Summary
The Insurers Federation of Egypt has announced the launch of the Azza Arefin Research Competition as part of the scientific program of the 7th Sharm El Sheikh Insurance and Reinsurance Rendezvous, scheduled to take place from 8 to 10 November 2025 under the theme Insurance in Light of Global Changes. The initiative aims to promote scientific research and encourage professionals in the insurance sector to present innovative insights that drive industry development. Participants’ research should address one of three main themes: managing interconnected emerging risks and the role of the insurance industry in building resilience against climate, geopolitical, and economic challenges, understanding today’s and tomorrow’s customers to design products that meet their needs, and exploring the challenges posed by artificial intelligence and digital transformation in the insurance sector.
Participation Criteria
Applicants must be under 50 years old as of 1 November 2025. The submitted research must be original and not exceed a 20% citation rate. It should not have been previously published or have won awards in other competitions. Winners of the 2024 Sharm El Sheikh Insurance Rendezvous Research Competition and employees of the Insurers Federation of Egypt are not eligible to participate. Submissions can be in Arabic or English and must be properly referenced and documented.
Research Submission Guidelines
Research papers should be between 12 and 15 pages in length, using Times New Roman font, size 14, with 1.15 line spacing, and submitted in PDF format. Pages must be numbered with a short title in the header or footer, without including the researcher’s name. A one-page abstract of no more than 150 words must be attached, and for papers submitted in Arabic, abstracts must be provided in both Arabic and English. A separate file should include the participant’s personal details. Multiple authors may collaborate on a single research paper, but each participant may only submit one paper. The deadline for submission is 1 October 2025, and entries should be sent via email to the scientific committee.
Judging and Awards
A distinguished panel of local and international insurance experts will review submissions and select the top three research papers. Winners will be announced on 31 October 2025. The first-place winner will receive a cash prize of USD 2,500, the second-place winner USD 2,000, and the third-place winner USD 1,500. In addition, winners will enjoy complimentary conference registration, free accommodation during the event, certificates of recognition, presentation of their research in one of the sessions, and publication on the official conference website.
The Insurers Federation of Egypt emphasized that the Azza Arefin Research Competition serves as a unique platform to highlight creative ideas that contribute to the growth of the insurance sector and strengthen Egypt’s position as a regional hub for insurance and reinsurance.