Turkey's Innovation Ecosystem: The Role of Tech Startups (Teleconference)

Join THO for a discussion (teleconference) with Turkish and Turkish-American tech experts about opportunities and challenges in Turkey’s tech startup ecosystem.

Since the turn of the millennium, Turkey’s innovation sector has expanded rapidly. Robust entrepreneurial spirit and a burgeoning, homegrown technology sector have turned Turkey’s innovation ecosystem into an attractive destination for investors, researchers, and entrepreneurs. During THO’s September 14 teleconference, experts from the private and public sectors will discuss the state of Turkey’s technology startups, the culture and policies that have driven growth in this sector, and its relationship with the American tech startup ecosystem.

The speakers will be EGEMEN TAS (CTO of the Innovation Lab at Comodo Security Solutions), SELIN ARSLANHAN MEMIS (Program Director of the Innovation Studies Program at The Economic Policy Research Foundation of Turkey [TEPAV]), ERDOGAN CESMELI (PhD, MBA, Executive Director of Catalyst, GE Ventures).