Istanbul hosts 19th Verona Eurasian Economic Forum

The 19th Verona Eurasian Economic Forum is being held in Istanbul, Türkiye, on October 22–23, 2026. Under the theme “Challenges of a Changing World and a Changing Economy,” the event brings together officials, diplomats, academics, and business leaders from more than 30 countries.

Key discussion topics include global energy crises, the establishment of new logistics chains between East and West, and the impact of geopolitical tensions on international finance. The agenda also addresses technological shifts, such as the potential for an AI bubble, and the effects of reindustrialization on global influence.

Notable attendees include Türkiye’s Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko, and Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian president's special envoy for investment and economic cooperation. Other participants include Kirill Komarov of Rosatom and Antonio Fallico of the Conoscere Eurasia Association.