- …Positioning Eurasia as a Global AI Hub
As the world’s biggest tech giants, startups, and innovators gathered in Dubai for the second day of GITEX GLOBAL 2025 senior representatives from the UAE and Türkiye announced a landmark partnership to launch GITEX Ai Türkiye 2026 in Istanbul.
The event, organized by KAOUN International in partnership with the Investment and Finance Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye and the Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology, will take place from September 9–10, 2026, at the Istanbul Expo Centre. It is set to become Türkiye and Eurasia’s most significant gathering of tech leaders, driving AI adoption, investment, and collaboration across industries.
GITEX Ai Türkiye will showcase immersive innovations in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Fintech, Gaming, Cloud, and Connectivity, uniting leading global innovators under one platform.
The partnership was formalized by Trixie LohMirmand, CEO of KAOUN International; Gökhan Yücel, SVP – Communications and Marketing, Investment and Finance Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye; and Sadullah Uzun, Director General of National Technology, Ministry of Industry and Technology.
“With Türkiye on a mission to position itself as the nexus of the global AI movement, GITEX Ai Türkiye is where capital meets code—accelerating homegrown models and strengthening our digital infrastructure,” said Gökhan Yücel. “The base is real and investable: 1,059 active AI startups (Q3 2025), alongside over 1,300 certified R&D/design centers and around 12,000 companies across 106 Technology Development Zones. High and medium-high tech exports now exceed USD 100 billion, while 2024 FDI projects brought USD 10 billion in capex commitments. Powered by GITEX Ai Türkiye, Istanbul’s nexus position will transform this momentum into strategic partnerships, pilot initiatives, and globally scalable products.”
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Sadullah Uzun, Director General of National Technology, added: “Türkiye is a unique nexus where diverse ideas and innovation converge. The launch of GITEX Ai Türkiye 2026 highlights our growing role in the global technology and AI landscape. Through initiatives like Türkiye TechVisa and Turcorn 100, we’re attracting global talent and helping startups scale internationally. We’re excited to contribute to a future where Türkiye plays a meaningful part in shaping the world’s AI advancements.”
Trixie LohMirmand, EVP of DWTC and CEO of KAOUN International, said: “Türkiye is the bridge between East and West, where cultures, ideas, and opportunities collide and 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. Our ambition is to make Türkiye and Eurasia a powerful force in shaping the AI future of the world.”
Empowering Türkiye’s Rise as the AI and Tech R&D Nexus
Türkiye has been making strategic investments to strengthen its technology infrastructure, and GITEX Ai Türkiye 2026 is expected to elevate its domestic AI ecosystem through international collaboration.
Experts predict that accelerating AI adoption across public services could save Türkiye up to $4 billion annually and contribute 1% to national GDP, translating into billions in economic value. The country’s innovation ecosystem has grown rapidly, creating a solid foundation for embracing next-generation technologies in AI, GovTech, Fintech, Cybersecurity, and Industry 4.0.
For more information, visit www.GITEXTurkiye.com
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