BV AI Summit 2025 Returns for the 3rd Time with the Theme “Colors of A.I.”
On October 2, 2025, the BV AI Summit will be held at Maslak 42 Venue under the theme “Colors of A.I.”, bringing together the multidimensional world of artificial intelligence with business, technology, and academia.
Keynote Speaker: Pankaj Kedia
The keynote speaker of BV AI Summit 2025 is one of the most influential global figures in the AI ecosystem, Pankaj Kedia.
With over three decades at Intel and Qualcomm, Kedia has contributed to the growth of pioneering ventures in the internet, mobile, and cloud technologies. Today, as the founder and leader of 2468 Ventures, he has invested in more than 150 early-stage startups and over 15 funds. His portfolio includes leading companies such as Nvidia, Bitcoin, OpenAI, Anthropic, Anduril, CoreWeave, and SpaceX.
Kedia stands out with over 15 unicorn investments, 13 exits in 13 quarters, and his global contributions to AI. He has been recognized by Bloomberg Tech as part of the “CAIO Innovators Circle”, honored with the Lifetime AI Innovation Award by TiE, and inducted into the Global AI150 Hall of Fame.
An alumnus of Stanford, Wharton, the University of Michigan, and IIT, Kedia also lectures in MBA programs and serves on multiple boards.
Other Speakers
The summit will also host esteemed names from Turkey and the global stage:
Agah Uğur – Chairman of Boğaziçi Ventures, former CEO of Borusan Group
Shum Singh – Founder of Agnito Capital, global expert in tech investments
Barış Özistek – CEO of Boğaziçi Ventures, pioneer in gaming and tech industries
Dr. Çağla Gül Şenkardeş – Faculty Member at Istanbul Bilgi University, blockchain and innovation expert
Dr. Erdem Erkul – Founder of Cerebrum Tech, leader in AI and digital transformation
Münir Kundakçı – Venture Partner at Boğaziçi Ventures, technology leader with Microsoft and Siemens background
Kenan Çolpan – Managing Partner at Boğaziçi Ventures, experienced mentor in early-stage investments
Zeynep Özgür Çağlayan – CEO of BV Portfolio, finance and investment expert
Betül Yücel – General Partner at Greenwise BV, specialist in climate tech and impact investments
Aziz F. Zambak – Faculty Member at METU, expert in Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence
Program
09:00 - 17:00 – Detailed agenda to be announced soon.
Participants
The event will bring together investors, entrepreneurs, technology professionals, academics, and representatives from creative industries, creating a powerful platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration.
Registration
Seats are limited, so early registration is recommended for BV AI Summit 2025.
For more information and registration: https://bvaisummit.com/
