NEW YORK CITY
April 14, 2026
Agenda
Doors Open
7:30 - 9 a.m.
Registration & Breakfast
Morning Sessions
9 - 10:30 a.m.
Leading the Future: Pioneering the Next Generation of Cyber Insurance
Get inspired by the future of cyber insurance and your role in it! Coalition leadership is kicking off Activate 2026 with their vision for where our industry is headed and how brokers can effectively advise their clients, stand out as trusted advisors, and help shape what’s next.
SPEAKERS
Joshua Motta
CEO & Co-Founder, Coalition
Shawn Ram
Chief Revenue Officer, Coalition
Tiago Henriques
Chief Underwriting Officer, Coalition
10:30 - 11 a.m.
Break & Networking
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cybersecurity Keynote Address
SPEAKERS
Alex Stamos
Chief Security Officer, Corridor
Break
12 - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch & Networking
Breakout Sessions
Claims intelligence
1:30 - 2:20 p.m.
FBI Insider: 10 Things Your Clients Should Know
Gain direct insights from FBI Cyber Division leadership on the top cyber threats facing businesses today. Hear the ten essential actions the FBI recommends to help your clients strengthen their resilience against cyber attacks. This interactive session includes an off-the-record Q&A, giving you access to expert guidance and practical recommendations you won’t hear anywhere else.
SPEAKERS
Amit Kachhia-Patel
Assistant Special Agent in Charge, FBI, NY Cyber Branch
Sezaneh Seymour
VP & Head of Regulatory Risk & Policy, Coalition
Emerging risks
1:30 - 2:20 p.m.
Privacy Spotlight: How Detection Drives Protection
Help your clients understand and address privacy exposures before they become costly incidents using broker-ready insights that uncover hidden risks and spark stronger conversations. Then, explore how Coalition’s underwriting expertise and advanced privacy detection technology power this protection.
SPEAKERS
Tiago Henriques
Chief Underwriting Officer, Coalition
Daniel Woods
Head of Emerging Risks, Coalition
expert advisor
1:30 - 2:20 p.m.
Inside a Ransomware Attack: A Live Simulation to Prepare You and Your Clients
Step into a high-stakes ransomware attack as select audience members role-play business leaders making critical decisions from first alert through negotiation and forensics. Walk away ready to better equip your clients before an attack happens and coach them confidently through the chaos if it does.
SPEAKERS
Chris Hendricks
Head of Coalition Incident Response, Coalition
Leeann Nicolo
Senior Incident Response Manager, Coalition Incident Response
2:20 - 2:40 p.m.
Break & Networking
claims intelligence
2:40 - 3:30 p.m.
Claims in Focus: What’s Driving Today’s Cyber Losses?
Dive deep into the latest cyber insurance claims insights as we break down our proprietary data to identify the top drivers of cyber losses. Get a focused look at actual claims trends and walk away with the data-backed insights you need to guide your clients through the evolving landscape of cyber risk.
SPEAKERS
Jennifer Coughlin
Founding Partner & Managing Member, Mullen Coughlin
Anne Juntunen
Senior Claims Manager, Coalition
emerging risks
2:40 - 3:30 p.m.
Advising in the Age of AI: Mastering AI Exposure for Your Clients
This session equips you with a strategic framework for how to evaluate and advise your clients that use, build, or develop AI tools. Gain practical talking points to identify shifting digital threats, implement actionable protection strategies, and turn technological complexity into clear risk solutions.
SPEAKERS
Michael Phillips
Head of Cyber Portfolio Underwriting, Coalition
Daniel Woods
Head of Emerging Risks, Coalition
Expert advisor
2:40 - 3:30 p.m.
Building Your SME Cyber Pipeline: Practical Ways to Close More Deals
Small and midsize businesses represent a massive, untapped area of growth for cyber brokers. This session will show you how to educate your SME clients, overcome objections, and accelerate your sales process. Leave with actionable strategies to stand out as a trusted advisor and build your SME pipeline today.
SPEAKERS
Manny Cho
Head of Western Region, Coalition
Mike Volk
Senior Product Marketing Manager, Coalition
3:30 - 4 p.m.
Break & Networking
Afternoon Keynote
4 - 5 p.m.
AI Keynote Address
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