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Uzakrota, recognized internationally as one of the world’s leading travel and tourism technology platforms, has officially announced the dates, structure, and strategic agenda for its upcoming autumn 2026 summit series. Designed to foster high-level B2B commercial partnerships and address digital transformation across the global travel landscape, the organization will host the Uzakrota Travel Summit Baku on October 7, 2026, at the JW Marriott Absheron Baku, followed by its flagship Uzakrota Global 2026 on November 27, 2026, at the Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus Convention Center.
The two events aim to bring together an extensive cross-section of the global ecosystem, connecting tour operators, MICE specialists, international airlines, regional carriers, hotel chains, online travel agencies (OTAs), national tourism boards, and emerging travel technology startups across 110 countries.
Istanbul Global Summit to Host Over 15,000 Industry Leaders
The Istanbul edition serves as the flagship gathering of the international travel technology calendar. Taking place across dedicated exhibition zones and plenary halls at the Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus Convention Center, Uzakrota Global 2026 is projected to deliver significant scale and international industry representation:
- Over 15,000 travel professionals and delegates attending from the United Kingdom, CIS, Balkans, Europe, Middle East, Asia, Africa, and the Americas
- 150 international speakers presenting insights across 30 focused thematic sessions
- Extensive B2B networking lounges engineered to facilitate direct commercial negotiations, agency contract agreements, and venture-capital introductions
The conference program will feature expert analyses on artificial intelligence in booking engines, next-generation fintech and payment infrastructure, regional destination marketing corridors, dynamic packaging, and airline distribution models.
Strategic Regional Focus in Baku
Prior to the Istanbul summit, the Baku gathering on October 7 will focus on the expanding commercial corridors between the Caucasus, Central Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. The single-day intensive forum at the JW Marriott Absheron Baku is structured to strengthen inter-regional B2B agency agreements, explore cross-border aviation connections, and highlight public-private destination management frameworks.
Commenting on the announcement, Gokhan Erdogan, Founder of Uzakrota, stated:
“The global travel industry continues to experience structural changes driven by evolving consumer behavior, digital distribution models, and algorithmic technology. The primary purpose of our 2026 summits in Baku and Istanbul is to move beyond theoretical trends and provide an efficient, transparent physical platform where major industry decision-makers, national tourism boards, and technology founders can negotiate and execute real commercial partnerships.”
Registration and Participation Details
Registration for delegates, dynamic booth spaces, and corporate sponsorship packages for both the Baku and Istanbul summits are now open. Detailed speaker rosters, session schedules, and hotel partner accommodations can be accessed directly via uzakrota.com/summit26
About Uzakrota
Uzakrota is a travel and tourism technology platform that connects industry professionals and organizations worldwide. The company organizes events and summits to foster collaboration and innovation within the global travel sector.
