IGEXX 2026 to Bring Global E-Commerce Leaders to Istanbul
The countdown has begun for IGEXX 2026, as Istanbul prepares to host global marketplaces, exporters, technology companies and e-commerce leaders for three days focused on the future of cross-border digital trade.
The Istanbul Global E-Export Summit (IGEXX) will take place on September 3–5, 2026, at the Haliç Congress Center, bringing Türkiye’s exporters together with major players from the international e-commerce ecosystem.
Returning for its second edition under the theme “Beyond Borders,” the summit is organized by the Türkiye Exporters Assembly (TİM), in strategic collaboration with the Electronic Commerce Operators Association (ETİD), under the coordination of the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Trade.
More than 40 global marketplaces are expected
IGEXX 2026 is expected to host representatives from more than 40 global marketplaces, alongside over 150 speakers and more than 25 panel sessions.
The program will address some of the fastest-changing areas of international e-commerce, including artificial intelligence, payment technologies, logistics, smart fulfilment, marketplace strategies and global market expansion.
Beyond the conference program, one of the summit’s central components will be its B2B program, designed to connect Turkish brands and exporters directly with international marketplaces.
Participating companies will have opportunities to meet marketplace representatives based on their target markets, product portfolios and export capabilities, creating a more commercially focused environment for companies seeking to expand internationally.
Istanbul aims to strengthen its role in global digital trade
IGEXX comes at a time when cross-border e-commerce is being reshaped by shifting supply chains, new technologies, regulatory fragmentation, and growing competition among international marketplaces.
The summit aims to position Istanbul as a meeting point between markets in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and beyond, while strengthening Türkiye’s role within the global digital trade ecosystem.
For Turkish companies in particular, the event provides direct access to international marketplaces and potential commercial partners at a time when e-export has become an increasingly important route for brands seeking to reach new consumers.
The summit’s official agenda describes IGEXX as a platform covering global marketplace strategies, logistics, digital infrastructure, government policies and emerging e-export trends.
IGEXX builds on strong 2024 debut
The first edition of IGEXX demonstrated the potential scale of the initiative.
According to the event organizers, more than 3,000 participants attended the 2024 summit, representing 30 countries. The event brought together 900 companies and 33 marketplaces, while more than 2,000 B2B meetings were held.
Organizers say these meetings generated more than $1 billion in trade volume.
Global and regional marketplaces represented at the inaugural summit included companies operating across the US, China, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia.
Türkiye puts e-export at the centre of international growth
IGEXX 2026 also reflects Türkiye’s broader efforts to strengthen the international reach of its manufacturers, retailers and digital-first brands.
As global commerce increasingly moves across marketplaces and digital platforms, access to payment infrastructure, fulfilment networks, data, technology and local market expertise has become as important as traditional export channels.
Bringing these elements together in Istanbul gives Turkish companies an opportunity not only to learn about international markets but also to establish direct commercial relationships with the companies controlling access to millions of online consumers worldwide.
With global marketplaces, technology providers, logistics companies, payment businesses and exporters gathering in Istanbul, IGEXX 2026 is set to become one of Türkiye’s most important cross-border e-commerce meetings of the year.
The summit will take place at Haliç Congress Center in Istanbul from September 3 to 5, 2026.
As the global e-commerce landscape becomes more competitive, events such as IGEXX 2026 are also gaining importance as practical meeting points between markets, platforms and service providers. For Turkish exporters, the summit offers a chance to better understand international demand, identify new sales channels, and build partnerships that can support long-term expansion. At the same time, the growing international participation in IGEXX reinforces Istanbul’s ambition to become a regional hub for e-commerce, e-export and digital trade, connecting businesses from Türkiye with opportunities across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and other fast-growing markets.