Sector Focus: Digital
Panel #1: The Next Big Bet: Türkiye’s Global Growth Engine
Türkiye’s vibrant startup ecosystem is rapidly transforming into a globally competitive hub, particularly in the technology sector. With unicorns emerging across fintech, gaming, e-commerce, and deep tech, the country is positioning itself as a dynamic engine of global growth. This session will highlight how Türkiye is leveraging innovation, government incentives, and university-industry collaboration to scale high-potential ventures and attract greater flows of international capital. A special focus will be on strengthening ties between the U.S. and Turkish venture capital ecosystems, exploring new models of bilateral investment, and unlocking opportunities for American investors to participate in Türkiye’s next wave of global success stories.
Panel #2: Building Global Ecosystem Bridges in the Age of AI Agents
The rise of AI agents marks one of the most transformative shifts in technology — redefining industries, accelerating markets, and reshaping how talent and ideas flow across borders. Global technology leaders are building the platforms and infrastructure that power this new era, while frontier innovators and startups are pushing the boundaries of applied AI. Türkiye is fast emerging as a future AI powerhouse, fueled by its world-class talent, AI-native entrepreneurs, and industries wired for rapid innovation.
This session convenes leading voices from the U.S. and Türkiye — from established tech giants to breakthrough startups — to explore how connecting these two ecosystems can unlock breakthroughs, drive adoption, and shape the future of AI on a global scale.