Strategically positioned between key markets in Europe, the Middle East, Russia, & Central Asia, Turkey is unquestionably an alluring market for entrepreneurship. Not only does the country boast the 5th largest internet audience in Europe, but its also a growing one – Turkey’s population is the fastest growing in Europe with the largest percentage of youth under the age of 30. With an influx of capital, a flourishing roster of hot startups, and a tight-knit community of tech enthusiasts, Turkey is not just on our radar – its all over it!

In Istanbul, the agenda includes:

• “Welcome to Turkey: GOAP Kickoff Dinner” hosted by Intel Capital
• Visit to Peak Games (largest social gaming company in Turkey) to tour the office and meet with founders
• Visit to Yemeksepeti (Turkey’s biggest online food delivery portal) to tour the company and meet with founders
• Geeks on the Bosphorus – Private dinner with gorgeous water-front views, co-hosted by Webrazzi & Dogan Online
• Historical Istanbul – Private tour of the Blue Mosque, Aya Sofia and Kapalicarsi
• Tech Conference hosted by Webrazzi, TurkBridge, Garanti & BBVA, where we’ll meet Turkey’s leading tech companies, investors, founders and incubators
• KebabFest hosted by Galata Business Angels, where we’ll experience Istanbul’s finest Kebabs with local entrepreneurs
• Founders’ Tours – Walking tours of Istanbul led by local startup founders, a great opportunity to see the city through a local’s perspective while also learning about a cool new startup