Istanbul, Türkiye – 14 October 2025 – As GITEX GLOBAL 2025 continues to shape the global tech conversation in Dubai, a major milestone has been announced: the launch of GITEX Ai Türkiye 2026, taking place from 9–10 September 2026 at the Istanbul Expo Centre.
Organised in partnership with the Investment and Finance Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye (Invest in Türkiye) and the Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology, this inaugural event will spotlight Türkiye’s rapidly growing AI ecosystem, pioneering startups, and next-generation technologies shaping the future of Eurasia’s digital economy.
Türkiye’s AI Frontier Takes Center Stage
GITEX Ai Türkiye 2026 is set to become Eurasia’s most influential gathering of AI and tech innovators, driving investment, adoption, and collaboration across key sectors including AI, Cybersecurity, Fintech, Gaming, Cloud, and Connectivity.
The partnership was officially signed by:
- Trixie LohMirmand, CEO of KAOUN International & EVP of DWTC
- Gökhan Yücel, SVP – Communications and Marketing, Investment and Finance Office of the Presidency of Türkiye
- Sadullah Uzun, Director General of National Technology, Ministry of Industry and Technology
Strategic Vision: Building Türkiye as the AI Nexus
Gökhan Yücel stated:
“With Türkiye on a mission to position itself as the nexus of the global AI movement, GITEX Ai Türkiye is where capital meets code — accelerating homegrown AI models and strengthening our digital infrastructure.”
Türkiye’s tech momentum is already strong, with 1,059 active AI startups (Q3 2025), 1,300+ certified R&D/design centers, and 12,000 companies operating across 106 Technology Development Zones. In 2024 alone, USD 10 billion in foreign direct investment was secured for tech-driven projects — setting the stage for exponential AI growth.
Government-Driven Innovation
Sadullah Uzun, Director General of National Technology, added:
“Türkiye is where diverse ideas and innovation converge. Initiatives such as Türkiye TechVisa and Turcorn 100 are nurturing global talent and helping startups scale internationally. GITEX Ai Türkiye will further fuel collaboration and transform ideas into scalable, real-world solutions.”
A Global Platform Bridging East and West
According to Trixie LohMirmand, CEO of KAOUN International:
“Türkiye is the bridge between East and West — where cultures, ideas, and opportunities collide and thrive. With GITEX Ai Türkiye, we’re connecting the world’s largest network of AI and tech investors to power the next wave of digital excellence across Eurasia.”
Empowering Türkiye’s Rise in AI and R&D
With AI adoption across public services potentially saving up to USD 4 billion annually and contributing 1% to national GDP, Türkiye is rapidly positioning itself as a regional powerhouse for AI innovation. GITEX Ai Türkiye will accelerate this transformation by connecting global investors, policymakers, and innovators to co-create the future of intelligent technology.
Eurasia’s unique position — combining European research excellence with Asian scalability — makes it an ideal hub for AI, GovTech, Cybersecurity, Fintech, and Industry 4.0 advancements.
Connecting with GITEX GLOBAL 2025
Following the Day 1 breakthroughs at GITEX GLOBAL 2025 — where AI and quantum technologies dominated the spotlight — the launch of GITEX Ai Türkiye marks the next chapter in GITEX’s global expansion, empowering cross-border innovation from Dubai to Istanbul.
Together, these events reaffirm GITEX’s role as the world’s most influential tech network, driving the AI revolution across continents.
For more information, visit: www.gitexturkiye.com
Read the full Day 1 recap on AI breakthroughs and quantum tech here: AI Edge Insights – GITEX GLOBAL 2025 Day 1 Recap
