Organized by the Department of International Trade and Finance, Istanbul Kültür University hosted 15 students from DHBW Mannheim University between September 18-23, 2025. Within the scope of the event, which was held for the second time this year, students from DHBW Mannheim University began joint projects with our students from the Department of International Trade and Finance.

This year’s opening lecture was delivered by Prof. Dr. Martin Kornmeier from DHBW Mannheim University. With his valuable insights in the field of International Trade and Finance, Prof. Dr. Kornmeier inspired our students and contributed to the successful completion of the orientation program for both our Turkish and English departments. Thus, we have officially launched the 2025–2026 academic year.

On May 15, 2025, hosted by Istanbul Kültür University, Department of International Trade and Finance, and in collaboration with the Association of Foreign Trade Leaders (DIŞYÖNDER), the event titled "Among the Giants in Global Trade: Taxes, the US and China" was organized. As part of the event, global trade wars, increasing taxes and Türkiye's situation were discussed. The panel addressed the development of international trade organizations from past to present, Türkiye's position as a logistics hub and the processes of adapting to the changing paradigm.