October 20, 2026
Istanbul, Türkiye
- Overview
- Agenda
- Media Kit
- Speakers
- Sponsors
- Venue
- Contact us
- Info
- Book
Building on the success of its record-breaking 2025 event which welcomed over 560 attendees, GTR Türkiye returns to Istanbul on October 20 to gather exporters, SMEs, manufacturers, banks, ECAs, DFIs and policymakers for the country’s leading trade and export gathering.
Supported by the industry’s key financial institutions, service providers and government bodies, this one-day forum brings together the expertise and connections you need to build strategic partnerships, gain valuable market intelligence and elevate your competitive position.
Featuring some of the sharpest minds in the market, our event sessions will explore the latest developments in corporate trade financing, risk management and treasury strategies, SME working capital solutions as well as managing operating, FX and supply chain pressures and how Turkish firms can navigate global competition and equip themselves with the insights needed to stay ahead of industry trends.
GTR looks forward to seeing you in Istanbul!
Event features:
- Leading industry exhibitors
- 4+ hours of networking opportunities with key stakeholders in the industry
- Unparalleled expertise from 40+ 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
Event discussions:
- Macroeconomic storms and Türkiye as a trade and investment hub
- Bank and corporate strategy for trade and liquidity flashpoints
- Trade reconfiguration and Turkish export momentum
- SME working capital and operational strategies
- Türkiye’s growing geostrategic advantage
- A checklist for production and supply chain resilience
The region’s premier annual trade and export finance event promises a full day of debate and discussion on a wide range of issues and themes. Download the agenda and view the speaker line-up!
The region’s premier annual trade and export finance event promises a full day of debate and discussion on a wide range of issues and themes. We are in the process of building our agenda for 2026! Download the pre-event media kit below for more details.
Abdullah Çerekçi
Vice President & Corporate Strategy & Business Development Kale Grubu
Adnan Karagozlu
Trade Finance & Treasury Director Bay Mineral
Ahmed Hanaa Eldin Mohamed
Regional Trade Finance Head, Middle East & Central Asia International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Ahmet Güneş Söğütlüoğlu
Partner, Tax Services Leader Deloitte
Ahmet Aytoğan
Bill of Lading Collector Trainer & Consultant
Altuğ Çetinbaş
Director Association of Financial Institutions
Anna Flock Hedin
Senior Underwriter EKN
Bekir Polat
Vice-President Invest in Türkiye
Betül Kurtulus
Regional Director, Central, Eastern & South-Eastern Europe & the FCI
Cagdas Ozvardar
Treasury Director Vinmar International
Can Sütken
Unit Head (Central and West Asia), Trade & Supply Chain Finance Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Dr Cenk Gultekin
Chief Investment Officer ZE Holding
Ebrunur Kapucu Yıldız
Project Finance Director Limak Holding
Gökselin Ondul
Vice-President, Wholesale Banking Europe, Trade Finance Bank ABC
Hikmet Gümüşer
Member of Board Kipas Holding
Ibrahim Emre Saylan
CFO TEI
Joel Schrevens
Solutions Director, Product Management China Systems
Joshua Kroeker
Chief Executive Officer Mitigram
Murat Sarikaya
Chief Financial Officer 1915 Canakkale Bridge
Nana Khurodze
Associate Director, TFP, EBRD Financial Institutions EBRD
Ralph Lerch
Global Head, Export & Agency Finance DZ Bank AG
Riza Kadilar
Founder & Mentor K Ventures
Tarık Güleryüz
Partner Güleryüz Partners
Tayfun Uğur
Board Member British Chamber of Commerce in Turkey
Zahit Cetin
Chief Executive Officer Ulusoy Un
Zeynep Kadıoğlu Şen
Treasurer Tekfen Holding
Özkan Atila
Chief Financial Officer Selçuklu Holding
Özlem Erdolu
Vice President, Cash Management Products Akbank
Şeniz Doğu Duran
Vice-President, Trade Finance Sales & Product Management, Global Akbank
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 sponsorship information
Contact Ed Virtue for sponsorship opportunities.
evirtue@gtreview.com | +44 (0) 20 8772 3008
Request partnership information
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: 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/
Discounts and promotions
10% Early Booking discount – September 18, 2026
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.
15% Multi-booking discount
A 15% multi-booking discount applies to same-company group registrations for the second booking and thereafter. Please contact registrations@gtreview.com for group bookings.
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 2026
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
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Early booking discount: A 10% reduction is automatically applied to bookings made up until September 18, 2026.
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Sponsor codes: If you are using a sponsor or guest code, please add your referral code and continue to select a pass type.
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Payment options — including invoice and card payment links — will be provided via email following your booking request.
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Multi-booking discount: A 15% discount is available for two or more bookings from the same company, booked at the same time. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Contact events@gtreview.com to complete multi-bookings.
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By booking, you agree to GTR’s Terms & Conditions, including the Payment and Cancellation Policy.