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One Vision, Two Regions, Many Opportunities Bridging Markets, Bridging Continents, Empowering Growth
ekrem-arikan
Dr. Ekrem ARIKAN AECSD Chairman

EurAsiaPacific CSD Summit is an historic occasion bringing together members of both the Association of Eurasian Central Securities Depositories (AECSD) and the Asia-Pacific CSD Group (ACG) on a single platform for the first time.

Badiuddin Akber
Badiuddin AKBER ACG Chairman

Merkezi Kayıt Kuruluşu (MKK) graciously hosts the Eurasia Pacific CSD Summit 2026 in İstanbul, Türkiye, bringing together post-trade institutions, regulators, market experts and leaders from across the Eurasia and Asia-Pacific regions.

ABOUT

AECSD Forum

About the Summit

EurAsiaPacific CSD Summit on April 7–8, 2026, brings together members of both the Association of Eurasian Central Securities Depositories (AECSD) and the Asia-Pacific Central Securities Depository Group (ACG) on a single platform. This joint gathering will provide an exceptional opportunity for CSDs to exchange perspectives on innovation and regulation, explore new models for post-trade infrastructures, and further strengthen cooperation between regions.

MKK warmly invites you to experience the unique cultural richness and spirit of İstanbul—from its iconic landmarks to its world-renowned cuisine.

We look forward to welcoming you in İstanbul.

AGENDA

MON

6 April 2026

TUE

7 April 2026

WED

8 April 2026

ACG

08:3009:30

Registration & Welcome Coffee
ACG Members Only

09:3009:40

Welcome Remarks & Group Photo
ACG Members Only

Details

  • Place: Foyer
09:5510:55

ACG Task Force Group Meetings 1
ACG Members Only

10:5511:10

Coffee Break

11:1012:10

ACG Task Force Group Meetings 2
ACG Members Only

12:1014:00

Lunch Break

14:0015:00

ACG Executive Committee Meeting
ACG Members Only

15:0016:00

ACG Task Force Group Reporting
ACG Members Only

16:0016:15

Coffee Break

16:1518:15

ACG General Meeting & New Members
ACG Members Only

19:0021:00

Welcome Reception

AECSD

11:4512:10

Registration

12:1014:00

Lunch Break

Details

  • AECSD Members Only
16:0016:15

Coffee Break

Details

  • Media Policy Working Group
  • Legal Working Group
  • Market Operations Working Group
  • Technologies Working Group
  • New Services Working Group
19:0021:00

Welcome Reception

Mehmet Simsek

Mehmet Şimşek

Minister of Treasury and Finance

Omer Bolat

Prof Dr. Ömer Bolat

Minister of Trade

Ibrahim Omer Gonul

İbrahim Ömer Gönül

Chairman of the Capital Markets Board (CMD) of Türkiye

Dr. Ekrem ARIKAN

Dr. Ekrem ARIKAN

Merkezi Kayıt Kuruluşu (MKK) CEO & Board Member,
WFC Chairman,
AECSD Chairman
AMEDA Board Member

Badiuddin Akber

Badiuddin AKBER

Chairman of Asia Pacific CSD

Details

  • Hall & Venue Floor
10:4511:00

Coffee Break & Group Photo

11:0011:30

Keynote Speech 1

11:3012:30

Executive Panel-1

12:3012:45

Presentation Session

12:4514:00

Lunch Break

14:0015:00

Panel-2

15:0015:15

Presentation Session

15:1515:30

Coffee Break

15:1515:45

Keynote Speech 2

15:4516:00

Presentation Session

16:0019:00

Free Time and Transfer to Gala Dinner

19:0022:00

MKK's 25th Year Anniversary Dinner and Award Ceremony

08:3009:00

Welcome Coffee

09:0010:30

Keynote Speech 3

Details

  • Digital Transformation in CSD Industry
  • Open Source Transformation / API
  • Integration/Usage of AI - Cloud System
11:3011:45

Presentation Session

11:4512:15

Fireside Chat Closing Remarks and Confrance (AI Wrap Up)

12:1512:45

Closing Ceremony / Award Ceremony (Optional)

13:00

İstanbul Sight Seeing

SPEAKERS

Opening Remarks

Mehmet Simsek

Mehmet ŞİMŞEK

Minister of Treasury and Finance, Türkiye

Omer Bolat

Prof. Dr. Ömer Bolat

Minister of Trade, Türkiye

Ibrahim Omer Gonul

İbrahim Ömer GÖNÜL

The Capital Markets Board (CMB) of Türkiye Chairman

Dr. Ekrem ARIKAN

Dr. Ekrem ARIKAN

Merkezi Kayıt Kuruluşu (MKK) CEO & Board Member,
WFC Chairman,
AECSD Chairman,
AMEDA Board Member

Badiuddin AKBER

Badiuddin AKBER

ACG Chairman,
CDC CEO

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İstanbul, the bustling metropolis of Türkiye, is a city full of charm, where the past goes hand in hand with the present and every step brings to light a relic of times gone by. At the crossroads of two continents - Europe and Asia - this spectacular city has absorbed the best of both worlds..

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İstanbul, the bustling metropolis of Türkiye, is a city full of charm, where the past goes hand in hand with the present and every step brings to light a relic of times gone by. At the crossroads of two continents - Europe and Asia - this spectacular city has absorbed the best of both worlds..

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About İstanbul

İstanbul, the bustling metropolis of Türkiye, is a city full of charm, where the past goes hand in hand with the present and every step brings to light a relic of times gone by. At the crossroads of two continents - Europe and Asia - this spectacular city has absorbed the best of both worlds..

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AECSD

Association of Eurasian Central Securities Depositories (AECSD)

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Merkezi Kayıt Kuruluşu A.Ş. (MKK)

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Asia-Pacific CSD Group (ACG)

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