Istanbul Economy Forum Begins: Global Economy and Monetary Policy on the Table
International central bank governors and economic authorities came together at the forum hosted by the CBRT.
Opening its doors at the Istanbul Finance Center, hosted by the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey, the Istanbul Economy Forum addresses the global economic outlook, monetary policy implementations, and geopolitical risks.
Forum Opening and Broadcast Information
Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek will deliver the opening speech of the Istanbul Economy Forum, held at the Istanbul Finance Center Campus on October 8-9, 2026, hosted by the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey.
This important organization is being broadcast live via the websites of the CBRT and the forum, as well as their official X and YouTube accounts.
Strategic Outlook on the Global Economy
The forum's first panel is being held under the title "Strategic Outlook on the Global Economy" moderated by CBRT Governor Fatih Karahan.
In the session, the central bank governors of France, the Netherlands, and Saudi Arabia are discussing the impacts of increasing geopolitical risks on the economy.
Speeches by International Participants
Federal Reserve Board Governor Christopher J. Waller is delivering a keynote speech titled "Economic Outlook".
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey is another key figure addressing participants within the scope of the forum.
Monetary Policy Under Uncertainty
Monetary policies in an environment of uncertainty are being addressed in the session moderated by Hong Kong Monetary Authority Chief Executive Eddie Yue.
The central bank governors of Azerbaijan, Greece, and Hungary are sharing their views in this panel.
Artificial Intelligence and the Global Economy
The impacts of artificial intelligence on macroeconomics are being evaluated in the panel to be managed by CBRT Deputy Governor Hatice Karahan.
The reflections of technological transformation on labor markets and financial systems are being examined in detail.
Second Day Sessions and Closing
On the second day of the forum, topics of growth and financial stability in an environment of trade uncertainty will be discussed.
Bank for International Settlements General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos will meet with CBRT Governor Fatih Karahan in a fireside chat.