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Connecting the Global E-Commerce & Retail Ecosystem

Since 2015, WORLDEF has been bringing together retailers, brands, technology providers, and industry leaders to shape the future of the digital commerce.

Our Story

WORLDEF began with a simple mission: to create a platform where e-commerce & retail professionals from around the world could connect, learn, and grow together.

What started as a small conference in Istanbul has grown into the world's largest e-commerce & retail event series, spanning multiple continents and bringing together over 30,000 participants annually.

Today, we're proud to be the premier meeting place for the global e-commerce & retail community, facilitating billions in business relationships and partnerships every year.

Our Mission

To empower e-commerce & retail professionals worldwide by creating exceptional platforms for learning, networking, and business growth. We strive to accelerate the digital transformation of commerce by connecting innovators, sharing knowledge, and fostering meaningful partnerships that drive the industry forward.

Our Vision

To be the world's most influential e-commerce & retail community, recognized globally as the essential platform where industry transformation happens. We envision a future where WORLDEF events are the catalyst for innovation, collaboration, and success in every corner of the digital commerce landscape.

50K+
Annual Participants
80+
Countries Represented
1,500+
Exhibitors
500+
Expert Speakers

Our Journey

2026

WORLDEF ISTANBUL 2026 (SOON)

200+ Speakers, 30000+ Participants, 500+ Retail Brands, 80+ Countries, 200+ Exhibitors

WORLDEF ISTANBUL 2026 (SOON)
2026

WORLDEF DUBAI 2026

200+ Speakers 10000+ Participants 80+ Countries 150+ Exhibitors

WORLDEF DUBAI 2026
2025

WORLDEF ISTANBUL 2025

200+ Speakers, 30000+ Participants, 500+ Retail Brands, 50+ Countries, 240+ Exhibitors

WORLDEF ISTANBUL 2025
2024

WORLDEF DUBAI 2024

138 Speakers, 5000+ Participants, 120+ Retail Brands, 40+ Countries, 140+ Exhibitors

WORLDEF DUBAI 2024
2024

WORLDEF ISTANBUL 2024

200+ Speakers, 20000+ Participants, 450+ Retail Brands, 40 Countries

WORLDEF ISTANBUL 2024
2023

WORLDEF ISTANBUL 2023

500 Speakers, 50000+ Participants, 100+ Main Topics, 41 Countries

WORLDEF ISTANBUL 2023
2022

WORLDEF ISTANBUL 2022

200 Speakers, 21000+ Participants, 73 Main Topics, 34 Countries

WORLDEF ISTANBUL 2022
2021

WORLDEF 2021

35 Speakers, 450 Participants, 16 Main Topics, 22 Countries

WORLDEF 2021
2020

WORLDEF 2020

34 Speakers, 5000+ Participants, 15 Main Topics, 33 Countries

WORLDEF 2020
2019

WORLDEF

Eurasia Summit, 30 Speakers, 1500+ Participants, 20 Main Topics

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2018

WORLDEF GCC SUMMIT

30 Speakers, 1500+ Participants, 25 Main Topics

WORLDEF GCC SUMMIT
2017

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Global Meeting, 35 Speakers, 2000+ Participants, 20 Main Topics

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Leadership

Omar NART
Omar NART
CEO
WORLDEF
Melih Tekin
Melih Tekin
Chief Commercial Officer
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Nihat İpekçi
Nihat İpekçi
CMO & Partner Board Member
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Orxan Isayev
Orxan Isayev
Chief Strategy Officer
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Vural Çavuşoğlu
Vural Çavuşoğlu
CFO & Board Member
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Burak Yalım
Burak Yalım
Editor in Chief
WORLDEF
İkbal Kandemir Çobanoğlu
İkbal Kandemir Çobanoğlu
Board Member
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Yusuf Arslan
Yusuf Arslan
Accounting Manager
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Team

Aysel Nur Demir
Aysel Nur Demir
Social Media Specialist
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Büşra Sakal
Büşra Sakal
Sales Manager
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Deniz Demir
Deniz Demir
Sales Manager
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Deniz Türedi
Deniz Türedi
Community Manager
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Faruk Aysan
Faruk Aysan
Creative Director
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Feyzullah Kadir Çağdaş
Feyzullah Kadir Çağdaş
Operations Director
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Habip Erdem
Habip Erdem
Sales Manager
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Leila Gadirli Pirgulieva
Leila Gadirli Pirgulieva
Business Development & Partnerships Specialist
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Mehmet Kaan Akın
Mehmet Kaan Akın
Videographer
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Mertcan Kahraman
Mertcan Kahraman
Growth Specialist
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Mukaddes Oduncular
Mukaddes Oduncular
Business Development Team Leader
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Nazlıcan Uzun
Nazlıcan Uzun
Executive Assistant
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Nigar Mahmudova
Nigar Mahmudova
Sales Specialist
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Nuran İsaoğlu
Nuran İsaoğlu
Operational Assistant
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Özlem Dirican
Özlem Dirican
Global Business Development Specialist
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Tarık Kökçü
Tarık Kökçü
Architect
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Uğur Gurbes
Uğur Gurbes
Editor
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Values

01
Innovation

We continuously evolve our platform to showcase cutting-edge technologies and the trends shaping the future of e-commerce & retail.

02
Community

At our core is a global community—bringing together e-commerce & retail professionals to connect, collaborate, and grow.

03
Excellence

We are dedicated to delivering world-class events that surpass expectations and create exceptional value for every participant.

04
Inclusion

We create opportunities for businesses of all sizes—from startups to enterprises—to connect, thrive, and scale.

05
Integrity

Trust and transparency define every relationship we build with our exhibitors, participants, and partners.

06
Impact

We measure success through tangible business outcomes and meaningful partnerships driven by our events.

Partners
Alibaba Amazon Dubai CommerCity eBay Google Noon Trendyol Türkiye İş Bankası Walmart WorldFirst Alibaba Amazon Dubai CommerCity eBay Google Noon Trendyol Türkiye İş Bankası Walmart WorldFirst

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