The Haliç Congress Center in Istanbul brought global e-commerce players together as part of IGEXX 2026. Coordinated by the Ministry of Trade, the summit was organized by the Turkish Exporters Assembly in cooperation with the Electronic Commerce Operators Association.
1,050 companies from 30 countries attended
More than 3,000 visitors from 30 countries attended the event, themed “Beyond Borders.” Alongside 1,050 companies, 65 global marketplaces and e-commerce stakeholders also took part in the summit and held meetings with Turkish exporters.
More than 2,500 business meetings were held throughout the event. The meetings assessed $1.4 billion in trade potential that could emerge over the next five years.

Global marketplaces represent $2.75 trillion
The global marketplaces participating in IGEXX 2026 represented a trade volume of approximately $2.75 trillion. Contacts between Turkish companies and international participants are expected to contribute to the development of new commercial partnerships.
The trade potential arising from the business meetings is expected to reach $1.4 billion over the next five years.

E-commerce volume expected to reach $7 trillion in 2026
Global e-commerce volume is expected to rise from $3.2 trillion in 2019 to approximately $7 trillion in 2026. Türkiye aims to strengthen its position in the global e-commerce ecosystem, increase its share of the market and enhance the competitiveness of Turkish companies in international digital markets.