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Laurie Shotton
VP Analyst
Gartner
Speaker Topics
- Innovation
- Emerging Technologies
Speaker Bio
Laurie Shotton focuses on the insurance industry covering both life and pensions/annuities and P&C. His deep industry background is in life and pensions insurance. His research areas includes Emerging technologies, Automation and AI, Digital Strategy, Personalization, legacy modernization and life insurance policy administration systems. He also covers industry trends focusing on how business and technology is transforming the insurance industry.
Prior to joining Gartner, Mr. Shotton worked for software vendors, insurers and a BPO. He has extensive experience in life and pensions software and has operated in markets across the globe.
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Prior to joining Gartner, Mr. Shotton worked for software vendors, insurers and a BPO. He has extensive experience in life and pensions software and has operated in markets across the globe.
Session
Wednesday, 18 November, 2026 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM IST
Emerging Technology: Accelerating Innovation by Learning From Other Industries
Laurie Shotton,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Technology maturity differs greatly by sector. While your industry may be assessing digital twins or agentic AI, a peer in another has likely operationalized it. This session analyzes 2026 scans across ten industries — from oil and gas to investment services — to identify “lead learners.” Discover how cross-industry insights can de-risk implementation, offer proven governance models like “guardian agents” and cut through vendor hype.
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