The Steadfast Convention – the largest general insurance conference in Australia – gets under way on March 24.

More than 2000 people are expected to attend the event at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, which opens with a welcome function at Howard Smith Wharves.

Keynote speakers include Lloyd’s Chief of Markets Patrick Tiernan, co-founder of online fashion retailer The Iconic Adam Jacobs, and former rugby league star Johnathan Thurston.

There are breakout sessions on key issues including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and mental health, and the event concludes with a disco-themed gala dinner on March 26.

The chosen charity is Orange Sky Australia, which supports people experiencing homelessness and hardship through access to free laundry, warm showers and “genuine conversation”.

Last year’s event was held in Perth and raised a record $400,000 for Breast Cancer Care WA.

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