# WORLDEF

> WORLDEF is an e-commerce and retail platform that has connected the global industry through events, summits, B2B matchmaking and networking since 2015. It brings together brands, manufacturers, retailers, marketplaces, technology, logistics and payment providers, investors and public-sector stakeholders in Istanbul, Dubai and Antalya.

## Events

- [WORLDEF Prime](https://prime.worldef.com): Matchmaking summit · Antalya · Kremlin Palace, Antalya · 08 TO 10 DEC 2026 (2026-12-08 to 2026-12-10). Status: Last call: Prime prices go up (until 2026-10-25). Tickets: https://checkout.worldef.com/prime-antalya · Booth: https://worldef.com/become-partner/?event=prime
- [WORLDEF Dubai](https://worldef.com/events/worldef-dubai-2027/): Expo & conference · Dubai · Dubai CommerCity, UAE · 26 TO 28 JAN 2027 (2027-01-26 to 2027-01-28). Status: Early price: Executive $199 · was $299. Tickets: https://checkout.worldef.com/dubai-2027 · Booth: https://worldef.com/become-partner/?event=dubai-2027
- [WORLDEF Istanbul](https://worldef.com/events/worldef-istanbul-2027/): Expo & conference · Istanbul · WOW Istanbul · 17 TO 19 JUN 2027 (2027-06-17 to 2027-06-19). Status: Save the date. Tickets: https://checkout.worldef.com/worldef-istanbul-2027 · Booth: https://worldef.com/become-partner/?event=istanbul-2027
- [All events and past editions](https://worldef.com/events/)

## Programs

- [Leaders Club](https://worldef.com/lc/): WORLDEF's community of senior e-commerce and retail leaders, with member profiles and candidacy.
- [WORLDEF Global Network (WGN)](https://wgn.worldef.com/): an international business network with chapters, members and business meetups.
- [E-Com Top Voices](https://topvoice.worldef.com/): recognising influential voices in e-commerce.
- [Awards](https://worldef.com/awards/)
- [eCom Women 50](https://worldef.com/ecom-women-50/)

## Participate

- [Become a partner / book a booth](https://worldef.com/become-partner/): exhibitor and sponsor applications (company email required).
- [Hosted retailers](https://worldef.com/hosted-retailers/): retail brands hosted at WORLDEF events.
- [Apply to speak](https://worldef.com/apply-to-speak/)
- [Leaders Club candidacy](https://worldef.com/lc/)
- Tickets are sold on https://checkout.worldef.com
- [Apply to WGN](https://wgn.worldef.com/apply)
- [Careers](https://worldef.com/careers/)

## Media

- [News](https://worldef.com/news/): e-commerce and retail news.
- [Speakers directory](https://worldef.com/speakers-directory/)
- [Media coverage](https://worldef.com/media-coverage/)
- [Magazine](https://worldef.com/magazine/)

## Key facts

- 2017 · WORLDEF Global Meeting: 2,000+ participants, 35 speakers, 20 main topics.
- 2018 · WORLDEF GCC Summit: 1,500+ participants, 30 speakers, 25 main topics.
- 2019 · WORLDEF Eurasia Summit: 1,500+ participants, 30 speakers, 20 main topics.
- 2020 · WORLDEF 2020: 5,000+ participants, 34 speakers, 15 main topics, 33 countries.
- 2021 · WORLDEF 2021: 450 participants, 35 speakers, 16 main topics, 22 countries.
- 2022 · WORLDEF Istanbul 2022 (Istanbul): 21,000+ participants, 200 speakers, 73 main topics, 34 countries.
- 2023 · WORLDEF Istanbul 2023 (Istanbul): 50,000+ participants, 500 speakers, 100+ main topics, 41 countries.
- 2024 · WORLDEF Istanbul 2024 (Istanbul): 20,000+ participants, 200+ speakers, 450+ retail brands, 40 countries.
- 2024 · WORLDEF Dubai 2024 (Dubai): 5,000+ participants, 138 speakers, 120+ retail brands, 40+ countries, 140+ exhibitors.
- 2025 · WORLDEF Istanbul 2025 (Istanbul): 30,000+ participants, 200+ speakers, 500+ retail brands, 50+ countries, 240+ exhibitors.
- 2026 · WORLDEF Dubai 2026 (Dubai): 18,000+ participants, 200+ speakers, 80+ countries, 150+ exhibitors.
- 2026 · WORLDEF Istanbul 2026 (Istanbul): 30,000+ participants, 200+ speakers, 500+ retail brands, 80+ countries, 200+ exhibitors.

## Contact

- Email: info@worldef.com
- Phone / WhatsApp: +971 50 817 34 03 (https://wa.me/971508173403)
- Address: Business Cluster, Building 3, BCB3 315, Third Floor, 11 17th St, Umm Ramool, Dubai CommerCity, Dubai, UAE (Istanbul office: Tantavi Mah. Estergon Cad. Exen İstanbul F Blok No: 24 F İç Kapı No: 161 Ümraniye/İstanbul)
- [About WORLDEF](https://worldef.com/about/)

## Optional

- [Full version of this file](https://worldef.com/llms-full.txt): event details, all FAQ answers and recent news.
- [FAQ](https://worldef.com/faq/): About WORLDEF, F&B Areas, Networking, Partners & Exhibitors, Payment & Invoicing, Practical Information, Sessions & Stages, Tickets & Registration, Venue & Travel, VIP & Lounge Areas, WORLDEF Connect App.
- [Privacy Policy](https://worldef.com/privacy-policy/)
- [Terms of Service](https://worldef.com/terms-of-service/)
- [Cookie Policy](https://worldef.com/cookie-policy/)
- [Terms and Conditions](https://worldef.com/terms-and-conditions/)