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Türkiye AI gathering focuses on safe use and economic value
A two-day AI meeting took place in Ürgüp, in Türkiye’s Cappadocia region, bringing together people from universities, businesses, government and startups.
The gathering aimed to set shared priorities for Türkiye’s artificial intelligence transition and publish a manifesto.
Speakers said AI could reshape many fields, but people must remain responsible for decisions made with the technology.
They also stressed that protecting data is a key priority, especially in critical areas, and raised concerns about technology concentrated in a few large companies.
Business and technology representatives discussed how to turn AI into economic value, including the costs of chips, cloud services, electricity and training models.
Speakers said AI is more likely to change how many jobs are done than to eliminate entire professions, while a planned technology park in Nevşehir is expected to focus on agriculture, sustainable tourism and sustainability technologies.
The 3rd National Artificial Intelligence Gathering was held at Cappadocia University’s Fabrika Campus in Ürgüp.
Participants focused on turning artificial intelligence into economic value and using it safely.
Organisers aimed to publish a manifesto setting out shared priorities for Türkiye’s AI transition at the end of the two-day event.
Speakers stressed that people must remain responsible for AI decisions and that data security is a priority.
Discussions also covered business adoption, changing jobs, infrastructure costs and the growth of technology ventures.
- Who
- Academics, business, government and entrepreneurship representatives attended.
- What
- The 3rd National Artificial Intelligence Gathering discussed safe AI use and how to turn AI into economic value.
- When
- The article was published on 19 October 2026. The event’s dates are not stated.
- Where
- Fabrika Campus of Cappadocia University in Ürgüp, Türkiye.
- Why
- The gathering aimed to guide Türkiye’s AI transformation and develop shared priorities.
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Representatives from academia, business, government and entrepreneurship discussed AI’s economic value, safe use and other issues.
Organisers aimed to publish a manifesto setting out shared priorities for Türkiye’s AI transformation.
- Event
- 3rd National Artificial Intelligence Gathering
- Venue
- Fabrika Campus, Cappadocia University, Ürgüp
- Programme
- 10 panels
- Technology programmes
- 17 undergraduate and associate-degree programmes at Cappadocia University
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