General Arab Insurance Federation (GAIF) 35th General Conference
4-7 October 2026, Jordan
Theme: “Back to Principles”
Organised by the Jordan Insurance Federation (JIF) under Royal Patronage, the GAIF General Conference is recognised as the leading pan-Arab insurance event and one of the region’s most prominent specialised economic conferences. The Conference is distinguished by its broad international participation and the high calibre of attendees, bringing together insurance industry leaders, senior executives, economists, policymakers, regulators, and experts from Arab, regional and global insurance markets.
21st Annual Gulf Insurance Forum 2026
26-27 October 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Theme: “Redefining Insurability: Risk, Capital, and Trust in a Systemic World”
The Gulf Insurance Forum, in its 21st edition, will feature plenary sessions and panel discussions with industry leaders and experts. Organised by the Gulf Insurance Federation, the event will provide an opportunity to address important issues and their impact on the insurance and reinsurance industry.
Singapore International Reinsurance Conference (SIRC)
1-5 November 2026, Singapore
Theme: “Capacity to Capability”
The Singapore International Reinsurance Conference (SIRC) was launched in 1991 to provide insurance professionals a forum to meet and discuss issues of the day, while taking stock of developments in the reinsurance market; and starting preparations for the following year’s treaty renewals.
Over the years, the SIRC has gained a strong reputation and loyal following, with reinsurers, insurers and reinsurance brokers from all over the world attending and conducting bilateral discussions alongside the main conference, which attracted over 4,000 registered delegates from around 84 countries in 2025.
IAIS Annual Conference 2026
12-13 November 2026, Hong Kong
The Annual Conference will bring together global thought leaders, supervisors and industry experts to discuss the critical issues shaping the future of insurance. Key conference themes include: advancing the IAIS strategic priorities and work programme, understanding emerging risks and the role of insurance in building resilience amidst growing natural catastrophe risks and shifting societal trends.
8th Sharm Rendezvous
15-17 November, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Theme: “Beyond Disruption: Insurance Strategies for Resilient Supply Chains”
Organised by the Insurers Federation of Egypt (IFE), this regional insurance event will explore innovative approaches that strengthen business continuity, enhance risk preparedness, and create sustainable value at a time when the resilience of supply chains has become a strategic priority for businesses, governments and insurers.
Participants will focus on three key pillars: how insurance strategies, combined with multi-stakeholder partnerships, can help shape a more resilient future for global and regional supply chains; proactive risk management using data-driven insights; and investing in people and organisational culture.
Ingate Global Insurance Conference & Exhibition
16-18 November 2026, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Theme: “Growth and Sustainability”
The event, to be hosted by the Saudi Insurance Authority, will feature focussed thematic tracks addressing key industry issues, insightful panel discussions, workshops, and an exhibition showcasing the full insurance ecosystem. Ingate 2026 reaffirms its strategic importance in strengthening insurance’s role in advancing local and global financial stability while promoting sustainable growth.
Middle East Insurance CFO Summit 2026
23-24 November 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Theme: “Beyond the Numbers: How Middle East Insurance CFOs are Redefining Value, Resilience and Growth in an Era of Disruption”
The Middle East Insurance CFO Summit will look at how insurance CFOs are navigating an era marked by intensifying headwinds and unprecedented opportunities. Through high-level dialogues, case studies and peer exchange, participants will address how to strengthen balance sheet resilience, elevate risk-adjusted returns, and future-proof financial operations.
13th Middle East Insurance Industry Awards
Awards presentation
25 November 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Middle East Insurance Industry Awards are a celebration of the brightest stars in the Middle East insurance industry across 18 categories this year, spanning the breadth of the insurance value chain. Hosted by Middle East Insurance Review, the 13th edition of the Awards will be held on 25 November 2026, when the winners will be announced and the Awards presented.
Dubai World Insurance Congress (DWIC)
8-10 December, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Theme: “The Systemic Shock: From Battlefield to Balance Sheet”
Brought to you by Global Reinsurance and the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority, the annual Dubai World Insurance Congress delivers networking, business and thought leadership opportunities.
20th India Rendezvous 2027
(Incorporating the 4th Edition of the IFSCA-IRDAI-GIFT City Global Reinsurance Summit 2027)
18-21 January 2027, Mumbai, India
The India Rendezvous has become the flagship event for the Indian insurance market and Asia Insurance Review’s largest conference, with over 1,000 delegates attending in 2026. India, the world’s sixth largest economy, is offering immense growth prospects for the insurance industry with the regulator’s call to insure every Indian by 2047.