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.
THE BACKGROUND
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.
A BRIDGE TO CONNECT
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.
THE NEXT STEP
DWIC Connect Istanbul will go on sale on 16 February 2026.
The Sponsorship Opportunities Brochure is now available. Please contact naomi.howell@nqsm.com
A special thanks to Atinc Yilmaz, Regional CEO & Howden Europe Executive Committee Member, for his vision and support to bring DWIC Connect Istanbul to our esteemed market and our first host country Türkiye.
ATINC YILMAZ
HOWDEN GROUP
E: atinc.yilmaz@howdengroup.com