October 20, 2025

Istanbul, Türkiye

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Returning to Istanbul on October 20, we are looking forward to welcoming you to GTR Türkiye 2025. With an expected attendance of over 400 corporate, export and trade finance leaders, this firmly established conference will offer over 4 hours of unparalleled networking opportunities, to connect with representatives and exhibitors at the forefront of the Turkish industry. With over 10 high-level event discussions hosted by market specialists, gain cutting-edge insights into Türkiye’s shifting trade landscape, the export outlook, the latest strategies for optimising corporate strategy and the trajectory for new trade linkages and much more.

We look forward to welcoming you in Istanbul!

Top 6 discussion themes included:

Emerging flare points and Türkiye in a shifting trade landscape
Türkiye’s export outlook and optimising corporate strategy
Agile working capital solutions for SMEs and corporates
Expanding the domestic bank and FI liquidity ecosystem
Trade volatility and cashflow, payment and supply chain solutions
The outlook for new trade linkages and diversifying exports

Key event features:

10+ exhibitors
4+ hours of networking opportunities with key stakeholders in the industry
Unparalleled expertise from 50+ speakers who are active in the market
Exceptional content on topics and regions covered
Opportunity to schedule meetings and swap business cards
Evening drinks reception

“It is a unique opportunity where all stakeholders of the trade finance industry meet.”

K Sirdar, Borcelik

“Really good opportunities for networking.”

C Okur, Ağir Global

“GTR Türkiye was a highly effective event that laid relevant topics on the table with the correct experts worldwide. There was a lot of opportunity for professionals to meet the right people to take their business to the next level and solve mutual, existing challenges among the participants.”

R Baylan, Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Turkiye & Applied Value Group Turkiye

“The event is really good and acts as a basis of networking for trade financing professionals and corporates.”

P Nawalgaria, Indorama Ventures

“A great opportunity to stay connected with the fast improving environment through a rich agenda including best practices.”

Z Demirel, Kimpur

“The content was up-to-date which is hard to achieve as local vs global market trends may be different. The participants had valuable time to network, that was a positive outcome from everybody I have met. Financial institutions and corporate participation balance was well managed. The near future trends were adequately addressed, with proper level of details.”

E Aydın, Faturalab

“A friendly and open networking space to various professionals to greet and meet.”

S Dsouza, Lakshmi Machine Works

“Thanks for such a great event!”

Ş Çanaklı, Yapi Kredi

“The event was well-structured, and I was impressed by the high level of engagement from both the panellists and the attendees.”

N Tekindağ, Kimpur

“The event was very useful and networking supported.”

H Artıran, İçdaş Çelik A.Ş.

“A very nice event with good opportunities for networking and hearing important updates from business partners and sector experts.”

K Torus, Yapı Kredi

“The go-to event in Türkiye to meet all the relevant players in trade finance.”

L Varnai, Recovery Advisors

“An excellent opportunity for Turkish corporates to keep up to date with all things trade and trade finance and corporate finance.”

P Matza, Association of Corporate Treasurers

“GTR Türkiye has become a significant event in trade finance, bringing together leading industry players, closely monitoring trends, and reflecting them in its activities to create a powerful synergy.”

A Özalp, ICC Turkey Banking Commission

“GTR events are always very informative, as well as providing great networking.”

S Lata, Marsh

“GTR Türkiye was very interesting and informative. Talking face-to-face is a good foundation for good cooperation, especially to successfully implement projects and move forward together.”

B İlhan, Karbontürk Enerji Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş

“Very good opportunity to listen to experts, as well as meet and exchange opinions with important sector players.”

E Tan, Ziraat Bankası

“Excellent networking opportunities and very useful presentations.”

L Albukrek, Siemens

“Everything was great and it was a good opportunity to meet with sector experts.”

K Ceyhun Toker, Togg

“Very useful event for meeting new people who are experts in their area, learning new solutions and keeping up with the new trends via the conferences.”

G Atalık, İgsaş

“As a guest speaker at GTR Türkiye 2024, I was impressed by the high level of engagement of the attendees. The discussions were insightful and thought-provoking, and the networking opportunities were invaluable. It's an excellent platform for sharing knowledge, building connections, and staying up-to-date on the latest developments in the field.”

M Şule Yazgan, Arçelik

“Excellent networking and an excellent place for exchanging news.”

E Rösler, RBI Bank

“The conference brings together finance and foreign trade professionals to share ideas, contacts and features debates about new opportunities, better than any other event.”

K Duman, Ram Foreign Trade

“It was a great event!”

T Kara, British Chamber of Commerce in Turkey

“It gives us an opportunity to make valuable contacts and good networking. The event was really well organised as well.”

C Candere, Borusan Holding

“Many thanks to the GTR team. It was again a very interesting and very well organised event.”

B Aral, Yıldırım Group

“GTR is the best place for face-to-face connecting and updating trade finance knowledge.”

M Şengöz, Contour

“Brilliant event to receive updates on the finance market and meet like-minded people.”

M Soyçerçel, Alapala

“Great organisation with great speakers and delegates.”

H Sağlam, Nazali

“Excellent conference, I would definitely recommend this event.”

B Erkoç, Bayern LB

“GTR Türkiye is an excellent platform to engage with stakeholders from both business and finance, whilst also providing us with the opportunity to reflect on factors influencing broader economic developments.”

A Lundvall, EKN

“Congrats GTR for another excellent conference. A great opportunity for networking and discussing important topics. It’s getting better and better every year with new participants from different sectors. It’s an important event to understand the future of Türkiye.”

G Ondul, Bank ABC

“GTR Türkiye was a highly informative and well-organized event. It offered practical insights and strategies that I can apply to my work. I look forward to attending future conferences and continuing to engage with this vibrant community.”

H Ulgen, Nobel Ilac

“This is one of the best forums for networking and to have an opportunity to discuss with experts.”

R Joseph, Emirates NBD

“GTR is an established and productive platform. It gives insight, builds connections and opens up new corridors.”

S Ürel, Shell & Turcas

Reflecting on what promises to be another momentous year in trade, access the full spectrum of global priorities from a full day of debate and discussion on a wide range of issues and themes. Download the event programme below for the full agenda and speaker line-up.

The event promises to connect you with all corners of the market, from local and international banks to multinational corporations and SMEs, fintechs and alternative financiers, commodity brokers and traders, insurers and risk managers, lawyers, consultants, ECAs, multilaterals and more! Don’t miss the opportunity to gain comprehensive insights and new perspectives from over 50 speakers actively involved in the market.

Abdullah Kiremitci

Co-founder Interzoon

Altuğ Çetinbaş

Director Association of Financial Institutions

André Lundvall

Senior Country Analyst, Türkiye EKN

Ant İpek

Sales And Investment Advisory Executive Vice President RePie Portföy

Aslı Sungur

Director, Strategic Projects Business Sweden

Ayla Hacıahmetoglu

Finance Manager Hayat Kimya Sanayi

Barış Gökalp

Group Treasury Director Sisecam

Batur Asmazoglu

Group CFO & Board Member to Group Companies Inci Holding

Berkan Tamer

Chief Representative, Istanbul Representative Office Landesbank Baden-Wurttemberg (LBBW)

Betül Kurtulus

Regional Director, Central, Eastern & South-Eastern Europe & the FCI

Bieni Alex-Okoh

Business Development Manager, Trade Finance The Access Bank UK

Cahit Erdoğan

Executive Vice-President, Commercial & SME Banking Yapı Kredi

Ebrunur Yıldız

Project Finance Director Limak Holding

Fatih Tuğrul Topaç

General Manager & Member of Board İhracatı Geliştirme A.Ş. (İGE)

Gökselin Ondul

Vice-President, Wholesale Banking Europe, Trade Finance Bank ABC

Gülçiğ Atalık

Chief Finance Officer İgsaş

Hakan Uzun

Executive Vice President, Treasury & Funding Turk Eximbank

Hamdi Delipoyraz

Chief Executive Officer Turko Teknik Yapı Malz. San. ve Dış Tic. Ltd. Şti.

Harun Ulgen

Chief Financial Officer Nobel Chemical Industries

Hikmet Gümüşer

Member of Board Kipas Holding

Hojamurod Hojaev

Senior Manager, Relationship Management Trade Finance International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC)

Hubertus Hofkirchner

Founder Bitcredit Protocol

Katya Arıkan Torus

Vice President of Europe, Türkiye and Central Asia SACE İstanbul Office

Mael M'Baye

Head of MENA, Turkey & Central Asia BPI France

Mehmet Sezgin

Corporate Director, Treasury & Investor Relations Socar Türkiye

Mehmet Erdem Yasar

Deputy Head Turkiye, Corporates EBRD

Mehtap Yilmaz

Senior Vice-President, Cash Management & Trade Finance, Cash Management & Trade Finance Akbank

Meral Şengöz

Partner T3i Partner Network

Mine Yazgan

Executive Director, Finance and Enterprise Risk Beko

Murat Sarikaya

Chief Financial Officer 1915 Canakkale Bridge

Murat Urun

Iron & Steel Central Purchasing Manager Ram Dış Ticaret

Mustafa Değirmenci

Head of Trade Finance and Structured Finance Yapı Kredi

Naresh Aggarwal

Associate Policy & Technical Director Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT)

Ozan Acar

Chairman, Turkish E-Commerce Council & Vice President Trendyol Group

Ozlem Kildir

Chief Executive Officer, & Founder Profinstance & Stance Consulenza S.r.l

Riza Kadilar

Founder & Mentor K Ventures

Sibel Binici

Chief Finance Officer Döktaş Dökümcülük

Tarık Güleryüz

Partner Güleryüz Partners

Tayfun Uğur

Board Member British Chamber of Commerce in Turkey

Ussal Sahbaz

Managing Director Ussal Consultancy

Zeyno Vries-Davutoglu

Head of Bank Relations & Supply Chain Finance Nexent Bank

Çağatay Baydar

Vice Chairman, FCI & Chairman TEB Factoring

Çiğdem ÇINAR

Deputy Secretary General Turkish Contractors Association

Çiğdem Koşan

Head of Department, Department of Digital Trade, Services, & Investment Ministry of Trade Türkiye

İnanç Sözer

Chief Economist & Managing Partner EMCAP Advisory

Şeniz Duran

Vice-President, Trade Finance Sales & Product Management, Global Akbank

Venue: Swissôtel The Bosphorus, (Fuji Ballroom), Istanbul

Address: Visnezade, Acisu Sk. No:19, 34357 Besiktas/Istanbul, Turkiye

Website: https://www.swissotel.com/hotels/istanbul/meeting-events/ballrooms/fuji-ballroom/

Booking enquiries

Bookings Team at bookings@gtreview.com

Sponsorship opportunities

Head of Business Development, Sales

Beatrice Boldini at bboldini@gtreview.com

Speaking opportunities

Content Producer

Jack Longman at jlongman@gtreview.com

Marketing and Media opportunities

Senior Marketing Executive

Helena Parrott at hparrott@gtreview.com

Discounts and promotions

» 10% Early Booking discount – Available until September 19, 2025

Early booking discount available for new registrations only and not in conjunction with additional discounts. 10% is automatically processed during online checkout or with a GTR team member.

» Young Professionals Pass – Limited free tickets available

To qualify, you must be under 25 years old, with less than three years of experience in the trade finance industry. Limited to 2 events per year.
10 passes are available for this event for those who work within the industry, limited to 1 pass per institution, and cannot be combined with other promotions. One pass is available for this event to those studying a relevant educational/University course. Confirm your eligibility by contacting ypp@gtreview.com with your work email address, LinkedIn profile, and age.

Booking your place at GTR Türkiye 2025

Corporate rate – €249
Available to non-financial companies, including exporters, importers, distributors, manufacturers, traders, and producers of physical goods and products.

Standard rate – €699
Applies to financial institutions, consultants, legal professionals, insurance brokers, and other financial service providers.

Additional Information

Early booking discount: A 10% reduction is automatically applied to bookings made by 19 September 2025.
Sponsor codes: If you are using a sponsor or guest code, please add your referral code and continue to select a pass type.
Payment options — including invoice and card payment links — will be provided via email following your booking request.
Multi-booking: Take advantage of a 15% discount on additional bookings from the same company, booked at the same time – the discount will be applied from the second booking onwards. Contact bookings@gtreview.com to redeem.
By booking, you agree to GTR’s Terms & Conditions, including the Payment and Cancellation Policy.