Innovation Leaders to Speak at Duck Creek Formation '26

Duncan Wardle and Seb Terry to headline annual insurance technology conference

Mar. 19, 2026 at 2:09am

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Duck Creek Technologies, a global provider of insurance technology solutions, has announced that innovation leaders Duncan Wardle and Seb Terry will be the keynote speakers at its annual Formation '26 conference. Wardle, a former Disney executive, will discuss how insurers can approach artificial intelligence as a collaborator. Terry, an entrepreneur focused on human connection, will speak on the importance of trust and shared purpose in driving innovation. The conference will bring together over 800 insurance and technology professionals to exchange insights and shape the industry's future.

Why it matters

As the insurance industry continues to evolve with the adoption of new technologies like AI, it's crucial for carriers to understand how to effectively harness these tools while maintaining a human-centric approach. The perspectives of Wardle and Terry provide a balanced view on blending advanced capabilities with the power of human creativity and collaboration.

The details

Formation '26 is Duck Creek's annual user conference, designed to bring together insurance and technology leaders. The event will take place in Orlando, Florida and feature general sessions, product announcements, panel discussions, and partner showcases. Wardle's keynote will explore how insurers can leverage AI to remove repetitive tasks and free up teams to focus on creativity and empathy. Terry's session will highlight the importance of trust, connection, and shared purpose in enabling teams to innovate more effectively, even in highly regulated industries like insurance.

  • Formation '26 will take place in Orlando, Florida in 2026.

The players

Duncan Wardle

A former Head of Innovation and Creativity at The Walt Disney Company and the founder of the innovation consultancy iD8 & innov8. During his tenure at Disney, he helped teams across Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Imagineering and Animation develop new ideas and experiences.

Seb Terry

A leading voice in fostering human connection, high performance, and personal transformation. His journey has included experiences ranging from marrying a stranger in Las Vegas to helping a quadriplegic athlete complete a half marathon, and his frameworks have been shared with organizations including Google, Berkshire Hathaway, and Bank of America.

Duck Creek Technologies

A global intelligent solutions provider defining the future of the property and casualty and general insurance industry. They are the platform upon which modern insurance systems are built, enabling the industry to capitalize on the cloud to run agile, intelligent and evergreen operations.

Tyler Jones

The Chief Marketing Officer of Duck Creek Technologies.

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What they’re saying

“Duncan and Seb bring powerful, complementary perspectives on what it means to be an agent of innovation today. The future of insurance will be defined by AI, but its true power is unlocked when advanced technology and passionate people move forward together, united by purpose and unafraid to redefine what's possible.”

— Tyler Jones, Chief Marketing Officer

What’s next

At Formation '26, Duck Creek will also unveil its vision for agentic AI and how intelligent agents will help insurers reshape decision-making, automation, and operational agility across insurance.

The takeaway

As the insurance industry embraces new technologies like AI, it's critical to maintain a balance between advanced capabilities and the human elements of creativity, trust, and shared purpose. The perspectives of Wardle and Terry at Formation '26 will provide valuable insights on how insurers can empower their teams to innovate with confidence in the digital age.