Turkish metropolis Istanbul is set to host a two-day "GITEX Ai Türkiye" tech event next month, bringing together global technology leaders, policymakers and experts to spotlight Eurasia’s fast-rising intelligence economy.
The inaugural event will take place from Sept. 9 to Sept. 10 at Istanbul Expo Center and is expected to feature 300-plus enterprise and startup exhibitors alongside investors, government policymakers, expert speakers and thousands of tech executives, organizers said in a statement on Thursday.
GITEX Ai Türkiye is hosted by the Presidency's Investment and Finance Office in strategic partnership with Industry and Technology Ministry.
The flagship event is powered by GITEX, the world’s largest tech, artificial intelligence and investment event network, and organized by inD, the joint venture between Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and Informa that organizes GITEX globally.
The event will cover areas such as artificial intelligence, 5G and telecommunications, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, data centers, fintech, e-commerce, gaming, health technologies, mobility, quantum computing, and smart manufacturing.
Türkiye's information and communication technologies (ICT) market, valued at $38 billion in 2026 and projected to reach $58 billion by 2031, according to the statement by GITEX, positions the nation at the epicenter of Eurasia’s rising digital economy.
"Accelerated by multibillion-dollar tech investment and AI talent development plans (it is) propelling Türkiye as the next cross-border corridor of AI and digital innovation," the statement said.
“Our $3 billion commitment to data center and AI infrastructure alongside $10 billion mobilized from the private sector reflects the rising confidence investors have in Türkiye as a powerhouse for investments," said Ahmet Burak Dağlıoğlu, the head of the Investment and Finance Office.
"A young, digitally native talent base and a startup ecosystem growing at remarkable speed make a compelling case on their own. GITEX Ai Türkiye gives that momentum a global stage, and we are proud to be part of bringing it to Istanbul."
Trixie LohMirmand, CEO of GITEX, added: "Türkiye is the bridge between the East and West, where cultures, ideas, and opportunities thrive. By bringing the world’s largest, most connected network of AI and tech investors to Türkiye, we are transforming it into the next cross-border corridor of AI digital excellence. GITEX Ai Türkiye shall shape a future where Türkiye & Eurasia become a powerful force in influencing the AI future of the world."
Türkiye and Eurasia’s global significance in the AI economy is amplified by participating exhibitors from across the globe.
Among those confirmed are global tech heavyweights powering the intelligence economy, including Google Cloud, HPE & Nvidia, Asus, Dell Technologies, Huawei, SAP, and TrendAI, alongside regional powerhouses such as Trendyol, according to organizers.
"Our participation in GITEX Ai Türkiye 2026 is a testament to Google Cloud’s long-term commitment to the nation," said Alp Önder Güler, country manager for Google Cloud Türkiye.
