July 30, 2025

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The leading Turkish trade and export financing event of its kind, GTR Türkiye, will return to Istanbul on June 6, bringing together banks, corporates, traders and more for one day of high-value discussion and unmissable networking opportunities.

Featuring first-hand perspectives from over 45 speakers on key industry topics, the agenda will analyse trends across finance and trade in Türkiye, emerging trade flow and market hotspots, developments in SME and corporate credit facilities, and shifts in finance, lender and industry greening.

Set to welcome over 350 attendees, don’t miss the chance to catch up with old industry friends and forge new business relationships with the wider trade finance and export community.

This year’s discussion themes:

Rising green shoots for finance and trade: A Türkiye analysis
The corporate outlook for operational, credit, and trade priorities
Finance and credit solutions for SM Es and the e-export market
Financing trade flows and Turkish corporates in new markets
Fintech, credit, and commercialising digital trade
Credit greening and industry transitions in Türkiye

Event features:

10+ exhibitors
3+ hours of networking opportunities with key stakeholders in the industry
Unparalleled expertise from 45+ 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

Discounts and promotions

» 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. 20 passes are available for this event, limited to 2 passes per institution, and cannot be combined with other promotions. Confirm your eligibility by contacting ypp@gtreview.com with your LinkedIn profile and age.

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What others are saying

“Really good opportunities for networking.”

C Okur, Ağir Global

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

M Soyçerçel, Alapala

“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

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

R Joseph, Emirates NBD

“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

“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

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

S Lata, Marsh

“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

“Thanks for such a great event!”

Ş Çanaklı, Yapi Kredi

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

K Torus, Yapı Kredi

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

B Erkoç, Bayern LB

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

K Sirdar, Borcelik

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

L Varnai, Recovery Advisors

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

C Candere, Borusan Holding

“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

“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

“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

“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

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

E Rösler, RBI Bank

“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

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

S Ürel, Shell & Turcas

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

B Aral, Yıldırım Group

“Excellent networking opportunities and very useful presentations.”

L Albukrek, Siemens

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

S Dsouza, Lakshmi Machine Works

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

Z Demirel, Kimpur

“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

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

E Tan, Ziraat Bankası

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

M Şengöz, Contour

“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

“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

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

P Nawalgaria, Indorama Ventures

“It was a great event!”

T Kara, British Chamber of Commerce in Turkey

“The event was very useful and networking supported.”

H Artıran, İçdaş Çelik A.Ş.

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

K Ceyhun Toker, Togg

“Great organisation with great speakers and delegates.”

H Sağlam, Nazali

The event provides a highly anticipated opportunity to connect 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!

Click below to download the agenda, view the currently list of registered companies and access the event app.

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Event agenda

Access the event programme, featuring over 10 discussions and over 45 speakers.

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Registered companies

Download the list of registered companies to see who you could meet at this year’s event.

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GTR event app

Registered delegates can access the GTR event app, including chat functions and the list of delegates.

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The event focuses on a range of topics and markets, offering a variety of formats that promise exceptional opportunities for increased engagement, knowledge exchange, and interaction among delegates and speakers. Don’t miss the opportunity to gain comprehensive insights and new perspectives from over 45 senior to C-level speakers actively involved in the market.

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Become a sponsor or partner

As the world’s leading trade, commodity and export finance publisher and event organiser, GTR offers sponsors and advertisers unrivalled exposure and profiling among their peer and client groups. GTR can offer various appealing options that would strategically and effectively help raise the profile of the partner, and offer a highly effective platform with which to showcase its capabilities and mission.

Why Sponsor?

– Speak to a room full of industry stakeholders

– Enhancing your brand awareness to your target market and audience

– Elevating your profile amongst peers and all industry stakeholders

– Position your company as an industry leader

– Attract new businesses, agents, customers and partners

– Deliver your message to a gathering of key players

» Request the sponsorship brochure

Contact Ed Virtue for sponsorship opportunities.

evirtue@gtreview.com | +44 (0) 20 8772 3008

» Request a media or institutional partnership

Institutional partnerships are available for government organisations and public bodies. Media partnerships and press passes are available.

Contact Elisabeth Spry for partnership opportunities.

espry@gtreview.com | +44 (0) 20 8772 3006

Venue: Fairmont Qasar (Luna Ballroom)

Address: 3272+WG Sisli, Istanbul, Türkiye

Website: https://www.fairmont.com/istanbul/

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