Date & Venue
Date and venue
The first edition of GIB Forum will be held on 3–4 February 2027 at the Pullman Istanbul Hotel & Convention Center. Travel, accommodation and programme details are published on this page as they are settled.
3–4 February 2027
Date
Two days in Istanbul
3–4 February 2027
Istanbul
The first edition of GIB Forum will be held on 3–4 February 2027. Programme times will be announced on this page and by email to registered participants once settled.
- Duration
- 2 days
- City
- Istanbul
- Format
- Exhibition area, B2B meetings and sessions
Venue
Pullman Istanbul Hotel & Convention Center
The forum will be held at the Pullman Istanbul Hotel & Convention Center, which brings the exhibition area, the B2B meeting rooms and the conference hall under one roof. The address and travel details are published on this page.
Venue
Pullman Istanbul Hotel & Convention Center
Istanbul
Exhibition area
Stands of the participating Turkish companies; visitors tour the stands between meetings.
B2B meeting rooms
The area where pre-scheduled meetings take place, arranged with numbered tables.
Conference hall
A single hall for the opening, sessions and closing; the programme runs here.
Getting to Istanbul
Two international airports
Istanbul is reached from Africa by direct or connecting flights. We share airport and local transport details on this page; booking flights is the participant’s responsibility.
IST
Istanbul Airport
European side.
SAW
Sabiha Gökçen Airport
Asian side.
Airport transfer
The airport–hotel transfer applies only in the relevant participation package and with the vehicle confirmed in writing. For other participants, city transport options are announced together with the venue.
Istanbul in February
Istanbul is cool in February (average 5–10 °C) with some rain; a warm coat and closed shoes are recommended.
Accommodation
Only accommodation confirmed in writing
Accommodation is provided only in packages marked “accommodation included” and only at the hotel confirmed in writing. Partner hotel options are shared on this page in writing once confirmed.
In packages with accommodation included, the hotel name, number of nights and check-in and check-out dates are stated in writing at registration.
Other participants arrange their own accommodation; nearby hotels are listed for information only.
GIB Forum does not commit to any accommodation or transfer service not written in the package.
Register and be the first to hear updates
Registered participants are notified by email when the venue, final date and accommodation options are confirmed.