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Connecting the Global E-Commerce Ecosystem

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

Our Story

WORLDEF began with a simple mission: to create a platform where e-commerce 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 cross-border e-commerce 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 community, facilitating billions in business relationships and partnerships every year.

Our Mission

To empower e-commerce 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 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.

200+
Countries Represented
50K+
Annual Participants
1,500+
Exhibitors
500+
Expert Speakers

Our Journey

2017

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Global Meeting 35 Speakers 2000+ ParticipantS 20 main Topics

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2018

WORLDEF GCC SUMMIT

30 Speakers 1500+ Participants 25 main Topics

WORLDEF GCC SUMMIT
2019

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Eurasia Summit 30 Speakers 1500+ Participants 20 main Topics

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2020

WORLDEF 2020

34 Speakers 5000+ Participants 15 main Topics 33 Countries

WORLDEF 2020
2021

WORLDEF 2021

35 Speakers 450 Participants 16 main Topics 22 Countries

WORLDEF 2021
2022

WORLDEF ISTANBUL 2022

200 Speakers 21000+ Participants 73 main Topics 34 Countries

WORLDEF ISTANBUL 2022
2023

WORLDEF ISTANBUL 2023

500 Speakers 50000+ Participants 100+ main Topics 41 Countries

WORLDEF ISTANBUL 2023
2025

WORLDEF ISTANBUL 2024

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

WORLDEF ISTANBUL 2024
2024

WORLDEF DUBAI 2024

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

WORLDEF DUBAI 2024
2025

WORLDEF ISTANBUL 2025

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

WORLDEF ISTANBUL 2025
2026

WORLDEF DUBAI 2026

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

WORLDEF DUBAI 2026
2026

WORLDEF ISTANBUL 2026

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

Leadership

Burak Yalım
Burak Yalım
Editor in Chief
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Nihat İpekçi
Nihat İpekçi
CMO & Partner Board Member
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Omar NART
Omar NART
CEO
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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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Team

Büşra Sakal
Büşra Sakal
Business Development Executive
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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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Mertcan Kahraman
Mertcan Kahraman
Growth Specialist
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Nazlıcan Uzun
Nazlıcan Uzun
Executive Assistant
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Nigar Mahmudova
Nigar Mahmudova
Sales Specialist
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Özlem Dirican
Özlem Dirican
Sales and Marketing Specialist
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Tarık Kökçü
Tarık Kökçü
Architect
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Uğur Gurbes
Uğur Gurbes
Editor
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Yusuf Arslan
Yusuf Arslan
Accounting Manager
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Values

01
Innovation

We constantly evolve our platform to showcase the latest technologies and trends shaping the future of e-commerce.

02
Community

Building meaningful connections and fostering collaboration among e-commerce professionals worldwide is at our core.

03
Excellence

We're committed to delivering world-class events that exceed expectations and provide unmatched value to participants.

04
Inclusion

We believe in creating opportunities for businesses of all sizes, from startups to enterprises, to connect and grow.

05
Integrity

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

06
Impact

We measure success by the tangible business results and partnerships created through our events.

Partners
Amazon Alibaba Shopify eBay Trendyol JUMIA eMag Allegro OZON Rakuten Amazon Alibaba Shopify eBay Trendyol JUMIA eMag Allegro OZON Rakuten

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