About the Festival
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Director-Level or Above
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1st - 1st October
“Connecting capital to clients & clients to capital”
The annual meeting place for CEECAT'S finance community.
Are you active in CEE, Central Asia & Türkiye's financial markets? Do you want to expand your business in this space?
Progress deal flow across multiple markets with us in one location via three premium co-located events. Each event shares a networking arena so that you can access senior decision-makers from the entire Global Banking & Markets: CEE, Central Asia & Türkiye ecosystem at one time. Each event boasts separate topical agendas; industry insights; and expert speakers.
One GBM: CEECAT delegate ticket permits you access to all three events (we do not sell individual tickets).
ENQUIRIES EMAIL: Marketing@GlobalBankingMarkets.com
Benefits of Sponsoring
Seize this exclusive chance to stand out and drive real business - secure your sponsorship today!
Drive ROI with 1-2-1 Meetings
Pre-select prospects, and then our concierge team schedules targeted meetings in an exclusive branded space.
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Save time & travel Costs
Meet with hundreds of senior decision-makers (89% director-level or above) from more than 33 countries in 1 location.
Showcase your expertise
By speaking & presenting a case study to a room full of existing & potential clients.
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Boost awareness
Amongst 800+ key stakeholders by taking an exhibition space & demonstrating your products & services.
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Accelerate deals
Meet senior decision-makers ready to move deals forward.
Win more business
Your prospects proactively seek out new business partners at the event & can request meetings with contacts they want to do business with.
How do we Deliver a High ROI for Attendees?
- Creating Valuable Connections
- An Elite Customer Base
- A Truly Global Audience
Creating Valuable Connections
Creating valuable connections
Established since 2010, we have deep-rooted connections with local, regional and international industry leaders and experts across all of our markets. Our role is to help you connect with them (your targets) by providing unique, high-level 1-2-1 meeting and networking opportunities that you can’t access anywhere else.
An Elite Customer Base
An elite customer base
We gather the senior decision-makers you need to meet, so that you can network with them and organise important business meetings.
Industries we attract include: public and private issuers and borrowers, sovereigns, governments, corporates, investors, banks, DFIs/MDFIs, law firms, regulators, insurance companies, insurance brokers, market practitioners & more.
A small sample of our valued clients: Akin; BancTrust; Clifford Chance/CE Partners; Datasite; Deutsche Bank; Dogan Investment Bank; Emirates NBD Capital; Ergun Law Office; EY; First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB); Fitch Ratings; ING Bank; Interfax; Intesa Sanpaolo; J.P. Morgan; Latham & Watkins; Mashreq; Moody's Ratings; NetRoadshow; PwC; S&P Global; SMBC; Societe General; Standard Chartered Bank; UK Export Finance; Vienna Stock Exchange; White & Case/GKC Partners.
A Truly Global Audience
A truly global audience
Meet the entire CEECAT global banking and markets ecosystem at our events – more than 33 countries will be represented under one roof.
Countries we reach: Albania, Austria, Azerbaijan, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Poland, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovenia, Switzerland, Türkiye, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uzbekistan & more.
Why does your Industry Participate?
Network with the entire global banking and markets ecosystem at our events.
Financial Services
Expand deal pipeline with clients across the region.
Connect with top DCM/Syndication/Origination/Coverage executives from leading FIs and DFIs.
Strengthen relationships and boost revenue with existing clients.
Engage with CFOs, CEOs, and Treasury Heads from top corporates.
Meet National Treasuries and Debt Heads from sovereign markets.
Gain high-quality business contacts and leads.
Regional Banks
Host Non-Deal Roadshow meetings with top investors, banks & DFIs to expand lending and distribution.
Meet issuers and borrowers from across the continent in one trip.
Build investor relations and showcase bank highlights to key decision-makers in one place.
International Banks
Meet top private and public issuers and borrowers across the region.
Fast-track deals with existing partners. Build high-quality connections with prospects.
Engage multinational corporates expanding in their geographies.
Regional Law Firms
Stand out as the top law firm in their region.
Meet international law firms for regional partnerships.
Connect with senior decision-makers from key corporates, sovereigns, investors, and banks.
International Law Firms
Position their firm as the top international law partner for the region's financial markets.
Secure new business from target markets.
Strengthen relationships and grow revenue with existing clients.
Connect with senior decision-makers from key corporates, sovereigns, investors, banks, and regional law firms.
Corporates
Meet local and international FIs to discuss transactions and financing strategies.
Connect with issuers and borrowers to share insights. Learn how others navigate market volatility.
Engage with potential and existing lenders and advisors.
Sovereigns
Meet local and international FIs to discuss transactions and financing strategies.
Connect with government peers to share 12–18 month strategies.
Engage with investors on financing strategies and deals.
Investors
Hold 1-2-1 meetings with senior decision-makers from the region's corporates, governments, and FIs.
Connect with local and international investors active across CEE, Central Asia & Türkiye.
Hear from other investors active across the region.
1-2-1 Meetings Concierge Service
We are the Number 1 Business Meetings Facilitator for the Global Capital Markets
- 1-2-1 Meetings Concierge Service
- What the Service Includes
1-2-1 Meetings Concierge Service
Our dedicated meetings concierge team pre-arrange and schedule your targeted sponsor 1-2-1 meetings, so you can get in front of your clients and partners to:
Establish relationships, improve connectivity, discuss business and move deals along
Our customers utilise the 1-2-1 Meetings Concierge Service to secure face time with the most sought-after attendees at our events. The service allows you to schedule meetings pre-event, ahead of anyone else, helping you build relationships with active issuers, borrowers, investors & financiers.
What the Service Includes
We will:
1. Send you the delegate list before the event
2. Send the meeting requests on your behalf
3. Alert you of who would like to meet with you
4. Book the time and place of your meeting
5. Provide onsite meeting support
Festival App
Download the networking app today to start pre-arranging meeting before your clients' agendas fill up!
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Accommodation
We have negotiated a discounted rate for Standard bedrooms at Swissôtel the Bosphorus Istanbul (event venue). Special rates are available between 22nd and 27th November 2025.
To book your accommodation, follow the steps below:
1. Go to the hotel booking website here;
2. Select your check-in and check-out dates and the number of people per room (discounted rates are available between 22nd-27th November only);
3. Enter the Preferential Code: GRBGBU by clicking the '+' button;
4. Click 'BOOK A ROOM';
5. Choose your room and click 'Continue';
6. Fill in your personal details and click 'Confirm';
7. Enter your card details to secure the booking;
8. Once confirmed you will receive a booking confirmation via email.
This should help you complete the booking process smoothly!
Cancellation date: 15 days before check-in.
If you have any questions, please contact: Danielle.Lall@GlobalBankingMarkets.com