Turkish Philanthropy Funds is pleased to announce that ticket sales will officially open tomorrow for the 2026 TPF Innovation & Social Impact Summit, taking place on April 23, 2026 at The Times Center in New York City.
This year’s theme, “Beyond Innovation: Designing the Future of Humanity,” reflects a central question of our time: as technology, capital, and global systems evolve at extraordinary speed, how do we ensure that innovation remains anchored in human values?
A portion of the proceeds from the Summit will directly support four focus areas—Digital Equity & AI for Social Good, Arts & Cultural Resilience, Health & Well-Being, and Climate & Environmental Sustainability—extending the conversations of the day into tangible, lasting impact aligned with the themes explored at the Summit.
April 23, 2026
Summit | 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Reception & Dinner | 6:00- 10:00PM
The Times Center, New York City
The Summit will convene a carefully curated group of leaders from business, technology, philanthropy, science, and the arts for a day of substantive dialogue and cross-sector exchange. Through keynote conversations and interactive sessions, we will explore human-centered innovation and responsible AI, long-term thinking in business and philanthropy, the role of creativity and culture in shaping technological progress, and how to build resilient and inclusive communities in an era of rapid disruption.
Opening Fireside Chats on Innovation
In this two-part dialogue, we will engage distinguished voices from business and science to explore how bold leadership drives progress in times of disruption. From navigating innovation in rapidly changing markets to advancing breakthroughs that are redefining human health, these conversations bridge strategy and discovery—highlighting how purposeful innovation can shape a more resilient future.
Panel 1: Designing Technology for Human and Social Impact
A forward-looking conversation on how technology and capital, guided by responsibility and human values, can be harnessed to shape a more equitable and resilient future for humanity.
Networking Lunch
Hosted tables aligned to the Summit themes facilitate targeted introductions, peer exchange, and collaboration among sponsors, partners, and speakers.
Panel 2: Creativity in the Age of AI
Creators and technologists demonstrate how human–machine collaboration is reshaping art, design, and culture, addressing authorship, curation, and responsible use while showcasing tools that democratize storytelling.
Panel 3: Biotech & Wellbeing
Leaders in biotech and public health describe the shift from treatment to prevention, highlighting precision diagnostics, data- and AI-enabled insights, and pathways to ensure affordability and access.
Closing Fireside Chat on Power, Progress & Intelligence
A conversation on policy and market choices that determine whether AI delivers broad-based prosperity or concentrated power, and clarifies the roles of institutions, innovators, and citizens.
Evening Program
The evening gathering features a reception followed by a seated dinner and a thought-provoking on-stage conversation on performance at the edge, exploring resilience, discipline, and decision-making under extreme pressure. The program concludes with a live musical performance that bridges cultures and genres, offering an inspiring close to the day.
Kindly note that this portion of the Summit is reserved for select ticket holders and sponsors.
Get Noticed by TPF Community
The TPF Innovation & Social Impact Summit offers your organization high-visibility exposure to a distinguished audience of global business leaders, innovators, philanthropists, and decision-makers from the United States and Türkiye.
By sponsoring the Summit, you demonstrate your commitment to responsible innovation and long-term impact while gaining access to an influential cross-sector network. Sponsorship positions your brand as a leader at the intersection of business and philanthropy, a powerful platform to elevate your mission, strengthen relationships, and expand your reach among senior executives, board members, and next-generation changemakers. Through our media sponsor, Firefly, select sponsorship levels will also receive national visibility with acknowledgment on taxis across 15 major U.S. cities.
Select sponsors will also be invited to join speakers, board members, and distinguished guests for an intimate evening reception and dinner designed to foster meaningful dialogue and lasting connections.
To explore sponsorship opportunities, please contact TPF Director of Philanthropy, Pinar Ozyurek at [email protected].