KÜLTEPE ECONOMY SUMMIT
The 5th Kültepe Economic Summit, organized with the aim of preserving the legacy of Kültepe — the oldest known trade center of Anatolia and the world — and shedding light on the economy of the future, has been successfully completed with your contributions.
At this meaningful summit, where we combined the historical richness of Kültepe-Kanesh Karum, recognized by UNESCO, with today’s economic vision, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all our speakers, supporting institutions and organizations, members of the press, and our valued guests for their participation and support.
This inspiring gathering is proof that the culture of commerce founded in Kültepe thousands of years ago still serves as a guide today.
With the hope of building a stronger future together...
Kültepe Economic Summit 2025 Organizing Committee
President of İTHİB
Economy News Director at TGRT News
President of the Western Mediterranean Exporters' Association
Managing Partner at Fonmap
General Manager of İsra Portföy
South African Ambassador to Turkiye
Ambassador of Uruguay to Turkiye
Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Turkiye
Economist – Vice President of Strategic and Multiple Partnerships at ASKON
Member of Parliament for Kayseri from the AK Party
GAİB Cereals
İDDMİB
General Manager of Fonmap Portfolio
General Manager of Export Development
General Manager of Turkish Trade Bank
Deputy Member of the Board of Directors at Re Pie Portfolio
Board Member of Vakıf Katılım – Marmara University
AKAMİB
Chairman of the Board of Doğanlar Holding
President of the ASKON Kayseri Branch
General Manager of International Service Trade
President
Mayor of Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality
Governor of Kayseri
Vice President of the AK Party
Minister of Trade of the Republic of Turkey
Member of the EU Harmonization Committee / Member of Parliament for Kayseri
General Director of Exports
Journalist
Journalist
Journalist
2025 Program Flow
| 10:50 Opening |
Ali ÖZCAN / President of Kayseri Branch Orhan AYDIN / President Memduh BÜYÜKKILIÇ / Mayor of Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality Yavuz Selim KIRAN / Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Taner YILDIZ / Minister of Energy and Natural Resources (60th, 61st, 62nd Terms) Gökmen ÇİÇEK / Governor of Kayseri Dr. Nureddin NEBATİ / Minister of Treasury and Finance Introduction - Group Photo Session |
| Export Support and Financing Opportunities |
Moderator: Mr. Adem Metan Topics: Alternative Finance, Funds Panelists: Mr. Ali Güney – General Manager of Türk Eximbank Mr. Mehmet Ali Kılıçkaya – General Director of Exports Mr. Tarık Sönmez – General Director of International Service Trade Mr. İlker Yeşil – General Manager of Türk Ticaret Bankası Mr. Fatih Tuğrul Topaç – General Manager of Export Development Inc. |
| Business World and Exports |
Moderator: Mr. Celal Toprak - TGRT News Economy Director - General Publishing Director of İş Dünyası Magazine in Türkiye Topics: Strategy | Growth | Financing | Global Vision Panelists: |
| Interest-Free Financial Solutions and the Business World |
Opening Speech: Ayşe Böğürler – Member of Parliament for Kayseri, AK Party Moderator: Muhammet Bayram – Economist – Vice President of Strategic and Multi-Partnerships, ASKON Topics: Ease, Opportunities, Economic Perspective Panelists: Prof. Dr. Servet Bayındır – Ibn Haldun University – Board Member of Vakıf Katılım Mehmet Ali Ergin – Vice Chairman of the Board, RePie Investment Holding Sami Güzel – Managing Partner, Fonmap Ömer Çankal – General Manager, İsra Portfolio |
| 2:00 PM Panel: Commercial Opportunities on the Silk Road |
Topic: Regional Hubs, Global Power, Trade Between Turkic Republics Moderator: Mustafa Necati IŞIK / Vice President of ASKON, President of DEİK Central America and the Caribbean Business Council Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Ankara, Kubanıçbek Ömüraliyev Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Ankara, İşankuli Amanliyev Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Ankara, Yerkebulan Sapiyev Deputy Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Elchin Allahverdiyev Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Ankara Trade and Economic Attaché, Maşrab Mamirov Deputy Ambassador of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Fatma Arşehit Soykan |
| Intercontinental Economy and Trade – Global Trade and Sustainability |
Opening Speech: Dr. Murat Cahid Cıngı – AK Party Kayseri MP / Member of the EU Harmonization Committee Moderator: Mr. Metehan Demir Topics: Logistics, Incentives, Taxation, and Customs Panelists: Ms. Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba – Ambassador of South Africa to Ankara |
| A review of the day accompanied by delicious treats |
With Kültepe's trade heritage, we contribute to the local and national economy.
Kültepe is one of the oldest economic centers in the world, where the first trade records in history were kept. Inspired by this deep-rooted heritage, the Kültepe Economic Summit aims to guide the future with a local and national economic understanding.
The summit addresses our country's economic goals, strategies and potential markets, while offering new collaborations and opportunities for participants.
We are waiting for you to build the future together.
