Countdown Begins for the 8th Türkiye Artificial Intelligence Summit
The 8th Türkiye Artificial Intelligence Summit (TR AI Summit), organized by the Türkiye Artificial Intelligence Initiative (TRAI), will take place on October 23 at the Wyndham Grand Levent Hotel in Istanbul and continue online on October 24. The main theme of this year’s event is “Beyond Intelligence.”
As Türkiye’s largest platform for interaction among members of the artificial intelligence ecosystem, the summit will bring together over 1,500 participants and more than 300 organizations, including representatives from academia, the private sector, entrepreneurs, and public institutions.
Key speakers include Peter Sondergaard, Hasib Budhani, Aslan Doğan, Alexander Popovsky, Chih-Han Yu, and Alexandre Lesiell, who will share international insights and forecasts on the future of artificial intelligence.
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This year’s program will feature three parallel stages:
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The Vision Stage will focus on global trends and strategic perspectives from industry leaders.
- The Impact Stage will showcase real-world applications of AI across sectors such as finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail.
The Innovation Stage will serve as a platform for startups, product presentations, and networking between entrepreneurs and investors.
Among the participating organizations are AWS, Etiya, HPE/Nvidia, KKB, Meta, Rafay, SAP, Microsoft, and Yandex, alongside leading scientists, policymakers, and investors.
A special focus will be placed on startups: ten finalists of the BAŞLAT LLM Impact program will present their projects, with the top three receiving awards. A dedicated exhibition area will allow startups to showcase their innovations and connect directly with potential investors.
The summit foyer will serve as a networking hub for technology companies, investors, and academic institutions, offering opportunities to explore new projects and build partnerships.
The second day of the summit, held online on October 24, will bring together international experts, technology companies, and researchers to discuss global perspectives on AI development. Educational programs organized by TRAI Academy and leading tech companies will provide participants with hands-on learning in areas such as generative AI, data analytics, strategy, and regulation.
