Global Turks Foundation San Francisco Summit

Dear Global Turks,

We are delighted to invite you to the Global Turks San Francisco Chapter Meeting that will take place at Shack15 on Monday, May 25, 2026.
The Global Turks Foundation was established to support Turkish leaders in becoming more visible, more influential, and creating a more sustainable impact on a global scale. Based on the findings of the “Global Turks par Excellence Leadership Research” conducted between 2021–2023 with the support of AmCham and YASED, the Foundation has been built on four main pillars:
Community: Build a high-level, interconnected network of Turkish leaders across disciplines, sectors, and geographies.
Professional Development: Enable access to knowledge, opportunities, and global career pathways.
Mentorship: Develop leadership acceleration programs connecting experienced leaders with emerging talent.
Forum: A platform for thought leadership and exchange; mobilizing collective impact through “Global Turks for Global Good”.
The Global Turks San Francisco Chapter will bring together an increasingly strong community of Turkish leaders in San Francisco—(including our professionals, scientists, academics, entrepreneurs, fund managers, artists and next generation leaders)—amplifying the global voice and success of Turks on the world stage. The Chapter will also work toward launching accelerator and incubator programs.
Held at the heart of technology and innovation, this special gathering will foster meaningful connections, inspire new collaborations, and strengthen our collective global impact.
The program will begin with an overview of the Foundation’s purpose, vision, and roadmap towards 2030, followed by the San Francisco Chapter presentation. The event will also feature three panels:
“I Am a Global Turk” – bringing together accomplished Turkish leaders
“The Deal Room: Inside the Valley” – exploring the startup and venture capital ecosystem
“Panel: Earth to Orbit: Security, Intelligence & the New Data Frontier” – discussing the role of space technologies in defense, satellite systems, and mobile communications.
The program will conclude with a group photo, networking session, and cocktail reception.

We would be delighted to have you join us for this inspiring gathering.

With our warm regards,

Ayşegül Dicle Aydın
Global Turks Foundation
Founder, President

Canberk Mersin
Global Turks Foundation
San Francisco Chapter Head

Evren Eryürek
Global Turks Foundation
Worldwide Next Gen Head