Ankara has quietly become one of Türkiye’s most dynamic hubs for game development. With studios like TaleWorlds Entertainment, Panteon, and UDO operating out of the capital, alongside METU’s ATOM center nurturing the next generation of developers, the ecosystem has been building for years.
On May 15, 2026, Xsolla is coming to meet it.
Xsolla has announced the first Ankara edition of its Xsolla Connect series, set to take place at Ankara TEKMER, bringing together local developers and global industry players in a community-driven setting focused on connection, conversation, and collaboration.
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Hosting Xsolla Connect Ankara for the very first time is a milestone we’ve been looking forward to. Ankara has a vibrant and fast-growing developer community, and partnering with UDO makes this even more meaningful. We can’t wait to be in the same room with the studios shaping this city’s gaming future — and this certainly won’t be our last time here.
— İlayda Bayarı, VP of Business Development EMEA, Xsolla
The event is designed as a relaxed networking environment rather than a traditional conference format, offering developers, founders, and industry stakeholders the opportunity to meet, exchange insights, and build meaningful relationships.
UDO expands beyond publishing with a new ecosystem approach
The event is powered by UDO, a company that recently rebranded to reflect a broader vision beyond traditional publishing.
Formerly known as UDO Games, the company has evolved into a structure that combines development, publishing, and proprietary technology, supported by its platform, Hammer Hub.
Hammer Hub enables studios to test, optimize, and operate their games while maintaining full control over IP and operations.
How to attend
Xsolla Connect Ankara is open to founders, developers, and professionals working across gaming, mobile, and AI.
The event is free to attend, but places are limited and subject to approval.
Interested participants can apply via the official event page
Date: Thursday, May 15, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue: Ankara TEKMER, Ankara, Türkiye
→ Apply now via the official Xsolla Connect Ankara event page.
