Registration for the 2026 Global Insurance Symposium is now open. The event will be April 14-15, 2026, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The event aims to bring together industry professionals, company executives, entrepreneurs, government representatives and innovators. 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. Other highlights of GIS include keynote presentations from 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,” Iowa Insurance Commissioner Doug Ommen said in a prepared statement. To register for the symposium, click here. Early bird pricing is available until Jan. 1, 2026.