GLOBAL INSURANCE SYMPOSIUM ANNOUNCES REGISTRATION AND 2026 THEME

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Registration for the 2026 Global Insurance Symposium (GIS) in Downtown Des Moines is officially open. The event will take place on Tuesday, April 14, and Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the Iowa Events Center, bringing together over 500 industry professionals, company executives, entrepreneurs, government representatives, and innovators from around the world.

This year's theme is "Insurance in an ERA of Possibilities," which will guide discussions and presentations that explore the evolving landscape of insurance and the opportunities that shape its future.

GIS is now in its 12^th year and continues to provide a global stage for the insurance industry, offering world-class educational and networking opportunities for attendees. Other highlights of GIS include keynote presentations from top global thought leaders, the Future of Insurance Showcase, where emerging companies pitch their innovative solutions, and the Student Case Study Competition, which spotlights the next generation of insurance professionals.

"Des Moines has long established itself as a global hub for insurance, and the Global Insurance Symposium continues to be a cornerstone event for professionals to come together and exchange ideas, right here in Iowa," said Doug Ommen, Iowa Insurance Commissioner. "This year's theme further reflects the opportunities for innovation and impact within the insurance industry."

As one of the largest insurance capitals in the United States, the State of Iowa headquarters more than 210 insurance companies with affiliated companies all over the Globe. Showcasing the State of Iowa and City of Des Moines, downtown Des Moines has been an ideal host for GIS since its inception in 2014.

"Hosting GIS in Greater Des Moines highlights the strength of our insurance community and the spirit of innovation that thrives here," said Tiffany Tauscheck, President & CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership. "We're proud that industry leaders from around the world look to Greater Des Moines as a place where they can come together and chart the future of insurance."

The 2026 event is pulled together by a consortium of insurance companies and is led by Julie Pearce, Chief Content Officer, and Cory McAnelly, Co-Chair.

To register for GIS, click here. Save $100 on registration with early bird pricing, available until Jan. 1, 2026.

Additional event details will be released in the months leading up to the symposium.

Media Registration
Media is invited to attend the Global Insurance Symposium. To register, contact Marissa Smith, [email protected].

About the Global Insurance Symposium
Established in 2014, the Global Insurance Symposium is the premier event for insurance professionals and regulatory authorities to hear from the world's most renowned insurance experts and to interact with fellow insurance industry colleagues from around the world. To learn more, visit www.globalinsurancesymposium.com.

Reporters may contact:
Marissa Smith, for the Global Insurance Symposium
(515) 571-0018
[email protected]

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