The inaugural DWIC Connect Showcase Event will take place on 21 September 2026 at the Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, bringing together up to 500 senior re/insurance leaders. The event will feature expert insights on growth opportunities across Türkiye, CEE, CIS, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa and beyond, alongside a dedicated Meeting Hub for pre-scheduled meetings.
We are delighted to have the opportunity to bring DWIC Connect to Türkiye and to shine a light on our first host country.
DWIC Connect Istanbul will go on sale on 16 February 2026.
The Sponsorship Opportunities Brochure is now available. Please contact naomi.howell@nqsm.com
Global Reinsurance is delighted to unveil a second event.
Our flagship DWIC event has grown four-fold since its launch in 2017. Today, the DWIC community spans more than 85 countries, with continued growth expected as we approach our 10-year anniversary in 2027.
DWIC Connect gives us the flexibility to take DWIC into more markets and extend its global reach, while maintaining the same high-quality networking and meetings platform for which DWIC has become renowned.
DWIC Connect is a sub-brand of our flagship DWIC event, designed to deliver the DWIC experience to new regions around the world.
Istanbul uniquely connects Europe, Central & Eastern Europe (CEE), Central Asia, the Middle East, MENA, and North Africa.
A perfect and accessible hub for reinsurers who cannot always travel to Central Asia or remote regions.
+ Ability to meet a diverse range of reinsurers (EU, Asia, Middle East).
+ Valuable for expanding regional presence.
+ A fresh location which will attract a new mix of re/insurance companies and senior executives.
DWIC Connect Istanbul offers various levels of sponsorship. All of our packages include complimentary delegate passes and exclusively reserved meeting space. We are always happy to work with companies to create bespoke packages that meet their strategic business objectives. We like to think outside of the box!

Please contact me if you would like to receive our DWIC Connect Istanbul Showcase event Sponsorship Brochure or would like to learn more about becoming a Founding Partner.

Primary Insurer – USD575
Reinsurer, Broker, MGA – USD 775
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For sponsorship enquiries contact:
DAN KING
Publishing Director
E: dan.king@nqsm.com
For programme & registration enquiries contact:
DEBBIE KIDMAN
Head of International Operations and Events
E: debbie.kidman@nqsm.com