As investments in artificial intelligence continue to grow rapidly across the technology world, the infrastructure, security, and investment needs brought about by this transformation are also becoming key priorities for the industry. These important topics will be addressed at GITEX AI Türkiye, taking place in Istanbul in September.
The event will be held at Hall 2 of Istanbul Expo Center on September 9–10, 2026. Over the two-day event, technology companies, startups, investors, and industry professionals are expected to come together. The event will be open to visitors from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
A Broad Technology Agenda Beyond Artificial Intelligence
The program of GITEX AI Türkiye is not focused solely on artificial intelligence applications. The event will cover a range of areas, including AI infrastructure, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, data centers, fintech, quantum technologies, health technologies, gaming, defense technologies, smart manufacturing, and electric mobility.
Addressing these topics within the same event also demonstrates that artificial intelligence is no longer simply a standalone technology category, but has become central to companies’ infrastructure, production, finance, and security strategies.
Key topics at the event will include Türkiye’s AI-ready digital infrastructure, trusted data systems and cloud technologies, as well as the management of cyber risks in increasingly digital economies. The role of data centers in the growing AI ecosystem and the transformation of the financial sector through digital assets and next-generation financial technologies will also be on the agenda.
Investment and Business Connections to Take Center Stage for Startups
The entrepreneurship ecosystem will form another important part of the event. As part of GITEX NorthStar Türkiye, startups and investors are expected to come together, while investment programs and startup-focused meetings will also be included in the event.
Creating an environment where startups operating particularly in artificial intelligence and deep technology can connect with investors may help the event strengthen its business development dimension, rather than serving solely as a platform for showcasing technology. The event’s official website identifies startup and investor connections among its key components.
Leading Industry Figures to Gather in Istanbul
Executives from Türkiye and the international technology industry will also take the stage as speakers during the two-day program.
The announced speakers include Önder Güler, Country Manager of Google Cloud Türkiye; Erdem İnan, CEO of Trendyol Group; SAP executives Pavlos Panagiotidis and Bülent Karal; Ersel Oymak, General Manager of Equinix; Hewlett Packard Enterprise executives Suresh Babu and Damien Declat; Fatih Akgül, CTO of Huawei Türkiye; and Ray Rui, General Manager of Huawei Cloud Türkiye. Many other figures from the technology and entrepreneurship ecosystem will also take part in the program.
The speaker profile indicates that the event’s agenda will not be limited to technology providers. Experiences from different sectors, ranging from cloud infrastructure and e-commerce to manufacturing technologies and the investment ecosystem, will also be brought into the program.
Istanbul Could Become an International Meeting Point for Technology Companies
The organization of GITEX AI Türkiye in Istanbul creates a meeting platform that leverages Türkiye’s position between Europe and Asia in terms of technology and investment ecosystems.
According to the event’s official program, technology companies, startups, investors, and representatives from various organizations are expected to participate. In addition, the investor program and startup-focused sections of the event could make GITEX AI Türkiye a broader meeting point for industry professionals seeking new business partnerships and investment opportunities.
Taking place at a time when artificial intelligence is affecting not only companies’ software choices but also a broad range of areas from data infrastructure and cybersecurity to investment strategies, GITEX AI Türkiye stands out as one of the events that could strengthen Istanbul’s position on the technology agenda.
The event’s most notable aspect, however, is its approach of addressing artificial intelligence not in isolation, but together with infrastructure, security, finance, manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and investment. For this reason, GITEX AI Türkiye is expected to become more than a fair showcasing new technology products in September; it is poised to serve as a meeting point where the industry’s priorities for the coming period are discussed.
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