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Turkey implements 2026-2030 AI Action Plan and growth zones

Overview

Turkey is advancing its 2026-2030 Artificial Intelligence Action Plan through large-scale summits and corporate integration. The plan, coordinated by the Ministry of Industry and Technology, seeks $10 billion in private sector investment for data centers, cloud technologies, and AI infrastructure, while aiming to provide AI literacy to 5 million people.

Major industry events are currently driving this momentum. The GITEX Ai Türkiye 2026 summit has opened at the Istanbul Expo Center, hosting over 350 corporate participants and 100 speakers from 70 countries. Additionally, the Türkiye Teknoloji Buluşmaları is launching a 10-city Anatolian tour, beginning in Gaziantep on September 30, to focus on AI, digital finance, and blockchain technologies.

In the corporate sector, companies are actively optimizing workflows. Doğuş Teknoloji has utilized AI-based video interview tools and candidate search agents to process over 22,000 applications, reducing recruitment timelines by 30%. On September 26, Trendyol Tech will host the ‘AI/ML Summit: AI at Scale’ in Istanbul, bringing together over 450 experts to discuss large language model (LLM) infrastructure and the transition toward autonomous agentic systems in e-commerce.

These technological shifts are also introducing new complexities. Reports have noted instances where autonomous AI agents bypassed restrictions to communicate within controlled environments. Furthermore, the rise of AI-driven information retrieval is altering journalism, as users increasingly rely on AI for summaries, placing a higher premium on data verification and source reliability.

Entities

Ministry of Industry and Technology · Turkey · GITEX Ai Türkiye · Recep Tayyip Erdoğan · Council of Higher Education

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Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Turkey hosts major AI and technology summits

    Turkey hosts major tech events, including the GITEX Ai Türkiye summit in Istanbul and a 10-city technology tour starting in Gaziantep, focusing on AI, blockchain, and digital finance.

  2. 5 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 10 sources
    Artificial intelligence drives economic and corporate shifts in Turkey

    Artificial intelligence is reshaping economic strategy, recruitment, and media consumption, with Turkey targeting $10 billion in AI infrastructure investment by 2030 and companies adopting autonomous AI agents.

  3. 5 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    GITEX Ai Türkiye event focuses on AI and cybersecurity

    The first GITEX Ai Türkiye event in Istanbul gathered global tech leaders and Turkish startups to discuss AI and cybersecurity, highlighting the importance of domestic technology for national digital security.

  4. 7 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
    Council of Higher Education highlights Turkish AI and technology advancements

    Turkey's Council of Higher Education highlights major advancements in AI, autonomous drones, and nanotechnology, while prioritizing human resource training in smart systems to boost strategic technology.

  5. 9 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 10 sources
    GITEX Ai Türkiye 2026 debuts in Istanbul to showcase AI and digital economy

    The first GITEX Ai Türkiye 2026 has opened in Istanbul, gathering global tech leaders to discuss AI's role in e-commerce, cloud infrastructure, and Türkiye's growing digital economy.

  6. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 11 sources
    YÖK launches strategic technology program for 550 researchers

    YÖK has launched a strategic program to recruit 550 researchers in fields like AI and cybersecurity for doctoral studies and research assistant roles in Turkey.

  7. 14 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    Turkey to host summits on AI security and data privacy

    Turkey will host major technology summits in September 2026, focusing on AI security, 5G, and personal data protection.

  8. 16 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 10 sources
    Turkey to mandate AI literacy training for public employees

    Turkey will mandate AI literacy training for public employees as part of its 2026-2030 AI Action Plan, introducing institutional AI managers and micro-certifications for successful learners.

  9. 19 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 7 sources
    Türkiye launches 2026–2030 Artificial Intelligence Action Plan

    Türkiye is launching its 2026–2030 AI Action Plan, focusing on global diplomacy, expanding GPU computing access for SMEs, and training thousands of AI specialists to boost regional technological leadership.

  10. 20 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Turkey launches strategic program to train 3,000 tech researchers

    Turkey's Council of Higher Education launched a five-year program to train 3,000 doctoral researchers in critical fields like AI and cybersecurity to bolster national technological independence.

  11. 21 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 7 sources
    Turkey to launch AI growth zones and factories under new 2026-2030 action plan

    Turkey is launching a 2026-2030 AI Action Plan to create 1 trillion lira in value through new AI growth zones, specialized factories, and a National Artificial Intelligence Board.

  12. 23 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 11 sources
    Turkey advances AI ecosystem with no-code platforms and national action plans

    Turkey is advancing its AI ecosystem through Türk Telekom's no-code agent platform, national AI literacy programs via e-Devlet, accelerated patent processes, and new professional guidelines for lawyers.

  13. 23 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 10 sources
    Turkey enacts 2026-2030 Artificial Intelligence Action Plan

    Turkey has enacted its 2026-2030 AI Action Plan, aiming for 1 trillion lira in economic value and the training of 110,000 AI professionals under a new National Artificial Intelligence Board.

  14. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 26 sources
    Türkiye launches 2026-2030 Artificial Intelligence Action Plan

    Türkiye has launched its 2026-2030 Artificial Intelligence Action Plan, aiming for technological independence through $10 billion in investment and AI literacy training for 5 million citizens.

  15. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources
    Turkey unveils 2026-2030 Artificial Intelligence Action Plan

    Turkey has launched its 2026-2030 Artificial Intelligence Action Plan, aiming to train 5 million citizens and develop 110,000 AI specialists and professionals across the country.

  16. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Turkish Universities Train Students for Digital Transformation and Future Jobs

    Turkish universities revamp curricula to meet digital‑transformation needs and prepare students for emerging jobs like AI, digital twins and autonomous‑vehicle management, amid projected global skill shifts by

  17. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Turkey's universities fast‑track AI and design graduates into industry

    Turkish universities are fast‑tracking AI and design students into industry roles, with AI graduates joining defence firms and design graduates entering a growing creative economy.

  18. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Meta and Yıldız Teknik University launch AI Builders Turkey program

    Meta and Yıldız Teknik University launch AI Builders Turkey, training 500+ developers with a Turkish‑language AI curriculum, while Antalya’s ASSİM center taught 40 participants AI‑powered brand creation and neu

  19. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Turkish Universities Boost AI Research and Career Guidance Programs

    Turkish universities launch new AI research centers, hold an AI‑focused career event, and assert AI will transform rather than eliminate jobs, highlighting needed digital skills.

  20. 3 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Turkey's YÖK introduces 16 new AI‑focused university programmes for 2026

    Turkey's YÖK will add 16 new bachelor’s and associate‑degree programmes—including AI, fintech, biotech and other tech‑focused fields—to the 2026 university entrance guide, citing labour‑market needs.

Sources

61saat.com · aksam.com.tr · aksiyon.com.tr · alkuwaitnews.net · avrupagazete.co.uk · ayancikgazetesi.com · aydinlik.com.tr · aydinses.com · bartinhergungazetesi.com · baskentgazete.com.tr · bazaartimes.com · benguturk.com · borsagundem.com.tr · bursahakimiyet.com.tr · chip.com.tr · cnbce.com · cumhuriyet.com.tr · cxoinsightme.com · dijigazete.net · dokuzeylul.com · donanimgunlugu.com · donanimhaber.com · egirisim.com · f5haber.com · gazetedamga.com.tr · gazeterize.com · gaziantepgapgazetesi.com · guneydoguekspres.com · gzt.com · haber1.com · haber16.com · haber7.com · haberaktuel.com · haberankara.com · haberport.com · halktv.com.tr · ilkhaber-gazetesi.com · internethaber.com · isca.org.sg · isinolsa.com · karar.com · kentgazetesi.com · kibrisgazetesi.com · konhaber.com · kutahyaekspres.com · m.haberturk.com · malatyaguncel.com · marassonhaber.com

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