EVENTS
SATURDAY, MAY 2
Optum-Spencer Pickleball Social
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Ballers
1325 N Beach St, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Price: $250 individual player, $125 individual spectator
Sponsored by Optum. Join us for our 4th Annual Pickleball Social, a unique afternoon dedicated to fun, fitness, and philanthropy. This event promises a delightful blend of competition and socializing, hosted at an indoor state-of-the-art facility. No matter your skill level, our social tournament is designed to be inclusive and enjoyable for all participants. We look forward to welcoming both new and returning players to what will surely be another fantastic gathering of the pickleball/RMI community!
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SUNDAY, MAY 3
Gallagher–Spencer Golf Tournament
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Topgolf NE Philadelphia
2140 Byberry Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19116
Price: $300 individual golfer; $2,500 6-person bay rental; $150 individual spectator
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Breaking the Ice: RISKWORLD Attendee Orientation and First-Timers Reception
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room TBD
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a RISKWORLD first-timer, you’ll benefit from the attendee orientation. Get insights into the conference and maximize your RISKWORLD experience with insider information presented by the RIMS Events and Sales Department.
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RISKWORLD Opening Reception – From Street to Chic
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Attendees will experience two thematic events in one as we celebrate the culture and taste of the city of brotherly love. Food trucks and community cultural performances immerse attendees in an amazing block party outside. Inside, a chic, sophisticated experience awaits as sips and bites are enjoyed among the masterpieces on display!
MONDAY, MAY 4
Exclusive Marketplace Hours
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Marketplace Exhibit Hall
Spencer-RIMS Student Risk Management Challenge
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room TBD
Sponsored by RIMS and FM. Join this exciting session and support the next generation of risk management superstars as they compete in the final round of the global student risk management challenge. You will have the opportunity to watch the top three teams present their solutions and answer live questions from the judges. Don't miss out on this chance to witness the best and brightest undergraduate students and future leaders of our industry in action!
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Exclusive Marketplace Hours
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Marketplace Exhibit Hall
MAIN STAGE KEYNOTE | Adam Grant, Organizational Psychologist, Bestselling Author, and Leading Influential Management Thinker
1:15 PM – 2:30 PM
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Terrace Ballroom
Note: This event will open 15 minutes prior to start time
Recognized as the world’s #2 most influential management thinker and one of Fortune’s 40 Under 40, he is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of six books, and his TED podcasts and talks have reached tens of millions worldwide. His work has transformed how individuals and organizations find purpose, improve performance, and create lasting impact. Through his experience, Grant has advised organizations including Google, the NBA, Bridgewater, and the Gates Foundation; served on the Defense Innovation Board at the Pentagon; and been honored as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.
Spencer Soirée
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room TBD
Sponsored by RIMS and FM. The Spencer Soirée celebrates our donors and welcomes all attendees to mix and mingle as the winners are announced for our Student Risk Management Challenge. This event is made possible through the generosity of the Risk & Insurance Management Society – RIMS!
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TUESDAY, MAY 5
Bold Penguin–Spencer 5K Fun Run
6:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Boathouse Row
1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Price: $150 per runner
Sponsored by Bold Penguin. Let’s lace up and make strides together along Schuylkill River! Gear up for an exhilarating start to your day at the Bold Penguin-Spencer 5K Fun Run! Set against the expansive backdrop of Philadelphia, this year’s run is a must-attend event during the 2026 RISKWORLD Philadelphia Conference. The fun run has become a beloved tradition, growing in popularity with each passing year. Join us on a run that combines fitness, fun, and the opportunity to network with fellow industry leaders while supporting the next generation of RMI professionals. Don’t miss out on this integral part of the RISKWORLD experience.
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Exclusive Marketplace Hours
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Marketplace Exhibit Hall
MAIN STAGE KEYNOTE | Evan Greenberg, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Chubb Limited / Chubb Group
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Terrace Ballroom
Evan G. Greenberg is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Chubb Limited and Chubb Group. Over the course of 50 years in the insurance industry, he has held various underwriting and leadership positions in the global property, casualty and life insurance sectors.
Mr. Greenberg was elected President and Chief Executive Officer in May 2004 and Chairman of the Board of Directors in May 2007. Under his leadership, Chubb has grown to become one of the largest insurance companies in the world. Mr. Greenberg joined the company, then named ACE Limited, in 2001 as Vice Chairman. Previously, he served 25 years at American International Group, including as President and Chief Operating Officer.
Mr. Greenberg is engaged in international economic and foreign affairs through his service on the boards of several institutions, including the Board of Trustees of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, the Board of Directors of the Peterson Institute for International Economics, and as Executive Vice Chair of the National Committee on United States-China Relations. He also supports the environment and education as a member of the Board of Trustees of the National Geographic Society and the Advisory Board of Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management (Tsinghua SEM) in Beijing.
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Exclusive Marketplace Hours
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Marketplace Exhibit Hall
MAIN STAGE KEYNOTE | Neeti Bhalla Johnson, President of Global Risk Solutions, Influential Insurance Leader, and Board Member for Leading Global Institutions
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Terrace Ballroom
Neeti Bhalla Johnson is the President of Global Risk Solutions at Liberty Mutual Insurance, leading its commercial, specialty, reinsurance and international personal lines businesses across 28 countries and overseeing more than $16 billion in net written premium. She has held this role since July 2021, following her tenure as President and Chief Investment Officer of Liberty Mutual Investments. Before joining Liberty Mutual in 2013, Neeti spent over a decade at Goldman Sachs, beginning her career in London as an analyst in Investment Banking before moving to New York in 2002 to focus on tactical asset allocation for private wealth management clients; prior to that, she worked at the Central Bank of Kenya and the Nairobi Stock Exchange. Neeti was a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University, where she earned an MBA and an MSc in Social Anthropology. She also holds a BA in Economics from Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Rock the Foundation: The RIMS Foundation for Risk Management After Dark Networking Event
9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
NOTO Philadelphia
1209 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA
This after party networking event is the perfect stop on your way to your hotel from your evening festivities. With an open bar, snacks, and plenty of dancing, this is the perfect place to unwind after a long day. Join us and celebrate the future of risk management.
Fee: $149. Tickets may be purchased when you register, or through the attendee registration service center.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 6
Exclusive Marketplace Hours
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Marketplace Exhibit Hall
Exclusive Marketplace Hours
12:30 PM – 1:30 AM
Marketplace Exhibit Hall