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title: "WORLDEF – eCommerce & Retail"
description: "The world’s leading e-commerce and retail forum, connecting the global commerce ecosystem and shaping the future of digital commerce."
source_url: "https://worldef.com/"
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# WORLDEF – eCommerce & Retail

> The world’s leading e-commerce and retail forum, connecting the global commerce ecosystem and shaping the future of digital commerce.

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OUR PURPOSE

Shaping the Future of eCommerce & Retail Together
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[About Us ](https://worldef.com/about/)

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Commerce. Innovation. Growth.
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December 8-10, 2026 | ANTALYA

[Events ](https://worldef.com/events/)

How we drive impact
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- Events
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### WORLDEF Prime Antalya 2026

Dec 8-10, 2026

Antalya, Türkiye

3,000+

Attendees

150+

Exhibitors

80+

Countries

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### WORLDEF Dubai 2027

Jan 26-28, 2027

Dubai, UAE

18,000+

Attendees

200+

Exhibitors

80+

Countries

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PAST EVENT

### WORLDEF Istanbul 2026

Jun 11-13, 2026

Istanbul, Türkiye

30,000+

Attendees

240+

Exhibitors

50+

Countries

[PAST EVENT ](https://worldef.com/events/worldef-global-summit-2026/)

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PAST EVENT

### WORLDEF Dubai 2026

Feb 12-14, 2026

Dubai, UAE

18,000+

Attendees

200+

Exhibitors

80+

Countries

[PAST EVENT ](https://worldef.com/events/worldef-dubai-2026/)

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May 2026

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March 2026

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January 2026

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October 2025

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April 2025

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January 2025

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Discover the brands and innovators shaping global commerce. Explore the ecosystem driving cross-border growth.

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#### Government Partners](https://worldef.com/stakeholders/#government)[![Strategic Partners](https://worldef.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/strategic-partners-card.png)

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[![AI Events for E-Commerce](https://worldef.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ai-events-for-e-commerce.jpg)](https://worldef.com/2026/09/16/ai-events-for-e-commerce/)[### AI Events for E-Commerce](https://worldef.com/2026/09/16/ai-events-for-e-commerce/)

Latest News & Analysis
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[E-COMMERCE### European Parliament Gives Final Approval to E-Commerce Customs Reform

The European Parliament has given its final approval to the comprehensive reform of the European Union’s customs system. The regulation increases the responsibilities of platforms in e-commerce purchases made from...

Editor•9 hours ago](https://worldef.com/2026/09/16/european-parliament-ecommerce-customs-refrm/)[FINTECH### Tabby Raises $233 Million, Valuation Rises to $6.5 Billion

Saudi Arabia-based fintech company Tabby has completed a $233 million Series F funding round at a valuation of $6.5 billion. The company, which offers “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) solutions...

Uğur Gürbes•1 day ago](https://worldef.com/2026/09/15/tabby-raises-dollar233-million/)[MARKETPLACES### Amazon Now Surpasses the $1 Billion Threshold in India

Amazon Now has surpassed $1 billion in annualized gross sales in India, calculated based on its sales pace over the last three months. Amazon India announced that orders have doubled...

Uğur Gürbes•2 days ago](https://worldef.com/2026/09/15/amazon-now-dollar1-billion-india/)[E-COMMERCE### EU’s €3 Customs Duty Halves Low-Value E-Commerce Parcels

Following the European Union’s new customs measure that entered into force on July 1, 2026, the number of e-commerce shipments valued below €150 fell by approximately 50%. Under the regulation,...

Uğur Gürbes•2 days ago](https://worldef.com/2026/09/14/eus-euro3-customs-duty-e-commerce-parcels/)[MARKETPLACES### Amazon Suspends Flights with 21 Air After Miami Crash

Amazon temporarily suspended its air cargo operations with 21 Air following the fatal cargo plane crash that occurred at Miami International Airport on September 6. The decision brought the need...

Uğur Gürbes•2 days ago](https://worldef.com/2026/09/14/amazon-suspends-flights-with-21-air/)

Connecting the Global E-Commerce & Retail Community
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Annual Participants

80+

Countries Represented

1500+

Exhibitors

500+

Expert Speakers

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