I AmChamPion Awards Gala & Annual Türkiye–U.S. Business Summit
AmCham Türkiye successfully hosted the I AmChamPion Awards Gala & Annual Türkiye–U.S. Business Summit on December 1, 2025, at the Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus, bringing together business leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to celebrate and strengthen Türkiye–U.S. economic relations.
Earlier in the day, the Annual Türkiye–U.S. Business Summit, held under the theme “AI & Cybersecurity: Future Perspectives on Sectors,” featured insightful discussions on AI’s impact across key industries, regulatory challenges, and the intersection of data, AI, and cybersecurity.
I AmChamPion Awards Gala, now in its seventh year, honored outstanding examples of Turkish–U.S. business success across five categories: U.S. Investment, Regional Hub, Sustainable Innovation, Contribution to Talent Development, and Turkish Company of the Year.
We extend our sincere thanks to all participants, speakers, and sponsors, and congratulate all award winners and applicants for their achievements. In addition, an Honorary Award was presented to a distinguished business leader in recognition of their significant contribution to Türkiye–U.S. economic relations.
🎥 Watch the summit panels and gala highlights: LINK
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Join us at the I AmChamPion Awards Gala & Annual Türkiye-U.S. Summit, a day celebrating bilateral economic relations, transatlantic partnership and collaboration.
Now in its seventh year, the I AmChamPion Awards program continues to spotlight the best examples of Turkish-U.S. business success and shared vision. The evening gala will honor inspiring stories of impact and partnership that strengthen the bridge between two countries in 5 categories including U.S. Investment, Regional Hub, Sustainable Innovation, Contribution to Talent Development and Turkish Company of the Year.
Earlier in the day, the Annual Türkiye-U.S. Business Summit will focus on “AI & Cybersecurity: Future Perspectives on Sectors” bringing together business leaders, policymakers, industry experts. The discussions will explore AI’s transformative role in Türkiye’s key industries, regulatory and compliance challenges in high-stakes sectors, the intersection of data, AI, and cybersecurity.
Date: December 1, 2025
Venue: Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus
Time:
13:00 – 17:00 – Türkiye-U.S. Business Summit – (see program below)
Gala Program:
19:00 – 19:30 – Cocktail Reception
19:30 – 22:00 – Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony
Summit Program: LINK
Registration: LINK
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AmCham Türkiye is pleased to announce the launch of I AmChamPion Awards 2025!
The Awards Program was initiated in 2019 to highlight and encourage companies that sustain bilateral economic development between Türkiye and the U.S. In the 7th year of the Awards Program, some of the best examples of Türkiye-U.S. economic cooperation will be awarded in 5 categories!
Please submit your applications via the below links designed for each category.
Deadline for Applications: October 17, 2025
IMPORTANT: Please find Application Guideline & Evaluation Criteria document on the right side of the page (pdf). Applications will be evaluated in line with these criteria.
Award Categories for U.S. Companies
U.S. Investment Award: APPLY
Regional Hub Award: APPLY
Sustainable Innovation Award: APPLY
Contribution to Talent Development Award: APPLY
Award for Turkish Companies
Turkish Champ of the Year: APPLY
