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title: "WORLDEF – eCommerce & Retail"
description: "The world’s leading e-commerce and retail forum, connecting the global commerce ecosystem and shaping the future of digital commerce."
source_url: "https://worldef.com/"
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# WORLDEF – eCommerce & Retail

> The world’s leading e-commerce and retail forum, connecting the global commerce ecosystem and shaping the future of digital commerce.

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OUR PURPOSE

Shaping the Future of eCommerce & Retail Together
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[About Us ](https://worldef.com/about/)

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Commerce. Innovation. Growth.
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December 8-10, 2026 | ANTALYA

[Events ](https://worldef.com/events/)

How we drive impact
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- Events
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### WORLDEF Prime Antalya 2026

Dec 8-10, 2026

Antalya, Türkiye

3,000+

Attendees

150+

Exhibitors

80+

Countries

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### WORLDEF Dubai 2027

Jan 26-28, 2027

Dubai, UAE

18,000+

Attendees

200+

Exhibitors

80+

Countries

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PAST EVENT

### WORLDEF Istanbul 2026

Jun 11-13, 2026

Istanbul, Türkiye

30,000+

Attendees

240+

Exhibitors

50+

Countries

[PAST EVENT ](https://worldef.com/events/worldef-global-summit-2026/)

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PAST EVENT

### WORLDEF Dubai 2026

Feb 12-14, 2026

Dubai, UAE

18,000+

Attendees

200+

Exhibitors

80+

Countries

[PAST EVENT ](https://worldef.com/events/worldef-dubai-2026/)

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May 2026

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March 2026

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January 2026

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October 2025

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April 2025

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January 2025

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Discover the brands and innovators shaping global commerce. Explore the ecosystem driving cross-border growth.

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#### Government Partners](https://worldef.com/stakeholders/#government)[![Strategic Partners](https://worldef.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/strategic-partners-card.png)

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Trusted by Industry Leaders

![Alibaba](https://worldef.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/alibaba-2.png)![Amazon](https://worldef.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/amazon-1.png)![Dubai CommerCity](https://worldef.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/dubai-commercity.png)![eBay](https://worldef.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ebay.png)![Google](https://worldef.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/google-2.png)![Noon](https://worldef.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/noon-2.png)![Trendyol](https://worldef.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/trendyol-1.png)![Türkiye İş Bankası](https://worldef.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/turkiye-is-bankasi-1.png)![Walmart](https://worldef.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/walmart-2.png)![WorldFirst](https://worldef.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/worldfirst-1.png)![Alibaba](https://worldef.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/alibaba-2.png)![Amazon](https://worldef.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/amazon-1.png)![Dubai CommerCity](https://worldef.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/dubai-commercity.png)![eBay](https://worldef.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ebay.png)![Google](https://worldef.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/google-2.png)![Noon](https://worldef.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/noon-2.png)![Trendyol](https://worldef.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/trendyol-1.png)![Türkiye İş Bankası](https://worldef.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/turkiye-is-bankasi-1.png)![Walmart](https://worldef.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/walmart-2.png)![WorldFirst](https://worldef.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/worldfirst-1.png)

Spotlight
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[![34% of European SMEs on Temu Have Expanded Into International Markets](https://worldef.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/pexels-arthousestudio-6017742-2.jpg)](https://worldef.com/2026/08/31/temu-smes-international-expansion/)[### 34% of European SMEs on Temu Have Expanded Into International Markets](https://worldef.com/2026/08/31/temu-smes-international-expansion/)

[![LG Thailand Appoints dentsu Thailand as E-Commerce Partner](https://worldef.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/timofey-radkevich-9gmACOC5ccg-unsplash-2.jpg)](https://worldef.com/2026/08/31/lg-thailand-dentsu-ecommerce-partner/)[### LG Thailand Appoints dentsu Thailand as E-Commerce Partner](https://worldef.com/2026/08/31/lg-thailand-dentsu-ecommerce-partner/)

Latest News & Analysis
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[E-COMMERCE### 34% of European SMEs on Temu Have Expanded Into International Markets

A survey of 152 European sellers on Temu shows that marketplace participation is increasingly linked to cross-border expansion, higher capacity and additional hiring. One in three European small businesses selling...

Leila Gadirli Pirgulieva•16 hours ago](https://worldef.com/2026/08/31/temu-smes-international-expansion/)[E-COMMERCE### LG Thailand Appoints dentsu Thailand as E-Commerce Partner

LG Electronics (Thailand) has appointed dentsu Thailand as its e-commerce partner as the consumer electronics brand moves to strengthen its digital shopping experience across Thailand’s key online platforms. LG Electronics...

Leila Gadirli Pirgulieva•17 hours ago](https://worldef.com/2026/08/31/lg-thailand-dentsu-ecommerce-partner/)[LOGISTICS### Maersk Partners with ShippyPro to Expand E-Commerce Logistics Ecosystem

Maersk has partnered with shipping management platform ShippyPro to integrate its e-commerce parcel delivery services into ShippyPro’s multi-carrier logistics platform, giving online retailers easier access to international shipping and fulfillment...

Leila Gadirli Pirgulieva•19 hours ago](https://worldef.com/2026/08/31/maersk-partners-shippypro-ecommerce/)[E-COMMERCE### UAE Launches Amazon Creators Foundry to Help Creators Build E-Commerce Brands

The UAE is taking another step toward strengthening its fast-growing creator economy with the launch of the Amazon Creators Foundry, a new programme designed to help content creators transform their audiences...

Leila Gadirli Pirgulieva•20 hours ago](https://worldef.com/2026/08/31/uae-creators-amazon-products/)[E-COMMERCE### Turkmenistan Moves to Regulate E-Commerce as Digital Payments Surge

Turkmenistan is taking steps to strengthen its digital economy with a new draft law on electronic commerce, as online and non-cash payments continue to grow across the country. The draft Law...

Leila Gadirli Pirgulieva•21 hours ago](https://worldef.com/2026/08/31/turkmenistan-ecommerce-digital-payments-law/)

Connecting the Global E-Commerce & Retail Community
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Annual Participants

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Countries Represented

1500+

Exhibitors

500+

Expert Speakers

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