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# GTA Mission and Summit: Istanbul 2026

Home About Programme Travel Register Interest -- Days : -- Hours : -- Minutes : -- Seconds 60+ GTA Chapters 60+ Countries 100+ Expected Leaders 3 Days of Impact About the Summit Where the World Meets In October 2026, Istanbul becomes a gathering place for those shaping what comes next. The GTA Summit brings together founders, policymakers, investors, and ecosystem builders from across Europe, Central Asia and around the world—leaders who understand that being future-ready is not only about technology itself and more about the people and systems behind it. Over three days, participants move through a series of curated pockets across the city: Türkiye as the regional anchor, Central Asia as the rising arc, Ukraine, Syria and Gaza as a model of capability under pressure, and the GTA community as a global network preparing for its next decade. GTA partner Future Energy Ventures will also be involved with the event and activities during the week. This is not a conference but a meeting point —a space where ideas travel, cultures intersect, and human leaders from across geographies exchange perspectives on talent, innovation, and the architecture of the future. "The outcome is simple but powerful: clarity, connection, and a collective sense of direction for the years ahead." Hosted by Tech Türkiye Advocates & Tech Eurasia Advocates Programme Structure Four Thematic Pockets 01 Türkiye — The Regional Anchor Türkiye's innovation ecosystems, frontier tech, university partnerships, and bridges with Central Asia and Central/Eastern Europe. Understanding why Türkiye is the platform hosting this regional conversation. 02 Central Asia — The Rising Region Showcasing Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan—their innovation stories, founders, talent pipelines, and tech-state collaboration. Central Asia as a coherent, emerging innovation arc. 03 Reinvention at Speed — Futures Under Pressure Ukraine, Syria, and Gaza as living case studies of building capability under extreme pressure. How ecosystems organise, adapt, and innovate when institutions fracture and timelines collapse—and what this reveals for governments, cities, and companies worldwide. 04 The GTA Community — The Next Ten Years Space for the global GTA network to articulate its future. What job does GTA need to do for the world in the next decade? Drafting a GTA Futures Statement 2036 from collective input. Who Should Attend Built for Leaders 🌐 Chapter Leads GTA and TLA chapter leads from around the world 🚀 Founders & CEOs Startup and scaleup leaders building the future 💰 Investors VCs and angels exploring emerging markets 🏛️ Policymakers Government and ecosystem builders Register Your Interest Join Us in Istanbul We're gathering input to understand who is interested in joining us in Istanbul, what perspectives you would bring, and how you'd like to engage. Your responses will help shape a summit designed for depth, relevance, and real connection. Note: Attendees are expected to cover their own transport and accommodation costs (estimated up to $2,000). Early registration helps us secure better group rates. Interest Form Takes approximately 3 minutes to complete Complete the RSVP Form → Opens in Google Forms Travel & Logistics Getting to Istanbul Istanbul is one of the world's most connected cities, with Istanbul Airport (IST) serving as a major international hub with direct flights from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Plan Your Journey Find everything you need to know about flights, accommodation, visas, and getting around Istanbul. View Travel Guide →