26-28 October 2026

Istanbul, Türkiye

Leading the Path of Implementation: Strengthening Co-Creation for Our Common Future

The WAITRO Summit 2026 is an international platform designed to move from vision to implementation. It brings together research and technology organizations, policymakers, funders, and industry leaders to co-create, design, and commit to concrete initiatives advancing the Sustainable Development Goals.

Hosted by Istanbul Technical University (ITU) and convened by the World Association of Industrial and Technological Research Organizations (WAITRO), the Summit is structured to deliver real outcomes, not just dialogue.

Designed for Impact

The WAITRO Summit 2026 is built around:

  • Co-creation led by WAITRO members and strategic partners
  • Facilitated implementation workshops transforming ideas into bankable initiatives
  • Regional and cross-regional collaboration platforms

This is where partnerships are formed, projects are launched, and commitments are made.

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