The New Silk Road Forum 2025 • İstanbul • September 17th-19th, 2025
We are delighted to invite you to our annual summit in İstanbul this September!
The New Silk Road Forum 2025 will be two exhilarating days of thought-provoking discussion and debate (Thursday and Friday, September 18–19), surrounded by three nights of unforgettable adventure in one of the world’s most captivating cities.
A Stunning Venue
The Forum will take place at the magnificent Peninsula Istanbul, nestled on the shores of the Bosphorus in the heart of the historic Ottoman financial district. This iconic location is now part of the ambitious Galataport waterfront redevelopment, a vibrant urban hub featuring hundreds of shops and restaurants, the Istanbul Modern Art Museum, and a wealth of cultural and entertainment venues.
Provisional Agenda
Wednesday, September 17
5:00pm–8:00pm
Cocktail Reception at a distinguished residence in Yıldız Park, Beşiktaş
Featuring special guest appearances
Thursday, September 18
9:15am–4:30pm | The Peninsula Istanbul
Forum Day One
Welcome & Introduction (9:15–9:30am)
Merchants’ Talks (9:30–10:50am): Thematic Investing Trends
Keynote Fireside Chat (11:00am–12:10pm): TBA
Lunch (12:20–1:20pm)
Merchants’ Talks (1:20–5:00pm)
Thursday Evening
6:30pm–10:00pm
Social Event & Dinner
An evening of curated Turkish traditions and flavors, with distinguished guests in attendance
Friday, September 19
9:30am–4:30pm | The Peninsula Istanbul
Forum Day Two
Merchants’ Talks (9:30–11:30am): Contrarians on the Silk Road & Beyond
Keynote Fireside Chat (11:40am–12:30pm): TBA
Lunch (12:40–1:40pm)
Merchants’ Talks (1:40–4:30pm)
Friday Evening
7:00pm–Late
Dinner & Revelry at Sunset Grill & Bar, Ulus Park
With exquisite cuisine and panoramic city views, Sunset Grill is renowned as one of Europe’s finest restaurants
What’s Included
Your ticket grants you access to all conference sessions (Thursday and Friday), as well as dinners and unique experiences each evening (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday).
For those attending with a guest:
A companion ticket is available, including access to all dinners and evening events (excluding conference sessions).
Official Hotel Partner
Our official hotel partner is The Peninsula Istanbul—also the conference venue. To book at our special group rates, please contact Can (canmeynioglu@peninsula.com) and mention you're with us.
Participants are welcome to stay at any hotel in Istanbul. The Galata district offers a variety of outstanding options that are just a few minutes’ walk away, including:
DeCamondo Galata
JW Marriott Istanbul
The Bank Hotel
Ecole St. Pierre Hotel
Soho House Istanbul
Join Our Community
To reserve your place or for more information, please contact us.
We look forward to welcoming you to Istanbul for an extraordinary experience at the New Silk Road Forum 2025!