What Awaits You at the 2026 International Insurance Summit?
Organized by the Insurance Association of Türkiye, the 5th International Insurance Summit will bring together national and international representatives of the insurance sector, experts, and decision-makers on 8 October 2026 at the Istanbul Financial Center (IFC), Ziraat Bank Auditorium.
Under the theme “The Importance of Insurance on the Road to COP31”, this year’s summit will focus on the risks posed by a changing climate, the role of the insurance sector in Türkiye’s climate implementation agenda, and resilience financing. Discussions will address insurance’s contribution to turning climate goals into concrete action, closing the global implementation gap, and strengthening communities’ resilience to climate risks.
Bringing national and global perspectives together on the road to COP31, the summit will provide a platform to exchange knowledge and experience, build new partnerships, and develop shared solutions for a sustainable future.
Agenda
- 08.30 – 09.30
Registration & Welcome
- Participant check-in and networking
- 09.30 – 10.30
Opening Speeches
- President of the Insurance Association of Türkiye (TSB) Ahmet Yaşar
- President of SEDDK Davut Menteş
- Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change of the Republic of Türkiye Murat Kurum (Subject to attendance)
- Minister of Treasury and Finance of the Republic of Türkiye Mehmet Şimşek (Subject to attendance)
- 10.30 – 10.45
Coffee Break
- 10.45 – 11.05
Keynote 1
- Boğaziçi University Faculty Member and Climate Scientist Prof. Dr. Levent Kurnaz
- 11.05 – 12.05
Panel 1 | The Role of the Insurance Sector in Türkiye’s Climate Implementation Agenda Towards COP31
- 12.05 – 13.30
Lunch Break
- 13.30 – 13.45
Keynote 2
- 13.45 – 14.45
Panel 2 | Closing the Global Climate Implementation Gap: Insurance and Resilience Financing
- 14.45 – 15.15
Article Competition Award Ceremony
Guest Registration Form
Frequently Asked Questions
The purpose of the International Insurance Summit is to bring together global leaders, experts, and decision-makers from the insurance ecosystem to explore the future of the industry. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, the summit aims to provide a platform for sharing insights, discussing key trends, and fostering cross-border collaboration on the digital transformation of insurance.
The summit offers participants the opportunity to:
- Gain insights into the latest technologies and global developments in the insurance sector
- Network with international thought leaders, executives, and policymakers
- Join expert-led sessions on AI, data analytics, and digital transformation
- Explore future strategies for innovation and sustainability
The event is ideal for insurance professionals, technology providers, regulators, investors, academics, and anyone shaping or studying the future of the insurance industry.
All tickets will be delivered electronically. Once registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation email with your digital ticket and QR code. You can present the QR code at the venue for fast and easy entry. Printed badges will be provided at the registration desk upon arrival.