Expanding Actuarial Horizons: Mapping Risk & Opportunity
The SOA Middle East, Africa, & Pakistan (MAP) committee is pleased to announce the 2024 SOA Regional Symposium, which will be held from November 23 to 25 in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The symposium theme is 'Expanding Actuarial Horizons: Mapping Risk & Opportunity'.
Building on the success of last year's event in Riyadh, which was well-attended and received positive feedback, we are confident that the upcoming symposium will be equally successful and beneficial for all participants.
The SOA is committed to supporting a growing global community, advancing education, and supporting the industry. Our regional symposium series provides a platform to connect with colleagues, learn about new developments in the field, and make valuable business connections.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the steering committee members. It is their dedication and vision that have made this symposium a reality, and we are truly appreciative of their efforts.
Get to know Riyadh
Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia, is a vibrant metropolis blending modernity with rich cultural heritage. Towering skyscrapers, bustling souks, and historical landmarks adorn its landscape. Known for its warm hospitality and dynamic atmosphere, Riyadh offers a captivating experience with a glimpse into the heart of the Arabian Peninsula.
Sponsorship at the 2024 SOA Regional Symposium
Stay Tuned! Get ready to take your business to new heights! This year's symposium presents exciting opportunities for sponsors to connect with guests and boost the business profile of their organization. As an official 2024 SOA Regional Symposium Sponsor, you can elevate your educational resources, explore multiple industries, and connect with key actuaries in the region.
For any inquiries regarding sponsorship, please reach out to Sofi Garcia
Thank you to our 2024 Event Sponsors
Exclusive Sponsor
Principal Government Partner
Signature Sponsor
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsor
Networking Reception Sponsor
Candidate Connect Sponsor
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Sponsorship
The Society of Actuaries (SOA) provides unmatched education, research and professional development resources to actuaries around the world. Your sponsorship aids in bringing diverse regional participants to the 2024 SOA Regional Symposium Riyadh, with a focus on developing the profession and welcoming actuaries from all disciplines around the globe.
Building on the success of last year's event in Riyadh, which was well-attended and received positive feedback, we are pleased to announce that the 2024 SOA Regional Symposium will be held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on November 23-25.
Symposium Highlights
- 200-300 expected attendees
- Third SOA symposium in the MEASA region
- Two full days of content with luncheons and coffee breaks
- Dinner ceremony
- Two networking receptions
- Kick-off coffee/tea networking on opening day
- Candidate Connect Event and Faculty Connect Event (separate from the symposium, by SOA invitation only)
Please note: The SOA Candidate Connect event is tailored for pre-ASA students/candidates who are taking SOA exams. The SOA Faculty Connect event is tailored to bring together university and college actuarial program faculty members.
Why Sponsor 2024 SOA Regional Symposium Riyadh?
As the world's largest and most esteemed actuarial association, the SOA enjoys unparalleled recognition and prestige. By sponsoring our event:
- Enjoy high visibility to a highly targeted audience in MEASA (Middle East, Africa and South Asia) region
- Be recognized as a key player and thought leader in the Insurance and financial services industry
- Build and enhance brand visibility among actuaries and industrial stakeholders from various disciplines
- Gain direct exposure to decision makers who use your product and services
- Demonstrate your employees your commitment to their professional development
If you have questions about reserving a place or the sponsorship selection, please get in touch with Sofi Garcia / Razeem Habeeb.
Sponsorship Tiers
Exclusive Sponsor - $25,000
- Twenty complimentary seats for the whole Symposium
- Special verbal recognition during opening/closing sessions
- Exclusive company logo on symposium backdrop
- 3-mins video about your organization to be played during breaks.
- Two guaranteed speakers’ slots in the conference sessions
- Symposium pack (symposium lanyard/bag with company logo)
- Exhibition Booth (fully furnished)
- Five roll up banners to be displayed in ballroom and foyer Area
- Up to 5 small giveaways to include in delegate registration bag
- Static banner on event website
- Company name, logo & URL on registration page, email promotions, social media, and printed program
- Social media recognition by SOA Representatives
- Pre-event eblast recognition to over 6,000 recipients in MEASA region
- Sponsorship discount in upcoming SOA Regional events
Strategic Sponsor - $22,500
- Fifteen complimentary seats for the whole Symposium
- Special verbal recognition during opening/closing sessions
- Prominent company logo on symposium backdrop
- 2.5-mins video about your organization to be played during breaks.
- Two guaranteed speakers’ slots in the conference sessions
- Symposium pack (symposium bag with company logo)
- Exhibition Booth (fully furnished)
- Four roll up banners to be displayed in ballroom and foyer Area
- Up to 4 small giveaways to include in delegate registration bag
- Static banner on event website
- Company name, logo & URL on registration page, email promotions, social media, and printed program
- Social media recognition by SOA Representatives
- Pre-event eblast recognition to over 6,000 recipients in MEASA region
- Sponsorship discount in upcoming SOA Regional events
Signature Sponsor - $20,000
- Twelve complimentary seats for the whole Symposium
- Special verbal recognition during opening/closing sessions
- Large company logo on symposium backdrop
- 2.0-mins video about your organization to be played during breaks.
- Two guaranteed speakers’ slots in the conference sessions
- Symposium pack (symposium bag with company logo)
- Exhibition Booth (fully furnished)
- Three roll up banners to be displayed in ballroom and foyer Area
- Up to 3 small giveaways to include in delegate registration bag
- Static banner on event website
- Company name, logo & URL on registration page, email promotions, social media, and printed program
- Social media recognition by SOA Representatives
- Pre-event eblast recognition to over 6,000 recipients in MEASA region
- Sponsorship discount in upcoming SOA Regional events
Platinum Sponsor - $15,000
- Ten complimentary seats for the whole Symposium
- Verbal recognition during opening/closing sessions
- Medium company logo on symposium backdrop
- 1.5-mins video about your organization to be played during breaks.
- Symposium pack (symposium bag with company logo)
- Exhibition Booth (fully furnished)
- Two roll up banners to be displayed in ballroom and foyer Area
- Up to 2 small giveaways to include in delegate registration bag
- Company name, logo & URL on registration page, email promotions, social media, and printed program
- Social media recognition by SOA Representatives
- Pre-event eblast recognition to over 6,000 recipients in MEASA region
- Sponsorship discount in upcoming SOA Regional events
Diamond Sponsor - $12,000
- Eight complimentary seats for the whole Symposium
- Verbal recognition during opening/closing sessions
- Medium company logo on symposium backdrop
- 1.0-min video about your organization to be played during breaks.
- Symposium pack (symposium bag with company logo)
- Two roll up banners to be displayed in ballroom and foyer Area
- Up to 2 small giveaways to include in delegate registration bag
- Company name, logo & URL on registration page, email promotions, social media, and printed program
- Social media recognition by SOA Representatives
- Pre-event eblast recognition to over 6,000 recipients in MEASA region
Gold Sponsor - $10,000
- Five complimentary seats for the whole Symposium
- Verbal recognition during opening/closing sessions
- Standard company logo on symposium backdrop
- One roll up banners to be displayed in ballroom and foyer Area
- Up to 1 small giveaway to include in delegate registration bag
- Company name, logo & URL on registration page, email promotions, social media, and printed program
- Social media recognition by SOA Representatives
- Pre-event eblast recognition to over 6,000 recipients in MEASA region
Silver Sponsor - $7,500
- Three complimentary seats for the whole Symposium
- Verbal recognition during opening/closing sessions
- Standard company logo on symposium backdrop
- One roll up banners to be displayed in ballroom and foyer Area
- Up to 1 small giveaway to include in delegate registration bag
- Company name, logo & URL on registration page, email promotions, social media, and printed program
- Social media recognition by SOA Representatives
- Pre-event eblast recognition to over 6,000 recipients in MEASA region
Networking Reception - $5,000
- Three complimentary seats for the whole Symposium
- Verbal recognition during opening/closing sessions
- Company name, logo & URL on registration page, email promotions, social media, and printed program
- Social media recognition by SOA Representatives
- Pre-event eblast recognition to over 6,000 recipients in MEASA region
Candidate Connect - $3,000
- Three complimentary seats for the whole Symposium
- Verbal recognition during opening/closing sessions
- Company name, logo & URL on registration page, email promotions, social media, and printed program
- Social media recognition by SOA Representatives
- Pre-event eblast recognition to over 6,000 recipients in MEASA region
Hotel & Travel
The largest city and capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh is a beautiful intersection of medieval and modern architectural culture. Home to Saudi Arabia's best museums, the UNESCO Heritage site of Diriyah, Masmak Fortress and the Murabba Palace, Riyadh is also home to world-class designer stores, boutiques, and fine-dining restaurants. We encourage attendees to schedule guided tours and to immerse themselves into the richly unique culture exclusive to Riyadh.
Hotels
The 2024 SOA Regional Symposium will be held in Crown Plaza Riyadh, a luxurious venue offering world-class facilities, including state-of-the-art conference rooms, exquisite dining options, and comfortable accommodations. This will ensure a productive and enjoyable experience for all attendees.
Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention
Wadi Al Muaydin, Street, Unit 4, Imam Saud Ibn Abdul Aziz Road
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Hotel Reservation Deadline: November 7th, 2024
You can find below the booking link for the venue to make and complete the room booking at your own convenience. The link has all the room options, already provides preferential rates and can complete your booking in a minute.
Also, kindly note that this hotel link will expire on 7th of November, so please be quick to use it if you need to make a room booking. If you have other queries or the link has not worked for you, please call our event management company on: 0097339971595; email: ebrahim@menamoney.org
For delegates attending the 2024 SOA Regional Symposium in Riyadh, we are pleased to present the following hotel options for your room bookings:
Courtyard Hotel
Courtyard Riyadh Northern Ring Road
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Bashar Naji - Sales Manager
Mobile: +966533119140, Email: bashar.naji@marriott.com
Price: Standard Room rate SAR 1,500 + 5% Municipality Fees and 15% VAT (including breakfast)
Double Tree by Hilton Riyadh
Al Muroj Business Gate
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Alhanouf Hamza - Assistant Sales Manager
Mobile: +966580029873, Email: Alhanouf.Hamza2@Hilton.com
Price: Standard Room rate SAR 1,500 + 5% Municipality Fees and 15% VAT (including breakfast)
Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention
Wadi Al Muaydin, Street, Unit 4, Imam Saud Ibn Abdul Aziz Road
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Mr. Osama Al Wuhayd - Assistant Manager Events
Mobile: +966501511031, Email: Osama.ALWuhayd@ihg.com
Price: Deluxe room rate SAR 1,325 + 5% Municipality Fees and 15% VAT (including breakfast)
Hayat Al Riyadh Washam Hotel
Al Riyadh, Al Washam Street, 13222
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Fahda Al Hudaifi - Sales Manager
Mobile: +966596662731, Email: Fahdahhaaa07@gmail.com
Price: Standard Room rate SAR 350 inclusive of taxes (including breakfast)
Rest Night Hotel Suites - Al Nafal (Serviced Apartments)
Mohamed Al Miqdami Street - Al Nafal Nighbourhood
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Rashid Khalid - Sales Manager
Mobile: +966534727278, Email: nafal@restnight.com.sa
Price: Standard Room rate SAR 300 inclusive of taxes (without breakfast)
VISA Information
If you need an invitation letter for visa purposes, please email our logistics planner at: nahla@menamoney.org or fatima@menamoney.org
- View the Saudi e-Visa application website
- Dashboard of passports applicable for the e-Visa (includes all countries)
- Holders of passports of countries that are not on the eligible countries list for e-Visa can apply for a visa on arrival if they have a USA or UK or Schengen visa and the following conditions apply (Source):
- The visa is valid.
- The visa type is business or tourist.
- The visa has to be used at least once and have an entry stamp of the issuing country.
Below is a summary of information provided on the Saudi Travel Website but we encourage you to verify this information.
Group A(Eligible for E-visa and visa on arrival) |
Group B(Consulate Visa) |
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Eligible Countries |
North America: Canada, United States Europe: Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Netherlands, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom Asia: Azerbaijan, Brunei, China (Including Hong Kong and Macau), Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Maldives, Singapore, South Korea, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan Africa: South Africa, Oceania: Australia, New Zealand *Some GCC residents, or permanent residents/visa holders of the USA, UK, and Schengen area are eligible for eVisas or visas on arrival, depending on the country. |
North America: The Caribbean, Central America, Greenland, Mexico Central America: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela, the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, French Guiana. Middle East/North Africa: Algeria, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Palestine, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen Asia: India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Philippines, Vietnam, Iran, Turkey, Thailand, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Nepal, North Korea, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Turkmenistan, Georgia, Magnolia, Armenia, Timor-Leste, Bhutan, Africa: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Camoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe |
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Required documents |
The eVisa application can be done thru the eVisa Portal, a very straightforward step and takes no longer than 10 minutes. When registering, an OTP is required from the applicant as well as a declaration that the information provided is true and correct – this is a security matter and has to be done by the applicant himself. |
Must be applied in person at the embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in their countries |
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Cost |
eVisa: SAR 535 (including the full health insurance) The amount in SAR is equivalent to $143. Visa on arrival: 480 (including the full health insurance) The amount in SAR is equivalent to $128 |
Visa fees (SAR 300) and insurance (SAR 140). The amount in SAR is equivalent to $123. |
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Validity |
1 year after issued and stays of up to 90 days in Total |
1 year after issued and stays of up to 90 days in Total |
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Time to issue |
eVisa: from few minutes up to 24 hours Visa on arrival: not more than 10-30 minutes |
1 to several Business days |