Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
Leaders Summit Sport
Now in its fourth edition, this year's Leaders Summit will be held in the field of sport under the theme “The Road to the Olympics,” taking place at the Avcılar Campus. We look forward to your participation in the Leaders Summit, where knowledge and experience for the future of sport will be shared.
Message from the Chair
Dear Participants,
As Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, we are delighted to bring you together for the fourth edition of the Leaders Summit, held this year under the theme "The Road to the Olympics."
We believe sport should be accessible and sustainable for every segment of society. With this in mind, we bring together academia, public institutions and sport federations under one roof to discuss ideas and collaborations that will contribute to Turkish sport's international success.
I hope this platform, which unites our university's institutional experience with that of our sporting community, will serve as a meaningful milestone on our country's road to the Olympics.
TODO: VERIFY — this text is a summary of the current 2026 message on the official Leaders Summit site and must be replaced with the verbatim official text before publication.
Speakers
The voices taking the stage at the 2026 Sport Summit
Organizing Committee
The team behind the summit
2023 → 2026
The Leaders Summit, 2023 to 2026
Every year a different discipline, one shared vision
Organized by Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
The Leaders Summit is organized by the Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Directorate of Corporate Communications.
About the Leaders Summit
About the Leaders Summit
- What Is the Leaders Summit?
- An annual summit organized by Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa to bring together representatives from academia, the public sector and industry across different disciplines.
- Who Organizes It?
- Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, through its Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Directorate of Corporate Communications.
- When Is the 2026 Leaders Summit?
- December 5, 2026.
- What Is the 2026 Theme?
- Sport — "The Road to the Olympics".
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Leaders Summit?
The Leaders Summit is an annual summit organized by Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa to bring together representatives from academia, the public sector and industry across different disciplines.
Who organizes the Leaders Summit?
It is organized by Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, through its Directorate of Corporate Communications.
Where does the Leaders Summit take place?
The summit is held at the Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Avcılar Campus. The 2026 edition will take place in the Block A Conference Hall.
Is attendance paid?
No. The summit is free of charge; attendance is by invitation.
When is the 2026 Leaders Summit?
The 2026 Leaders Summit will be held on December 5, 2026.
How can I get to the summit?
The summit is held at the Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Avcılar Campus. You can consult the official directions guide to plan your route to the campus.
Contact
Contact
- Location
- Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Avcılar Campus, Block A Conference Hall, 34320 Avcılar/Istanbul, Türkiye
- Admission Terms
- The summit is free of charge; attendance is by invitation.