The programme

A week of events

Workshops, founder socials and partner sessions across Istanbul.

  • Istanbul
  • Nov 2-8, 2026
  • 18 events
18 of 18 events

Monday

Nov 22 events

Tuesday

Nov 34 events
19:00–20:00Beyoğlu

RevenueCat x Academy Club x Plus Minus One Neon Apps AI Builders' Workshop

RevenueCat, Academy Club, Plus Minus One and Neon Apps are teaming up for an evening workshop on AI-assisted development, with Atıl Samancıoğlu leading the session. The topic is vibecoding: building software by working alongside AI tools, and what that looks like once it moves past a solo side project. Most conversations about vibecoding stop at how fast you can ship a prototype. This session goes further and asks the harder questions. What happens when your team grows from two people to ten? How do you keep AI-generated code readable, reviewable, and safe to put in front of real users? We'll look at the habits, guardrails, and workflows that help a team move quickly without piling up problems that surface six months later. Whether you're an indie developer planning to scale, a founder building your first engineering team, or an engineer already shipping with AI in your daily routine, you'll leave with practical ideas you can apply the next day. The location is still to be announced, so keep an eye on this page for updates. Bring your questions and your real-world stories, because the best part of a workshop like this is the conversation.

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19:00–23:00Beyoğlu

RevenueCat × Campaignswell × Neon Apps Web Funnels Dinner

Web Funnels Dinner $0 → $100k → $500k → $1M+/mo spend: let's talk about what works at every stage of scaling web funnels. Join fellow founders, CMOs, and growth leaders for an informal dinner to exchange experiences, share challenges, and explore: • The biggest growth levers for scaling web funnels • How to build an experimentation factory to test and iterate faster • From 5 weeks to 4 days: How to accelerate web funnel validation 🚀 Our special guests will kick things off with short, 10-minute talks sharing practical lessons from scaling web funnels. Dmitrii Solomakin — ex-Head of Web, Glam AI AI photo & video editor · Scaled web funnels to $1.8M/month in ad spend within 8 months. Rik Haandrikman — VP of Growth, RevenueCat Web-to-app funnels: how apps move users from the web into the app, and what drives revenue once they're there. The rest of the evening is for open conversations, comparing notes, and exchanging ideas with people facing similar growth challenges. Hosted by: • Campaignswell, cohort revenue predictions for scaling web funnels & app2app acquisition • RevenueCat, an all-in-one subscription platform for mobile apps • Neon Apps, a digital product studio that designs and builds mobile apps, and the team behind Istanbul App Week 🍸 Invite-only, spots are limited

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Wednesday

Nov 43 events
13:00–18:00Şişli

RevenueCat × Neon Apps Behind the Hit Apps

Across half a day at BTM in Fulya, app founders take the stage to tell the story behind the most successful app they have built: where the idea came from, the moment it started to work, what nearly sank it and what they changed to keep it growing. Six of them take the stage alone, fifteen minutes each, and every talk ends on one insight - the single lesson they would put above everything else they learned getting there. Two panels of three founders round off each half: twenty minutes, one moderator working down the row and asking each founder how their app actually got there. No two people on stage bring the same insight. Two hundred and fifty seats, approved one by one, go to the app founders, product managers and growth leads in Istanbul for App Week. After the event, every insight from the stage lands in your inbox on a single page. Speakers • Tyler Blackford and Destan Keskinkılıç, opening the day • Rik Haandrikman, VP of Growth at RevenueCat • Aziz Gündoğdu, co-founder of Scate AI • Erkmen Erakkus, founder of Stoikk • Gürsu Yaman, co-founder of MORE | Agentic Marketing Agency, moderating the first panel • Berk Tosun, co-founder of Papcorns, on the first panel • Ataberk Özaydın, co-founder and CEO of makromusic, on the first panel • More founders and the second moderator announced soon Run of show • 13:00 Doors open - registration, coffee and an hour to meet the room before anyone takes the stage • 14:00 Opening, with Tyler Blackford and Destan Keskinkılıç • 14:10 Rik Haandrikman, VP of Growth at RevenueCat • 14:25 Aziz Gündoğdu, co-founder of Scate AI • 14:40 Erkmen Erakkus, founder of Stoikk • 14:55 One more talk, speaker announced soon • 15:10 First panel: three founders, moderated by Gürsu Yaman • 15:30 An hour off stage - drinks and light bites, the speakers in the room, the questions that did not fit on stage • 16:30 Three more talks, speakers announced soon • 17:15 Second panel • 17:35 Close Good to know • BTM is in Polat Tower in Fulya, between Mecidiyeköy and Zincirlikuyu. The closest stops are Fulya (M7) and Mecidiyeköy (M2, M7 and the metrobus). Parking around the building is tight, so take the metro if you can. • Seats are approved one by one on Luma. An approved spot is a real seat, so free it up if your plans change. • Talks run in Turkish and English. Smart casual, straight from work is fine.

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10:00–12:30Sarıyer

RevenueCat x Brick Institute x Neon Apps Product Managers Roundtable

RevenueCat x Brick Institute x Neon Apps Product Managers Roundtable: Mobile Monetization Mobil uygulamalarda kullanıcıya sunulan değeri sürdürülebilir gelire nasıl dönüştürebiliriz? Abonelik modelleri, fiyatlandırma ve ödeme ekranları kullanıcı deneyimini nasıl etkiliyor? RevenueCat, Brick Institute ve Neon Apps ortaklığında gerçekleştireceğimiz bu yuvarlak masa buluşmasında, ürün yöneticileriyle mobil monetizasyon üzerine konuşacağız. Gerçek örnekler ve katılımcıların deneyimleri üzerinden dönüşüm, kullanıcı bağlılığı ve gelir arasındaki dengeyi tartışacağız. Uygulama içi satın alma ve abonelik yönetimine odaklanan RevenueCat ile mobil uygulama tasarımı ve geliştirme alanında çalışan Neon Apps, deneyimlerini paylaşacak. Brick Institute ise ürün profesyonellerini ortak sorular ve deneyim paylaşımı etrafında bir araya getirecek. Birlikte ele alacağımız sorular: • Ürüne ve kullanıcı ihtiyacına uygun gelir modeli nasıl seçilir? • Ücretsiz deneyim ile ücretli özellikler arasındaki sınır nasıl belirlenir? • Fiyatlandırma, deneme süresi ve ödeme ekranları dönüşümü nasıl etkiler? • Abonelik iptallerinden ve kullanıcı davranışlarından ne öğrenebiliriz? • Monetizasyon deneylerinde hangi metrikleri takip etmeliyiz? 📍 Yer: Neon Apps Ofisi, Sarıyer 🗓️ Tarih: 4 Kasım 2026 🕙 Saat: 10.00 – 12.30 🎟️ Katılım: Kontenjan sınırlıdır. Başvurular Luma üzerinden onaylanacaktır. Etkinlik Akışı 🥐 10.00 – 10.30 Kahvaltı ve networking 🎤 10.30 – 11.00 RevenueCat Panel Mobil monetizasyon, abonelik modelleri ve ürün kararları Konuşmacı bilgisi yakında paylaşılacaktır. 💬 11.00 – 11.30 Yuvarlak Masa: Neleri deniyoruz? Fiyatlandırma, ödeme ekranları ve ücretli aboneliğe dönüşüm üzerine deneyimler ve soru-cevap ☕ 11.30 – 11.45 Ara 🔎 11.45 – 12.30 Yuvarlak Masa: Bir sonraki adım ne? Öncelikli deneyler, takip edilecek metrikler ve ekiplerin kendi ürünlerinde uygulayabileceği adımlar

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18:00–23:00Beşiktaş

RevenueCat × OneSignal × Zotlo × Neon Apps App Founders Happy Hour at Clubhouse

30 App Founders. Unlimited Wine. DJ. One Night at Clubhouse Bebek. Join RevenueCat, OneSignal, Zotlo, and Neon Apps for an invite-only evening bringing together 30 app founders at Clubhouse Bebek as part of Istanbul App Week. Doors open at 18:00 with two hours of networking over wine and bites. At 20:00, RevenueCat, OneSignal, and Zotlo take the stage for an hour of short sessions, sharing insights, ideas, and experiences from across the global app ecosystem. From 21:00 until 23:00, we’re back in the Clubhouse lounge for more networking, unlimited wine, bites, and music from a live DJ. No booths. No endless presentations. Just a carefully curated group of app founders, great conversations, wine, music, and a night at Clubhouse. Schedule 🥂 18:00 – 20:00 Networking 🎙 20:00 – 21:00 Sessions from RevenueCat, OneSignal & Zotlo 🎧 21:00 – 23:00 Networking & live DJ What to expect 🎙 1 hour of sessions from RevenueCat, OneSignal & Zotlo 🍷 Unlimited wine 🎧 Live DJ 🍴 Bites & snacks 🤝 4 hours of networking 👥 Limited to 30 guests 📍 Clubhouse Bebek, Istanbul Attendance is limited to 30 guests and curated for founders of established app businesses generating $100K+ in annual revenue. RevenueCat × OneSignal × Zotlo × Neon Apps Part of Istanbul App Week 2026.

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Thursday

Nov 52 events
17:00–21:00

RevenueCat × Anka Ventures × Neon Apps Investor Speed Dating

RevenueCat × Anka Ventures × Neon Apps: Exclusive Investor Speed Dating We are bringing together a highly curated group of app founders with Anka Ventures team and investors for an exclusive evening in a private Istanbul penthouse overlooking the Bosphorus. Founders will meet investors through short, informal conversations designed to spark new connections, ideas, and potential investments. A relaxed setting, curated guests, great views, and meaningful conversations between the people building and backing the next generation of apps. Join us for this exclusive evening. Kurumsal etkinliğimiz sırasında sesli ve görüntülü kayıtlar alınacak olup, fotoğraf ve video çekimleri gerçekleştirilecektir. Etkinliğe katılımınızla birlikte, bu kayıtların Anka Ventures'a ait resmi sosyal medya hesaplarında, tanıtım ve bilgilendirme amaçlı olarak kullanılabileceği hususunda bilgilendirildiğinizi ve buna rıza gösterdiğinizi kabul ve beyan etmiş sayılırsınız. *İşbu iletişim formu aracılığıyla paylaştığınız ad soyad, telefon, e-mail, firma bilgisi gibi kişisel verileriniz, Anka Ventures tarafından yürütülen iş geliştirme projeleri ile alakalı olarak, ilgili kişileri faydalandırmak için gerekli çalışmaların iş birimleri tarafından yapılması, ilgili iş süreçlerinin yürütülmesi ve başvuruda bulunduğunuz konu hakkında sizinle iletişim kurulabilmesi amaçlarıyla işlenecektir. İşlenen kişisel veriler, 10 yıl süre ile kayıtlarımızda tutulacak ve rızanız olmaksızın 3. kişilerle paylaşılmayacaktır. KVKK 11. madde kapsamındaki haklarınızın tasarrufu için taleplerinizi, ofisimize gelerek veya info@ankaventures.com.tr e-posta adresine iletebilirsiniz.

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Friday

Nov 63 events
16:00–20:00Beşiktaş

RevenueCat × AppNava × Neon Apps App Founders' Whiskey Tasting

App Founders’ Whiskey Tasting Part of Istanbul App Week · RevenueCat × AppNava × Neon Apps An evening for the founders, executives and leading voices of the mobile app world. Hosted by RevenueCat, AppNava and Neon Apps, this is a small, relaxed room to talk mobile growth, monetization and what’s next in the industry. Over a guided tasting of hand-picked whiskies, connect with experienced operators, swap stories and uncover new opportunities across the app ecosystem. What to expect • A guided tasting of six selected whiskies with Can Akıncı, Pernod Ricard Luxury Brands Ambassador • A relaxed dinner following the tasting • An intimate group of founders and app leaders, small enough to meet everyone • Real talk on growth, paywalls, UA and the signals that move ROAS Who it’s for Founders and senior leaders of mobile app and game companies. Seats are limited and approved by the hosts.

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13:00–17:00Sancaktepe

RevenueCat x Madduck x Neon Apps App Founders Into The Wild

Take a break from the screen and head into the trees. RevenueCat, Madduck, and Neon Apps are bringing app founders together at Nefes Orman İstanbul on November 6 for a little fresh air and a change of scene. App Founders Into The Wild is a chance to meet fellow founders, swap stories from the app-building trenches, and celebrate the wins, big or small. Bring your launch stories, subscription questions, and that wild app idea you’ve been meaning to talk about. Come ready for good conversation and a playful afternoon in the forest, with plenty to talk about beyond your next release. PS. We will have free shuttle that will take everyone from Mecidiyeköy or Zincirlikuyu station, details will be shared.

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19:30–00:00Sarıyer

RevenueCat × Peax × Neon Apps App Founders' Cigar Club

An evening for app founders in Istanbul. No panels, no slides, no name badges. Just cigars, good drinks and the conversations founders usually save for each other: which channels actually scale, what paywall tests taught you, where subscription revenue gets stuck, and what the next growth move looks like. Apps built in Turkey now compete seriously on the global stage, yet the people building them mostly know each other through LinkedIn. This evening is about closing that gap and talking openly about numbers, mistakes and what works, off the record. What we'll talk about • User acquisition: The real problems of scaling on Meta, Google, TikTok and Apple Ads • Subscriptions and paywalls: Pricing, trials, paywall tests and growing subscription revenue • Measurement: iOS attribution headaches, MMP setup and how much you can trust your data • ASO and ad monetization: Organic growth and balancing ad revenue with subscriptions Who it's for Founders, co-founders and senior leaders running their own app or game. If your product is live and growth is on your mind, you'll fit right in. Registration We're keeping the table small, so registration needs approval. Mention your company and the app you're working on to speed things up. When and where 📅 Friday, November 6. Doors open at 19:00, we're there until midnight. 📍 Barbary Brasserie, Ayazağa / Sarıyer Not a cigar person? Come anyway. The conversation is the point. Hosts RevenueCat In-app subscription and purchase infrastructure used by thousands of apps worldwide. Peax Istanbul-based mobile growth agency helping app and game companies with user acquisition. Neon Apps Istanbul-based mobile app development company. If you're wondering how to split your UA budget, why your paywall isn't converting or how to read your ROAS, he'll be happy to dig in over the evening.

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Saturday

Nov 72 events
15:30–21:30Sarıyer

RevenueCat x Third Room x fal x Neon Apps AI Hackathon

FROM ZERO TO FIRST DOLLAR 🚀 An AI App-Building Hackathon One idea. 3 hours and 20 minutes. Build something real. That app idea sitting in your notes? It's time to bring it to life. As part of Istanbul App Week 2026, RevenueCat, Third Room, and Neon Apps are bringing together developers, indie hackers, founders, designers, and curious minds for an afternoon of building, experimenting, and shipping. No endless talks. No watching someone else build. Just you, your ideas, AI tools, and a room full of people who love making things. ⚡ THE CHALLENGE You'll have 3 hours and 20 minutes to turn an idea into a functional MVP using AI-powered development tools. Work solo or team up with up to 2 other builders. But there's a twist: your app needs a business model. With RevenueCat, you'll explore subscriptions, paywalls, and in-app purchases to show how your product could generate revenue. 🎯 The theme and challenge will be revealed on the day of the hackathon. Come ready to think on your feet, get creative, and build something amazing. No need to prepare an idea in advance — everyone starts from the same point! 🛠️ HOW IT WORKS 01 — THE REVEAL We'll announce the challenge theme and judging criteria. 02 — THE BUILD Build your MVP using AI-powered tools. Focus on solving one problem really well. 03 — THE MONETIZATION Design your subscription model or paywall strategy with RevenueCat. 04 — THE PITCH Show us what you've built. Each team gets a 2-minute pitch and 1-minute Q&A. 05 — THE AWARDS We'll celebrate the most impressive builds, creative ideas, and smart monetization strategies. 🕒 EVENT SCHEDULE 15:30–16:00 | Doors Open & Check-in 16:00–16:10 | Theme Reveal & Judging Criteria 16:10–19:30 | Hackathon — Build Sprint 19:30 | Submission Deadline 19:30–19:45 | Jury Preparation & Pitch Order 19:45–20:45 | Project Demos — 2-min Pitch + 1-min Q&A 20:45–21:00 | Final Jury Deliberation 21:00–21:30 | Awards Ceremony & Closing 👀 WHO SHOULD JOIN? • Developers and AI builders • Indie hackers and app founders • Designers and product thinkers • Students and aspiring entrepreneurs • Anyone who wants to turn an idea into something real You don't need to be an expert, but come ready to experiment, collaborate, and build. 💻 WHAT TO BRING • Your laptop and charger • Your favorite AI development tools • Your curiosity and creative energy AI development tool credits will be provided. Details about the tools and how to access the credits will be shared with confirmed participants. 🤝 ABOUT THE HOSTS Third Room is a community bringing together curious people, makers, founders, and creatives to connect, collaborate, and build things beyond their everyday routines. RevenueCat helps developers build, manage, and grow subscription-based apps. Neon Apps is joining us to bring this app-building experience to life as part of Istanbul App Week. You don't need another idea in your notes. You need a room to build it in. Come with curiosity. Leave with something you've made. See you in the room. 🖤 https://www.instagram.com/thirdroomtr https://thirdroom.me

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Sunday

Nov 82 events
11:00–14:00Beşiktaş

RevenueCat X Golden Born Society X Neon Apps Growth Runners

RevenueCat X Golden Born Society X Neon Apps Growth Runners An easy run along the Bosphorus, followed by coffee and good conversation! 🏃☕ Join Golden Born Society, RevenueCat, and Neon Apps for a relaxed morning run in Bebek as part of Istanbul App Week. We’re bringing together app founders, developers, and growth and product teams to get moving, meet new people, and exchange ideas. We’ll meet on Sunday, November 8, at 11:00 AM, in front of Bebek Ferry Pier, next to Türkan Sabancı Bebek Park. After warming up together in the park, we’ll follow the waterfront to Rumeli Hisarı and run back to Bebek—a route of approximately 3.5–4 km, at an easy, conversational pace. After the run, we’ll settle in for coffee in Bebek and keep the conversation going—from the projects we’re building to the lessons we’ve learned along the way. 📍 Meeting point: In front of Bebek Ferry Pier 🗓️ Date & time: Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 11:00 AM 🌊 Route: Bebek → Rumeli Hisarı → Bebek 🏃 Pace: Easy and conversational ☕ After the run: Coffee and conversation in Bebek Lace up, bring some water, and meet us by the Bosphorus! -- Health & Safety This is a recreational group run at an easy pace. Please assess whether the distance and activity are appropriate for your health and fitness. If you have a medical condition, a recent injury, or any concerns about exercising, consult a qualified healthcare professional before participating. Do not run if you are unwell or injured. Wear suitable running shoes, bring water, and stay within your own limits. You are welcome to slow down, walk, or stop at any time. If you experience chest pain, dizziness, unusual shortness of breath, or other concerning symptoms, stop immediately and seek medical assistance. In an emergency, call 112 and alert an organizer. Participant Responsibility Participation is voluntary. By joining, you acknowledge that outdoor running involves inherent risks, including falls, collisions, physical exertion, and changing weather or surface conditions. Each participant is responsible for exercising reasonable care for their own safety, respecting other participants and pedestrians, following traffic rules and organizer instructions, and looking after their personal belongings. Nothing in this notice excludes or limits any liability of Golden Born Society, RevenueCat, or Neon Apps that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under applicable law. Weather & Event Changes Please check the forecast before setting out and wear clothing suitable for the conditions, including an extra layer for after the run. The organizers may adjust the route, distance, pace, or start time, or postpone or cancel the event if weather or route conditions make it unsafe to proceed. This may include heavy rain, lightning, strong winds, or slippery surfaces. Please check this Luma page and event updates before travelling to the meeting point.

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18:00–22:00Beşiktaş

RevenueCat × TMUG Club × Neon Apps - App Founders BBQ Party

Less pitching, more grilling. Together with TMUG Club (Türkiye Mobile Application Developers and Publishers Association), we're bringing founders and builders together for a BBQ party during RevenueCat × Neon Apps Istanbul App Week 2026. Away from meeting rooms and packed agendas, we'll gather over good food, meet fellow entrepreneurs, get to know the people behind the apps, and make room for genuine connections. A relaxed evening, an open-air setting, and a room full of people building what's next. Whether you're building, scaling a mobile app, or exploring what's next in tech, join us. We're keeping it intimate, with a limited capacity of 50 people. All registrations are subject to approval, so make sure to apply in advance. The grill gets going around 6 PM. The rest is up to us. See you in the garden. 🍖 📍Location: Boa Society Levent, Sedir Sk. No:6, 34330 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye 🗓️Time: Sunday November 8, 🕕 18:00 - 22:00

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