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  Call for speakers · 2026 and 2027

Take the stage at WORLDEF.

We're building the programme for Prime, Dubai and Istanbul. Tell us what you've learned running commerce. Our content team reads every application.

Apply to speakSee the six themes
  • WORLDEF Prime8 to 10 Dec 2026 · AntalyaOne main stage · 6 themes
  • WORLDEF Dubai 202726 to 28 Jan 2027 · Dubai4 stages · 200+ speakers at the 2026 edition
  • WORLDEF Istanbul 202717 to 19 Jun 2027 · Istanbul200+ speakers at the 2026 edition
Running orderWORLDEF Prime · Day 1 · Tue 8 Dec
  1. Registration & check-inOn-site
  2. Opening ceremony & sponsor presentationsMain stage
  3. Keynote speakers & presentationsMain stage
  4. Your talkYou · Main stage
    Open slotClaim this slot →
  5. Business meeting block 190 min · 6 matched meetings
Prime's real Day 1 schedule. Claim the open slot and apply in about 5 minutes.

373 speaker profiles

Founders, CEOs and operators who have already taken a WORLDEF stage.

Browse the speakers directory →
  • Özcan Ermiş
  • Serkan İnanç
  • Başak Nur Zazaoğlu
  • Hüner Eşrefzade
  • Ömer Can Uçan
  • His Excellency Mahmut GÜRCAN
  • Onur Gürkan
  • Ertuğrul Çelebi
  • Tunç Günbey
  • Metin Orman
  • Sedat Ateş
  • Betül Karaca
  • Sinem Süllü
  • Pelin Üzer
  • Serkan Haser
  • Ayça Taş
  • Yaşar Tavşancı
  • Murat Aydoğdu
  • Uğur Çakar
  • Ömer Arıkan
  • Onur Tekin
  • Gökhan Ülger
  • Burak Öksüz
  • Ahmet Bektaş
  • Burak Akusta
  • Abdullah Ok
  • Güldem Turan
  • Doğan Cem
  • Ufuk Gürsoy
  • Mehmet Mızrak

Who we're looking for

People who run the work, not people who sell it.

  • Retail brandsE-commerce, digital and omnichannel leaders at brands and chains
  • MarketplacesOperators, category and seller-growth teams
  • Tech & service providersBuilders sharing lessons, data and case studies, not demos
  • InvestorsFunds and angels backing commerce, retail tech and logistics
  • Government & institutionsTrade bodies, free zones and public programmes

Six core themes

The Prime programme runs on one stage across these themes.

  1. Future of E-CommerceGrowth, cross-border, marketplaces, conversion
  2. Future of Digital MarketingPerformance, retail media, creators, CRM
  3. Future of AIAgents, search, personalisation, data
  4. Future of LogisticsFulfilment, last mile, returns, cross-border
  5. Future of Payment ServicesCheckout, BNPL, wallets, cross-border payments
  6. Future of CybersecurityFraud, compliance, trust and data protection

Formats

Four ways onto the stage.

  • Keynote

    One speaker, one idea, the main stage. For leaders with a point of view the room hasn't heard yet.

  • Panel

    Several practitioners on one question. Speakers and moderators both apply here.

  • Masterclass

    A hands-on session with a method people can use on Monday, like Istanbul 2026's Masterclass Stage.

  • Fireside chat

    A guided conversation with a host. Best for founders with a story behind the numbers.

How selection works

Chosen by our content team, not bought.

Stage slots in the open programme are editorial. We look for a clear idea, first-hand experience and relevance to the event's audience.

  1. ApplyTell us who you are, where you've spoken and the topics you cover in three short steps.
  2. Content committee reviewThe team reads every application against the event's themes and audience.
  3. Shortlist callShortlisted speakers get a short call to shape the session.
  4. Confirmation & speaker kitYour slot, stage and time are confirmed, with everything you need before the day.
Guaranteed stage slotOpening-ceremony speeches are part of our 5★ Prime partner package.See partner packages →Another way onto the stageE-Com Top Voices: 371 contestants, 60,903 community votes, 10 on stage.Meet the Top Voices →

Application · takes about 5 minutes

Ready for the stage?

Start with your work email, then tell us about you, your profiles and your stage experience. Your answers save as you go.

Apply to speak →

Questions

Before you apply.

Something else?

Is speaking paid?

Our content team will confirm details with shortlisted speakers.

Can I apply for more than one event?

Yes. Choose every event you're interested in on the last step. Prime, Dubai 2027 and Istanbul 2027 each have their own programme.

Is there a deadline?

Programmes fill as speakers confirm, so earlier applications have more slots to compete for. Our content team will confirm timings with shortlisted speakers.

Do you cover travel and accommodation?

Our content team will confirm details with shortlisted speakers.

Can I apply with a co-speaker?

Yes. Each speaker should send their own application so we have their details, and the panel format suits shared sessions.

What language are the sessions in?

Our content team will confirm the session language for each event with shortlisted speakers.