14,491 professionals and 305 exhibitors will meet on October 27 and 28 in Dortmund. DKM 2026 combines trade stands, accredited congresses and short-format sessions for industry practitioners.
Dates and venue for DKM 2026
DKM 2026 runs on October 27 and 28 at Messe Dortmund. The fair covers 8,013 m² of exhibition space where 305 exhibitors present products and services to brokers, advisors and financial providers.
Exhibitor profile at DKM 2026
Exhibitors range from large insurers and fund managers to service providers for brokers and insurtech startups. The exhibitor mix is designed to facilitate direct commercial interactions with mediators, financial advisors and corporate buyers.
Program and formats at DKM 2026
The agenda includes fast-paced interventions at the Speaker’s Corner and in-depth IDD-certified congresses that address retirement planning, cyber insurance and sectorspecific tracks for young intermediaries under YoungDKM. Evening Meet-Ups offer informal networking opportunities. Initiatives such as FemSurance and the Jungmakler Award highlight diversity and young talent within the industry.
Key figures for DKM 2026
Organizers report 14,491 trade visitors and 231 program items across two days. About 200 speakers participate across sessions and panels, reflecting the event’s scale in the finance and insurance market.
How to prepare B2B prospecting at DKM 2026
- Define target segments in advance and shortlist exhibitors and sessions that match your value proposition.
- Book meetings through official channels and select IDD congress sessions that reinforce your technical credibility.
- Use a compact pitch focused on a clear use case and measurable benefit for rapid decision making.
- Use Meet-Up evenings to open less formal dialogues that can lead to pilot projects.
- Log key takeaways after each contact to enable personalized follow up.
Closing note and official link
DKM 2026 presents a concentrated environment for testing products, validating propositions and engaging decision makers in the insurance and investment space. For exhibitor lists, program details and registration consult the official site at https://www.die-leitmesse.de and plan your attendance at Messe Dortmund accordingly.
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