International Conference on International Trade and Insurance Risk Management - (ICITIRM-27)


12th - 13th January, 2027 | Cape Town, South Africa

Multi-format (In-person/Virtual)

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Conference Programme

Tentative Conference Agenda

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Conference Format Hybrid Conference In-person and virtual participation
Programme 2 Days 12–13 January 2027
Academic Scope 11 Tracks Conference Session Tracks
Agenda Structure 4 SDG Sessions SDG-focused technical sessions
Conference SDG Alignment 7 SDGs SDGs 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 16 and 17
Tentative Agenda & Timings

Session timings, sequence, track grouping and allocations are tentative and subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed closer to the conference. All timings follow the local time of the conference location.

SDG-Based Agenda Structure

The conference-aligned SDGs are distributed across the four Concurrent Technical Sessions and show the conference's overall SDG alignment for each part of the programme. Session Tracks follow their own sequence and are scheduled once.

Day 01

Conference Schedule

12 JAN 2027 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:30 AM

    Registration, Welcome Kit Collection & Virtual Check-in

    Participant arrival, credential verification and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:30 AM 09:45 AM

    Networking Tea & Digital Welcome

    Informal networking for on-site and virtual participants.

    HYBRID
  3. 09:45 AM 10:30 AM

    Welcome Address, Opening Plenary & Keynote Presentation I

    Opening of the conference and introduction to its research focus.

    PLENARY
  4. 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
    8
    SDG-Focused Technical Session I

    SDG 8 · Decent Work and Economic Growth

    3 TRACKS
    Track 01
    International Trade Insurance Mechanisms
    Track 02
    Trade Credit Insurance in Global Markets
    Track 03
    Marine Insurance: Challenges and Innovations
  5. 12:30 PM 01:30 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.

    BREAK
  6. 01:30 PM 03:30 PM
    9 12
    SDG-Focused Technical Session II

    SDG 9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure ·SDG 12 · Responsible Consumption and Production

    3 TRACKS
    Track 04
    Export Risk Management Strategies
    Track 05
    International Regulation and Insurance Practices
    Track 06
    Trade Finance and Insurance Interplay
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Interactive Q&A, Day 1 Summary & Group Photo

    Closing interaction and key takeaways from the first day.

    CLOSING
Day 02

Conference Schedule

13 JAN 2027 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:15 AM

    Participant Check-in & Day 2 Welcome

    On-site attendance confirmation and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:15 AM 10:00 AM

    Keynote Presentation II

    Expert address on the future of the conference research domain.

    PLENARY
  3. 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
    13 14
    SDG-Focused Technical Session III

    SDG 13 · Climate Action ·SDG 14 · Life Below Water

    3 TRACKS
    Track 07
    Cargo Insurance: Trends and Best Practices
    Track 08
    International Reinsurance: Global Perspectives
    Track 09
    Cross-Border Insurance Solutions
  4. 12:00 PM 01:00 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and professional networking.

    BREAK
  5. 01:00 PM 03:00 PM
    16 17
    SDG-Focused Technical Session IV

    SDG 16 · Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions ·SDG 17 · Partnerships for the Goals

    2 TRACKS
    Track 10
    Insurance Governance and Risk Mitigation
    Track 11
    Insurance Policy Development in Supply Chains
  6. 03:00 PM 03:30 PM

    Publications, Best Paper & Best Presentation Awards

    Publication guidance and recognition of outstanding research contributions.

    AWARDS
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Valedictory Session, Closing Remarks & Group Photo

    Conference summary, acknowledgements and formal conclusion.

    CLOSING
Conference-Aligned SDGs The conference aligns with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
8 Decent Work and Economic Growth 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 12 Responsible Consumption and Production 13 Climate Action 14 Life Below Water 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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