The TRT World Forum 2025 is an international conference organized by the Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT). Held annually in Istanbul, this forum brings together global leaders, policymakers, academics, and experts to discuss pressing international issues and foster dialogue on global challenges.
The 2025 forum, themed "The Global Reset: From the Old Order to New Realities," addressed topics such as Türkiye's defense strategies, Syria's reconstruction, multipolar diplomacy, governance, geopolitics, security, climate and energy, technology, media, international law, and global economic shifts.
The event featured high-profile speakers, including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who delivered the keynote address. The program included panel discussions, expert roundtables, and artistic performances, providing ample networking opportunities for attendees.
The forum is ideal for policymakers, journalists, academics, and professionals interested in international affairs, offering a platform to engage with global issues and connect with influential figures from various sectors.
Speakers(121)
Abdullah Baabood
Chair of the State of Qatar for Islamic Area Studies at Waseda University
Abdullah Baabood is the Chair of the State of Qatar for Islamic Area Studies at Waseda University.
Abdulqawi Ahmed Yusuf
Former Member and President at International Court of Justice
Abdulqawi Ahmed Yusuf is a former member and president of the International Court of Justice.
Adam McConnel
Journalist, Academic
Adam McConnel is a journalist and academic.
Ahmed Assaf
General Supervisor of Official Media at State of Palestine
Ahmed Assaf serves as the General Supervisor of Official Media for the State of Palestine.
Ahmet Furkan Özyakar
Lecturer in the Department of International Relations at Atatürk University
Ahmet Furkan Özyakar is a lecturer in the Department of International Relations at Atatürk University.
Ahmet Tekin
Jean Monnet Scholar in European Studies
Ahmet Tekin is a Jean Monnet Scholar in European Studies.
Akif Çağatay Kılıç
Ambassador; Chief Advisor to the President on Foreign Policy and Security at Republic of Türkiye
Akif Çağatay Kılıç is an ambassador and the Chief Advisor to the President on Foreign Policy and Security in the Republic of Türkiye.
Aktoty Raimkulova
President at Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation
Aktoty Raimkulova is the President of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation and a former Minister of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Alexandra Vacroux
Vice President for Strategic Engagement at Kyiv School of Economics
Alexandra Vacroux is the Vice President for Strategic Engagement at the Kyiv School of Economics.
Ali Amir
Managing Director at Middle East Eye
Ali Amir is the Managing Director of Middle East Eye.
Ali Engin Oba
Ambassador (Ret.); Professor at Çağ University
Ali Engin Oba is a retired ambassador and professor at Çağ University.
Ali Kaya
Ph.D. researcher at Graduate School of Global and Area Studies (GSGAS) at Leipzig University, Germany
Ali Kaya is a Ph.D. researcher at the Graduate School of Global and Area Studies (GSGAS) at Leipzig University, Germany.
Alper Özbilen
PhD; Chairman of the Board at East African Business Association (EABA)
Alper Özbilen is a PhD holder and the Chairman of the Board at the East African Business Association (EABA).
Altay Atlı
Academic at Koç University
Altay Atlı is an academic at Koç University.
Amina Smits Akılma
Researcher at TAV
Amina Smits Akılma is a researcher at TAV.
Amitav Acharya
Distinguished Professor of International Relations at American University, Washington, D.C.
Amitav Acharya is a Distinguished Professor of International Relations at American University in Washington, D.C.
Amjad Al-Nour
Filmmaker; Journalist; and TV Presenter
Amjad Al-Nour is a filmmaker, journalist, and TV presenter.
Andrew Caruana-Galizia
Head of Europe and Eurasia at World Economic Forum
Andrew Caruana-Galizia is the Head of Europe and Eurasia at the World Economic Forum and a member of the Executive Committee.
Azamat Zhamankulov
Former Minister of Culture, Information, Sports and Youth Policy at Kyrgyz Republic
Azamat Zhamankulov is the former Minister of Culture, Information, Sports and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Belen Sanz Luque
Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia at UN Women
Belen Sanz Luque serves as the Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia at UN Women.
Carlo Marsili
Former Italian Ambassador to Türkiye
Carlo Marsili is a former Italian Ambassador to Türkiye.
Charles Kayonga
Ambassador of Rwanda at Ankara
Charles Kayonga is the Ambassador of Rwanda in Ankara.
David Brewster
Senior Research Fellow at National Security College, Australian National University
David Brewster is a Senior Research Fellow at the National Security College of the Australian National University.
David Hearst
Co-founder and Editor in Chief at Middle East Eye
David Hearst is the Co-founder and Editor in Chief of Middle East Eye.
Djoomart Otorbaev
Former Prime Minister at Kyrgyz Republic
Djoomart Otorbaev is the former Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Ebrahim Rasool
Ambassador at Republic of South Africa
Ebrahim Rasool is an ambassador for the Republic of South Africa and a former South African Ambassador to the United States.
Eduards Stiprais
EU Special Representative for Central Asia at European Union
Eduards Stiprais serves as the EU Special Representative for Central Asia.
Ejup Maqedonci
Minister of Defence at Republic of Kosovo
Ejup Maqedonci is the Minister of Defence for the Republic of Kosovo.
Eren Günhan Ulusoy
Chairman at International Association of Operative Millers (IAOM)
Eren Günhan Ulusoy is the Chairman of the International Association of Operative Millers (IAOM).
Fadi Zatari
Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University
Fadi Zatari is an Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University and the Deputy Director at the Center for Islam and Global Affairs (CIGA).
Farid Hafez
Researcher at William and Mary University
Farid Hafez is a researcher at William and Mary University and the co-editor of the Islamophobia Report.
Fatih Akbulut
President at Turkish African Business Association
Fatih Akbulut is the President of the Turkish African Business Association.
Ferhat Durmaz
Assistant Professor at Ankara University
Ferhat Durmaz is an Assistant Professor at Ankara University.
Graeme Groom
Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon at King’s College Hospital
Graeme Groom is a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon at King’s College Hospital.
Gürol Baba
Professor at Social Sciences University of Ankara
Gürol Baba is a professor at the Social Sciences University of Ankara.
Hae Won Jeong
Assistant Professor of International Relations at Abu Dhabi University
Hae Won Jeong is an Assistant Professor of International Relations at Abu Dhabi University.
Halil Kürşad Aslan
Professor at İstanbul Medipol University
Halil Kürşad Aslan is a professor at İstanbul Medipol University.
Haluk Doğan
Assistant Professor at Yalova University
Haluk Doğan is an Assistant Professor at Yalova University.
Hamdullah Baycar
Assistant Professor at Karadeniz Technical University
Hamdullah Baycar is an Assistant Professor at Karadeniz Technical University.
Haydar Oruç
Researcher at Middle East Institute, Sakarya University
Haydar Oruç is a researcher at the Middle East Institute at Sakarya University.
Helin Sarı Ertem
Associate Professor at Istanbul Medeniyet University
Helin Sarı Ertem is an Associate Professor at Istanbul Medeniyet University.
Henry Huiyao Wang
Founder and President at Center for China and Globalization (CCG)
Henry Huiyao Wang is the Founder and President of the Center for China and Globalization (CCG).
Hillary Briffa
Senior Lecturer in National Security Studies Education at Kings College London
Hillary Briffa is a Senior Lecturer in National Security Studies Education at Kings College London.
Houda Atassi
Co-Founder and Chairwoman at International Humanitarian Relief
Houda Atassi is the Co-Founder and Chairwoman of International Humanitarian Relief.
Humza Yousaf
Former First Minister at Scotland
Humza Yousaf is the former First Minister of Scotland.
Idlir Lika
Associate Professor at Ibn Khaldun University
Idlir Lika is an Associate Professor at Ibn Khaldun University.
J. Humberto Lopez
World Bank Country Director for the Republic of Türkiye at World Bank
J. Humberto Lopez serves as the World Bank Country Director for the Republic of Türkiye.
Jagannath Panda
Head at Stockholm Center for South Asian and Indo-Pacific Affairs (SCSA-IPA)
Jagannath Panda is the Head of the Stockholm Center for South Asian and Indo-Pacific Affairs (SCSA-IPA) and the Executive Editor at ISDP.
Jamal Elshayyal
Director at Al Jazeera 360
Jamal Elshayyal is the Director of Al Jazeera 360.
Jan Bohanes
Senior Counsel at Advisory Centre on WTO Law (ACWL)
Jan Bohanes is a Senior Counsel at the Advisory Centre on WTO Law (ACWL).
Jane Kelsey
Professor Emeritus at University of Auckland
Jane Kelsey is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Auckland.
Joao Salvador Dos Santos Neto
Ambassador of the Republic of Angola
Joao Salvador Dos Santos Neto is the Ambassador of the Republic of Angola.
Jonathan Githens-Mazer
Professor; Political Analyst
Jonathan Githens-Mazer is a professor and political analyst, and a former adviser to NATO and the UN.
Kaan Devecioğlu
Coordinator, North African Studies at ORSAM (Center for Middle Eastern Studies)
Kaan Devecioğlu is the Coordinator for North African Studies at ORSAM (Center for Middle Eastern Studies).
Karla Quintana
Assistant Secretary General at United Nations
Karla Quintana is the Assistant Secretary General and Head of the Independent Institution on Missing Persons in Syria at the United Nations.
Kazım Çavuşoğlu
Deputy General Manager for East Africa at Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye
Kazım Çavuşoğlu is the Deputy General Manager for East Africa at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye.
Kenzo Fujisue
Professor at Keio University
Kenzo Fujisue is a professor at Keio University, visiting professor at the Technical University of Munich, adjunct professor at the India Institute of Technology, former State Minister of Communication, and former Senator of Japan.
Klaus Jürgens
Director at Economyfirst Limited London
Klaus Jürgens is the Director of Economyfirst Limited London and a communication strategist.
Kübra Betül Biçen Gören
Assistant Professor at Turkish National Police Academy
Kübra Betül Biçen Gören is an Assistant Professor at the Turkish National Police Academy.
Kürşat Yıldırım
Professor at Istanbul University
Kürşat Yıldırım is a professor at Istanbul University, an author, and a member of the UNESCO International Institute for the Study of Nomadic Civilizations.
Kılıç Buğra Kanat
Professor at Penn State University
Kılıç Buğra Kanat is a professor at Penn State University and the Research Director at the SETA Foundation.
Laila El-Haddad
Award-winning Author; Social Activist; Policy Analyst and Journalist
Laila El-Haddad is an award-winning author, social activist, policy analyst, and journalist.
Mehmet Köse
Chairman of the Board at Afrika Vakfı
Mehmet Köse is the Chairman of the Board at Afrika Vakfı.
Merve Suna Özel Özcan
Associate Professor at Kırıkkale University
Merve Suna Özel Özcan is an Associate Professor at Kırıkkale University.
Michelangelo Guida
Professor at Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Istanbul Medeniyet University
Michelangelo Guida is a professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at Istanbul Medeniyet University.
Mohamad Safa
Executive Director and Main Representative of PVA at the United Nations
Mohamad Safa is the Executive Director and Main Representative of PVA at the United Nations.
Morissanda Kouyaté
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, African Integration and Guineans at Republic of Guinea
Morissanda Kouyaté is the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, African Integration and Guineans for the Republic of Guinea.
Murat Yeşiltaş
Professor at Social Sciences University of Ankara
Murat Yeşiltaş is a professor at the Social Sciences University of Ankara and the Director of Foreign Policy Studies at the SETA Foundation.
Najiba Mustafayeva
Assistant Professor at Bahcesehir University
Najiba Mustafayeva is an Assistant Professor at Bahcesehir University.
Nasri Khalil Abu Jaish
Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Republic of Türkiye
Nasri Khalil Abu Jaish is the Ambassador of the State of Palestine to the Republic of Türkiye.
Natalia Moseichuk
Interviewer & Anchor for TSN
Natalia Moseichuk is an interviewer and anchor for TSN and the author of the YouTube project 'Moseichuk+'.
Nicholas Kay
Adviser at CMI – Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation
Nicholas Kay is an adviser at the CMI – Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation.
Nuh Yılmaz
PhD; Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs at Republic of Türkiye
Nuh Yılmaz is a PhD holder and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of Türkiye.
Olga Trofimtseva
Former Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine on European Integration
Olga Trofimtseva is the former Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine on European Integration.
Orkhan Valiyev
Associate Professor at Khazar University
Orkhan Valiyev is an Associate Professor at Khazar University.
Patrick Youssef
Regional Director at ICRC Africa
Patrick Youssef is the Regional Director for ICRC Africa.
Paul George Morcos
Minister of Information at Republic of Lebanon
Paul George Morcos is the Minister of Information for the Republic of Lebanon.
Peter John Westmacott
Former British Ambassador to Türkiye, France, and the United States
Peter John Westmacott is a former British Ambassador to Türkiye, France, and the United States.
Peter Millett
Former British Ambassador to Libya
Peter Millett is a former British Ambassador to Libya.
Peter Trubowitz
Professor of International Relations and Director of the Phelan United States Centre at London School of Economics and Political Science
Peter Trubowitz is a Professor of International Relations and Director of the Phelan United States Centre at the London School of Economics and Political Science, and an Associate Fellow at Chatham House Royal Institute of International Affairs.
Priyanka Navani
International Correspondent at TRT World
Priyanka Navani is an International Correspondent at TRT World.
Pınar Artıran
Academic at Bilgi University
Pınar Artıran is an academic at Bilgi University.
Pınar Dost
Non-resident Fellow at Atlantic Council Türkiye Program
Pınar Dost is a Non-resident Fellow at the Atlantic Council Türkiye Program.
Rahman Nurdun
Vice President at TİKA
Rahman Nurdun is the Vice President of TİKA.
Ramazan Erdağ
Faculty Member at Eskişehir Osmangazi University and SAM Academic Advisor to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ramazan Erdağ is a faculty member at Eskişehir Osmangazi University and a SAM Academic Advisor to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Rashid Kaukab
Senior Specialist, Trade and Sustainable Development at International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
Rashid Kaukab is a Senior Specialist in Trade and Sustainable Development at the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).
Reno Omokri
Former Special Assistant to the President of Nigeria
Reno Omokri is the former Special Assistant to the President of Nigeria.
Rick Fawn
Professor of International Relations at University of St Andrews
Rick Fawn is a Professor of International Relations at the University of St Andrews.
Rizwaan Sabir
Lecturer in Criminology at Liverpool John Moores University
Rizwaan Sabir is a Lecturer in Criminology at Liverpool John Moores University.
Rob Geist Pinfold
Lecturer in International Security at Kings College London
Rob Geist Pinfold is a Lecturer in International Security at Kings College London.
Róisín Drury
Political Advisor at Office of the EU Special Representative for the Horn of Africa Delegation of the European Union to Kenya
Róisín Drury is a Political Advisor at the Office of the EU Special Representative for the Horn of Africa Delegation of the European Union to Kenya.
Sami Shehada
Photojournalist at TRT Arabi
Sami Shehada is a photojournalist at TRT Arabi.
Selim Öztürk
Associate Professor at Polis Akademisi
Selim Öztürk is an Associate Professor at Polis Akademisi.
Selver B. Şahin
Professor at Boğaziçi University
Selver B. Şahin is a professor at Boğaziçi University.
Sergiy Kyslytsya
First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs at Ukraine
Sergiy Kyslytsya is the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Ukraine.
Stephen Cahill
United Nations World Food Program Türkiye Director and Country Representative
Stephen Cahill is the United Nations World Food Program Türkiye Director and Country Representative.
Sultan Raev
Secretary General at TÜRKSOY
Sultan Raev is the Secretary General of TÜRKSOY.
Talha Köse
President at Turkish National Intelligence Academy
Talha Köse is the President of the Turkish National Intelligence Academy.
Tarik M. Yousef
Director and Senior Fellow at Middle East Council
Tarik M. Yousef is a senior fellow and director of the Middle East Council on Global Affairs. Previously, he served as senior fellow and director of the Brookings Doha Center. His career has spanned the academic and think tank world at the School of Foreign Service of Georgetown University, the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School, and the Global Economy and Development program at Brookings. Yousef’s research areas cover the political economy and geopolitics of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). He has authored numerous articles and reports and co-edited several volumes. Yousef has served on the boards of the Middle East Economics Association; the United Nations Development Programme: Human Development Reports; and the Arab Human Development Report, among others.
Thomas G. Weiss
Presidential Professor Emeritus, Political Science; Director Emeritus at Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies, The CUNY Graduate Center
Thomas G. Weiss is a Presidential Professor Emeritus of Political Science and Director Emeritus of the Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies at The CUNY Graduate Center.
Thomas Greminger
Director at Geneva Centre for Security Policy
Thomas Greminger is the Director of the Geneva Centre for Security Policy.
Tolga Bilener
PhD; Director at Galatasaray University's Center for Strategic Research
Tolga Bilener is a PhD holder and the Director of Galatasaray University's Center for Strategic Research.
Tolga Sakman
PhD; Chairman at Center for Diplomatic Affairs and Political Studies (DİPAM)
Tolga Sakman is a PhD holder and the Chairman of the Center for Diplomatic Affairs and Political Studies (DİPAM).
Tommaso Valletti
Professor of Economics at Imperial College Business School
Tommaso Valletti is a Professor of Economics at Imperial College Business School.
Tunç Demirtaş
Researcher at SETA
Tunç Demirtaş is a researcher at SETA.
Ulaş Kutsi Çezik
Lecturer in the Department of International Relations at Karadeniz Technical University
Ulaş Kutsi Çezik is a lecturer in the Department of International Relations at Karadeniz Technical University.
Valeri Morkva
Assistant Professor at Cappadocia University
Valeri Morkva is an Assistant Professor at Cappadocia University.
Valeria Giannotta
Academic and Scientific Director at Observatory on Türkiye, CeSPI, Rome
Valeria Giannotta is the Academic and Scientific Director of the Observatory on Türkiye at CeSPI in Rome.
Vural Kural
PhD; Senior Economist & Executive Secretary and Treasurer at International Association of Operative Millers (IAOM)-Eurasia
Vural Kural is a PhD holder, Senior Economist, and the Executive Secretary and Treasurer at the International Association of Operative Millers (IAOM)-Eurasia.
Wadah Khanfar
President at Al Sharq Forum
Wadah Khanfar is the President of the Al Sharq Forum.
Wael al-Dahdouh
Director and Correspondent at Al Jazeera News Channel in Gaza
Wael al-Dahdouh is the Director and Correspondent for Al Jazeera News Channel in Gaza.
Yaşar Sarı
Professor at İbn Khaldun University
Yaşar Sarı is a professor at İbn Khaldun University.
Yuliya Biletska
Assistant Professor at Karabuk University
Yuliya Biletska is an Assistant Professor at Karabuk University.
Yunus Ete
Secretary General at World Honorary Consulates Association
Yunus Ete is the Secretary General of the World Honorary Consulates Association and the Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Lesotho to the Republic of Türkiye.
Yunus Turhan
Associate Professor at Hacı Bayram Veli University
Yunus Turhan is an Associate Professor at Hacı Bayram Veli University.
Yücel Bulut
Associate Professor at Karadeniz Technical University
Yücel Bulut is an Associate Professor at Karadeniz Technical University.
Zara Mohammed
Former Secretary General at Muslim Council of Britain
Zara Mohammed is the former Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain and a consultant at Z-M.
Özgün Erler Bayır
Professor at Istanbul University
Özgün Erler Bayır is a professor at Istanbul University.
Özgür Ünal Eriş
Jean Monnet Chair Professor of European Politics at Istanbul 29 Mayıs University
Özgür Ünal Eriş is the Jean Monnet Chair Professor of European Politics at Istanbul 29 Mayıs University.
İbrahim Emre Yanık
Associate Professor at Ibn Khaldun University
İbrahim Emre Yanık is an Associate Professor at Ibn Khaldun University.
İsmail Numan Telci
Professor in the Department of International Relations at Middle East Institute at Sakarya University
İsmail Numan Telci is a professor in the Department of International Relations and a lecturer at the Middle East Institute at Sakarya University.
Event Details
- Date
- October 15-16, 2025
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey
- Istanbul Congress Center
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Policymakers, journalists, academics, and professionals interested in international affairs.
- Attendees
- Over 1,500 participants from more than 30 countries.