Antalya Diplomacy Forum

What Antalya Diplomacy Forum does

The Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF; legal name: Antalya Diplomasi Forumu) is a state-organized international diplomatic conference platform operated under the auspices of the President of the Republic of Türkiye and hosted by the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Founded in 2021 and held annually at the NEST Congress and Fair Center in Antalya, the forum convenes heads of state, foreign ministers, diplomats, academics, business leaders, media, and civil society representatives from 147+ countries to discuss geopolitical tensions, multilateralism, migration, energy security, climate, and regional conflicts. Its product portfolio comprises the core annual in-person forum (five editions to date across 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, and 2026, with 2026 themed 'Mapping Tomorrow, Managing Uncertainties') plus four digital sub-products — ADF Talks (virtual think-tank webinars), ADF120Sec (short-form video/podcast), ADF Opinion (editorial articles), and ADF Visitors' Corner (expert commentary) — supported by a multilingual website (Turkish, English, French) and official iOS/Android mobile applications distributed via Apple App Store and Google Play.

The underlying technology stack is conventional content and event management rather than a proprietary AI or data platform: a WordPress-based website with multilingual support, mobile event apps, and video/podcast hosting infrastructure. Strategic partnerships with the International Institute for Justice (IIJ), S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), and the International Peace Institute (IPI) extend the forum's content reach between annual events.

The business model is government-funded and non-commercial. The forum has no ticket revenue, paid sponsorship tiers, or commercial pricing; participation is by state invitation and official designation. Headquarters sit at Dr. Sadık Ahmet Cad. 8, 06100 Balgat, Ankara, with the annual event physically held at NEST Convention Center, Antalya Belek. The organization is classified as a Turkish government state entity with 11–50 staff, and operates as an extension of Türkiye's foreign-policy apparatus rather than as a market-facing enterprise.

Name

Antalya Diplomacy Forum

Legal name

Antalya Diplomasi Forumu

Website

https://antalyadf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Antalya Diplomacy Forum is a Turkish government-hosted annual international conference convening heads of state, foreign ministers, diplomats, academics, and business leaders from 147+ countries in Antalya to discuss geopolitical and multilateral issues, supported by year-round digital content platforms and a mobile app.

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Product category

International Diplomacy Forum

NAICS

International Affairs (92812), International Affairs (928120), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

International Affairs (9721), Foreign Governments (8888)

akta.pro primary industry

Government & Public Sector Congress & Summit Planning (THAHACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protocol, State Visits & Diplomatic Events Management (BPAIAIAJ), Government & Public Sector Conferences (MPAGAGAH), Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK), Multilateral Diplomacy & International Representation (UN, Regional Bodies) (BPAIAIAC)

Keywords

• International diplomacy forum
• Diplomatic conference platform
• Multilateral policy dialogue
• Government-to-government engagement
• Global affairs summits

Headquarters

HQ city

Balgat

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Diplomatic Initiative: The forum is organized under the auspices of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye. As a state-sponsored diplomatic initiative, the forum operates primarily through government funding and institutional support rather than commercial revenue generation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Antalya Diplomacy Forum organizes an annual international diplomatic conference held in Antalya, Turkey, bringing together heads of state, foreign ministers, diplomats, academics, business experts, media, and civil society representatives from 147+ countries for keynote addresses, panel discussions, interactive sessions, and bilateral meetings. The core offering is the in-person forum itself, supplemented by year-round digital content programming (ADF Talks, ADF 120Sec, ADF Opinion, ADF Visitors' Corner) and an official mobile event application. Participation is by government invitation and official designation under the auspices of the President of the Republic of Türkiye and the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Product overview

Antalya Diplomacy Forum is a unified conference platform organizing annual international diplomacy forums in Antalya, Turkey. The portfolio consists of the core Antalya Diplomacy Forum conference product (held annually across multiple editions from 2021-2026), supported by digital sub-products including ADF Talks (virtual webinar events), ADF120Sec (short-form video/podcast content), ADF Opinion (article publication platform), and ADF Visitors' Corner (expert commentary platform). The organization also offers a dedicated mobile application available on iOS and Android for participants to follow forum programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ADF Talks: Video/podcast series featuring prominent figures sharing views on international topics in 120 seconds
• ADF 120Sec
• ADF Opinion
• ADF Visitors' Corner

Products and services

• Antalya Diplomacy Forum (Annual Conference) Annual international diplomatic conference held in Antalya, Turkey, bringing together leaders, policymakers, diplomats, academics, business experts, media, and civil society for keynote addresses, panel discussions, interactive sessions, and bilateral meetings. Participation is by government invitation and official designation.
• ADF Talks Virtual webinar events featuring high-ranking officials, international organization representatives, academics, opinion leaders, diplomats, NGO, and private sector representatives discussing global and regional topics, organized in collaboration with leading international think tanks.
• ADF120Sec Short video/podcast series where prominent figures from various fields share their views on important international topics and special occasions within 120 seconds.
• ADF Opinion Article publication platform where academics, intellectuals, economists, and writers share perspectives on global topics, providing new perspectives and encouraging thinking beyond established patterns.
• ADF Visitors' Corner Platform where experts from various professional backgrounds express detailed views on current diplomatic agenda topics, including bilateral relations, regional and global political, economic, social, and cultural issues.
• Antalya Diplomacy Forum Mobile App Official mobile event application for iOS and Android that allows participants to follow forum programs, schedules, and forum materials.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• International Institute for Justice (IIJ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for joint webinars on rule of law and criminal justice topics. The IIJ and ADF co-host webinars addressing justice sector development and rule of law issues.
• RSIS (S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic collaboration for joint webinar events on international relations and security studies topics in the Asia-Pacific region.
• ICMPD (International Centre for Migration Policy Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for webinars addressing migration policy, refugee issues, and international cooperation on migration management.
• IPI (International Peace Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint webinar series on peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and international security topics.
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of TürkiyecoreOthersThe Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs serves as the primary hosting organization for the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, providing organizational support and diplomatic facilitation.
• Presidency of the Republic of TürkiyecoreOthersThe Office of the President provides high-level patronage for the forum under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's auspices.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• World Economic Forum (Davos): The most established annual gathering of global political and business leaders. Overlaps with ADF on multilateral dialogue and government/think-tank participation, but covers a much broader agenda including economics, technology, and business.

Direct peers

• Doha Forum: Qatar-hosted annual diplomacy forum bringing together global leaders, policymakers, and experts. Closely comparable as a state-sponsored, invitation-based platform emphasizing dialogue on geopolitical and global challenges.
• Shangri-La Dialogue (IISS Asia Security Summit): Asia's premier defense and security summit convened by the IISS, attended by defense ministers and senior officials. Comparable as an invitation-based, government-facing forum on international security.
• Berlin Security Conference: Annual conference on foreign and security policy bringing together European and international policymakers. Comparable as an invitation-based government-facing forum in the international-relations conference landscape.
• Raisina Dialogue: India's flagship annual geopolitical conference organized with the Ministry of External Affairs. Comparable as a state-sponsored, government-hosted forum on global geopolitics with strong multilateral participation.
• Manama Dialogue (IISS): Regional security summit in Bahrain organized by the IISS, bringing together defense and foreign policy leaders. Comparable as a Middle East-focused government-facing forum on security and diplomacy.
• GLOBSEC Forum: Central European annual security and foreign-policy conference convening senior officials, diplomats, and experts. Comparable as a regional forum aspiring to global relevance in geopolitical dialogue.
• Warsaw Security Forum: Annual conference organized by the Casimir Pulaski Foundation on transatlantic and European security. Comparable in format (panels, bilateral meetings, government officials) and theme (international relations and security).
• Halifax International Security Forum: Annual transatlantic security and diplomacy conference bringing together government officials, military leaders, and experts. Comparable as an invitation-only forum with senior government participation focused on geopolitical dialogue.
• Munich Security Conference: The leading annual global security and diplomacy conference, convening heads of state, ministers, and senior officials. Directly comparable as a government-backed invitation-only forum focused on international security and geopolitical dialogue.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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