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??? Save the date, December 3rd! ??? We are excited to announce our upcoming #InsurtechMunichExpo13, coming up this winter ?? This event marks the conclusion of our #Batch13 Innovation Program, where we've supported a cohort of promising startups revolutionizing the insurance industry! With the backing of our corporate partners Versicherungskammer Bayern, Irish Life, UnipolSai Assicurazioni Spa & Vienna Insurance Group (VIG), these startups have been supported through mentorship and collaboration?— and what a journey it has been! Event details: ??? December 3rd ?? 1 PM - 9 PM ?? Munich (exact location to be announced) ?? Stay in the loop to discover more our venue, speakers and startups that will join our #InsurtechMunichExpo13! ?? Register Now: https://lnkd.in/dbxsgNdX *Tickets are limited and access will be granted only with a valid ticket. #PNPTC #PNPMunich #PNPInsurtech Dr. Xenia Isabel Gioia Schmahl Livia Mazzola Fabian Scheugenpflug Philipp Wohlfart Helena Turck Konstantin Klettke Jan Osthues Katya Rozhkova Adrian K. Christina Niedermeyer (geb. Brandmair) Giota Papavasileiou Daria Pelini

?? Exciting update from Xcela! At ITC 2024, the founders were interviewed showcasing their revolutionary AI-driven approach to life insurance. Their mission: to shorten the sales cycle from months to weeks, empowering agents and brokerages. The interview covers: ?? The inspiration behind Xcela ?? How SalesXcelerator boosts underwriting efficiency ?? Future AI visions in life insurance ??? Watch the full interview on InsuranceNewsNet: https://lnkd.in/eWNhww6r #InsurTech #LifeInsurance #AI #Innovation Nicholas Bowman, CFP?, MS, CEP?, Angus Dunn

As we continue our Summit Recap, our team supported our Corporate partners in hosting two workshops during our November Summit. 1. Co-hosted with our Partner EXL - New approaches:?Turning Data into IP What does it take to turn raw data into real business value??This event used examples to illustrate new ways to approach?data strategy, scalable processes, and?technologies that turn data into?insights. Panelists: Sandeep Manchanda, Nikhil P., Dror Katzav, Natasha Alexeeva 2. The Intersection Of Artificial Intelligence, Regulation and Risk Management - Hosted by Gallagher. During this session, Damion Walker, Managing Director of Technology for Arthur J Gallagher, with the help of a panel of experts explored how the rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence is heightening risk for all organizations. Panelists: Aubrey Weaver, Beau Hengst, and Brandon Welch If you missed any of the sessions and would like to connect, please DM us! -- Alexander Tran Andres Diaz Martinez Brenda Flores-Reyes Daisy (Xiaoyi) Li Eugenio Gonzalez Francesco Carmisciano Jasmin Taypan Junko Hayashida Paula Ramoneda Pierrick Guetin Rafael Sainz Sainz de Baranda Sean V. Sergio R. Insuasti

What an incredible experience at the Plug and Play Tech Center Silicon Valley November Summit! A huge thank you for having Xcela on such a prestigious stage. The energy and innovation at this event were truly inspiring. It was an honor to witness so many amazing startups, especially those in our cohort: Qumis, Testudo, Excarta, Faura, Fair, Ace AI, Glean, Replicant, Emerge , Resistant AI, weav.ai | Enterprise AI Copilots, Graphio.ai, datavent.io, Beanstalk Benefits, t+1, Genomate Health, 7Analytics, Manifest and Smirk Health and of course, Xcela. The collective creativity and drive are truly remarkable! At Xcela, we’re on a mission to help life insurance agents sell better, faster, and smarter with our AI-powered platform. The Summit has reaffirmed the power of collaboration and innovation in driving industries forward, and we’re excited to be part of this journey. Thank you again, Plug and Play, for organizing such an amazing event and for fostering a partner community where ideas turn into action. #Innovation #AI #LifeInsurance #PlugAndPlay #Xcela #AI4LifeInsurance

As we continue our Summit Recap, our team supported our Corporate partners in hosting two workshops during our November Summit. 1. Co-hosted with our Partner EXL - New approaches:?Turning Data into IP What does it take to turn raw data into real business value??This event used examples to illustrate new ways to approach?data strategy, scalable processes, and?technologies that turn data into?insights. Panelists: Sandeep Manchanda, Nikhil P., Dror Katzav, Natasha Alexeeva 2. The Intersection Of Artificial Intelligence, Regulation and Risk Management - Hosted by Gallagher. During this session, Damion Walker, Managing Director of Technology for Arthur J Gallagher, with the help of a panel of experts explored how the rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence is heightening risk for all organizations. Panelists: Aubrey Weaver, Beau Hengst, and Brandon Welch If you missed any of the sessions and would like to connect, please DM us! -- Alexander Tran Andres Diaz Martinez Brenda Flores-Reyes Daisy (Xiaoyi) Li Eugenio Gonzalez Francesco Carmisciano Jasmin Taypan Junko Hayashida Paula Ramoneda Pierrick Guetin Rafael Sainz Sainz de Baranda Sean V. Sergio R. Insuasti

?? Our #InsurtechMunichExpo13 is just around the corner! ?? ? The countdown to Insurtech Expo 13 has begun – don’t miss your chance to connect with top innovators, hear game-changing insights, and network with industry leaders! ?? What's in store? Here's a sneak peak: ?? Insurance Trends & Insights by Plug and Play Munich ?? Batch 13 startup pitches – we are looking forward to welcoming Aindo, Beyond Presence, Buddywise, Erisna, Fluent AI, GreenAnt, i-Virtual, In Parallel, Retorio, Suitcase, TELLUS AI, Wave Claims, Willow & Xaver! ?? Exploring the Insurtech Landscape in EMEA | Keynote by Florian Graillot (astoryaVC & InsurTech Weekly), one of the most influential European voices in the insurance landscape ?? Innovation KPIs: Redefining Success in the Insurance Industry?|?Panel discussion with Marek Rydzewski (BARMER), Chris Curran (Irish Life), Dr. Xenia Isabel Gioia Schmahl (Plug and Play), moderated by Rebecca Kutscheit (MUNICH STARTUP) Event details: ??? December 3rd ?? 1 PM - 9 PM ?? Munich ?? Join us in Munich! ?? Register Now: https://lnkd.in/dbxsgNdX *Tickets are limited and access will be granted only with a valid ticket. #PNPTC #PNPMunich #PNPInsurtech #InsurtechMunichExpo13 Dr. Xenia Isabel Gioia Schmahl Livia Mazzola Fabian Scheugenpflug Philipp Wohlfart Helena Turck Konstantin Klettke Jan Osthues Katya Rozhkova Adrian K. Christina Niedermeyer (geb. Brandmair) Giota Papavasileiou Daria Pelini

?? Last week, Plug and Play Tech Center hosted November Summit ?? With over 3,000 attendees, the energy was electric as we came together to celebrate innovation, collaboration, and progress. As part of the Summit, our InsurTech Team hosted Batch 18 Expo celebrating 19 program startups. A standout moment was the panel discussion moderated by our Partner, Eugenio Gonzalez, featuring Cambria Bratcher, Innovation Manager at American National, and Wayman Leung, Senior Director at C3 AI. We also had the honor of celebrating Taiyo Life Insurance Company on stage as the recipient of our Partner Award! ?? This recognition highlights their exceptional engagement with our ecosystem and the remarkable progress they’re achieving. These are just a few of the many highlights from an unforgettable Summit. Let’s keep the momentum going—stay connected for more exciting updates! Alexander Tran Andres Diaz Martinez Brenda Flores-Reyes Daisy (Xiaoyi) Li Eugenio Gonzalez Francesco Carmisciano Junko Hayashida Momo Nakamura Paula Ramoneda Pierrick Guetin Rafael Sainz Sainz de Baranda Sean V.

?? Our Munich Insurtech Expo 13 is less than 2 weeks away ?? ? ?? We are happy to share some further details on our upcoming panel discussion, “???????????????????? ????????: ???????????????????? ?????????????? ???? ?????? ?????????????????? ????????????????,” where we’re bringing together industry experts to tackle this topic and more! ?? We are looking forward to welcoming on stage industry leaders?Marek Rydzewski, Chief Digital Officer (BARMER),?Chris Curran, Head of Research and Innovation Partnerships (Irish Life), Dr. Xenia Isabel Gioia Schmahl, Director Insurtech EMEA (Plug and Play Tech Center and Play) &?Rebecca Kutscheit (MUNICH STARTUP), who will moderate the session. Some key topics that we are going to explore: ? How can innovation fuel sustainable growth and sharpen competitiveness? ? Are traditional KPIs enough, or do we need new ways to measure impact?? What lessons can we draw from companies who’ve led the way in innovation? ? What does the future hold for innovation metrics and trends? Event details: ??? December 3rd ?? 1 PM - 9 PM ?? Munich ?? Join us in Munich! ?? Register Now: https://lnkd.in/dbxsgNdX *Tickets are limited and access will be granted only with a valid ticket. #PNPTC #PNPMunich #PNPInsurtech #InsurtechMunichExpo13 Dr. Xenia Isabel Gioia Schmahl Livia Mazzola Fabian Scheugenpflug Philipp Wohlfart Helena Turck Konstantin Klettke Jan Osthues Katya Rozhkova Adrian K. Christina Niedermeyer (geb. Brandmair) Giota Papavasileiou Daria Pelini

?? Are you ready to get inspired? We’re thrilled to welcome Florian Graillot, Founding Partner at astoryaVC and creator of the Insurtech Weekly newsletter, as the keynote speaker for our Insurtech Munich Expo 13! ?? ?? Florian’s deep expertise in #insurtech innovation and #venturecapital makes him a must-hear voice in the insurance and startup ecosystem — and we are extremely excited to have him on the day! Stay tuned to discover the topic of the keynote. Event details: ??? December 3rd ?? 1 PM - 9 PM ?? Munich ?? Be part of the experience! ?? Register Now: https://lnkd.in/dbxsgNdX *Tickets are limited and access will be granted only with a valid ticket. #PNPTC #PNPMunich #PNPInsurtech #InsurtechMunichExpo13 Dr. Xenia Isabel Gioia Schmahl Livia Mazzola Fabian Scheugenpflug Philipp Wohlfart Helena Turck Konstantin Klettke Jan Osthues Katya Rozhkova Adrian K. Christina Niedermeyer (geb. Brandmair) Giota Papavasileiou Daria Pelini

Join us for an insightful webinar on eliminating bias in the workplace. In this session, we’ll explore how organizations can leverage data and technology to reduce biases in performance reviews, promotions, and decision-making processes. We will show how AI can analyze data to predict flight risk, identify future leaders, and assess the ROI on compensation while respecting privacy. Our expert panel will share their thoughts and experiences on the cutting-edge technologies being used today. Meet the Speakers: Gloria Goins – As the Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Cisco, Gloria specializes in leveraging advanced analytics to uncover unconscious biases and design inclusive workforce policies. With a wealth of experience, she has led successful diversity initiatives that have transformed organizational cultures. Horst Gallo – Horst, the Chief People Officer at Orion Innovation, combines expertise in organizational behavior and technology. Known for his work on employee assessment tools, he will discuss techniques for identifying and addressing hidden biases through cutting-edge technology, promoting a culture of accountability. Nick Kalave – As the Head of People Data Science at Atlassian, Nick focuses on advancing diversity and inclusion through innovative data models and human-centric insights. He will provide actionable advice on leveraging technology to foster an environment of continuous improvement and bias reduction. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gjyhpgkV -- Dmitry Norenko Alexander Tran Brenda Flores-Reyes Paula Ramoneda Sergio R. Insuasti Stephen Fay Andres Diaz Martinez Rafael Sainz Sainz de Baranda Pierrick Guetin Francesco Carmisciano Eugenio Gonzalez