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7–9 October 2026 · Istanbul

Summit events

Three days in Istanbul. The Opening Day has taken place; Bridge Day and the Ecosystem Visits follow. Registration for the day programmes has closed, and the evenings are by invitation.

Opening Day, Wednesday 7 October, at the Türkiye Exporters Assembly
Took place Wed 7 Oct · 09:00–16:45

Opening Day

Türkiye Exporters Assembly (TİM), Yenibosna · hosted by HİB

The official opening, ClimateTech investors, and an afternoon with the GTA network: the world tour of chapters and the working groups.

Programme Registration closed
Founders’ Evening, 7 October at Fark Labs, hosted by Fark Labs
Invite only Wed 7 Oct · 19:00–21:00

Founders’ Evening

Fark Labs, Maslak · hosted by Fark Labs

With Ahu Büyükkuşoğlu Serter and Russ Shaw CBE.

Details RSVPs closed
Bridge Day, Thursday 8 October, at Galatasaray Üniversitesi
Registration closed Thu 8 Oct · 09:30–12:45

Bridge Day

Galatasaray Üniversitesi, Ortaköy

A deep dive into Türkiye’s tech ecosystem, a member spotlight, and a panel on Central Asia and the corridor through Türkiye.

Programme Registration closed
Networking Night, 8 October at DasDas, hosted by London Tech Week
Invite only Thu 8 Oct · 19:00–23:00

Networking Night

DasDas, Ataşehir · hosted by London Tech Week

With Randel Bryan, Olivia Soan and Harriet Radcliffe.

Details RSVP on Luma RSVPs closed
Delegation only Fri 9 Oct · 11:00–18:00

Ecosystem Visits

Three stops across Istanbul, by coach

  1. 11:00 StartGate, Maslak · gaming
  2. 14:00 MEXT, Ataşehir · digital factory
  3. 17:00 The Peninsula Istanbul, Karaköy · agritech
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