AI-Fueled or AI-Fooled? Architecting for Real Impact

Yusuf Tok

Chief Technology Officer,

Lunch & Networking

Registration & Networking

Welcome Address

Jyoti Lalchandani

Head of WW Events & MD – META, Central Asia, India, IDC

The AI Moment: Strategies for CIOs

AI, predicted to have a $19.9 trillion impact on the global economy by 2030, is reshaping economic landscapes, creating new revenue streams, and redefining competitive advantages. This session will provide unique insights and analysis drawn from IDC’s extensive study of CIOs and key decision-makers across the world. It will provide a deeper understanding of current and planned AI strategies and use case road maps, covering key topics such as AI-ready data, unified governance, fit-for-purpose and scalable infrastructure, and AI talent.

Eren Eser

Associate Research Director, Türkiye, IDC

Innovate, Modernize, Orchestrate: Preparing for the Age of Agents

AI-driven transformation is reshaping the way we live and work. Charting your organization’s path through the age of AI will require a focus on strategy, productivity, value creation, innovation, governance and people. Over the past 12 months, there has been a surge in experimentation, with organizations running an average of 40 proofs of concept (PoC). However, only 1 in 8 has successfully transitioned to production—a figure that falls significantly short of the minimum success rate needed for business leaders to maintain their investment strategies. Given the increasing IT costs, the value gap is doubly painful. The CIO is in the hot seat again.

Kemal Kaplan

Member of Board, Acıbadem Teknoloji

Gökhan Gökçay

CIO, Akbank

Metin Demirel

CDO, Sabancı Holding

Hilmi Koçak

CIO, Eczacıbaşı Group

Önder Kaplancık

CIO, Zorlu Holding

Agentic AI in Action: Transforming Business with Agent-Based Intelligence and Generative Power

Dr. Özgür Akarsu

Data & AI Director,

Architecting Intelligence: Designing the Business of Tomorrow

This session will focus on how emerging technologies are reshaping the way businesses operate and grow. We will explore next-generation cloud platforms, AI-powered automation, and our evolving B2B marketplace—each playing a crucial role in streamlining operations and enabling smarter, faster decision-making. By reimagining digital infrastructure and customer engagement models, we aim to build more agile, efficient, and scalable business ecosystems. Join us to discover how we are designing future-ready solutions that not only meet today’s needs but also lay the foundation for tomorrow’s intelligent enterprises.

Özlem Kestioğlu

Executive Committee Member,

Smart Alliances: Leading Strategic Digital Transformation through Collaboration

Gurkan Arpaci

General Manager,

Gül Erol

IT President, Yıldız Holding & CEO, Yıldız Tech

Transform Your Business with Generative AI

Berrin Ozselyuk

AWS Turkiye, Genel Muduru

Tea/Coffee & Networking Break

Raffle Draw

Are You Integrating AI into Processes, or Embedding It into Your DNA?

Gokhan Erdogdu

CEO,

Harnessing Cloud Advantages in Your IT Playground

Alp Bağrıaçık

CEO, GlassHouse

The AI-Ready Imperative: Transforming Data Chaos into Strategic Advantage

Taylan Özkök

Head of Digital Sales, Türkiye,

End of Day 1

Cocktails (Main Plenary Room) Sponsored by Dell Technologies

Ilker Rodoplu

Sales Director, Enterprise & Large Commercial Business