The Meeting Point of Future-Ready Human Leaders
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 as a model of capability under pressure, and the GTA community as a global network preparing for its next decade.
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."
The GTA Summit takes place in parallel with Eurasia Technology Week at the Istanbul Congress Centre (ICC). This creates unique opportunities for GTA chapter leads and members to maximize their presence and impact across both events.
Present at both the GTA Summit and Eurasia Tech Week main stages. Double the visibility, double the impact.
Bring startups and tech companies from your chapter to showcase at the expo and connect with investors.
Exclusive packages for country representatives with combined access to all events and networking sessions.
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.
Showcasing Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan—their innovation stories, founders, talent pipelines, and tech-state collaboration. Central Asia as a coherent, emerging innovation arc.
Ukraine as a living case study of building capability under extreme pressure. How ecosystems build, adapt, and innovate when timelines collapse—and lessons for governments, cities, and companies worldwide.
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.
GTA and TLA chapter leads from around the world
Startup and scaleup leaders building the future
VCs and angels exploring emerging markets
Government and ecosystem builders
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.
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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.
Find everything you need to know about flights, accommodation, visas, and getting around Istanbul.
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