Tech Türkiye Advocates Launch Event
Join us for the groundbreaking launch of Tech Türkiye Advocates (TTA), a pivotal milestone in Turkey's technology ecosystem.
As the Turkish chapter of the prestigious Global Tech Advocates network, founded by Russ Shaw CBE, TTA connects Turkish technology leaders with a worldwide community of over 30,000 innovators. Taking place on May 21, 2025, at the Turkish Exporters' Assembly Building, this strategic event precedes Turkey's national participation at London Tech Week by three weeks.
Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to witness the beginning of a powerful initiative designed to amplify Turkey's technology voice globally, establish international connections, and attract investment opportunities that will shape the future of Turkish innovation.
Significance of the Event
Tech Türkiye Advocates (TTA) is the Turkish chapter of the Global Tech Advocates network, founded by London Tech Week Co-founder Russ Shaw CBE. This network is a non-profit community that brings together more than 30,000 technology leaders worldwide, supporting the development of the global technology ecosystem.
This launch will take place 3 weeks before Turkey's national participation at London Tech Week, organised by HİB (Service Exporters' Association), and is critically important for promoting Turkey's technology ecosystem internationally and strengthening connections.
Tech Türkiye Advocates aims to be the voice of technology companies in Turkey, establish global connections, and increase investment opportunities. The launch event is an important step in representing the Turkish technology ecosystem on international platforms.
Event Details and Program
📅 Date: May 21, 2025
📍 Venue: Turkish Exporters' Assembly Building
Organization: Led by the Service Exporters' Association (HİB)
⏱️ Planned Program Flow
13:00: Welcome, registration and networking (in outdoor area, with refreshments)
Main Event (14:00-15:30)
Host/Moderator: Dr. Yıldız Tuğba Kara (Society 5.0 Institute, Founder and Managing Director)
Opening and Protocol Speeches:
Ata Arguder (Academia Park London, CEO, Tech Türkiye Advocates, Founder) - "What is TTA? What will we do?"
İlhan Bağoren (Telenity CEO, HİB Board Member)
Representatives from the Government (TBC)
TTA Program:
Russ Shaw CBE (Global Tech Advocates and London Tech Week founder)
Panel: "Amplifying Turkey's Technology Ecosystem Voice Locally and Globally"
Moderator: İlhan Bagoren (Telenity CEO, HİB Board Member)
Russ Shaw CBE (Founder, Global Tech Advocates)
Eric van der Kleij (Founder, Eden Base)
Panel: "Investment and Globalisation Strategies for the Turkish Tech Ecosystem"
Moderator: Ata Arguder (Academia Park London, CEO, Tech Türkiye Advocates, Founder)
Cenk Bayrakdar (Revo Capital, Partner)
Brian Kinane (Sure Valley Ventures, Partner)
İlker Sözdinler (Investor & United Payments, CEO)
Networking until 15:30