First wave · confirmed 21 September 2026
Who is coming
This is the first wave of confirmed speakers and delegates — chapter leaders, founders, investors and public sector voices travelling to Istanbul from the Nordics, the Netherlands, Italy, China, Japan, Malaysia and the Philippines, from Boston, Florida and the West of England, and from GTA Quantum. Several more are in the final stages of confirming, and this page is updated as each one is agreed in writing.
Confirmed speakers and delegates
Still confirming
Further speakers to be announced
Further Opening Day speakers are being confirmed now, including the address from Invest in Türkiye and the ClimateTech panel alongside Jan Lozek, as are colleagues expected from Ghana, Nigeria, India, France, Korea and Brazil.
This page is updated as each one is confirmed in writing. If you would like to speak, or you know someone who should, write to the team.
Official opening
The address from Invest in Türkiye, alongside the summit's hosts and government speakers.
ClimateTech panel
Climate investors and leaders from Türkiye's industry joining Jan Lozek on the morning panel.
Days two and three
Speakers for Galatasaray Üniversitesi and hosts for the ecosystem visits.
Registration
Meet them in Istanbul
The Opening Day is free to attend, approval-based, and capped by the capacity of the hall.