{"id":1235,"date":"2026-06-17T12:24:20","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T12:24:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/istanbulef.org\/?page_id=1235"},"modified":"2026-10-07T19:44:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T19:44:07","slug":"ief-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/istanbulef.org\/eng\/ief-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"IEF 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u0130STANBUL ECONOMIC FORUM<\/span><\/h2><\/div>
October 8-9, 2026<\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

IEF Program<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/header>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
  • Day 1 \/ October 8, 2026<\/span><\/li>
  • Day 2 \/ October 9, 2026<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
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    Day 1 \/ October 8, 2026<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t
    09:00-09:30: Opening Remarks <\/div>

    Mehmet \u015eim\u015fek, Minister of Treasury and Finance of the Republic of T\u00fcrkiye<\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
    <\/div>
    09:30-10:45: Session 1 \u2013 Panel: Strategic Outlook on the Global Economy<\/div>

    Moderator: Central Bank of the Republic of T\u00fcrkiye \u2013 Fatih Karahan, Governor\r
    \u2022 Panelist: Banque de France \u2013 Emmanuel Moulin, Governor\r
    \u2022 Panelist: De Nederlandsche Bank \u2013 Olaf Sleijpen, President\r
    \u2022 Panelist: Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) \u2013 Ayman M. Al-Sayari, Governor<\/span><\/h4><\/div>
    Abstract: This session will examine the global economic outlook amid current uncertainties and the role of central banks in navigating existing and future challenges. The global economy is operating in a complex and highly competitive environment, shaped by evolving inflation dynamics, shifting financial conditions, and the forward guidance of economic agents.\r
    We will discuss:\r
    \u2022 How will rising geopolitical risks affect the global economic outlook, and what role can central banks play in limiting potential spillovers?\r
    \u2022 How does the US dollar shape national economies, and what is the expected path of the dollar going forward?\r
    \u2022 Is the global economy facing a period of currency debasement, or are such concerns overstated?\r
    \u2022 With debt levels rising across the world, what are the implications for monetary policy, and how are central banks likely to respond?<\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
    <\/div>
    11:30-12:00: Keynote Speech<\/div>

    Christopher J. Waller, Federal Reserve Board, Governor<\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
    <\/div>
    12:00-12:20: Special Address<\/div>

    Ahmed Kouchouk, Minister of Finance of Egypt<\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
    <\/div>
    13:45-15:00: Session 2 - Panel: Monetary Policy under Uncertainty<\/div>

    Moderator: Hong Kong Monetary Authority \u2013 Eddie Yue, Chief Executive\r
    \u2022 Panelist: Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan \u2013 Taleh Kazimov, Governor\r
    \u2022 Panelist: Bank of Greece \u2013 Yannis Stournaras, Governor\r
    \u2022 Panelist: Magyar Nemzeti Bank (the Central Bank of Hungary) \u2013 Mih\u00e1ly Varga, Governor\r
    <\/span><\/h4><\/div>
    Abstract: We will discuss how diverging monetary policies, pricing mismatches in financial markets, and rising risks stemming from technological advances affect monetary policy decisions and transmission mechanisms.\r
    We will discuss:\r
    \u2022 How should a policymaker account for the spillovers and uncertainty? Do you think we will need to diverge from traditional monetary policy?\r
    \u2022 After Covid-19 and after the current geopolitical tension, do you think the reaction functions of central banks are still successful or your reliance has shifted?\r
    \u2022 How do you assess trade-off between the risk of expectations becoming unanchored when policy deviates from previous guidance, on the one hand, and the risk of greater information asymetry and a weaker transmission mechanism in the absence of forward guidance, on the other?\r
    \u2022 How do you evaluate the effects of unpredictable global environment on monetary transmission mechanism?\r
    \u2022 Do you think with the recent uncertainties, should policy makers be ready to adapt a more experimental approach rather than rule-based approach for inflation targeting?\r
    \r
    <\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
    <\/div>
    15:15-15:45: Keynote Speech<\/div>

    Andrew Bailey, Bank of England, Governor <\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
    <\/div>
    15:45-17:00: Session 3 \u2013 Panel: Artificial Intelligence and the Global Economy: Opportunities and Risks<\/div>

    Moderator: Central Bank of the Republic of T\u00fcrkiye \u2013 Hatice Karahan, Deputy Governor\r
    \u2022 Panelist: Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina \u2013 Jasmina Selimovi\u0107, Governor\r
    \u2022 Panelist: Hong Kong Monetary Authority \u2013 Eddie Yue, Chief Executive\r
    \u2022 Panelist: The Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan \u2013 Nodirbek Achilov, Deputy \nChairman\r
    <\/span><\/h4><\/div>
    Abstract: In this session, we will discuss the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence for the macroeconomy and for the implementation of monetary policy.\r
    We will discuss:\r
    \u2022 Whether central banks are falling behind in adapting to artificial intelligence,\r
    \u2022 How artificial intelligence can be used to enhance the efficiency of monetary policy transmission and the oversight of payment systems, and\r
    \u2022 How to regulate artificial intelligence and new financial technologies in an environment where technology is advancing rapidly.\r
    \u2022 We will also assess the realized, if any, and potential impact of artificial intelligence on economic activity and labor markets across jurisdictions.\r
    <\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>
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    Day 2 \/ October 9, 2026<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t
    09:15-10:30: Session 4 \u2013 Panel: Balancing Growth Under Trade Uncertainties: The Role of External \nand Domestic Demand<\/div>

    Moderator: World Bank Group \u2013 M. Ayhan K\u00f6se, Deputy Chief Economist and Director of Prospects Group\r
    \u2022 Panelist: Central Bank of Malaysia (Bank Negara Malaysia) \u2013 Abdul Rasheed \nGhaffour, Governor\r
    \u2022 Panelist: National Bank of Georgia \u2013 Ekaterine Mikabadze, First Deputy Governor\r
    \u2022 Panelist: National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan \u2013 Akylzhan Baimagambetov, \nDeputy Governor<\/span><\/h4><\/div>
    Abstract: In this timely session, we will debate new challenges under trade wars and rising tariffs.\r
    \u2022 We will examine the risks associated with dependence on either external or domestic demand, and how inflation dynamics may differ under these two growth strategies.\r
    \u2022 We will also consider whether there is a trade-off between these approaches, or whether an optimal policy mix can be designed to support external balances, price stability, and sustainable growth at the same time.\r
    \u2022 We will discuss whether countries are likely to rely more on domestic demand going forward, how such reliance may affect inflation and inflation expectations, and whether monetary policy would remain effective in containing the inflationary pressures associated with domestic demand-led growth.\r
    \u2022 We will discuss where economies are heading in the face of trade tariff shocks and rising uncertainty.\r
    \u2022 We will also ask whether trade fragmentation will lead to financial fragmentation, and what can be done if free trade continues to deteriorate, with rising tariffs and their adverse effects on supply chains.\r
    <\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
    <\/div>
    11:00-11:45: Fireside Chat<\/div>

    Pablo Hern\u00e1ndez de Cos, Bank for International Settlements, General Manager (with Fatih \nKarahan, Governor) <\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
    <\/div>
    14:00-15:00: Session 5 \u2013 Panel: Financial Stability and Regulations<\/div>

    Moderator: Central Bank of the Republic of T\u00fcrkiye \u2013 Yusuf Emre Akg\u00fcnd\u00fcz, Deputy \nGovernor\r
    \u2022 Panelist: Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo \u2013 Ahmet Ismaili, Governor\r
    \u2022 Panelist: Central Bank of Syria \u2013 Safwat Raslan, Governor<\/span><\/h4><\/div>
    Abstract: In this session, we will exchange our practices and experiences with maintaining the financial stability.\r
    We will discuss:\r
    \u2022 How post-covid era, with deteriorated central bank and fiscal budgets, shaped our understanding of financial stability,\r
    \u2022 What are the current risks stemming from NBFIs and what can central banks do to diminish the effects of these risks on financial stability,\r
    \u2022 Do we have enough regulations to guard the financial stability? NBFIs?\r
    \u2022 How financial stability and the regulations to safeguard financial stability affect economic growth, is there an overcompliance that shrinks the economic growth?\r
    <\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
    <\/div>
    15:00-15:05: Closing Remarks<\/div>

    Governor Fatih Karahan<\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>
    <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

    Speakers<\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
    <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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    <\/div>
    Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour<\/div>
    Governor\r
    Central Bank of Malaysia (Bank Negara Malaysia)<\/div><\/header>
    <\/div><\/div><\/div>
    \"https:\/\/istanbulef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ahmed-kouchouk2.jpg\"<\/div><\/div>
    <\/div>
    Ahmed Kouchouk<\/div>
    Minister\r
    Ministry of Finance of Egypt<\/div><\/header>
    <\/div><\/div><\/div>
    \"https:\/\/istanbulef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Ahmet-Ismaili.png\"<\/div><\/div>
    <\/div>
    Ahmet Ismaili<\/div>
    Governor\r
    Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo<\/div><\/header>
    <\/div><\/div><\/div>
    \"https:\/\/istanbulef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Kazakistan-Baskan-Yardimcisi-Akylzhan-Baimagambetov.png\"<\/div><\/div>
    <\/div>
    Akylzhan Baimagambetov<\/div>
    Deputy Governor\r
    National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan<\/div><\/header>
    <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
    <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
    \"https:\/\/istanbulef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/andrew-bailey2.jpg\"<\/div><\/div>
    <\/div>
    Andrew Bailey<\/div>
    Governor\r
    Bank of England<\/div><\/header>
    <\/div><\/div><\/div>
    \"https:\/\/istanbulef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Saudi-Central-Bank-SAMA-Ayman-M.-Al-Sayari.png\"<\/div><\/div>
    <\/div>
    Ayman M. Al-Sayari<\/div>
    Governor\r
    Saudi Central Bank (SAMA)<\/div><\/header>
    <\/div><\/div><\/div>
    \"https:\/\/istanbulef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Christopher-J.-Waller.png\"<\/div><\/div>
    <\/div>
    Christopher J. Waller<\/div>
    Governor\r
    Federal Reserve Board<\/div><\/header>
    <\/div><\/div><\/div>
    \"https:\/\/istanbulef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Hong-Kong-Monetary-Authority-Eddie-Yue.png\"<\/div><\/div>
    <\/div>
    Eddie Yue<\/div>
    Chief Executive\n
    Hong Kong Monetary Authority<\/div><\/header>
    <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
    <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
    \"https:\/\/istanbulef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Ekaterine-Mikabadze.png\"<\/div><\/div>
    <\/div>
    Ekaterine Mikabadze<\/div>
    First Deputy Governor\r
    National Bank of Georgia <\/div><\/header>
    <\/div><\/div><\/div>
    \"https:\/\/istanbulef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/emmanuel-moulin2.jpg\"<\/div><\/div>
    <\/div>
    Emmanuel Moulin<\/div>
    Governor\r
    Banque de France<\/div><\/header>
    <\/div><\/div><\/div>
    \"https:\/\/istanbulef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Fatih-Karahan.jpg\"<\/div><\/div>
    <\/div>
    Fatih Karahan<\/div>
    Governor\r
    Central Bank of the Republic of T\u00fcrkiye<\/div><\/header>
    <\/div><\/div><\/div>
    \"https:\/\/istanbulef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Hatice-Karahan.png\"<\/div><\/div>
    <\/div>
    Hatice Karahan<\/div>
    Deputy Governor\r
    Central Bank of the Republic of T\u00fcrkiye<\/div><\/header>
    <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
    \"https:\/\/istanbulef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Jasmina-Selimovic.png\"<\/div><\/div>
    <\/div>
    Jasmina Selimovi\u0107<\/div>
    Governor\r
    Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina<\/div><\/header>
    <\/div><\/div><\/div>
    \"https:\/\/istanbulef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/World-Bank-Group-Ayhan-Kose.png\"<\/div><\/div>
    <\/div>
    M. Ayhan K\u00f6se<\/div>
    Deputy Chief Economist and Director of Prospects Group\r
    World Bank Group<\/div><\/header>
    <\/div><\/div><\/div>
    \"https:\/\/istanbulef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Mehmet-Simsek.jpg\"<\/div><\/div>
    <\/div>
    Mehmet \u015eim\u015fek<\/div>
    Minister\r
    Ministry of Treasury and Finance of the Republic of T\u00fcrkiye<\/div><\/header>
    <\/div><\/div><\/div>
    \"https:\/\/istanbulef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Mihaly-Varga.png\"<\/div><\/div>
    <\/div>
    Mih\u00e1ly Varga<\/div>
    Governor\r
    Magyar Nemzeti Bank (The Central Bank of Hungary)<\/div><\/header>
    <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
    \"https:\/\/istanbulef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IEF-Site-Konusmacilar_0000_Ozbekistan_Nodirbek-Achilov.png\"<\/div><\/div>
    <\/div>
    Nodirbek Achilov<\/div>
    Ba\u015fkan Yard\u0131mc\u0131s\u0131\r\n
    \u00d6zbekistan Cumhuriyeti Merkez Bankas\u0131<\/div><\/header>
    <\/div><\/div><\/div>
    \"https:\/\/istanbulef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Olaf-Sleijpen.jpg\"<\/div><\/div>
    <\/div>
    Olaf Sleijpen<\/div>
    President
    De Nederlandsche Bank<\/span><\/div><\/header>
    <\/div><\/div><\/div>
    \"https:\/\/istanbulef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Pablo-Hernandez-de-Cos.jpg\"<\/div><\/div>
    <\/div>
    Pablo Hern\u00e1ndez de Cos<\/div>
    General Manager\r
    Bank for International Settlements<\/div><\/header>
    <\/div><\/div><\/div>
    \"https:\/\/istanbulef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Safwat-Raslan.jpg\"<\/div><\/div>
    <\/div>
    Safwat Raslan<\/div>
    Governor\r
    Central Bank of Syria<\/div><\/header>
    <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
    \"https:\/\/istanbulef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Central-Bank-of-the-Republic-of-Azerbaijan-Taleh-Kazimov.png\"<\/div><\/div>
    <\/div>
    Taleh Kazimov<\/div>
    Governor\r
    The Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan<\/div><\/header>
    <\/div><\/div><\/div>
    \"https:\/\/istanbulef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/yannis-stournaras2.jpg\"<\/div><\/div>
    <\/div>
    Yannis Stournaras<\/div>
    Governor\r
    Bank of Greece<\/div><\/header>
    <\/div><\/div><\/div>
    \"https:\/\/istanbulef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Sn.-Yusuf-Emre-Akgunduz-1.png\"<\/div><\/div>
    <\/div>
    Yusuf Emre Akg\u00fcnd\u00fcz<\/div>
    Deputy Governor\r
    Central Bank of the Republic of T\u00fcrkiye<\/div><\/header>
    <\/div><\/div><\/div>
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