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Mimar Kemaleddin Konferans Salonu
Emniyet, Boğaziçi Cd No:48, 06560 Yenimahalle/Ankara
Ground
Ankara, Ankara, 06560
Turkey

Ayşe Başak Çakır

Transformation, Culture, Leadership Professional, ProSci Certified Change Practitioner & Facilitator&ICF Accredited Business Coach

She studied Sociology at Istanbul University and started her master's degree in social structure-social change. Çakır, who started her career in Koçbank's Credit Allocation department, continued her experience in the banking sector in the Credit Risk Monitoring department during the merger of Koçbank and Yapı Kredi. She worked as an in-house trainer for Risk Monitoring processes at Fiba Group and undertook similar roles at Efes Varlık Yönetimi in 2012. Between 2013 and 2021, she worked as a corporate development consultant at Dale Carnegie Academy, developing projects on customer relationship management, employee engagement and talent management. She completed the ACSTH program in 2017 and became an ICF (International Coach Federation) accredited business coach. In 2018, she assumed the role of JCI Turkey Individual Development Committee Chair and as of 2019, she served as a consultant responsible for growth and development at the JCI European Development Council.

Azade Seren Özaltun

Communication, Marketing ,Mindfulness

Azade Seren Özaltun, an expert with extensive experience in digital marketing, will convey the balance between people and technology. Born in Adana and educated in Statistics in Ankara, Özaltun began her career as an editor and continued by working in content and programming on Turkey's leading e-commerce platforms. Özaltun, who develops social media strategies, has organized numerous training programs to provide entrepreneurs with digital communication skills. She contributed to the development of entrepreneurs throughout Turkey by providing digital marketing training to SMEs in TURKONFED's projects. She worked as a marketing communications manager at Switzerland-based TransferChain between 2020-2023 and achieved international success.

Cemil Uylukçu

Martial arts master

Cemil Uylukçu is the founder of the international martial arts school proWES and a WingChun and Escrima instructor. Uylukçu, who started martial arts at a young age, has also worked as a fight choreographer in many TV series and movies. Emphasizing that his greatest passion is teaching martial arts with a holistic understanding and philosophical approach, in addition to their physical benefits, Uylukçu trains his students in 15 different countries with his 35 years of experience, aiming to contribute to their physical and mental development.

Cengizhan Çelik

Writer

She has been writing professionally for 10 years and has been asking very important questions about the future of literature during this time. She started her journalism career as a reporter and has become a journalist and writer known for her in-depth analyses and interviews in Turkey's leading newspapers and magazines for 16 years. Çelik, who draws attention as an original voice on political, social and cultural issues, has also built a successful career in the field of creative writing. With her first story book ''Connection'', she provided an in-depth look at the human relations of modern life and received positive reviews from critics. She carries out studies on the interaction between artificial intelligence, technology and human relations and carries out media projects and social responsibility campaigns through ProMedia Works. She continues her writings in Independent Turkish and also undertakes various projects as a documentary producer.

Dağhan Dönmez

philosopher, writer

He has two books, one written in poetry, titled Duvar Yazıları (Wall Writings), and one written in philosophy, titled Dinner with Nietzsche. He has worked as a book critic and columnist in many different media. In 2020, he founded the interdisciplinary culture and art formation DDİ Academy, a year later the culture and art magazine Lento Dergi, and in October of this year he founded Lento Dükkan, which organizes cinema, philosophy, literature and comedy events. He reads, writes and thinks. He lectures and gives speeches on cinema and philosophy.

İlker Ulubey

ProMedia Works Advertising Agency - CEO

He graduated from Gazi University. He has gained expertise in areas such as digital marketing, social media management and graphic design, and has won more than 20 awards throughout his career. As the CEO of ProMedia Works Advertising Agency, he has made great contributions to leading brands in Turkey by developing digital strategies. He has both made history and increased artificial intelligence awareness in our country by undertaking the production and hosting of Turkey's first artificial intelligence-themed television program "Artificial Intelligence Age with İlker Ulubey". He has also increased his influence in the international arena, being invited to Oxford University's artificial intelligence program and joining the research team of Google Labs. He addressed international audiences by taking part as a speaker in a webinar organized at Harvard University.

İnanç Alptuğ Hıdıroğlu

Managing Director - Fenix Engineering Solutions

He graduated from METU Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering Department. He continues his academic studies as a research assistant at the same university. Hıdıroğlu, who is about to complete his doctorate studies, has been the Chairman of the Board of Directors of TMMOB Chamber of Petroleum Engineers since 2022. He will convey how the experiences we gain in the real world are deeper and more permanent compared to the experiences gained in the virtual world. Actively involved in the academic field, private sector and professional platforms, İnanç Hıdıroğlu aims to build a bridge between the disciplines of engineering and education. In his speech, he will explain with examples how traditional games develop us; he will reveal how valuable these skills that we unknowingly acquired as children are for today's children.

Mehmey Baha Karan

Professor of Finance

Prof. Dr. Karan received his BA from the Department of Business Administration at METU in 1978 and his PhD from Gazi University in 1984. He has been a faculty member at Hacettepe University since 1995. Known for his research in the fields of banking and finance, Prof. Karan has authored over 80 national and international publications. He took part in the establishment of the Hacettepe University Financial Research Center (HÜFAM), served as a director, and contributed to the development of the banking sector. He also took part in the establishment of the Finance Association and served in important roles such as general secretary and president.

Mete Sezer

Urban spaces architect

Mete Sezer completed his undergraduate studies at Gazi University in 2005, a part of which was at Aalborg University in Denmark, and his postgraduate studies at Middle East Technical University in 2009. He is currently working on his doctorate. He is a part-time lecturer at Çankaya University. He is a member of the Turkish Freelance Architects Association and the Chamber of Architects Ankara Branch. He finds it important to experience architecture in its context and continues to contribute to his #architecturemylove album.

Nihal Zoroğlu

General Manager at Paladin Bilisim - Behavioral Elements Certified Guide

Nihal Zoroğlu is a renowned speaker and consultant specializing in leadership and behavioral intelligence. With her experience in education and business, she offers valuable insights on people management and effective leadership skills. Nihal Zoroğlu successfully served as JCI’s World Vice President responsible for European countries through 2023. During this period, she guided the leaders of 40 countries affiliated with her. Emphasizing skills such as emotional awareness, empathy and effective communication, Zoroğlu is known as a leader who motivates and inspires her teams.

Ramazan Yıldız

diction and communication specialist

The artist, who graduated from the Acting Department and started his professional art life, has worked as a drama, acting and diction instructor in various schools and institutions and has implemented many social responsibility projects. The artist, who started working as a state theater artist, has performed hundreds of times all over the country and met with thousands of audiences. They have transferred the Diction and Communication Academy, which they founded with Tolga Günhan in 2016, to the online education system as of 2020. The artists, who continue their studies on diction, have prepared the books “Diction with Visuals”, “The Art of Persuasion and Effective Communication Notebook” and “Doing These Things While Communicating” and presented them to their readers. The artist, who continues to produce educational content on diction on various digital platforms, continues to be in constant interaction with both his followers and students.

Sibel Özpulat

Institutional Development and Trainer Trainer (MEB) & Human Resources and Management Consultant & Career and Entrepreneur Mentor & Government Incentives Consultant & Quality Lead Auditor

For those seeking innovation in education, Sibel Özpulat is an inspiring voice. With 25 years of experience, she has been a pioneer in transforming learning processes by working as a Human Resources manager and trainer in both the public and private sectors. Since her first article in 1995, she has been constantly pursuing development and innovation. Özpulat, who offers personal and corporate development opportunities to participants with her accredited programs in the field of education, provides consultancy in areas such as Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship and ISO Quality System Management. As an Applied Entrepreneurship Trainer for KOSGEB and İŞKUR, she supports entrepreneurship and contributes to the empowerment of women entrepreneurs.

Tolga Günhan

diction and communication specialist

He started his art life as an assistant at the City Theater. He acted in various places. He gave drama and diction trainings in public education centers. He worked as an acting instructor. He organized workshops, workshops and trainings for adults on diction training. He gave conferences on diction in many institutions and universities in Turkey. He organized social responsibility projects and encouraged beautiful and effective speech. He transferred the Diction and Communication Academy, which he founded with Ramazan Yıldız in 2016, to the online education system as of 2020. The artists who continue their studies on diction have prepared the books "Diction with Visuals", "The Art of Persuasion and the Notebook of Effective Communication" and "Doing These While Communicating" and presented them to their readers. The artist, who continues to produce educational content on diction on various digital platforms, continues to be in constant interaction with both his followers and students.

Ukbe Utar

Owner

Ukbe Utar graduated from TED University, Department of English Language Teaching. He participated in the Kennedy Lugar YES Program in the USA in 2016-2017 and received training on skills such as leadership, crisis management and critical thinking. Successful events were organized at the high school to help young people develop their management skills, and they participated in exchange programs that encouraged cultural interaction with a high school in Georgia. Currently, as the founding partner of Kuzgun Language Education and Design company and English Education, he designs projects that enable people to use language skills effectively in the business world and develop their thinking and effective communication skills. By offering training focused on learning in the 21st century, it personalizes language learning processes and offers practice-oriented experiences.