Boğaziçi Summit to convene representatives from 70 countries in Istanbul

The 17th Boğaziçi Summit, organized by the International Cooperation Platform (UIP), is scheduled to take place in Istanbul on November 5-6, 2026. Under the theme “Seeking Balance in a Transforming World,” the event aims to bring together representatives from approximately 70 countries to discuss global political and economic shifts.

High-level participants include politicians, bureaucrats, and business leaders from 32 countries. Notable attendees include ministers from Nigeria, Syria, and Lebanon, as well as the Deputy Speaker of Parliament from Montenegro. Delegations from Indonesia, Libya, and Montenegro are also expected to participate. The summit will focus on how nations can navigate new global balances amidst regional tensions and changing international relations, while also facilitating over 20 B2B meetings to enhance economic cooperation.