
Anthony Tockar
Greg Bird
Rashi Bansal

This plenary focuses on how you can get involved in supporting the strategy of the business, how you can develop your leadership traits and how you can start to build your personal brand.