Global private capital leaders gathered in London for Globalturk Capital's 2026 Outlook on Investments and Private Capital in Türkiye and Environs, a high-level international event that brought together key stakeholders to discuss investment trends and opportunities in Türkiye and the broader region.
Held in strategic partnership with the Investment and Finance Office and the Global Private Capital Association (GPCA), the event convened senior representatives from global private equity funds, investment banks, multinational corporations, and the international business community.
The conference featured 40 speakers and panelists, with approximately 250 senior executives from some of the world's foremost private capital institutions and corporations in attendance.
During the conference, Republic of Türkiye Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz addressed participants via a special video message, sharing his assessment of the current state of the Turkish economy, the ongoing economic program, and policy priorities for the period ahead.
In addition, Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek delivered a speech highlighting Türkiye's strong positioning and resilience amid rising global uncertainties, geopolitical developments, and a rapidly evolving economic landscape, while underlining the country's continued potential to offer significant investment opportunities in the years ahead.
Speaking at the conference, Investment and Finance Office President A. Burak Dağlıoğlu shared insights into Türkiye's FDI strategy and highlighted high value-added investment opportunities across key sectors.
Remarks by London Stock Exchange CEO Dame Julia Hoggett, followed by the opening address by Globalturk Capital Founder and Managing Partner Barış Öney, provided valuable insights into global capital markets and set the tone for discussions throughout the event.
The conference also featured keynote contributions from prominent figures, including Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to the United Kingdom Koray Ertaş and Representative of the Lord Mayor of the City of London Vincent Keaveny.
Throughout the event, panel discussions covered a wide range of critical topics, including the global macroeconomic outlook and capital flows; private equity, private credit, and venture capital dynamics in Türkiye and the surrounding region; investment opportunities; entry and exit strategies; initial public offering opportunities on Borsa İstanbul and the London Stock Exchange; and venture capital and technology investments.
Data presented during the conference confirmed that international investor interest in Türkiye remains strong. In 2025, FDI inflows to Türkiye reached approximately USD 13.1 billion, with around 85% consisting of non-real estate investments—marking one of the highest levels recorded in recent years.