MetLife, Unum Group, Wells Fargo, AWS, and Cognizant to keynote at PegaWorld 2026. Industry leaders will showcase how Pega AI is powering legacy modernization for real-world business impact WALTHAM, Mass. - March 3, 2026 - Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), The Enterprise Transformation CompanyTM, today announced keynote speakers for PegaWorld 2026, Pega's annual conference to be held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV, from June 7-9, 2026. Executives from MetLife, Unum Group, and Wells Fargo will lead client keynotes on how they are successfully operationalizing AI to modernize legacy systems, simplify complexity, and drive outcomes at enterprise scale. Leaders from Pega strategic partners AWS and Cognizant will reflect on how their partnerships are helping organizations apply AI with structure, governance, and confidence so clients can achieve their transformation goals. Along with Pega founder and CEO Alan Trefler and other Pega executives, keynote speakers include: * Shelia Anderson, executive vice president, chief information and digital officer, Unum Group * Dr. Asa Kalavade, vice president of migration & modernization, AWS * Ravi Kumar, CEO, Cognizant * Nick Nadgauda, executive vice president and global chief information officer, MetLife * Marcia Osborne, executive vice president, head of consumer lending marketing, Wells Fargo * Giles Richardson, executive vice president of marketing platform strategy & delivery, Wells Fargo As pressure intensifies to modernize operations and overcome legacy complexity, business leaders are focusing on AI strategies that deliver measurable outcomes. PegaWorld 2026 will bring together industry experts and enterprise leaders to help attendees navigate the next era of transformation - combining bold ideas, powerful technology, and a global community united by shared challenges and ambitions. Attendees will have access to 80 industry-specific breakout sessions featuring Pega clients, partners, and experts. Sessions will focus on modernizing mission-critical operations to meet today's standards for performance, usability, automation, and trust. PegaWorld will also offer attendees hands-on training opportunities with Pega's latest AI solutions, including Pega BlueprintTM, to confidently tackle the most complex transformation initiatives. Additionally, the 100,000 square foot Innovation Hub will give attendees the opportunity to test drive the latest AI technologies, explore 200+ live demos, and collaborate with experts in immersive environments. Pega is so confident in the PegaWorld immersive attendee experience that those who register by June 7, 2026 and are not completely satisfied can have their costs of registration and travel reimbursed by Pega. Quotes & Commentary "AI is no longer the differentiator - predictable outcomes are - and this is the moment enterprises can turn that advantage into lasting impact," said Alan Trefler, founder and CEO, Pega. "We're seeing a powerful shift, from unstructured intelligence that adds complexity, to intentionally applied AI that unlocks real transformation. The opportunity lies in modernizing legacy systems, governing AI responsibly, and executing at scale to drive outcomes that matter. At PegaWorld 2026, leaders from the world's most complex organizations won't just talk about what's possible, they'll show how they're achieving real results so others can do the same." Supporting Resources * PegaWorld general information and registration * PegaWorld agenda * PegaWorld event schedule

Centro Benefits Research has integrated with Unum through a new API partnership to streamline ancillary benefits quoting for brokers. The real-time connectivity enables secure, automated processing of RFP and quote data, reducing turnaround times and improving accuracy. The integration makes Unum the seventh carrier on Centro's digital platform, which serves top US brokers with benefits consulting and technology solutions. Centro plans to add Unum's policy API to the platform in future developments. Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company, reported revenues of $12.9 billion in 2024 and provides workplace benefits including disability, life, accident and dental insurance. Centro specialises in ancillary benefits consulting and employee communications technology.

HYKE, a global insurance decision support technology company, has secured a strategic investment from UK insurer Aviva and follow-on investment from Unum to accelerate its US expansion. The funding will support HYKE's go-to-market presence, carrier and broker partnerships, and its personalised guidance platform. The company's technology enables employees to complete benefits enrollment in under five minutes using its proprietary Protection Score, which identifies financial protection gaps and recommends appropriate coverage. HYKE already powers elements of Aviva's UK protection engagement experience, including AvivaScore. The investment will fund expanded US distribution through brokers and carriers, technology enhancements, and development of analytics tools for employers. HYKE serves 25.2 million customers across the UK, Ireland and Canada, with international operations in India and China.