Istanbul: Trkiye Innovation Week (TIW25) is expected to contribute to Trkiye's goal of "becoming a leading country in innovation." The event is being organized for the 12th time at the Halic Congress Center in Istanbul with the support of Trkiye's Trade Ministry and hosted by the Trkiye Exporters Assembly (TIM).
According to Anadolu Agency, the main theme of the event to be held on Oct. 9-11 will be "Tomorrow: Now," addressing the AI transformation in a multi-layered manner. TIM Chairman Mustafa Gultepe stated that Trkiye Innovation Week is one of the most important steps they have taken to promote a culture of innovation in Trkiye, encourage innovative ideas, and pave the way for exports through high-value-added production. Gultepe emphasized that they have been organizing Innovation Week uninterrupted for 12 years and announced that they have designed the event with a brand new vision this year.
He highlighted that this year's theme reflects the immediacy of the future, emphasizing that it is no longer a distant possibility but happening now, driven by artificial intelligence and code. "Building on this powerful message, we are moving to implement the requirements of the future with the will of today. In this context, we've restructured Innovation Week around artificial intelligence," Gultepe said. The event aims to support entrepreneurs and young people, with awards to be given to innovative entrepreneurs in different categories.
The event will feature discussions on strategic topics such as AI's impact on global competition, government visions and success models, Trkiye's AI breakthrough, the transformation of design in creative industries, the evolution of business and career models, and the creation of billion-dollar AI startups. These topics will be addressed by notable figures sharing the stage.
Legendary referee Pierluigi Collina will discuss his decision-making skills and leadership qualities. Gerard Grech, general manager of the Founders Program at the University of Cambridge, will share insights on unicorn strategies, drawing from his experience in expanding the UK's unicorn population and its digital leadership in Europe. In addition to Collina and Grech, more than 120 speakers will participate in the event.