About
We're thrilled to bring TSA Summit to Boston for a day full of networking!
In collaboration with MIT TSA and Harvard TSA, this event brings together accomplished Turkish professionals and students for a day of meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives, and lasting connections.
Hear from inspiring speakers from Türkiye and around the world, as they share their career journeys, the challenges they’ve overcome, and their path to success.
Event Schedule
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Check-in & Breakfast
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Welcome Speech
TSA Presidents
Halime Diğdem Buner, Consul General of the Republic of Türkiye in Boston
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Keynote Speaker
Prof. Dr. Rıfat Atun
11:30 AM – 11:45 AM | Coffee Break
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM | Session 1: Research on Future of Global Economy
Mehmet Ekmekci • Tayfun Sönmez • Nida Melek
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Lunch
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | Session 2: Inside Industry R&D
Sinan Yordem • Belma Erdoğan-Haug • Murat Melek • Bilge Zeren Aksu
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM | Break
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Keynote Speaker
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Canan Dağdeviren
3:30 PM – 3:45 PM | Coffee Break
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM | Session 3: From Questions to Breakthroughs: Science, Data, and Discovery
Cumrun Vafa • Nesime Tatbul • Halide Bilge Türközer
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Networking
After the speeches, stick around to meet students and attendees from all around the region. Make new friends, network with professionals, and contribute to building a stronger Turkish student community together
Come spend time with us for a day full of inspiration, conversation, and community!
📅 Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
🕘 Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Schwarzman College of Computing, MIT
👔 Dress Code: Business Casual
