4–8 October 2026 · Istanbul
Mobidictum 2026 - Official Side Events
Five days of industry events in Istanbul, 4–8 October. Every one of them registers separately.
The conference is two days. The week is five.
These events are hosted by our partners. Each one has its own registration, and approval is up to the host.
OCT 4
Sunday
FastSpring Executive Symposium: What is Actually Allowed with D2C and How the Future is Changing
19:00–23:00 · Citronelle Hall, InterContinental Istanbul, Beyoğlu
Private, invitation-only event. Registration requires host approval.
An exclusive executive gathering featuring high-level networking, a fireside chat on D2C regulations and growth strategies, and a multi-course dinner.
OCT 5
Monday
Xsolla Connect Istanbul powered by Playable Factory
19:00–00:00 · Cecconi’s Istanbul, Beyoğlu
Private event. Registration requires host approval.
An informal evening bringing together gaming professionals for dinner, drinks, meaningful connections, and conversations about the future of gaming in Turkey and beyond.
OCT 6
Tuesday
AppSamurai İstanbul Sunset Cruise: An AdTech Get-Together
18:00–21:00 · Beşiktaş, Istanbul (exact address shared after registration)
Registration requires host approval.
A sunset cruise along the Bosphorus, the evening before Mobidictum Conference 2026 kicks off. Unwind, connect, and set sail with the best in ad tech, drinks, skyline views, and good company as the sun goes down over Istanbul.
OCT 7
Wednesday
ThinkingAI Agentic Game Growth Summit 2026
13:00–15:00 · Istanbul Lütfi Kırdar International Convention & Exhibition Center, Şişli
Registration requires host approval and a Mobidictum Conference ticket.
A working session for Türkiye’s game studios and publishers exploring how agentic analytics can improve retention, monetization, LiveOps, and LTV in live games.
OCT 7
Wednesday
TARK Mixer’26
18:00–00:00 · Şişli, Istanbul
Attendance requires host approval.
On October 7, TARK is bringing together developers, publishers, investors, and some of the most exciting names in gaming in Istanbul. The entire Turkish PC gaming ecosystem, all in one place.
OCT 7
Wednesday
VIP MIXER by Ludus, Unity, Leus, Aghanim
19:00–00:00 · Beyoğlu, Istanbul (exact address shared after registration)
Attendance requires host approval.
An exclusive gathering bringing together leading figures from the gaming industry in an iconic Istanbul venue.
OCT 7
Wednesday
AI & Mobile Gaming Mixer
19:00–23:00 · Şişli, Istanbul (exact address shared after registration)
Registration requires host approval.
A relaxed evening bringing together people from mobile gaming, apps, and AI for drinks, new connections, and conversations about what’s being built next.
OCT 8
Thursday
Morning Runner Club
07:15–09:45 · İBB Maçka Democracy Park, Şişli, Istanbul
Registration requires host approval.
Start the second day of Mobidictum Conference with a morning run hosted by Mobidictum, Golden Born Society, Women Game Jam Türkiye, and AI Women Türkiye. Meet at Maçka Park at 7:15 AM for a 7:30 AM start, following a 4–5 km route to Kabataş and back. All paces are welcome, with optional coffee and conversation afterwards.
OCT 8
Thursday
Mobidictum Run Club!
07:15–08:15 · Maçka Democracy Park, Şişli, Istanbul
Open registration, no host approval required.
Join Nathan, Tracy, Can, and Havva for a relaxed morning run before the conference. Meeting at the top entrance of Maçka Democracy Park, the group welcomes runners for a conversational-paced run and a chance to connect with fellow attendees.
OCT 8
Thursday
Get Toget(h)er
13:00–14:00 · Istanbul Lütfi Kırdar International Convention & Exhibition Center, Şişli
Registration requires host approval and a Mobidictum Conference ticket. Women attendees receive 50% off.
An intimate roundtable bringing together senior women leaders, founders, operators, and investors from the mobile, gaming, and AI industries.
OCT 8
Thursday
China-Global Gaming Industry Mixer in Türkiye
19:30–22:30 · Istanbul (exact address shared after registration)
Registration requires host approval.
Gathering Chinese game company delegates, global developers and industry partners for face-to-face exchanges covering product innovation, global publishing, market localization and cross-industry collaboration opportunities.
OCT 8
Thursday
Aghanim Gamedev Monthly Happy Hour
20:00–00:00 · Soho House Istanbul, Beyoğlu
Private event. Registration requires host approval.
A relaxed rooftop gathering for the game development community to unwind, connect, and wrap up the Mobidictum Conference with drinks and city views.
Be in Istanbul for the whole week.
Mobidictum Conference 2026 takes place on 7–8 October at Istanbul Lütfi Kırdar. The side events above are organised by our partners and require separate registration.