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Risk and Resilience Summit 2026

Date: 21 April 2026

Africa in Transition

About the Summit

Amidst global uncertainty, the Marsh Risk & Resilience Summit delivers expert insights into the critical role insurance plays in strengthening resilience while driving sustainable growth.

Leveraging the Oliver Wyman B20 report, we examine the latest strategies and pragmatic actions needed across a broad stakeholder community to unlock and deploy capital effectively throughout the continent. Through industry-specific deep dives, we further explore opportunities for product innovation and highlight real-world examples of emerging and evolving risks.

Why Attend?

  • Gain expert insights on emerging risks and resilience strategies shaping Africa’s future.
  • Connect with senior executives, policymakers, and industry leaders driving change.
  • Access exclusive reports and participate in high-impact discussions.
  • Discover innovative risk management solutions tailored to your sector.

Agenda Highlights

  • Strategic Insights: Explore expert perspectives on the pivotal role of risk management in building resilience and fostering sustainable growth, informed by pragmatic strategies for capital deployment, product innovation, and emerging risks across key sectors in Africa.
  • Exclusive Sessions: Participate in high-impact discussions including the B20 and WEF’s 2026 Global Risk reports.
  • Panel Discussions: In-depth exploration of emerging risks, economic development, and resilience strategies tailored to the African context.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with senior executives, policymakers, and industry experts driving Africa’s resilience agenda.

Agenda

Here's what's scheduled for the event.

April 21, 2026

Time Topic
2:40 PM Keynote Address: A defining time for Africa
Africa’s evolving growth story is unfolding amid shifting global dynamics and long-term economic and geopolitical changes. The keynote address will focus on how perceptions of risk across the continent are being reshaped alongside sustained growth potential, diversification and rising resilience, highlighting opportunities for collaboration and sustainable development across African economies.
3:05 PM The B20 Digest
Africa faces an $85 billion annual infrastructure funding gap against a $170 billion need, per the B20 report. This analysis from a strategy, risk, and insurance perspective explores how clients can address this challenge by balancing urgent actions with long-term reforms to drive growth, productivity, and sustainable development across the continent.
3:50 PM Break
4:35 PM Navigating the risk horizon: A Q&A Dialogue
This interactive discussion invites the audience to ask live questions exploring the complex geopolitical tensions around the world, including the US–Iran conflict and its impact on Africa, while addressing emerging cyber threats to critical infrastructure and supply chains. Amid climate volatility and offers practical resilience strategies designed specifically for African businesses and communities.
5:15 PM Shaping Resilience in a Changing World: Insights from Swiss RE
5:30 PM Closing Remarks
5:40 PM Evening cocktail session & Networking

Have questions or need more information? Reach out to our team.

Speakers

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Sim Tshabalala

CEO, Standard Bank Group

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Andreas Berger

Group CEO, Swiss RE

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Justine Mayhew

CEO Bowring Marsh UK

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Paul Calvey

Partner & Head of South Africa, Oliver Wyman

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Harry Doyne Ditmas

Africa Specialty Growth Leader and Infrastructure Practice Leader, Marsh Risk

Guy Royston

Guy Royston

Head of Placement and Specialty, Marsh Risk, Africa

Spiros Fatouros

Spiros Fatouros

CEO Marsh Africa

Amy Firth

Amy Firth

Head of Risk Consulting, Marsh Risk, Africa

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Dr. Vera Songwe

Chair and Founder of the Liquidity and Sustainability Facility

Keletjo Chiloane

Keletjo Chiloane

Career Services Leader, Mercer Africa

Natalie van de Coolwijk

Natalie van de Coolwijk

Managing Director, Broking, Guy Carpenter

Neil Wren

Neil Wren

Chief Client Officer and Placement Leader, Bowing Marsh UK

Iranga Mukendi

Iranga Mukendi

Investment Principal, African Infrastructure Investment Managers

Sandra Villars

Sandra Villars

Partner, Financial Services, Oliver Wyman

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Andrew Herring

Specialty Chairman, Global Energy & Power, Marsh

Lesley Ndlovu

Lesley Ndlovu

CEO, AfrexInsure