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Jalal Hammari
Engagement Manager Automotive, Siemens Digital Industries SoftwareJalal HammariEngagement Manager Automotive, Siemens Digital Industries Software
Jalal Hammari is an Industry 4.0 Expert. In his last 10 years, he has been working for different companies in USA, Germany, France and Africa driving their digital transformation in the area of Engineering, Manufacturing and Services.
He is currently working for Siemens Digital Industries Software as an Engagement Manager for the Automotive Industry.
Jalal Hammari is engaging with Automotive Tiers and OEMs helping them throughout the Digital Transformation Journey, from the definition of a value centric Vision and Strategy throughout the derivation of the Roadmap and the technology-oriented solutions as well as the accompaniment of the successful implementation. He is helping the Automotive Industry moving from an Industry 3.0 business to a successful industry 4.0 business along with the mindset shift toward an agile digital enterprise. His area of focus is PLM (Product Lifecycle Management, MES (Manufacturing Execution System), QMS (Quality Management System), Automation, IoT (Internet of
Çağatay Büyüktopçu
Arge Siber Güvenlik Teknoloji Yöneticisi, ArçelikÇağatay BüyüktopçuArge Siber Güvenlik Teknoloji Yöneticisi, Arçelik
Çağatay Büyüktopçu 2005 Odtü Elektrik&Elektronik Mühendisliği mezunudur. 10 yıl kadar gömülü sistem yazılım&donanım projelerinde görev aldıktan sonra sırasıyla Yazılım Takım Lideri ve Gömülü Sistemler Takım Lideri olarak görevine devam etmiştir. Gömülü Sistemler Takım Lideri olarak arçelik beyaz eşya kontrol sistemlerinin tüm yazılım ve donanım mimarilerinin uçtan uca IoT uyumlu ortak bir platform haline getirilmesine liderlik etmiştir. Platformların devreye girmesiyle birlikte de görevine Siber Güvenlik Teknoloji Yöneticisi olarak devam etmekte ve ürün, mobil aplikasyonlar ve bulut servislerinin hem ayrı ayrı hem de uçtan uca tüm siber güvenlik altyapılarının tasarlanmasına ve ilgili şirket içi süreçlerin oluşturulmasına liderlik etmektedir.
Dr. Çağla Gül Şenkardeş
Öğretim Görevlisi, İstanbul Bilgi ÜniversitesiDr. Çağla Gül ŞenkardeşÖğretim Görevlisi, İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi
Yıldız Teknik Universitesi'nde Makine Mühendisliği Lisans ve Yüksek Lisans eğitiminin ardından İstanbul Üniversitesi, Sabancı Üniversitesi ve Stockholm School of Economics eğitim kurumlarında İşletme Yüksek Lisans eğitimi ve sosyal bilimler alanlarında eğitimler alan Gül Şenkardeş, İletişim üzerine Doktora eğitimini Bilgi Üniversitesi'nde tamamlamıştır. 20 yılı aşkın profesyonel tecrübesinin yanısıra halen İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi'nde Dr. Öğretim Görevlisi olarak görev yapmakta ve Durugörü Danışmanlık şirketinin kurucusu, İstanbul Blockchain Women Derneğinin kurucu Yönetim Kurulu Üyesi ve Yeniden Biz Derneğinin Yönetim Kurulu Üyesi, Tomorrow Danışma Kurulu Üyesi ve Blockchain Türkiye Platformu operasyon ekip üyesidir. Gül Şenkardeş, blokzincir teknolojisi ve toplumsal cinsiyet odaklı sürdürülebilirlik alanlarında akademik çalışmalar yapmaktadır ve yayınlanmış bilimsel araştırma makaleleri bulunmaktadır.
Eman Martin Vignerte
Director, Robert BOSCH UKEman Martin VignerteDirector, Robert BOSCH UK
Eman Martin Vignerte is head of communication Bosch India and head of political affairs and government relations Bosch UK. She holds B.S and M.S. degrees in electrical and Medical engineering from the University of Paderborn/Ulm, Germany. She was responsible for business development for telehealth in UK and Ireland. She has more than 6 years of experience in Software and hardware engineering in automotive industry. In 2004, she was the project manager for electronic pump, Hyundai customer and moved for a year to Korea. She was involved in developing the ceramic Medtronic control units for vehicle engine at Bosch GmbH. She is a board member at BBF (Buckingham Business First). She is Vice Chair at CBI Thames Valley and board member of Local enterprise partnership Buckinghamshire. She is a board member at Success Essex Partnership.
She sets on the advisory board for UK5G. She is a member at OCAVIA – The Oxford-
Ediz Altun
IoT Satış Direktörü EMEA Hindistan, IntelEdiz AltunIoT Satış Direktörü EMEA Hindistan, Intel
Ediz Altun, yirmi yılı aşkın süredir teknoloji sektöründe çeşitli görevler yürütmektedir. 2003 yılından beri Intel’de görev yapan Ediz Altun, şu anda EMEA ve Hindistan bölgelerindeki Akıllı Şehirler ve Eğitim sektörlerinden sorumlu IOT Satış Direktörü olarak çalışmaktadır. Boğaziçi Üniversitesi Elektrik Elektronik Mühendisliği’nden mezun olan Ediz Altun, yine aynı üniversiteden Executive MBA derecesine sahiptir.
Dr. Miroslaw (Mirek) Ryba
Global IoT Leader, EY ConsultingDr. Miroslaw (Mirek) RybaGlobal IoT Leader, EY Consulting
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Peter OrbanChief Commercial Officer, Augmate, USAPeter OrbanChief Commercial Officer, Augmate, USA
Peter is a strategic and digitally focused global marketing leader with agency, client and startup experience. He is an entrepreneurial business leader with significant P&L experience in strategic communications development across traditional, digital, direct and retail. With deep experience in
Ayob AlsanadHead of Enterprise PMOAyob AlsanadHead of Enterprise PMO
Head of Enterprise PMOMasters in Business Administration,Strategic Management6+ years of experience in StrategyManagementRelevant Experience (excerpt)Managing structured initiatives portfolio in Zain KSAManaging the Corporate & Functions Strategy usingNihat AkkuşMarmara ÜniversitesiNihat AkkuşMarmara Üniversitesi
PROF. DR. NIHAT AKKUS HAS OBTAINED HIS UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE FROM MARMARA UNIVERSITY IN THE FIELD OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING IN 1983. AFTER COMPLETING MASTER DEGREE STUDY IN THE SAME UNIVERSITY, HE WENT TO JAPAN TO STUDY HIS DOCTORATE DEGREE
Florian LukavskyManaging Director, SEC Technologies GmbHFlorian LukavskyManaging Director, SEC Technologies GmbH
Florian Lukavsky started his hacker career in early ages, bypassing parental control systems. Since then, he has reported numerous zero-day vulnerabilities responsibly to software vendors and has conducted hundreds of pentests and security reviews of IoT devices as
Antoine van den OeverBusiness Developer Internet of Things _ Data Solutions, KPN, The NetherlandsAntoine van den OeverBusiness Developer Internet of Things _ Data Solutions, KPN, The Netherlands
Antoine van den Oever (1976) got his bachelor degree in hospitality management, business economics and political science. In the past Antoine worked for CapGemini, SAS institute and SAP he specialized himself in big data analytics. As a self-appointed
Ediz AltunAssistant General Manager, Intel TurkeyEdiz AltunAssistant General Manager, Intel Turkey
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Nick WalkerDirector Connected Car, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, GermanyNick WalkerDirector Connected Car, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Germany
Nick is an independent consultant and advisor for vehicle manufacturers, insurers and tech start-ups, specialising in IoT and Connectivity. In a career spanning more than 35 years, Nick has served in senior roles on a global level in
Mohummed Haris FarooqCorporate Performance Specialist – Corporate Affairs, STC Solutions, Saudi ArabiaMohummed Haris FarooqCorporate Performance Specialist – Corporate Affairs, STC Solutions, Saudi Arabia
Currently working as part of Corporate Affairs Team for STC Solutions, Mohummed Haris Farooq has over 9 years of experience in Organizational Strategic Planning and Performance Management (Balance Scorecard, KPIs & Project Management). In the past, he as worked for
Fayez KharbatBoard Member, Middle East & Process Industries Chairman, MESA International, Saudi ArabiaFayez KharbatBoard Member, Middle East & Process Industries Chairman, MESA International, Saudi Arabia
An industry thought leader, entrepreneur, strategic thinker and passionate Engineering & Knowledge Management consultant with over 27 years of experience in the petrochemical, refining and gas industries. Fayez possess a unique combination of a strong technical background coupled with exceptional
Ali Erhan BiniciCEO, ANKAREFAli Erhan BiniciCEO, ANKAREF
Co-founder and CEO of Ankaref, the company, founded in 2007 with the objective to be one of the key players in the Internet of Things(IoT) market and has played an important role in shaping the IoT market in different sectors.
Melih Melik SÖNMEZUlusoy Maritime Group & Turkey Cesme Customs IT ManagerMelih Melik SÖNMEZUlusoy Maritime Group & Turkey Cesme Customs IT Manager
Year of Birth : 1976
Ulusoy Sealines Management S.A.
Information Technologies Manager
• Acting as the contact and responsible person for all IT OperationsUlusoy Holding
Web Developer
• Developing and designing sites of all Ulusoy Holding companies
• Developing Online TicketBurak ÇifterGeneral Manager,Bilge SGTBurak ÇifterGeneral Manager,Bilge SGT
Bilgi güvenliği sektöründe 2004 yılından itibaren uzman, denetmen ve danışman pozisyonlarında görev yapan Burak Çifter, yerli ve yabancı finans kurumlarına, telekom şirketlerine, servis sağlayıcılara ve kamu kurumuna hizmet verdi. Özellikle uygulama veağ güvenliği alanında yaptığı çalışmalarda yaygın kullanılan çeşitli kapalıve
Şule GünerArtificial Intelligence and Robotics Writer, Turkuvaz MedyaŞule GünerArtificial Intelligence and Robotics Writer, Turkuvaz Medya
Yapay zeka ve robotik konularında uzman, İstanbul merkezli gazeteci. Sadece bu iki alanda yazan tek Türk gazeteci-yazar. Aralarında Türkiye’nin en çok satan ekonomi dergisi ve bir İngilizce gazetenin de bulunduğu Türk medyasına ait yayınlara yazıyor. Türkiye’de yerleşik yerel
Önder GülerCountry Manager, Turkey, Google CloudÖnder GülerCountry Manager, Turkey, Google Cloud
Önder has spent time with some of the best tech vendors of almost every stack of the IT hierarchy. He started with NCR and Digital then moved to Microsoft, followed with Cisco. Doing senior management roles in
Okan EROZDENCountry Manager, Turkey, GemaltoOkan EROZDENCountry Manager, Turkey, Gemalto
Mürsel KarabıyıkSenior IT Consultant, Inforte Bilişim, NetscoutMürsel KarabıyıkSenior IT Consultant, Inforte Bilişim, Netscout
Caner TaşkınChief Technology Officer, ICRONCaner TaşkınChief Technology Officer, ICRON
He joined ICRON in 2001 and specializes on large-scale optimization methods and software. He was named the recipient of the 2010 Pritsker Doctoral Dissertation Award given by the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) and his research has appeared in many
Bora GemicioğluLegal Council EtidBora GemicioğluLegal Council Etid
Mr. Bora Gemicioglu has graduated from Galatasaray High School and has a degree in Law from Istanbul Bilgi University Faculty of Law in 2004 and an LL.M. degree from Essex University in 2006. His areas of expertise include Corporate
Bob VisnovCTO, Augmate, USABob VisnovCTO, Augmate, USA
Aykut AlperTechnical Team Leader, Inforte Bilişim, NetscoutAykut AlperTechnical Team Leader, Inforte Bilişim, Netscout
Masood MohamedDirector, Digital Transformation, Software AGMasood MohamedDirector, Digital Transformation, Software AG
Masood is the Director, Digital Transformation at Software AG. In his current role, based in Riyadh - Saudi Arabia, he is responsible for guiding Software AG’s customers in the Middle East & Turkey region realize their Digital agendas with Software
John MickeyFounder, RPMA M2M IoT TürkiyeJohn MickeyFounder, RPMA M2M IoT Türkiye
Formerly of Red Hat and Ford Smart Mobility, John Mickey has created global multi-million dollar strategic partnerships in the manufacturing automation space with Dedem Mekatronik. As Product Manager at TransLoc, now Ford Smart Mobility, he created software products featured in
Nejat UnsalManaging Director, International Operations, ANKAREFNejat UnsalManaging Director, International Operations, ANKAREF
Born in Ankara in 1986, Nejat Unsal has always attracted the attention of foreign investment companies before his graduation in Turkey and Belgium. Having a wise head on young shoulders, Mr. Unsal has been providing consultancy services for investment companies
Emre DikmenOT & IT Analyst, NAMETRUB Region, UnileverEmre DikmenOT & IT Analyst, NAMETRUB Region, Unilever
Sensör seviyesinden, cloud computing düzeyine kadar uçtan uca 500'ün üzerinde projede yer aldım ve bir çoğunu da yönettim. Bu projelerde keşif, planlama, tasarım, kurulum ve test gibi mühendislik aşamalarının yanı sıra fizibilite , olgunluk modeli çıkarımı ve
Deepak GusainDirector – Business Development Mobility, IoT and Collaboration Services Middle East, Central Asia and Africa Tata CommunicationsDeepak GusainDirector – Business Development Mobility, IoT and Collaboration Services Middle East, Central Asia and Africa Tata Communications
Deepak is the Director and Head of Business Development for Mobility, IoT and Collaboration Services for Middle East, Central Asia and Africa region for Tata Communications, a part of US$ 108 billion Tata Group of Companies. In this
Burak SavakVP of IoT, Cloud and Automotive, VestelBurak SavakVP of IoT, Cloud and Automotive, Vestel
Burak Savak is VP of IoT at Vestel Electronics, where he manages and coordinates cloud connectivity and ML activities for Vestel products. His team strategically creates the next generation of Vestel products, platforms & experiences end-users love.
Kerem PalabıykCo-Founder FourdotoneKerem PalabıykCo-Founder Fourdotone
Oğuz TürkkorkmazCIO, Sanko HoldingOğuz TürkkorkmazCIO, Sanko Holding
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Volkan KuzucuCIO, AgaogluVolkan KuzucuCIO, Agaoglu
Volkan Kuzucu born in İstanbul , 1982. Completed his undergraduate education in İstanbul Bilgi University, Computer Science department. Has 15-year IT experience in Tourism, Energy and Construction industries. Proved itself by implementing case studies in Tourism industry ,
Eray HangulCo-Founder & CEO, AyvosEray HangulCo-Founder & CEO, Ayvos
Eray HANGÜL was born at Malatya named as "Apricot City" and with the supporting minerals of apricots, he got Master degree from Ege University Computer Engineering at 2007. He was interested in 3D game engine design and development
Yasin ERDEMBoard Member and General Manager, GGTEKYasin ERDEMBoard Member and General Manager, GGTEK
2002 yılından itibaren dış ticaret ve finans sektöründe çeşitli kademelerde uzman ve yönetici olarak görev yapmıştır. Proje finansmanı, Yatırım Yönetimi ve Uluslararası ticaret alanlarında uzmanlaşmış olan Yasin Erdem, kuruluşundan beri GGTEK takımının bir üyesi olarak görev yapmaktadır.
Atahan IşıkPartner, Related & Co. ConsultingAtahan IşıkPartner, Related & Co. Consulting
Helping organizations' & leaders' staying relevant in this disruptive era. Passionately interested in technology, innovation & entrepreneurship- Believing these 3 components will make the world a better place to live. Partner at Related & Co consulting firm and
Türker ÖzturkEcoStruxure Solution Manager, Schneider ElectricTürker ÖzturkEcoStruxure Solution Manager, Schneider Electric
Türker Öztürk, 1981 yılında Ankara’da doğdu. 1999 yılında Süleyman Demirel Anadolu Lisesini bitirdi. 2003 yılında Hacettepe Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Fizik Mühendisliği bölümden, 2006 yılında ise aynı üniversitenin Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Fizik Mühendisliği ABD’dan fizik yüksek mühendisi ünvanı ile
M.Rifat OKGeneral Manager, WipelotM.Rifat OKGeneral Manager, Wipelot
M. Rifat Ok was born in 1976 in Diyarbakır. In 2003, he received his master's degree from ITU Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Between 1999 and 2004, he worked at Mobilera A.Ş. on European Union 6th Framework and
Döndü Ünal HaktarHead of Corporate Projects Management, HUGO BOSS Textile IndustriesDöndü Ünal HaktarHead of Corporate Projects Management, HUGO BOSS Textile Industries
Döndü Ünal Haktar, Head of Corporate Projects Management HUGO BOSS Textile Industries, has18 years relevant working experience on executive level, e.g. expert in the area of manufacturing, organizational transformation and leadership development. HUGO BOSS Textile Industry is HUGO BOSS Group’s
Yıldırım YolcuBusiness Development Director, ANKAREFYıldırım YolcuBusiness Development Director, ANKAREF
2006 yılında KTÜ Makine Mühendisliğini, 2011-2012 yıllarında Kocaeli Üniversitesi MBA programını bitirdi. 2007 -2017 yıllarında Ford Otosan Gölcük Fabrikası’nda önce Üretim Planlama tarafında İç Lojistik Mühendisi olarak akabinde Lojistik Tarafında Ekip Lideri olarak görev aldı. 2018 yılı itibariyle
Aykut CindemirCIO, Silk and CashmereAykut CindemirCIO, Silk and Cashmere
2013 yılında Bulgaristan Varna Teknik üniversitesi Bilgisayar Sistemleri Teknolojisi Muhendisliğinden mezun olduktan sonra Aspen Yapı ve Zemin firmasında bilgi işlem&Crm sorumlusu olarak işe başladı. 2014-2015 yılları arasında İntersport firmasında It sorumlusu olarak görev aldıktan sonra 2015 yılında It
Tunc BerkmanCMO VestelTunc BerkmanCMO Vestel
Kadıköy Anadolu sonrası lisans eğitimini Syracuse University’de, MBA’yi ise Babson College’de tamamladı. Çalışma hayatına Amerika’da başladı. Monitor Company/New York’da danışman olarak perakendecilik ve telekom sektörlerine ilişkin projelerde yer aldı ve 2000 yılında Türkiye’ye döndü.
Koç Holding’de
Bora YazıcıoğluManaging Partner – Yazıcıoğlu Attorneys at LawBora YazıcıoğluManaging Partner – Yazıcıoğlu Attorneys at Law
Bora Yazicioglu has over 10 years of experience advising national and international clients on several aspects of business law and representing them before courts, arbitral tribunals and regulatory bodies. During his career he has advised Goldman Sachs, Lehman Brothers, Zurich
Alper KaraçarEY Turkey, Advisory Services, Partner CESA Emerging Technologies LeaderAlper KaraçarEY Turkey, Advisory Services, Partner CESA Emerging Technologies Leader
Alper is the leader of Information Technology Advisory Services of EY Central and Southeast Europe , Central Asia and Turkey Advisory Service Line. He is reposible from 33 countries. He has more than 19 years of professional
Santiago de DiegoCyber Security Researcher, Tecnalia, SpainSantiago de DiegoCyber Security Researcher, Tecnalia, Spain
Mathematician and IT Engineer by the University of Granada (UGR) and Master Program in Cybersecurity by the International University of La Rioja (UNIR), Santiago has a background in Pentesting and Information Security (CPHE certified). In the past, he
Cenk SalihoğluGeneral Manager, MBISCenk SalihoğluGeneral Manager, MBIS
Cenk Salihoğlu, Kadıköy Anadolu Lisesi’nden 1993’te mezun olduktan sonra İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi’nde Endüstri Mühendisliğini (1997) ve Marmara Üniversitesi’nde Mühendislik Yönetimi (2003) yüksek lisansını bitirmiştir. Salihoğlu, iş hayatına SAP Türkiye’de başlamış sonrasında MBIS’in kurucu ortakları arasında yer almıştır. Kariyerinin
Miroslaw RybaEMEIA IoT Leader, EYMiroslaw RybaEMEIA IoT Leader, EY
Miroslaw leads IoT advisory services for the EY EMEIA region. He led multiple projects focused on transforming business through technologies in EMEIA as well as Asia and North America, for both government institutions and large heavy-industry enterprises.
Sümeyra TeymurCEO, haberler.comSümeyra TeymurCEO, haberler.com
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Çetin Kaya KoçChairman, Machine Learning TürkiyeÇetin Kaya KoçChairman, Machine Learning Türkiye
Çetin Kaya Koç received his Ph.D. in Electrical & Computer Engineering from University of California Santa Barbara in 1988. His research interests are in electronic voting, cyber-physical security, cryptographic engineering, finite field arithmetic, random number generators, and neuromorphic
Tibor KomroczkiHead of Process Information & Automation, MOL Group, HungaryTibor KomroczkiHead of Process Information & Automation, MOL Group, Hungary
Tibor Komroczki is the Head of Process Information and Automation in MOL Hungarian Oil and Gas Company.
Tibor Komróczki has been working at MOL since 1987. He started his career at the FCC unit and has moved through different rolesValeriano DonzelliSupply Chain Optimization Leader, GE Power, HungaryValeriano DonzelliSupply Chain Optimization Leader, GE Power, Hungary
Valeriano (Vale) Donzelli has 14 years’ experience in GE. He worked for GE in 3 different countries and 2 different business. He held various position with growing responsibilities in Supply Chain Management, mostly covering Multi-plant roles for EMEA and, in
Tomasz PactwaProject Director, The City of Warsaw, PolandTomasz PactwaProject Director, The City of Warsaw, Poland
Tomasz Pactwa is responsible for social matters at the city of Warsaw that includes policy dedicated to families, seniors and people with disabilities. He started his professional career with the NGO as a fundraiser and soon became a project manager.
Ahmet Erdem ÖNERR&D Smart Manufacturing Technologies Manager, ToyotetsuAhmet Erdem ÖNERR&D Smart Manufacturing Technologies Manager, Toyotetsu
Ahmet Erdem ÖNER was born in 1980. He graduated from Yıldız Technical University Mechanical Engineering & Electrical Engineering. He has a Execute MBA degree from YTU. He has been working at Toyotetsu Company since 2007. He has ten
Rithesh PhalakshaDigital Solutions and Technology Acceleration Lead, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, IndiaRithesh PhalakshaDigital Solutions and Technology Acceleration Lead, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, India
Rithesh leads digital solutions and technology acceleration teams in Novartis, my current responsibilitiesincludethe digitization of customer experience and day to day operationsand also innovating and incubating novel technologies like sensors/IOT, intelligent process automation, bigdata and real-time advanced analytics in the
Nikica MikulandraBusiness Development Manager, Koncar , CroatiaNikica MikulandraBusiness Development Manager, Koncar , Croatia
Nikica Mikulandra is currently deputy director in KONCAR Electronics and Informatics Inc. in Croatia, a manufacturer of advanced electronics and systems and director in Upland Global Wireless Technology in Nigeria, an IoT/M2M telecom company. He has over 20 years of
Lionel AnciauxFounder, IOT Factory, BelgiumLionel AnciauxFounder, IOT Factory, Belgium
Founder of IOT Factory. We help Businesses to generate Value through the Internet of Things (IoT). We provide Business Solutions, Consulting Services and a Startup Studio for IOT Startups. Lionel has more than 15 years experience in IOT (LoRa, SgFox)
Fadi NasserGM of ICT & Advisor to CEO, Omantel, OmanFadi NasserGM of ICT & Advisor to CEO, Omantel, Oman
Dr. Ahmad WassimGroup Manufacturing Excellence Head, Al-Khaleej Sugar, UAEDr. Ahmad WassimGroup Manufacturing Excellence Head, Al-Khaleej Sugar, UAE
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Walid BenzartiDirector for Innovation & Technology, THALES Group, FranceWalid BenzartiDirector for Innovation & Technology, THALES Group, France
Walid BENZARTI holds a Ph.D. in Microelectronics and an Executive MBA. He has been working for more than 20 years in Innovation and Scientific Research as a Scientist, Visiting Professor, Conferences Keynote speaker, Consultant and Executive in different International public
Sharul A RashidPrincipal Engineer, Instrument and Control, Petronas, MalaysiaSharul A RashidPrincipal Engineer, Instrument and Control, Petronas, Malaysia
Sharul A Rashid is the Principal Engineer, Instrument and Control in East Coast Refinery and Aromatics Plant based in Kertih, Terengganu, Malaysia. Sharul had passed recent Custodian Assessment and ready for promotion. Sharul has more than 26 years of experience
Rodney KincaidCEO, Balmoral Financial, USARodney KincaidCEO, Balmoral Financial, USA
Rodney Kincaid CEO www.balmoralfinancial.com world investor and mural painter
(https://www.flickr.com/photos/kincaidpaintings/) will be speaking in Turkey at IoT EurAsia.He will make available to EuraAsian clients more than 50 Million in financing
for companies needing back up energy storage, software and servicesNikhil PadhiGlobal Lead, Manufacturing Applications, SunPower, USANikhil PadhiGlobal Lead, Manufacturing Applications, SunPower, USA
Nikhil is the Global Lead for Manufacturing applications in Module Manufacturing plants at SunPower. He has led setting up of highly automated plants in Latin America and South Africa. He ran a Merger and Acquisition project in EU which involved
Hussein NassarSupply Chain Customer Service Manager, Sanofi, Saudi ArabiaHussein NassarSupply Chain Customer Service Manager, Sanofi, Saudi Arabia
Certified Supply Chain Manager from ISCEA-USA with 15 years’ experience in multinational company with invaluable knowledge of managing projects, resources and staff in an effective and efficient manner. Highly focused on demand planning, Business Process and the supply chain. Boasting
Gerard van der HoevenManaging Partner, DigiGurus BV, The NetherlandsGerard van der HoevenManaging Partner, DigiGurus BV, The Netherlands
Entrepreneur, visionair and senior executive with 20 years of entrepreneurial experience in the Tech industry. Been leading digital transformations in software, telecom, utility, electronics and payments.
Skilled in strategy, leadership, business development, executive management and finance. Combined with a deep understanding
Eddie SegalInnovation Leader, MTS Group, RussiaEddie SegalInnovation Leader, MTS Group, Russia
Eddie Segal is the Innovation & Digital business development leader of Mobile TeleSystems PJSC (“MTS” - NYSE:MBT; MOEX:MTSS) is the leading Telco & Digital group in Russia, Central and Eastern Europe, which provide wireless Internet access and fixed voice, broadband
Samar SinglaCEO and Founder, Jugnoo, IndiaSamar SinglaCEO and Founder, Jugnoo, India
Samar is a physicist by education and has previously worked as a researcher at IBM and CERN. He is an avid traveler and amateur photographer who likes to document the everyday world.
Mary-Jo de LeeuwDirector Cybersecurity Advocacy-EMEA, (ISC)2Mary-Jo de LeeuwDirector Cybersecurity Advocacy-EMEA, (ISC)2
Bits and bytes fascinated Mary-Jo de Leeuw ever since she got a Commodore 64, back in the 80’s. What followed in the next 25 years, was much, much more (digital) toys and the "investigation" of it. But this toystory doesn’t
Kjeld J. V. JespersenGlobal Product Manager, Digital Services, Caterpillar Inc., SwitzerlandKjeld J. V. JespersenGlobal Product Manager, Digital Services, Caterpillar Inc., Switzerland
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Since joining Caterpillar’s
Volkan KuzucuHead of IT, Agaoglu Group of CompaniesVolkan KuzucuHead of IT, Agaoglu Group of Companies
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Sarper ArslanSenior Head of Corporate Services, HUGO BOSS Textile IndustriesSarper ArslanSenior Head of Corporate Services, HUGO BOSS Textile Industries
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Michel AndersonBoard Member, MESA Middle EastMichel AndersonBoard Member, MESA Middle East
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Katriina ValliManaging Director, Zyfra Europe, RussiaKatriina ValliManaging Director, Zyfra Europe, Russia
Katriina is an entrepreneurial leader with 20 years of experience in ICT and all things digital. In 2017 Katriina was recognized as one of the top 100 IT influencers in Finland by a prominent local magazine Tietoviikko.Katriina was previously a
Ali Erhan BiniciCEO, ANKAREFAli Erhan BiniciCEO, ANKAREF
Born in 1974, Nigde, Binici completed secondary and high school education in Icel Anatolian High School after his primary school graduation in Mersin. He graduated from METU, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering in 1997. He started his professional life
Pete WassellCEO, Augmate, USAPete WassellCEO, Augmate, USA
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Giuseppe PadulaDigital Manufacturing Innovation Program Expert, European Commission & Advanced Design & Technology Manager, University of BolognaGiuseppe PadulaDigital Manufacturing Innovation Program Expert, European Commission & Advanced Design & Technology Manager, University of Bologna
Giuseppe Padula, MSc, MBA, is Adj. Prof. of Digital Manufacturing Innovation at University of Bologna, Advanced Design Dpt. He is co-founder of the Executive Master in Business Innovation Design at Bologna Business School, and Scientific Director of the Italian Magazine
Fayez KharbatBoard Member, Middle East & Process Industries Chairman, MESA International, Saudi ArabiaFayez KharbatBoard Member, Middle East & Process Industries Chairman, MESA International, Saudi Arabia
An industry thought leader, entrepreneur, strategic thinker and passionate Engineering & Knowledge Management consultant with over 27 years of experience in the petrochemical, refining and gas industries. Fayez possess a unique combination of a strong technical background coupled with exceptional
Burak PolatCEO & Co Founder, SkysensBurak PolatCEO & Co Founder, Skysens
Burak Polat is Co-founder and Ceo of Skysens , born in Kayseri Turkey 1986,have extensive experience on multinational- multicultural technology development. Graduated from Aerospace Engineering in Istanbul Technical University and finished Engineering Management Master at Bogaziçi University. After finishing his
Ali Tamer ÜnalFounding Partner, ICRONAli Tamer ÜnalFounding Partner, ICRON
He is the visionary and founder of ICRON, which was established in Chicago USA in the early nineties. Tamer has been working on large scale Supply Chain Planning, Scheduling and Optimization systems for clients around the world for over two
Nevzat AtaklıCEO, Trio MobilNevzat AtaklıCEO, Trio Mobil
Mr. Nevzat Ataklı holds an undergraduate degree in Mechatronics Engineering at Sabanci University, started his carrier as a software & diagnostics engineer at Ford Motor Company R&D Center. After founding Trio Mobil in 2011, he played a major role in
Mohummed Haris FarooqCorporate Performance Specialist – Corporate Affairs, STC Solutions, Saudi ArabiaMohummed Haris FarooqCorporate Performance Specialist – Corporate Affairs, STC Solutions, Saudi Arabia
Currently working as part of Corporate Affairs Team for STC Solutions, Mohummed Haris Farooq has over 9 years of experience in Organizational Strategic Planning and Performance Management (Balance Scorecard, KPIs & Project Management). In the past, he as worked for
Kozan DemircanChief Digital Officer & Lecturer, Bilgi & Bahçeşehir UniversityKozan DemircanChief Digital Officer & Lecturer, Bilgi & Bahçeşehir University
As Chief Digital Officer I advise companies on how they can use current and future technologies for sustainable profit. I work at Bilgi & Bahçeşehir University as senior lecturer and give lectures on e-business, internet marketing and innovation. I specialize
Ersan MericManaging Director, Integral SolutionsErsan MericManaging Director, Integral Solutions
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Dr Adnan Abu-DayyaCEO, QMIC, QatarDr Adnan Abu-DayyaCEO, QMIC, Qatar
Dr. Adnan led the establishment of the Qatar Mobility Innovations Center (QMIC) in 2009 at the Qatar Science & Technology Park. It is the first independent innovations institution in the region focused on translating local large-scale innovations into scalable digital
Cengiz UltavChairman of Board, TTGV and Board Member, VESTEL VenturesCengiz UltavChairman of Board, TTGV and Board Member, VESTEL Ventures
Born in Eskişehir on the 26th of February in 1950 . Mr. Ultav was graduated from Ankara Science High School and received his BSc and MSc degree from Electrical and Electrical Engineering Department (Computer and Control Option) from Middle East
Çağdaş TanrıöverProduct and Service Development Director, Turk TelekomÇağdaş TanrıöverProduct and Service Development Director, Turk Telekom
Bola AwobamiseCEO & Chairman, AFCOMSAT, NigeriaBola AwobamiseCEO & Chairman, AFCOMSAT, Nigeria
Olcay TaysiCEO, NETOP IoT, NetherlandsOlcay TaysiCEO, NETOP IoT, Netherlands
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Muzaffer YontemCo-founder, Infolitik, TurkeyMuzaffer YontemCo-founder, Infolitik, Turkey
Muzaffer Yöntem is Managing Director of Infolitik that is TIBCO Software Partner in Turkey, acting big
data and business software architect having 20 years’ experience in integration and analytics. He has
also previously led Sybase Turkey as country sales leader.Ibrahim DemirCo-Founder, Ironman Consulting , TurkeyIbrahim DemirCo-Founder, Ironman Consulting , Turkey
İbrahim Demir, 1979 yılında TED Ankara Koleji’nden, 1984 yılında Hacettepe
Üniversitesi İşletme Bölümü’nden mezun oldu.
Çalışma hayatına 1987 yılında Kordsa’da “İnsan Kaynakları Uzmanı” olarak başladı.
Bu görevini takiben aynı şirkette ve Sabancı Holding’in özel projelerinde “İnsan
Kaynakları Bilgi Sistemleri Uzmanı”Önder ÖzturanSpecial Solutions and Business Development Director, Data Market, TurkeyÖnder ÖzturanSpecial Solutions and Business Development Director, Data Market, Turkey
He started his professional career in 1993, working in Information and Operation Technologies (IT - OT) areas. With the discipline of Electronic Engineer (MSc), he had developed solutions in the field of industrial automation and manufacturing execution systems. He has
Serhat KutDigital Transormation Director, MNG Kargo,TurkeySerhat KutDigital Transormation Director, MNG Kargo,Turkey
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Dr. Şevket AkınlarConsultant Fraunhofer, GermanyDr. Şevket AkınlarConsultant Fraunhofer, Germany
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Bora YilmazBusiness Developer & Technopreneur, Revo CapitalBora YilmazBusiness Developer & Technopreneur, Revo Capital
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Ekrem ZorogluGroup Manager - SAP Solution & Delivery CenterEkrem ZorogluGroup Manager - SAP Solution & Delivery Center
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Aykut Cindemir
CIO, Silk and CashmereAykut CindemirCIO, Silk and Cashmere
2013 yılında Bulgaristan Varna Teknik Üniversitesi Bilgisayar Sistemleri Teknolojisi Mühendisliğinden
mezun olduktan sonra Aspen Yapı ve Zemin firmasında Bilgi İşlem&Crm sorumlusu olarak işe başladı.
2014-2015 yılları arasında İntersport firmasında It sorumlusu olarak görev aldıktan sonra 2015 yılında It
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Döndü Ünal Haktar
Head of Corporate Projects Management, HUGO BOSS Textile IndustriesDöndü Ünal HaktarHead of Corporate Projects Management, HUGO BOSS Textile Industries
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Dr Adnan Abu-Dayya
CEO, QMIC, QatarDr Adnan Abu-DayyaCEO, QMIC, Qatar
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Ersan Meric
Managing Director, Integral SolutionsErsan MericManaging Director, Integral Solutions
BSc in Mechanical Engineering, MBA, Ph.D in Management Previous Roles: Procurement Governance and Development Director @Telecom industry, General Manager @ manufacturing, Head of Industrial Projects @ Holding Ersan has strong leadership background in Business Development, Supply Chain and Manufacturing.
Kozan Demircan
Chief Digital Officer & Lecturer, Bilgi & Bahçeşehir UniversityKozan DemircanChief Digital Officer & Lecturer, Bilgi & Bahçeşehir University
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Mohummed Haris Farooq
Corporate Performance Specialist – Corporate Affairs, STC Solutions, Saudi ArabiaMohummed Haris FarooqCorporate Performance Specialist – Corporate Affairs, STC Solutions, Saudi Arabia
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Nevzat Ataklı
CEO, Trio MobilNevzat AtaklıCEO, Trio Mobil
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Volkan Kuzucu
Head of IT, Agaoglu Group of CompaniesVolkan KuzucuHead of IT, Agaoglu Group of Companies
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Burak Polat
CEO & Co Founder, SkysensBurak PolatCEO & Co Founder, Skysens
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Fayez Kharbat
Board Member, Middle East & Process Industries Chairman, MESA International, Saudi ArabiaFayez KharbatBoard Member, Middle East & Process Industries Chairman, MESA International, Saudi Arabia
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Giuseppe Padula
Digital Manufacturing Innovation Program Expert, European Commission & Advanced Design & Technology Manager, University of BolognaGiuseppe PadulaDigital Manufacturing Innovation Program Expert, European Commission & Advanced Design & Technology Manager, University of Bologna
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Pete Wassell
CEO, Augmate, USAPete WassellCEO, Augmate, USA
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Ali Erhan Binici
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Michel Anderson
Board Member, MESA Middle EastMichel AndersonBoard Member, MESA Middle East
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Sarper Arslan
Senior Head of Corporate Services, HUGO BOSS Textile IndustriesSarper ArslanSenior Head of Corporate Services, HUGO BOSS Textile Industries
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Cengiz Ultav
Chairman of Board, TTGV and Board Member, VESTEL VenturesCengiz UltavChairman of Board, TTGV and Board Member, VESTEL Ventures
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Nejat Unsal
Managing Director, International Operations, ANKAREFNejat UnsalManaging Director, International Operations, ANKAREF
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John Mickey
Founder, RPMA M2M IoT TürkiyeJohn MickeyFounder, RPMA M2M IoT Türkiye
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Masood Mohamed
Director, Digital Transformation, Software AGMasood MohamedDirector, Digital Transformation, Software AG
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Aykut Alper
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Bob Visnov
CTO, Augmate, USABob VisnovCTO, Augmate, USA
Bora Gemicioğlu
Legal Council EtidBora GemicioğluLegal Council Etid
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Caner Taşkın
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Okan EROZDEN
Country Manager, Turkey, GemaltoOkan EROZDENCountry Manager, Turkey, Gemalto
Önder Güler
Country Manager, Turkey, Google CloudÖnder GülerCountry Manager, Turkey, Google Cloud
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Peter Orban
Chief Commercial Officer, Augmate, USAPeter OrbanChief Commercial Officer, Augmate, USA
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Burak Çifter
General Manager,Bilge SGTBurak ÇifterGeneral Manager,Bilge SGT
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Year of Birth : 1976
Ulusoy Sealines Management S.A.
Information Technologies Manager
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Web Developer
• Developing and designing sites of all Ulusoy Holding companies
• Developing Online Ticket SystemFadi Nasser
GM of ICT & Advisor to CEO, Omantel, OmanFadi NasserGM of ICT & Advisor to CEO, Omantel, Oman
Mary-Jo de Leeuw
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Eddie Segal
Innovation Leader, MTS Group, RussiaEddie SegalInnovation Leader, MTS Group, Russia
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Gerard van der Hoeven
Managing Partner, DigiGurus BV, The NetherlandsGerard van der HoevenManaging Partner, DigiGurus BV, The Netherlands
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Skilled in strategy, leadership, business development, executive management and finance. Combined with a deep understanding
Hussein Nassar
Supply Chain Customer Service Manager, Sanofi, Saudi ArabiaHussein NassarSupply Chain Customer Service Manager, Sanofi, Saudi Arabia
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Nikhil Padhi
Global Lead, Manufacturing Applications, SunPower, USANikhil PadhiGlobal Lead, Manufacturing Applications, SunPower, USA
Nikhil is the Global Lead for Manufacturing applications in Module Manufacturing plants at SunPower. He has led setting up of highly automated plants in Latin America and South Africa. He ran a Merger and Acquisition project in EU which involved
Rodney Kincaid
CEO, Balmoral Financial, USARodney KincaidCEO, Balmoral Financial, USA
Rodney Kincaid CEO www.balmoralfinancial.com world investor and mural painter
(https://www.flickr.com/photos/kincaidpaintings/) will be speaking in Turkey at IoT EurAsia.He will make available to EuraAsian clients more than 50 Million in financing
for companies needing back up energy storage, software and servicesTibor Komroczki
Head of Process Information & Automation, MOL Group, HungaryTibor KomroczkiHead of Process Information & Automation, MOL Group, Hungary
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Director for Innovation & Technology, THALES Group, FranceWalid BenzartiDirector for Innovation & Technology, THALES Group, France
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Dr. Ahmad Wassim
Group Manufacturing Excellence Head, Al-Khaleej Sugar, UAEDr. Ahmad WassimGroup Manufacturing Excellence Head, Al-Khaleej Sugar, UAE
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Kjeld J. V. Jespersen
Global Product Manager, Digital Services, Caterpillar Inc., SwitzerlandKjeld J. V. JespersenGlobal Product Manager, Digital Services, Caterpillar Inc., Switzerland
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Since joining
Lionel Anciaux
Founder, IOT Factory, BelgiumLionel AnciauxFounder, IOT Factory, Belgium
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Nikica Mikulandra
Business Development Manager, Koncar , CroatiaNikica MikulandraBusiness Development Manager, Koncar , Croatia
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Rithesh Phalaksha
Digital Solutions and Technology Acceleration Lead, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, IndiaRithesh PhalakshaDigital Solutions and Technology Acceleration Lead, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, India
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Sharul A Rashid
Principal Engineer, Instrument and Control, Petronas, MalaysiaSharul A RashidPrincipal Engineer, Instrument and Control, Petronas, Malaysia
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Tomasz Pactwa
Project Director, The City of Warsaw, PolandTomasz PactwaProject Director, The City of Warsaw, Poland
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Valeriano Donzelli
Supply Chain Optimization Leader, GE Power, HungaryValeriano DonzelliSupply Chain Optimization Leader, GE Power, Hungary
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Ali Tamer Ünal
Founding Partner, ICRONAli Tamer ÜnalFounding Partner, ICRON
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Bola Awobamise
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Çağdaş Tanrıöver
Product and Service Development Director, Turk TelekomÇağdaş TanrıöverProduct and Service Development Director, Turk Telekom
Olcay Taysi
CEO, NETOP IoT, NetherlandsOlcay TaysiCEO, NETOP IoT, Netherlands
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Önder Özturan
Special Solutions and Business Development Director, Data Market, TurkeyÖnder ÖzturanSpecial Solutions and Business Development Director, Data Market, Turkey
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Serhat Kut
Digital Transormation Director, MNG Kargo,TurkeySerhat KutDigital Transormation Director, MNG Kargo,Turkey
Dr. Serhat Kut 2002 yılında M.S.G.S.Ü Mimarlık Bölümünden mezun olmuş ardından aynı üniversitede Kentsel Tasarım alanında yüksek lisansını tamamlamıştır. İstanbul Kültür Üniversitesi Mimarlık Fakültesinde Araştırma Görevlisi olarak akademik hayatına başlayan Serhat Kut, 2006 yılında İTÜ’de Nesnelerin İnterneti (IOT), Artırılmış Gerçeklik
Ekrem Zoroglu
Group Manager - SAP Solution & Delivery CenterEkrem ZorogluGroup Manager - SAP Solution & Delivery Center
Muzaffer Yontem
Co-founder, Infolitik, TurkeyMuzaffer YontemCo-founder, Infolitik, Turkey
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data and business software architect having 20 years’ experience in integration and analytics. He has
also previously led Sybase Turkey as country sales leader.Ibrahim Demir
Co-Founder, Ironman Consulting , TurkeyIbrahim DemirCo-Founder, Ironman Consulting , Turkey
İbrahim Demir, 1979 yılında TED Ankara Koleji’nden, 1984 yılında Hacettepe
Üniversitesi İşletme Bölümü’nden mezun oldu.
Çalışma hayatına 1987 yılında Kordsa’da “İnsan Kaynakları Uzmanı” olarak başladı.
Bu görevini takiben aynı şirkette ve Sabancı Holding’in özel projelerinde “İnsan
Kaynakları Bilgi Sistemleri Uzmanı”Dr. Şevket Akınlar
Consultant Fraunhofer, GermanyDr. Şevket AkınlarConsultant Fraunhofer, Germany
Dr.rer.pol. Sevket Akinlar, born in Istanbul, is the founder of AKT Centre of Applied Research A.S. as a consulting company of logistics and consultant of Fraunhofer Germany in Istanbul. Sevket worked many years for Volkswagen AG and founder of Innovation
Bora Yilmaz
Business Developer & Technopreneur, Revo CapitalBora YilmazBusiness Developer & Technopreneur, Revo Capital
Bora Yılmaz is part of the Revo Capital founding team, the largest early stage technology venture capital fund in Turkey with $66 million AUM dedicated only for IOT, B2B cloud and neo-commerce enabler startups. After being involved in product management
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Alper Karaçar
EY Turkey, Advisory Services, Partner CESA Emerging Technologies LeaderAlper KaraçarEY Turkey, Advisory Services, Partner CESA Emerging Technologies Leader
Alper is the leader of Information Technology Advisory Services of EY Central and Southeast Europe , Central Asia and Turkey Advisory Service Line. He is reposible from 33 countries. He has more than 19 years of professional
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Deepak is the Director and Head of Business Development for Mobility, IoT and Collaboration Services for Middle East, Central Asia and Africa region for Tata Communications, a part of US$ 108 billion Tata Group of Companies. In this role, he
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VP of IoT, Cloud and Automotive, VestelBurak SavakVP of IoT, Cloud and Automotive, Vestel
Burak Savak is VP of IoT at Vestel Electronics, where he manages and coordinates cloud connectivity and ML activities for Vestel products. His team strategically creates the next generation of Vestel products, platforms & experiences end-users love.
During his professional life,
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Co-Founder & CEO, AyvosEray HangulCo-Founder & CEO, Ayvos
Eray HANGÜL was born at Malatya named as "Apricot City" and with the supporting minerals of apricots, he got Master degree from Ege University Computer Engineering at 2007. He was interested in 3D game engine design and development in desktop
Read More »Yasin ERDEM
Board Member and General Manager, GGTEKYasin ERDEMBoard Member and General Manager, GGTEK
2002 yılından itibaren dış ticaret ve finans sektöründe çeşitli kademelerde uzman ve yönetici olarak görev yapmıştır. Proje finansmanı, Yatırım Yönetimi ve Uluslararası ticaret alanlarında uzmanlaşmış olan Yasin Erdem, kuruluşundan beri GGTEK takımının bir üyesi olarak görev yapmaktadır.
Read More »Atahan Işık
Partner, Related & Co. ConsultingAtahan IşıkPartner, Related & Co. Consulting
Helping organizations' & leaders' staying relevant in this disruptive era. Passionately interested in technology, innovation & entrepreneurship- Believing these 3 components will make the world a better place to live. Partner at Related & Co consulting firm and Instructor at
Read More »Türker Özturk
EcoStruxure Solution Manager, Schneider ElectricTürker ÖzturkEcoStruxure Solution Manager, Schneider Electric
Türker Öztürk, 1981 yılında Ankara’da doğdu. 1999 yılında Süleyman Demirel Anadolu Lisesini bitirdi. 2003 yılında Hacettepe Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Fizik Mühendisliği bölümden, 2006 yılında ise aynı üniversitenin Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Fizik Mühendisliği ABD’dan fizik yüksek mühendisi ünvanı ile mezun oldu.
Read More »Ahmet Erdem ÖNER
R&D Smart Manufacturing Technologies Manager, ToyotetsuAhmet Erdem ÖNERR&D Smart Manufacturing Technologies Manager, Toyotetsu
Ahmet Erdem ÖNER was born in 1980. He graduated from Yıldız Technical University Mechanical Engineering & Electrical Engineering. He has a Execute MBA degree from YTU. He has been working at Toyotetsu Company since 2007. He has ten years of
Read More »M.Rifat OK
General Manager, WipelotM.Rifat OKGeneral Manager, Wipelot
M. Rifat Ok was born in 1976 in Diyarbakır. In 2003, he received his master's degree from ITU Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Between 1999 and 2004, he worked at Mobilera A.Ş. on European Union 6th Framework and ITEA R
Read More »Emre Dikmen
OT & IT Analyst, NAMETRUB Region, UnileverEmre DikmenOT & IT Analyst, NAMETRUB Region, Unilever
Sensör seviyesinden, cloud computing düzeyine kadar uçtan uca 500'ün üzerinde projede yer aldım ve bir çoğunu da yönettim. Bu projelerde keşif, planlama, tasarım, kurulum ve test gibi mühendislik aşamalarının yanı sıra fizibilite , olgunluk modeli çıkarımı ve gap analizi çalışmaları
Read More »Yıldırım Yolcu
Business Development Director, ANKAREFYıldırım YolcuBusiness Development Director, ANKAREF
2006 yılında KTÜ Makine Mühendisliğini, 2011-2012 yıllarında Kocaeli Üniversitesi MBA programını bitirdi. 2007 -2017 yıllarında Ford Otosan Gölcük Fabrikası’nda önce Üretim Planlama tarafında İç Lojistik Mühendisi olarak akabinde Lojistik Tarafında Ekip Lideri olarak görev aldı. 2018 yılı itibariyle Ankaref’te İş
Read More »Tunc Berkman
CMO VestelTunc BerkmanCMO Vestel
Kadıköy Anadolu sonrası lisans eğitimini Syracuse University’de, MBA’yi ise Babson College’de tamamladı. Çalışma hayatına Amerika’da başladı. Monitor Company/New York’da danışman olarak perakendecilik ve telekom sektörlerine ilişkin projelerde yer aldı ve 2000 yılında Türkiye’ye döndü.
Read More »Bora Yazıcıoğlu
Managing Partner – Yazıcıoğlu Attorneys at LawBora YazıcıoğluManaging Partner – Yazıcıoğlu Attorneys at Law
Bora Yazicioglu has over 10 years of experience advising national and international clients on several aspects of business law and representing them before courts, arbitral tribunals and regulatory bodies. During his career he has advised Goldman Sachs, Lehman Brothers, Zurich
Read More »Mary-Jo de Leeuw
Director Cybersecurity Advocacy-EMEA, (ISC)2Mary-Jo de LeeuwDirector Cybersecurity Advocacy-EMEA, (ISC)2
Bits and bytes fascinated Mary-Jo de Leeuw ever since she got a Commodore 64, back in the 80’s. What followed in the next 25 years, was much, much more (digital) toys and the "investigation" of it. But this toystory doesn’t
Read More »Santiago de Diego
Cyber Security Researcher, Tecnalia, SpainSantiago de DiegoCyber Security Researcher, Tecnalia, Spain
Mathematician and IT Engineer by the University of Granada (UGR) and Master Program in Cybersecurity by the International University of La Rioja (UNIR), Santiago has a background in Pentesting and Information Security (CPHE certified). In the past, he was also
Read More »Cenk Salihoğlu
General Manager, MBISCenk SalihoğluGeneral Manager, MBIS
Cenk Salihoğlu, Kadıköy Anadolu Lisesi’nden 1993’te mezun olduktan sonra İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi’nde Endüstri Mühendisliğini (1997) ve Marmara Üniversitesi’nde Mühendislik Yönetimi (2003) yüksek lisansını bitirmiştir. Salihoğlu, iş hayatına SAP Türkiye’de başlamış sonrasında MBIS’in kurucu ortakları arasında yer almıştır. Kariyerinin başından bugüne
Read More »Miroslaw Ryba
EMEIA IoT Leader, EYMiroslaw RybaEMEIA IoT Leader, EY
Miroslaw leads IoT advisory services for the EY EMEIA region. He led multiple projects focused on transforming business through technologies in EMEIA as well as Asia and North America, for both government institutions and large heavy-industry enterprises.
Read More »Sümeyra Teymur
CEO, haberler.comSümeyra TeymurCEO, haberler.com
Dijital yayıncılık alanında 12 yıllık tecrübeye sahip, Haberler.com’un da bağlı olduğu Yenimedya Elektronik Yayıncılık’ta CEO. Haberler.com’un 2006 yılında kurulmasından bu yana, öğrenciyken bağladığı part time dijital yayıncılık işinde okul bittikten sonra full time devam etti. Yenimedya Elektronik Yayıncılık’ta kalite yönetimi,
Read More »Çetin Kaya Koç
Chairman, Machine Learning TürkiyeŞule Güner
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Writer, Turkuvaz MedyaŞule GünerArtificial Intelligence and Robotics Writer, Turkuvaz Medya
Yapay zeka ve robotik konularında uzman, İstanbul merkezli gazeteci. Sadece bu iki alanda yazan tek Türk gazeteci-yazar. Aralarında Türkiye’nin en çok satan ekonomi dergisi ve bir İngilizce gazetenin de bulunduğu Türk medyasına ait yayınlara yazıyor. Türkiye’de yerleşik yerel ve uluslararası
Read More »Ayob Alsanad
Head of Enterprise PMOAyob AlsanadHead of Enterprise PMO
Head of Enterprise PMOMasters in Business Administration, Strategic Management6+ years of experience in Strategy ManagementRelevant Experience (excerpt)Managing structured initiatives portfolio in Zain KSAManaging the Corporate & Functions Strategy using Balanced Scorecard & other non-exclusive financial indicators in Zain KSAStrategy implementation
Read More »Nihat Akkuş
Marmara ÜniversitesiNihat AkkuşMarmara Üniversitesi
PROF. DR. NIHAT AKKUS HAS OBTAINED HIS UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE FROM MARMARA UNIVERSITY IN THE FIELD OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING IN 1983. AFTER COMPLETING MASTER DEGREE STUDY IN THE SAME UNIVERSITY, HE WENT TO JAPAN TO STUDY HIS DOCTORATE DEGREE IN TOKYO
Read More »Florian Lukavsky
Managing Director, SEC Technologies GmbHFlorian LukavskyManaging Director, SEC Technologies GmbH
Florian Lukavsky started his hacker career in early ages, bypassing parental control systems. Since then, he has reported numerous zero-day vulnerabilities responsibly to software vendors and has conducted hundreds of pentests and security reviews of IoT devices as a CREST
Read More »Antoine van den Oever
Business Developer Internet of Things _ Data Solutions, KPN, The NetherlandsAntoine van den OeverBusiness Developer Internet of Things _ Data Solutions, KPN, The Netherlands
Antoine van den Oever (1976) got his bachelor degree in hospitality management, business economics and political science. In the past Antoine worked for CapGemini, SAS institute and SAP he specialized himself in big data analytics. As a self-appointed trendwatcher he
Read More »Ediz Altun
Assistant General Manager, Intel TurkeyEdiz AltunAssistant General Manager, Intel Turkey
Ediz Altun has an Electrical & Electronics engineer and Executive MBA degree from Bogazici University. He has eighteen years of IT experience and has held various roles in Intel for the past fifteen years. Most recently he has been running
Read More »Nick Walker
Director Connected Car, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, GermanyNick WalkerDirector Connected Car, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Germany
Nick is an independent consultant and advisor for vehicle manufacturers, insurers and tech start-ups, specialising in IoT and Connectivity. In a career spanning more than 35 years, Nick has served in senior roles on a global level in both large
Read More »Mohummed Haris Farooq
Corporate Performance Specialist – Corporate Affairs, STC Solutions, Saudi ArabiaMohummed Haris FarooqCorporate Performance Specialist – Corporate Affairs, STC Solutions, Saudi Arabia
Currently working as part of Corporate Affairs Team for STC Solutions, Mohummed Haris Farooq has over 9 years of experience in Organizational Strategic Planning and Performance Management (Balance Scorecard, KPIs & Project Management). In the past, he as worked
Read More »Fayez Kharbat
Board Member, Middle East & Process Industries Chairman, MESA International, Saudi ArabiaFayez KharbatBoard Member, Middle East & Process Industries Chairman, MESA International, Saudi Arabia
An industry thought leader, entrepreneur, strategic thinker and passionate Engineering & Knowledge Management consultant with over 27 years of experience in the petrochemical, refining and gas industries. Fayez possess a unique combination of a strong technical background coupled with
Read More »Ali Erhan Binici
CEO, ANKAREFAli Erhan BiniciCEO, ANKAREF
Co-founder and CEO of Ankaref, the company, founded in 2007 with the objective to be one of the key players in the Internet of Things(IoT) market and has played an important role in shaping the IoT market in different sectors.
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