October 20, 2025

Istanbul, Türkiye

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Having welcomed around 350 delegates to GTR Türkiye 2024, GTR Türkiye will return to Istanbul on October 20 for the next instalment of this running series.

The leading conference for market insights on exports and trade will once again provide unmatched networking opportunities, enabling delegates to build connections with highly esteemed exhibitors and forge new business contacts. GTR Türkiye will host thought-provoking discussions, where over 50 trade and exports specialists will discuss finance and trade trends in Türkiye as well as the challenges, pressures and solutions. The GTR team looks forward to seeing you again!

Top 6 discussion themes included:

Rising green shoots for finance and trade: A Türkiye analysis
The corporate outlook for operational, credit, and trade priorities
Finance and credit solutions for SMEs 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

Key event features:

10+ exhibitors
3+ 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

“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

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

M Soyçerçel, Alapala

“Excellent networking opportunities and very useful presentations.”

L Albukrek, Siemens

“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

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

P Nawalgaria, Indorama Ventures

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

S Ürel, Shell & Turcas

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

E Tan, Ziraat Bankası

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

B Aral, Yıldırım Group

“Great organisation with great speakers and delegates.”

H Sağlam, Nazali

“The event was very useful and networking supported.”

H Artıran, İçdaş Çelik A.Ş.

“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 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

“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

“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

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

B Erkoç, Bayern LB

“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

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

K Ceyhun Toker, Togg

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

M Şengöz, Contour

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

R Joseph, Emirates NBD

“It was a great event!”

T Kara, British Chamber of Commerce in Turkey

“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

“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

“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

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

C Candere, Borusan Holding

“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

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

Z Demirel, Kimpur

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

S Lata, Marsh

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

E Rösler, RBI Bank

“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

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

L Varnai, Recovery Advisors

“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

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

K Torus, Yapı Kredi

“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 hallmark event for trade and export finance in the region 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 2025! Download the pre-event media kit below for more details.

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.

We are in the process of building our agenda for 2025 and speakers will be announced closer to the day of the event!

Altuğ Çetinbaş

Director Association of Financial Institutions

André Lundvall

Senior Country Analyst, Türkiye EKN

Batur Asmazoglu

Group CFO & Board Member to Group Companies Inci Holding

Berkan Tamer

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

Cahit Erdoğan

Executive Vice-President, Commercial & SME Banking Yapı Kredi

Ebrunur Kapucu Yıldız

Project Finance Director Limak Holding

Gülçiğ Atalık

Chief Finance Officer İgsaş

Harun Ulgen

Chief Financial Officer Nobel Ilac

Hubertus Hofkirchner

Founder Bitcredit Protocol

Mael M'Baye

Head of MENA, Turkey & Central Asia BPI France

Mehtap Yilmaz

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

Mustafa Değirmenci

Head of Trade Finance and Structured Finance Yapı Kredi

Nana Khurodze

Associate Director, FI Trade Facilitation Programme EBRD

Naresh Aggarwal

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

Ozlem Kildir

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

Riza Kadilar

Founder & Mentor K Ventures

Sibel Binici

Chief Finance Officer Doktas

Steven Beck

Head of Trade & Supply Chain Finance Programme Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Tayfun Uğur

Board Member British Chamber of Commerce in Turkey

Çağatay Baydar

Executive Chairman TEB Factoring

Şeniz Doğu Duran

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

The official list of 2025 event supporters will be available closer to the day of the event.

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 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/

Booking enquiries

Email: Bookings Team at bookings@gtreview.com

Sponsorship opportunities

Head of Business Development, Sales

Email: Beatrice Boldini at bboldini@gtreview.com

Speaking opportunities

Content Producer

Email: Jack Longman at jlongman@gtreview.com

Marketing and Media opportunities

Senior Marketing Executive

Email: 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.