# Istanbul Global E-Export Summit 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/istanbul-global-e-export-summit-2026
> Updated: 2026-08-27T19:45:45.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 3.

Istanbul is scheduled to host the Istanbul Global E-Export Summit (IGEXX 2026) from September 3–5 at the Haliç Congress Center. Coordinated by the Turkish Ministry of Trade, the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM), and the Electronic Commerce Operators Association (ETİD), the summit aims to connect Turkish producers and exporters with international marketplaces.

Initial reports indicated that more than 40 global e-commerce platforms, representing a combined trade volume of $6.1 trillion, would participate. These include major entities such as Amazon, Alibaba, Walmart Marketplace, eBay, TikTok Shop, SHEIN, Tmall, and JD.com. The event seeks to diversify markets beyond the European Union, specifically targeting high-potential opportunities in Asian markets like China, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

Recent updates confirm the summit will involve 50 global marketplaces. Hasan Önal, Head of the E-Export, Digital Marketing, and New Generation Technologies Department at the Ministry of Trade, noted during a promotional meeting that global e-commerce volume is expected to reach $7 trillion by 2026. The participating marketplaces represent approximately $2.75 trillion in global trade. The summit is designed to support the digital transformation of Turkish companies and facilitate expansion through a ‘global localization’ model, with the ultimate goal of increasing Turkey’s e-export share to 10 percent.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Istanbul to host Global E-Export Summit in 2026

The Istanbul Global E-Export Summit (IGEXX 2026) will convene 50 major marketplaces in September 2026 to discuss global e-commerce growth and digital transformation.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/istanbul-to-host-global-e-export-summit-in-2026

### 2026-08-25: Istanbul to host major e-export and aviation summits

Istanbul will host the IGEXX 2026 e-export summit to connect Turkish exporters with global digital marketplaces, alongside the ACI World Airport Experience Summit focused on aviation innovation.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iga-istanbul-airport-to-host-aci-world-airport-experience-summit

### 2026-08-11: Istanbul to host global e-commerce summit with $6.1 trillion trade volume

Over 40 global e-commerce platforms with a $6.1 trillion trade volume will meet in Istanbul for the IGEXX 2026 summit to connect Turkish exporters with international markets.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/istanbul-to-host-global-e-commerce-summit-with-61-trillion-trade-volume

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Cite as: Istanbul Global E-Export Summit 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/istanbul-global-e-export-summit-2026