ANKARA : The Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF) will return on 2-4 April 2027 under the theme “Think Together, Act Together.” This theme underscores the critical importance of collective dialogue and coordinated action in addressing the complex and evolving challenges of international relations. In an era marked by geopolitical uncertainty, economic volatility, and mounting global crises, the Forum will serve as a timely reminder that diplomacy remains our most effective tool for building trust, fostering cooperation, and shaping a more stable future.
Organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye under the auspices of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the Forum has established itself as a premier platform for diplomatic engagement. Since its inaugural edition in 2021, ADF has brought together heads of state and government, foreign ministers, senior diplomats, policymakers, academics, international organisations, and civil society representatives from across the globe. It has become a space, where perspectives are exchanged, emerging geopolitical developments are assessed, and mutual understanding is strengthened.
The growing international significance of the Forum was evident in its last edition, held on 17-19 April 2026 under the theme “Mapping Tomorrow, Managing Uncertainties.” Amidst shifting global power dynamics and challenges to multilateral cooperation, ADF 2026 provided a platform for international actors to explore ways of reinforcing diplomacy in an unpredictable world. That gathering brought together more than 5,000 participants from over 150 countries, including more than 20 heads of state and government, nearly 15 deputy heads of state and government, over 50 ministers, 40 of whom were foreign ministers, and 75 representatives of international organisations. The scale and diversity of participation highlighted the Forum’s expanding reach and its ability to convene a broad spectrum of stakeholders around shared global challenges.
Building on the success of its previous five editions, ADF 2027 will once again welcome high-level representatives from Southeast Asia to Latin America, from North America to Africa, and from Europe to the Asia-Pacific region. By fostering dialogue, building meaningful partnerships, and translating shared ideas into collective action, the Forum will continue to strengthen diplomacy as a cornerstone of international peace and cooperation.
