Episode 035: The Horizon of Possibilities at ITC Vegas, 2026

What makes ITC Vegas the “Super Bowl of insurance conferences”? In this 35th episode of PremiumBytes, co-host Samir Ahmed speaks with Bill Harris, co-founder and Chief Customer Officer of InsureTech Connect, about the scale, energy, and business outcomes behind the event.Bill explains why ITC Vegas has become an annual homecoming for insurance leaders, carriers, brokers, startups, investors, and technology partners. The conversation covers the Horizon of Possibilities theme, the rise of generative and agentic AI, topical summits, the expo floor, startup innovation, and the networking that turns chance conversations into partnerships.First-time attendees will also find practical guidance: use the event app, request meetings early, choose a few priority sessions, explore the neighborhoods, and leave room for unexpected conversations.Bill also reflects on ITC’s first decade and why insurance remains central to helping people protect what they have, manage risk, and build for the future.If you work in insurance and care about what’s next, this episode is your guide to making ITC Vegas your highest-ROI week of the year. And just for listeners of PremiumBytes, use code ITC26PREMIUMBYTES for $200 off your registration at https://vegas.insuretechconnect.com/register#ITCVegas | #BecauseofITC | #FutureOfInsurance | #InsuranceInnovation | #InsuranceTechnology---🔔 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with the latest insights in insurance technology.👉 Follow us on LinkedIn👉 Visit our website---PremiumBytes, Episode 035: The Horizon of Possibilities at ITC Vegas, 2026Welcome to #PremiumBytes, where we shine a light on the unsung world of #insurancetechnology leaders. We are Sudhar Krishnamachary, one of your co-hosts and Samir Ahmed, your other co-host. We're here to have meaningful conversations about the evolving #technology landscape inside the #insuranceindustry. Let's acknowledge it: being an #insurance firm #CIO, or chief information officer, (and also #CTO, or chief technology officer) is one of the toughest #leadership roles in today's world. You've got a risk averse mindset baked into the very fabric of the industry, a legacy estate that must complement the modern tech, and a talent crisis from both the retiring side and next-gen recruiting side. And then you have the slow pace of #innovation. We see it because we're right there in the trenches with you, as consultants, day in and day out. Our mission is to deep dive, have conversations that carry substance, offer practical insights, and help you validate and navigate the relevant challenges of being an effective CIO in the insurance sector. So thank you for joining us on this adventure.#insurtech