9th Turkish Capital Markets Congress
Congress Program
09:30-11:00
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Mehmet Şimşek
Mehmet Şimşek
Minister of Treasury and Finance of Türkiye
İbrahim Ömer Gönül
İbrahim Ömer Gönül
Capital Markets Board of Türkiye
Chairman
Korkmaz Ergun
Korkmaz Ergun
Borsa İstanbul A.Ş.
CEO and Board Member
Pamir Karagöz
Pamir Karagöz
Turkish Capital Markets Association
Chairperson
11:30-12:30
Main Speaker
Tom Goodwin
Tom Goodwin
Business Transformation Consultant
13:30-14:30
Panel 1: The Future Story of the Economy in the Age of Interaction

·         Seeking a New Balance in the Global Economy

·         Future Scenarios of the Turkish Economy

·         Direction and Expectations in Monetary Policies

·         The Triangle of Inflation, Interest, and Growth

·         The Impact of Geopolitical Risks on the Economy

·         The Future Role of Capital Markets

·         The Impact of Global Risks on Capital Markets

Moderator
Prof. Dr. Erhan Aslanoğlu
Prof. Dr. Erhan Aslanoğlu
Istanbul Bilgi University
Dept. Of Economics
Panellist
Prof. Ege Yazgan
Prof. Ege Yazgan
İstanbul Bilgi University
Rector
Panellist
Hakan Kara
Hakan Kara
Bilkent University
Professor
Panellist
Prof. Dr. Selva Demiralp
Prof. Dr. Selva Demiralp
Koç University
Professor
Panel 2: Blockchain and Crypto: New Dynamics in the Capital Market

·         The Role of Crypto Assets in Capital Market

·         The Role of Blockchain Technology in Financial Transactions

·         Digital Assets and Investor Protection

·         Regulatory and Legal Framework: Türkiye and Global Perspectives

·         Tokenization: Corporate and Real Estate Applications

·         Global Applications of Blockchain and Its Interaction with the Financial Ecosystem

Moderator
Melis Hazal Karagöz
Melis Hazal Karagöz
CNBC–e
Moderator
Panellist
Ali İhsan Güngör
Ali İhsan Güngör
Capital Markets Board of Türkiye
Vice Chairman
Panellist
Efe Bulduk
Efe Bulduk
FirstBatch
Co-Founder
Panellist
Onur Güven
Onur Güven
Garanti BBVA Kripto
CEO
PANEL 3: Nature’s Capital: Ecological Interaction and Financial Transformation

·         Sustainable Supply Chains and Nature-Aligned Investment Processes

·         Living in Balance with Nature: What Role Can Business Play?

·         Financing Models in Multi-Stakeholder Projects

·         Financing Biodiversity

·         Corporate Strategies for Nature-Aligned Economic Value Creation

·         The Role of Capital Market Players in Nature-Based Investments

Moderator
Şule Laleli
Şule Laleli
Fortune Turkey
Editor
Panellist
Ali Kırali
Ali Kırali
Turkish Mercantile Exchange
Chief Executive Officer
Panellist
Prof. Dr. Burcu Yavuz Tiftikçigil
Prof. Dr. Burcu Yavuz Tiftikçigil
İstanbul Kultur University
Vice Rector
Panellist
Nilgün Osman
Nilgün Osman
Türkiye İş Bankası A.Ş.
Head of Investor Relations and Sustainability, Sustainability Coordinator
15:00-16:00
PANEL 4: Financial Bridges for Innovative Entrepreneurs

·         The Role of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Venture Capital in Shaping the Future

·         Growth and Internationalization Strategies for Entrepreneurs

·         Access to Finance in the Next-Generation Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

·         Bridging Capital Markets and Entrepreneurs

·         The Contribution of Women’s Entrepreneurship and Diversity to the Ecosystem

·         Entrepreneurship–Academia–Industry Collaboration Models

Moderator
Şafak Tükle
Şafak Tükle
CNBC – e
Presenter, Moderator
Panellist
Erkan Kilimci
Erkan Kilimci
Tera Financial Investments Holding
Deputy Chairman of the Board and CEO
Panellist
Gülsüm Çıracı
Gülsüm Çıracı
Startupfon
Founding Partner
Panellist
Zuhal Mansfield
Zuhal Mansfield
TMG Mining and Manufacturing Ltd
Chairperson
PANEL 5: Artificial Intelligence in Real

·         Next-Generation Technologies: AI and Machine Learning

·         Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Daily Life

·         AI Applications in Industry and Business

·         AI-Driven Decision-Making and Automation Processes

·         Academia–Industry Collaboration Models in Artificial Intelligence

·         National and International Artificial Intelligence Strategies

·         The Future Workforce and Collaboration with Artificial Intelligence

Moderator
Cihan Sarı
Cihan Sarı
Yapay Zekâ ve Teknoloji Derneği
Yönetim Kurulu Üyesi
Panellist
Barış Karakullukçu
Barış Karakullukçu
Aionire Founder and AI Consultant
Panellist
Levent Karadağ
Levent Karadağ
Artificial Intelligence Platform
Head of Artificial Intelligence Platform
Panellist
Y. Pınar Kitapçı
Y. Pınar Kitapçı
Koç Finansman A.Ş.
General Manager and Board Member
PANEL 6: Youth Take the Floor in the Capital Market

·         The Impact of Youth in the Future Financial Ecosystem

·         Financial Literacy and the Role of Youth

·         Young Investors’ Participation in Capital Markets

·         Young Investors’ Risk Perception and Decision-Making

·         Digital Tools and Investment Experiences

·         Interaction Between Next-Generation Entrepreneurship and Capital Markets

·         The Contribution of Social Media to Financial Awareness

Moderator
Prof. Dr. Sadi Uzunoğlu
Prof. Dr. Sadi Uzunoğlu
Trakya University Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
Head of Economics Department
Panellist
Bartu Güner
Bartu Güner
Marmara University, Department of Econometrics
Student
Panellist
Deniz Efe Tunuğ
Deniz Efe Tunuğ
Bogazici University Department of Management
Student
Panellist
Eren Ersecen
Eren Ersecen
İstanbul Bilgi University Departmant of Economics
Student
09:30-10:30
MAIN PANEL: The Role of Banks in Economic Stability

·         From Tightening to Normalization in Monetary Policy

·         Impact of Interest Rate Policies on the Real Sector

·         Inflation Expectations and Financial Stability

·         The Impact of Digital Banking on Monetary Policy

·         Capital Flows and Interaction with International Markets

·         The Future of Financial Policies for Sustainable Growth

Moderator
Açıl Sezen
Açıl Sezen
Bloomberg HT
Editor in Chief Bloomberg HT
Panellist
Ömür Tan
Ömür Tan
QNB Türkiye
Chief Executive Officer
Panellist
Ümit Leblebici
Ümit Leblebici
TEB
CEO
11:00-12:00
PANEL 7: Impact Investing and Its Contribution to Sustainability Goals

·         Social Impact and Responsible Investing: Societal Expectations and Impact Investments

·         The Contribution of Impact Investing to Sustainability Goals

·         Real-World Examples and Experiences

·         Challenges and Opportunities

·         Outlook for the Future

Moderator
Hakan Güldağ
Hakan Güldağ
Nasıl Bir Ekonomi Medya A.Ş.
Yönetim Kurulu Başkanı
Panellist
Prof. Dr. Güler Aras
Prof. Dr. Güler Aras
Turkish Capital Markets Association (TCMA) Independent Board Member, Integrated Reporting Association Türkiye (ERTA) Founding Chair
YTU Center for Finance, Governance and Sustainability (CFGS) Founding Chair
Panellist
İbrahim H. Öztop
İbrahim H. Öztop
Development and Investment Bank of Türkiye
CEO and Board Member
Panellist
Şafak Müderrisgil
Şafak Müderrisgil
Chair, EYDK and Trustee, GSG Impact
President, Turkish Tennis Federation (TTF)
PANEL 8: From Board to Algorithm, from Algorithm to Artificial Intelligence

·         From Tradition to Digitalization: The Evolution of Financial Investments

·         Data-Driven Decision-Making and Big Data Applications

·         New Investment Models with Digital Assets and DAOs

·         Human–Machine Collaboration in the Future Financial Ecosystem

·         Ethics, Transparency, and Accountability in Financial Technologies

Moderator
Ali Ağaoğlu
Ali Ağaoğlu
Financial Consultant and Journalist
Panellist
Ahmet Mergen
Ahmet Mergen
Acar Securities
Strategist
Panellist
Aras Erkara
Aras Erkara
Is Investment
Director, Treasury
Panellist
Doç. Dr. Güzhan Gülay
Doç. Dr. Güzhan Gülay
Borsa İstanbul A.Ş.
Genel Müdür Yardımcısı
Panellist
Kıvanç Özbilgiç
Kıvanç Özbilgiç
Matriks Algo Solutions
Co Founder and General Manager
PANEL 9: From Family Businesses to Institutionalization: Going Public

·         The Journey of Family Businesses Toward Institutionalization

·         Managing Intergenerational Transition

·         IPO: A New Chapter in Growth and Access to Capital

·         Opportunities and Responsibilities of Going Public

·         Success Stories: From Turkish Family Businesses to Global Players

Moderator
Özlem Doğaner
Özlem Doğaner
A Para
Genel Yayın Yönetmeni
Panellist
Derin Altan
Derin Altan
White and Case
Head of Capital Markets, Türkiye
Panellist
T.Murat Kolbaşı
T.Murat Kolbaşı
Arzum Elektrikli Ev Aletleri A.Ş.
Chairman
Panellist
Umut Beytorun
Umut Beytorun
Tera Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş.
Corporate Finance Deputy General Manager
13:00-14:00
PANEL 10: Dynamics, Opportunities, and the Future in the Capital Market

·         New Trends and Dynamics in Capital Markets

·         The Evolution of Investor Behavior in Türkiye

·         Innovative Strategies in Portfolio Management

·         The Future of Real Estate Investment Trusts

·         Institutional Investors and Long-Term Financing

·         Technology and Digital Transformation in Capital Markets

Moderator
Jülide Yiğittürk Gürdamar
Jülide Yiğittürk Gürdamar
Dünya Newspaper
Journalist
Panellist
Burak Kınalılar
Burak Kınalılar
İş Investment
Deputy Chief Executive
Panellist
Emrah Ayrancı
Emrah Ayrancı
Ak Asset Management
Chief Investment Officer
Panellist
Seba Gacemer
Seba Gacemer
Sinpaş GYO A.Ş.
CEO and Board Member
PANEL 11: Game-Changing Ventures in the Capital Market: FinTech

·         The Role and Impact of Fintech in Capital Markets

·         Next-Generation Payment and Investment Platforms

·         Digital Banking and Investment Tools

·         Transformation of Investor Experience with Fintech

·         Regulation and Security: The Challenges Facing Fintech

·         An Entrepreneurial Perspective: Start-up Stories and Growth Strategies

·         Collaborations in the Fintech Ecosystem: Banks, Institutions, and Start-ups

Moderator
Kerem Özdemir
Kerem Özdemir
Nasıl Bir Ekonomi
Columnist/Writer
Panellist
Egem Eraslan
Egem Eraslan
Midas
Founder
Panellist
Okay Yıldırım
Okay Yıldırım
QNB eSolutions
General Manager
Panellist
Sami Güzel
Sami Güzel
Fonmap
Founding Partner
PANEL 12: The Capital Market Shaped by Interaction

·         The Evolution of Investor Preferences in Financial Markets

·         Innovation, Liquidity, and Investor Expectations in Fund Structures

·         Diversification of Financial Resources

·         Interaction Ecosystem: Regulators and Market Participants

·         Next-Generation Market Supervision: Real-Time Monitoring, Data-Driven Oversight, and Artificial Intelligence

Moderator
İskender Ada
İskender Ada
FODER and SEPAM
Board Member
Panellist
Selin Silahyürekli
Selin Silahyürekli
Capital Markets Board of Türkiye
Deputy Head of Institutional Investors Department
Panellist
Arif Tuncay Ersöz
Arif Tuncay Ersöz
Borsa İstanbul A.Ş.
Chief Audit Executive
Panellist
Emre Koçbey
Emre Koçbey
İstanbul Settlement and Custody Bank Inc.
Custody and Collective Investment Institutions Department Director
Panellist
Dr. F. Ayzer BİLGİÇ
Dr. F. Ayzer BİLGİÇ
Merkezi Kayıt Kuruluşu A.Ş.
Data Services Director
14:30-15:30
PANEL 13: From Project to Funding: Alternative Financing Approaches in Real Estate

·         Contributions of REITs and Real Estate Funds to the Turkish Economy

·         Opportunities and Advantages Provided to Investors by Real Estate Investment Funds as a Capital Market Instrument

·         Institutional and Individual Investors’ Interest in Real Estate Investment Funds

·         Securitization of Real Estate

·         Real Estate Investment Strategies and Fund Types (rental income-focused, development, and project-based funds)

Moderator
Murat Onuk
Murat Onuk
Arz Gayrimenkul ve Girişim Sermayesi Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş.
Genel Müdür ve Yönetim Kurulu Üyesi
Panellist
Prof. Dr. Ali Hepşen
Prof. Dr. Ali Hepşen
Istanbul University
Professor
Panellist
Muhammed Emin Özer
Muhammed Emin Özer
Albaraka Asset Management
Chief Executive Officer
Panellist
Neşecan Çekici
Neşecan Çekici
GYODER
Chairperson of the Board
PANEL 14: From Interaction to Trend

·         Investor Psychology in the Age of Social Media

·         As a medium rooted in interpersonal communication, social media has evolved into a powerful force shaping investor behavior and driving market trends. While democratizing access to financial information, it has also intensified risks such as misinformation, speculative movements, and irrational decision-making. The recent wave of major crypto liquidations and community-driven dynamics formed on platforms like Reddit have once again demonstrated the influence of social media on the markets. This panel will explore the impact of social media engagement on investor psychology and the formation of trends.

·         The Impact of Social Media on Investment Decisions

·         The Shaping of Investor Behavior through Social Media

·         Shifts in Investor Behavior: Group Dynamics and Speculative Impacts

·         Behavioral Finance

·         Strategies for Investors to Minimize the Impact of Social Media

Moderator
Prof. Dr. Sinan Alçın
Prof. Dr. Sinan Alçın
Istanbul Kultur University - Professor of Economics
4ware Research Founder
Panellist
Devrim Danyal
Devrim Danyal
Blockchain Yapay Zeka Akademi
Founder
Panellist
Prof. Dr. Evren Bolgün
Prof. Dr. Evren Bolgün
Economist
Panellist
Dr. Tuğberk Çitilci
Dr. Tuğberk Çitilci
Fiba Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş.
Head of Research
PANEL 15: The Codes of the Future in the Business World

·         From Education to the Business World: Next-Generation Skills

·         Jobs of the Future and the Future of Jobs

·         Human–Machine Collaboration: New Roles and Competencies

·         Artificial Intelligence’s Transformation of Workforce Dynamics

·         How Will Developments in the Financial Sector Shape Career Opportunities? The Digital Professions of the Digital World

·         Data-Driven Organizational Culture and Leadership Transformation

Moderator
Çağlar Çabuk
Çağlar Çabuk
Sustainable Learning Development and Excellence Association
Founder and Chairperson
Panellist
Cenk Akıncılar
Cenk Akıncılar
QNB Türkiye
Human Resources Executive Vice President
Panellist
Fahri Yanar
Fahri Yanar
AKINROBOTICS
Assistant Coordinator Responsible for Product and Project
Panellist
Gökhan Toğrul
Gökhan Toğrul
Korn Ferry
Senior Client Partner