ITC Vegas isn’t just getting bigger. It’s growing up. In this episode of Scouting for Growth, Sabine VanderLinden sits down with Nicole Peck, President of ITC Vegas, to unpack how one of the world’s most influential InsurTech conferences is evolving—and what that evolution tells us about the future of the insurance industry itself. Nicole joined ITC at a pivotal moment. After years of explosive growth, ITC Vegas has entered what she calls its “teenage years”—a phase that demands focus, intentional design, and a sharper commitment to serving its community. This conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at how large ecosystems must adapt as they scale, without losing relevance or connection. At the heart of ITC Vegas 2024 are themes that can no longer be treated as side conversations: climate change, ethical use of GenAI, and responsible data practices. Nicole explains why ITC began spotlighting climate tech three years ago—before the industry was ready—and why momentum has now shifted decisively. What was once early has become urgent. One of the most tangible changes this year is the new “neighbourhood” format. Listening closely to feedback, the ITC team recognised that size had become a barrier. Finding the right people. The right conversations. The right signal. The solution wasn’t to shrink the event—but to re-architect it. By creating smaller, clearly defined communities within the larger conference, ITC Vegas 2024 is designed to make navigation easier, conversations more meaningful, and connections more intentional. From improved agenda tagging to curated spaces like the invite-only Founder’s House, the focus is on facilitating outcomes—not just attendance. Nicole also reframes ITC Vegas as something unique: not a buyer-seller event, but a “supermatrix.” Three core cohorts—industry incumbents, investors, and innovators—constantly shift in influence year to year. Right now, carriers and reinsurers are particularly strong. The role of ITC is to ensure all three groups intersect productively, creating momentum across the ecosystem. Throughout the episode, Nicole’s leadership philosophy comes through clearly: growth must be designed, not assumed. Whether it’s events, industries, or organisations, scale without structure creates friction. Listeners will walk away with practical insight on: How large ecosystems evolve without losing human connection Why climate tech and GenAI ethics are now mainstream insurance priorities How intentional design drives better collaboration at scale What it takes to turn conferences into real business catalysts 🎧 If you attend ITC Vegas, build ecosystems, or lead innovation in insurance, this episode is essential listening. Because the future of the industry won’t be shaped by the biggest rooms— but by the best conversations inside them.