Call for Session Proposals: OLA Avanza Conference

Are you passionate about advancing the next generation of actuaries? Do you have bold ideas, technical expertise, or leadership insights that can drive the industry forward? If so, the Organization Latino Actuaries (OLA) invites you to submit a proposal for a session at the 2026 Avanza Conference.

Why Present at Avanza?

This year’s theme, Strong Foundations. Bold Futures., invites reflection on the resilience and technical rigor that built the actuarial community while looking ahead to the development of future leaders. Through shared expertise and collaboration, the conference aims to advance aspiring actuaries and strengthen the profession’s future.

OLA welcomes proposals that:

• Strengthen the Foundation: Elevate actuarial thought leadership, core technical skills, and industry innovation.

• Build Bold Futures: Explore emerging risk topics, data analytics, AI, and the evolving regulatory landscape.

• Navigate the Journey: Highlight career paths and provide practical advice for professional development.

• Foster Comunidad: Drive dialogue of the unique experiences of Latine actuarial professionals and allies. 

• Empower the Next Generation: Engage students, career-changers, and early-career professionals with actionable insights.

Presentation requirements:

• Proposals must be submitted by March 16th, 2026 at 11:59pm PST.

• All presenters must be in person during the conference from August 12-14th, 2026 in Chicago, IL and will receive a complimentary Essential Access Pass. 

• Travel, lodging, and any other expenses must be covered by the individual and will not be reimbursed by the Organization of Latino Actuaries.

• Presenters must participate in pre-event coordination engagements and adhere to all deadlines for submitting materials as informed.

Submit Your Proposal By March 16