OUR PROGRAMME

Monday 03 June 2024

08:00
Transfer #1 to Palacio Euskalduna

Departs: Radisson Collection Hotel entrance

08:15
Transfer #2 to Palacio Euskalduna

Departs: Radisson Collection Hotel entrance

 
REGISTRATION & INFORMATION
08:30-16:00
Palacio Euskalduna
 
AMICE GENERAL MEETING
09:00-11:00
Sala 0E, Palacio Euskalduna

Open to AMICE members only. Please register in Sala 0E and collect your voting cards.

11:00-11:30
BREAK

Hall II, Palacio Euskalduna

 
OPENING OF THE CONGRESS
11:30-12:00
Hall II, Palacio Euskalduna

Welcoming Remarks
Welcome to Bilbao: The transformation of Bilbao
From an industrial past to an urban landmark: how an innovative rehabilitation plan turned Bilbao into an international city of reference for cultural, commercial and business tourism

 
SESSION I | BEYOND STRATEGY TO PURPOSE: STRENGTH IN COOPERATION
 
OPENING KEYNOTE
12:00-12:30
Cooperation in the Basque country

From humble beginnings to the world's largest co-op: what lessons can we learn from the origins and philosophy of MONDRAGON?

 
KEYNOTE
12:30-13:00
Financial stability: protection through cooperation
13:00-14:00
LUNCH BREAK

Jauregia Restaurant, Palacio Euskalduna

 
SESSION II | REGULATION AND LEGISLATION: A SOUND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR A STABLE SOCIETY
 
PLENARY
14:00-14:15
The effectiveness of financial regulation and the related supervision of mutual insurers
 
PANEL DISCUSSION
14:15-14:45
Creating stability: the role of mutuality

Europe’s legislative agenda relating to the mutual/cooperative insurance sector has moved from prudential regulation around Solvency II to “horizontal” legislation applying across all industry sectors.

The panel will discuss:

  • Is it possible for a one size fits all approach to reflect the potential of mutual/cooperative insurers as key players in Europe’s social economy?
  • How are mutual/cooperative insurers engaged with their members/policyholders, employees and wider society to provide stability?
  • And are these possibilities fully understood and their potential reflected and respected?
 
KEYNOTE
14:45-15:15
Collaborative action in the wake of complex economic challenges: are regulation and collaboration mutually exclusive?

The importance of a united approach between regulatory bodies, financial institutions and policymakers to ensure enhanced financial preparedness and mitigate potential future crises.

  • Reinforcing the EU’s insurance sector – measures to fortify the sector
  • Providing robust regulatory frameworks - adaptable and resilient to address emerging risks
  • Sustainable finance and digitalisation

Q&A: open discussion

15:15-15:45
BREAK

Hall II, Palacio Euskalduna

 
MUTUAL MEET-UP
15:30-16:30
Sala 0E, Palacio Euskalduna

Network with peers and take part in one-to-one or roundtable chats to discuss industry trends and share best practice tips.

This section of the Congress programme enables delegates to set their own agendas, to connect with colleagues for individual or group meetings. Delegates will be able to request individual meetings with other members or participate in group workshop discussions around specific topics:

  • Themed tables
    Climate Resilience Dialogue
    Social engagement
    Sustainable investment
  • Working Group tables
    Mutual communications: an informal gathering of communications professionals from mutual/cooperative insurers to share experience and ideas
  • SME table
  • Associations tables
    The importance of the mutual message
18:00
Shuttle Bus to Gala Dinner

Departs Radisson Collection entrance

 
GALA DINNER | GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM
18:30-23:00

18:30: Reception drinks
18:30-19:30: Guided tour
19:30: Welcome by Grzegorz Buczkowski, President, AMICE
20:45: Dinner and entertainment
23:00: Transfer to Radisson Collection