Gaming Istanbul 2026 to host global investors in Istanbul

Gaming Istanbul (GIST) is scheduled to take place from September 18-20, 2026, at the Istanbul Congress Center. The event aims to connect Turkey’s growing gaming sector with international investment and publishing networks.

The 2026 program features a speaker lineup focused on investment, publishing, and growth strategies. Notable participants and speakers include representatives from Epic Games, Microsoft, Kickstarter, and Griffin Gaming Partners. Specific speakers include Jason Della Rocca of Griffin Gaming Partners, Asher McClennahan from Kickstarter, and Arvind Neelakantan from Epic Games.

Discussions will cover game development technologies, artificial intelligence, investment processes, global publishing, intellectual property management, and the gaming economy, with a particular focus on how AI impacts development costs.