On June 11, 2026, we welcomed 600+ registrations to the Bilgiyi Ticarileştirme Merkezi (BTM) in Istanbul for the first-ever Mobidictum AI & Mobile Summit. Bringing together over 100+ companies and more than 25 speakers, the event served as a meeting point for professionals from the AI, mobile app, gaming, and investment ecosystems.
The event welcomed hundreds of attendees representing startups, scale-ups, service providers, and investors from across the region.
Opening the conversation around AI and mobile innovation
The summit opened with welcoming remarks from Mobidictum Founder Batuhan Avucan, who shared the vision behind creating a dedicated platform where AI innovators, mobile app companies, investors, and gaming professionals could come together.
Founder & Managing Director of Mobidictum Batuhan Avucan said:
“It is a great source of pride for me to be hosting developers today, having started my own entrepreneurial journey in the mobile app industry. It is also incredibly rewarding to see entrepreneurs in Türkiye now coming together at Mobidictum events to explore business development opportunities, connect with investors, and build strategic partnerships.”
As artificial intelligence continues to transform how products are built, marketed, and scaled, the event focused on practical insights and real-world applications rather than theoretical discussions. The goal was simple: create meaningful conversations that help businesses navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape.
Bringing together the leaders of the AI and mobile ecosystem
Mobidictum AI & Mobile Summit Istanbul 2026 gathered representatives from some of the region’s most influential companies.
Leading mobile app publishers such as Codeway, HubX, and Teknasyon joined the event alongside one of the biggest Turkish companies, Unico Studio. The investment side was represented by prominent venture capital firms including, Metis Ventures, e2vc, and Play Ventures.
Across keynotes, panels, and fireside chats, speakers shared insights on AI-powered product development, user acquisition, subscription models, automation, growth strategies, fundraising, and the future of mobile businesses.
Key discussions from the summit
The summit’s content program explored how artificial intelligence is reshaping the mobile ecosystem from product development and monetization to fundraising and global expansion.
- The day opened with discussions around growth, investment, and scaling strategies, including sessions such as The Scale Equation: Intelligence & Capital and Building & Funding the AI-Native Mobile Stack. Speakers examined how founders can combine technology, talent, and capital to build sustainable businesses in an increasingly competitive market.
- Several sessions focused on practical AI implementation. From Oredata’s presentation on data agents and automated reporting to discussions around Building AI Features Users Will Pay For, attendees gained insight into how companies are moving beyond experimentation and integrating AI into products that generate measurable business value.
- Growth and monetization remained central themes throughout the summit. Sessions including From Prompt to Paywall: The AI App Growth Playbook, The Subscription Economy and the New Loyalty Playbook, and What Your App is Really Worth in 2026 explored evolving business models, customer retention strategies, subscription-based revenue, and company valuation in the age of AI.
- The international growth journey was also a major topic of discussion. During Scaling from Türkiye to Global, speakers shared lessons learned from expanding beyond local markets and building products for global audiences.
- Industry-specific applications of artificial intelligence were highlighted through sessions focused on wellness, health, and gaming. Speakers explored how AI is transforming user experiences, personalization, content creation, and engagement across both consumer applications and mobile games.
Powered by our sponsors and partners
Mobidictum AI & Mobile Summit Istanbul 2026 was made possible through the support of our sponsors and ecosystem partners.
A special thank you goes to our Main Sponsor, Leus, for supporting the event and helping bring together professionals from across the AI, mobile, and gaming industries.
We would also like to thank our sponsors Oredata, Adapty, ThinkingAI, each::labs, App Peak, fal, web2wave, and Bopact Partners for contributing to the success of the summit.
The event was further supported by our ecosystem partners: Mobile Marketing Reads, Startup Centrum, Endeavor, Upcorn, TMUG, and SaaS Bridge, whose contributions helped strengthen connections across the broader technology ecosystem.
Capturing conversations beyond the stage
One of the standout features of this year’s event was the dedicated podcast studio, which hosted conversations with founders and industry leaders throughout the day.
A total of nine podcast episodes were recorded during the summit, covering topics across AI, mobile applications, entrepreneurship, investment, and technology. These episodes will be published on Mobidictum’s YouTube and Spotify channels in the coming weeks.
The podcast room provided an additional platform for attendees to share insights, discuss industry trends, and contribute to conversations that will continue long after the event itself.
Looking ahead
Mobidictum AI & Mobile Summit Istanbul 2026 demonstrated the growing convergence between artificial intelligence, mobile applications, gaming, and venture capital. By bringing together leaders from these interconnected sectors, the event created opportunities for knowledge sharing, business development, and new collaborations.
We would like to thank all speakers, sponsors, partners, and attendees who contributed to making the summit a success.
Additional event photos will be shared next week across Mobidictum’s channels.
With Mobidictum AI & Mobile Summit Istanbul 2026 now behind us, our focus turns to the next major milestone on the calendar: Mobidictum Conference 2026, taking place on October 7-8. We look forward to bringing together global leaders from gaming, technology, and investment for another opportunity to connect, learn, and do business.
(+Our Sales Executive Ehsan Bagheri, who couldn’t be with us during the event!)
