Event Summit Türkiye

EVENT SUMMIT TÜRKİYE

WHAT IS EVENTS?

Event Summit Türkiye is a next-generation industry summit established to bring together the leading stakeholders of the event…

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Event Summit Türkiye is Türkiye’s first large scale event industry summit, bringing together leading professionals…

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Event Summit Türkiye is more than just a conference or an industry gathering. It is a next-generation…

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Event Summit Türkiye is more than a conference. It is a comprehensive industry platform where knowledge sharing, business…

THE BEYOND PHILOSOPHY

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

BEYOND represents a way of thinking that challenges us to look beyond events, experiences, technology, commerce…

Event Schedule

1st Day | November 19, 2026

2st Day | November 20, 2026

The first day of Event Summit Türkiye 2026 is dedicated to exploring the future of the event industry. Bringing together agency leaders, brand decision-makers, international experts, and industry innovators, the program will focus on the transformation of events, evolving client expectations, the impact of emerging technologies, and the future of business models shaping the industry.

Through keynote sessions, executive panels, Global Stage discussions, BEYOND Talks, and curated networking opportunities, participants will gain valuable insights into the trends, challenges, and opportunities that will define the next decade of events and experience creation.

From the future of event agencies and the rise of the Experience Economy to the changing relationship between brands, procurement teams, and agency partners, Day 1 is designed to inspire new perspectives, encourage meaningful conversations, and help attendees prepare for what lies beyond.

Day 2 – Growing the Event Economy

The second day of Event Summit Türkiye 2026 focuses on the economic impact, growth potential, and strategic value of the event industry. Bringing together venue operators, hotel executives, destination representatives, exhibition organizers, festival producers, tourism leaders, and industry decision-makers, the program will explore how events drive business growth, investment, tourism, and regional development.

Through expert panels, industry discussions, and visionary sessions, participants will gain valuable insights into the evolution of event venues, the future of the congress and MICE industry, the role of hotels in the experience economy, and the growing influence of exhibitions, festivals, and large-scale events on local and global economies.

From destination development and event-led tourism to the transformation of trade shows and the rise of mega events, Day 2 highlights the opportunities that emerge when experiences create economic value.

The day will conclude with the presentation of the BEYOND 2035 Manifesto, a forward-looking vision for the future of the event industry, followed by the exclusive BEYOND Gala Night, where industry leaders, partners, and participants will come together to celebrate new connections, collaborations, and shared ambitions.

Event Speakers

Natalie Crampton

Founder
TEC Middle East & North Africa

Deniz Dikkaya

Deniz Dikkaya
General Manager
Istanbul Lutfi Kirdar Congress and Exhibition Center

Bilal Mansour

General Manager of Q Moments Tourism & DMC, Qatar

Dr. Hakan Arslan

Dr. Hakan Arslan
Chair of Marriott Business Council Türkiye and General Manager of JW Marriott Hotel Ankara

Björn Wigforss

COO
Creative Pro Group, Finland

Gürkan Akün

Gürkan Akün
Head of the TÜRSAB MICE Tourism Committee and Chairman of the Board of Xp Tourism

Farida Mdee

Farida Mdee
CEO of Famdally Ltd and Chairperson & Member of the Board of Directors

Alpaslan Kılıçaslan

Founder
Verus Group

Yalkın Yel

President
Reklamania Creative

Nathan Sharma

Director and Head of International CVBs – APAC & EMEA
Cvent

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Event Summit Türkiye creates the common meeting platform that our industry has needed for a long time.

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Our support Hotline is available 24 Hours a day : +90 216 349 79 84

Monday-Friday : 9am to 6pm, – Saturday : 10am to 2pm
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Address: Tepeüstü Mh. Özkanca Sk. No:23/3 Ümraniye/İstanbul/Türkiye
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