FUTURE
FOUNDERS
For the students who'll build what's next. Two days with the people, ideas, and opportunities that shape where founders get started.
200+
FUTURE FOUNDERS
2000+
ATTENDEES
2
DAYS
The people who might change everything
- YOUR NEW CO-FOUNDEROr your first hire. Or your future boss. Or the person who changes your career. You just haven't met them yet.
- MENTORS50+ founders and experienced operators hosting office hours throughout the week.
- OTHER STUDENTSCurious, ambitious students from ITU, Boğaziçi, Koç, ESCP, INSEAD, KTH, and beyond.
The starting line is here
FOUNDER STORIES
Hear the stories behind the companies. The wins, mistakes, pivots, and lessons they wish they'd known earlier.
MATCHMAKING TOOL
Connect with attendees before the event begins. Discover people, send messages, and book meetings.
ACCESS THE ECOSYSTEM
Meet founders, angel investors, and VCs from across the ecosystem. The right conversation can change everything.
STUDENT DISCOUNT
A student-friendly ticket designed to make the ecosystem accessible to the next generation of founders.
OFFICIAL AFTERPARTY
End the event with the community. Some of the best conversations happen after the last session ends.
YOUR FUTURE NETWORK
The people you meet here could become your co-founder, first hire or investor.
THE PROCESS
Getting in is simple
APPLY
Enrolled students
Apply with a valid university email or upload a current student ID. The Future Founders tier is reserved for currently enrolled students only.
→ Your future won't apply for itself
GET THE APP
Start networking
Get access to the networking app and begin making connections before you ever step into the room.
→ Your future co-founder might already be there
SHOW UP
MAKE IT COUNT
Go to the event. Start the conversation. Follow your curiosity. You never know where it might lead.
→ The value is in the room
Your future is in the room
If you're curious about startups, building, or simply finding your people, this is where to start.