October 20, 2025
Istanbul, Türkiye

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

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

“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

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

B Aral, Yıldırım Group

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

L Varnai, Recovery Advisors

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

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

K Sirdar, Borcelik

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

P Nawalgaria, Indorama Ventures

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

C Candere, Borusan Holding

Excellent conference, I would definitely recommend this event.

B Erkoç, Bayern LB

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

M Soyçerçel, Alapala

“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

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

S Ürel, Shell & Turcas

“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

“It was a great event!”

T Kara, British Chamber of Commerce in Turkey

“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

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

K Ceyhun Toker, Togg

The event was very useful and networking supported.

H Artıran, İçdaş Çelik A.Ş.

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

R Joseph, Emirates NBD

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

E Tan, Ziraat Bankası

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

S Lata, Marsh

Thanks for such a great event!

Ş Çanaklı, Yapi Kredi

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

Z Demirel, Kimpur

Really good opportunities for networking.

C Okur, Ağir Global

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

Great organisation with great speakers and delegates.

H Sağlam, Nazali

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

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

K Torus, Yapı Kredi

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

M Şengöz, Contour

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

E Rösler, RBI Bank

“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 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

“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

“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

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.

Download Agenda Brouchure

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!

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

Telephone / Fax: +902123261100

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.