Quantectum to Attend Oasis Insight Conference 2023

Quantectum will attend the Oasis Insight Conference 2023 - Zurich, in collaboration with the Swiss Re Institute on September 6, 2023. One of the key segments of this event, scheduled for 16:15, will focus on the "Challenges in Modelling European Earthquake Risk: How Can Open Data and Science Help?"

This session addresses the intricate task of modelling earthquake risk across Europe. Due to the highly volatile nature of earthquakes, there is a lack of consistent approaches among different countries. Learning from past experiences is deemed essential, as exemplified by the examination of recent events in Turkey to extract valuable insights.

Furthermore, the session will explore how integrating the latest scientific advancements, data resources, and methodologies can contribute to an improved understanding of European earthquake risk. This is particularly crucial as the existing commercial models are considered outdated and may not accurately reflect the contemporary landscape of seismic risk.

Leading the discussions as the moderator is Michael Ewald, Swiss Re's Earthquake Perils Lead. The panel of experts participating in the conversation includes Guillermo Franco, who serves as the Managing Director and Global Head of Cat Risk Research at Guy Carpenter; Matthias Hackl, the Head of Cat R&D at Allianz Re; and Jochen Woessner, a Senior Principal Modeller at RMS. Their collective expertise will illuminate innovative strategies and approaches that leverage open data and scientific advancements to effectively address the complexities of modelling European earthquake risk.