Turkcell Hosts Landmark AI-Native Networks Meeting by ITU in Istanbul

Türkiye’s leading technology company and mobile operator, Turkcell (NYSE: TKC) (BIST: TCELL), hosted the face to face meeting of the ITU-T Focus Group on AI-Native Network (FG-AINN)—a pioneering initiative under the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The event brought together more than 100 global industry experts, regulators, and thought leaders to discuss the integration of artificial intelligence into future telecom infrastructures.

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Ömer Abdullah Karagözoğlu, Chairman of the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK), Dr. Ali Taha Koç, CEO of Turkcell, Seizo Onoe, Director of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau.

Held in Istanbul, the event marked a significant step forward in global collaboration around AI-native telecommunications networks. Notable participants included Ömer Abdullah Karagözoğlu, Chairman of the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK), and Seizo Onoe, Director of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau.

“Hosting this prestigious event in Türkiye is a reflection of our ambition to lead digital transformation not only nationally, but globally,” said Dr. Ali Taha Koç, CEO of Turkcell, during his opening remarks.

“AI-powered networks, equipped with autonomous decision-making and ultra-low latency, will soon become the backbone of next-generation communication. We are proud to bring together global experts to shape this future from Istanbul.”

Towards Smarter, Faster, and More Autonomous Networks

The FG-AINN group was established to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can be embedded into the very core of telecom infrastructure—shifting from traditional automation to intelligent, self- optimizing systems. Over the course of the multi-day event, participants engaged in technical workshops and working sessions focused on network architecture, standards development, and implementation strategies.

Dr. Koç emphasized Turkcell’s commitment to advancing communication technologies: “This gathering is no coincidence. At Turkcell, we’re actively pushing the boundaries of what communication networks can achieve. From AI to quantum and 6G, we are at the forefront of exploring disruptive technologies. As a founding member and chair of this focus group, we’re honored to facilitate this crucial gathering.”