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An intriguing trend is the growing number of companies identifying primarily as technology entities rather than adhering strictly to their respective industries. If every business adopts a tech-centric identity, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) is poised to wield influence comparable to any of the CEO’s direct reports. In a landscape where data serves as the modern fuel and generative AI acts as the innovative powerhouse, how will CIOs effectively supervise these engines, ensuring their responsible deployment?
Given the pervasive cybersecurity challenges, the advent of generative AI is bound to unveil expansive realms of risk. Looking ahead, CIOs won’t merely be catalysts for innovation; they will emerge as the key executives entrusted with safeguarding the enterprise.

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KEY THEMES OF THE SUMMIT

The CIO As Architects: Leading Sustainability, Resillience, and Future

The Evolving Hybrid Workplace and Its Impact on Corporate Culture

Pioneering the "Software-Driven Enterprise" of Tomorrow

The Data Foreseers: Unlocking Future Insights Today

The Rise of Cloud, Embracing a Cloud-Powered Digital Future

A Leadership Perspective on Cybersecurity

Emerging Victorious in the Talent Race: Reimagining Work for a Better Future and Securing Top Talent

CIO Expectations: Evolve, Expand, and Innovate

Reshaping Destiny with AI, Data Analytics, and Intelligent Automation

5 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SUMMIT

with keynote, plenary, workshop sessions

Invitation-Only Event showcasing a comprehensive technology research-based agenda blended with innovations, business and operational best-practices Offers an unbeatable mix of expert case studies, interactive panels, and open discussions

Executives; CIOs, CTOs, COOs, CDOs, VPs and IT Executives & Leaders. Opportunity for IT vendors to showcase their products/solutions and establish their thought leadership

  • Market your brand to the right decision makers & influencers
  • Engage with target decision makers
  • Take advantage of the facilitated 1-1 meetings
  • Build strong customer relationships
  • Develop new business contacts
  • 1-1 meetings, customized networking opportunities, customized private lunch or social activities
  • Meetings with peers to discuss common challenges and share concrete experiences
The CIO Awards are designed to reward the efforts of IT leaders in conceptualizing and successfully delivering game-changing innovation and digital transformation initiatives for their organizations.

In the evaluation process, transparency and impartiality principles are applied at all levels by the jury formed by CxOs, academicians and thought leaders of the industry.

Award categories and selection criteria are planned to highlight current technologies and implementation models. With the CIO awards, we also highlight the most successful IT projects and present them as reference projects for future implementations.

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AGENDA

08 : 15 AM

Registration & Networking Breakfast

08 : 35 AM

Raffle Draw for Early Birds (Apple Watch, Apple Airpods, Apple TV, Smart IP Camera)

08 : 40 AM

MURAT YILDIZ

FOUNDER, CXO MEDYA

08: 45 AM

Today’s CIOs are much more than just technical gurus; they serve as tech catalysts responsible for fostering business growth. Consequently, they must adeptly transition IT discussions from cost to value. How can CIOs strategically present technology not merely as a tolerated expense but as a crucial differentiator and a valuable catalyst for business growth and revenue?

ALPHAN KİMYONOK

CIO & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION LEADER, KOÇ HOLDİNG

HİLMİ KOÇAK

CIO, ECZACIBAŞI GROUP

BİLAL GENÇ

CTO, A101

KEREM KIZILTUNÇ

CIO, TURKISH AIRLINES

GÖKHAN GÖKÇAY

EVP, TECHNOLOGY, AKBANK

TUNÇ ŞENYOL

CIO, HAYAT HOLDİNG

09 : 25 AM

FATİH AKGÜL

CTO, HUAWEI ENTERPRISE TÜRKİYE

09 : 35 AM

BURAK AYDIN

GENERAL MANAGER, AWS TÜRKİYE

09 : 45 AM

UMUT YENİLMİŞ

VP OF PRODUCT & ENGINEERING, ARABAM.COM

GÖKHAN GENÇTÜRK

GENERAL MANAGER, BULUTİSTAN

09 : 55 AM

Merih Önder,

DISTRICT MANAGER, PALO ALTO NETWORKS

10 : 05 AM

GÜRKAN ARPACI

GENERAL MANAGER, TURKCELL DİJİTAL İŞ SERVİSLERİ

10 : 15 AM

ÖNDER GÜLER

COUNTRY MANAGER, GOOGLE CLOUD

10 : 25 AM

MURAT HALİDİ

SENIOR NETWORK AND SECURITY MANAGER, ZORLU HOLDİNG

SUNAY MUSAOĞLU

SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER, FORTİNET

10 : 35 AM

Networking Break & 1-1 Meetings

11 : 05 AM

Raffle Draw (Apple Watch, Apple Airpods, Apple TV, Smart IP Camera)

11 : 10 AM

WOUTER MEİJS

CIO & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER, ING TÜRKİYE

MURAT YILDIZ

FOUNDER, CXO MEDYA

11 : 20 AM

AYHAN BAMYACI

GENERAL MANAGER, PLATİN BİLİŞİM

11 : 30 AM

SERDAR KİRAZ

ADVANCED ANALYTICS & DATA GOVERNANCE GROUP DIRECTOR, BEYMEN

11 : 40 AM

CANSU ÜNALIR ORHAN

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR SOLUTION SALES TR & MENA, NTT DATA

11 : 50 AM

ÖKKEŞ EMİN BALÇİÇEK

CEO, ARCHITECHT

12 : 00 PM

TİMUR KARAMAN

IT DIRECTOR, TİRYAKİ AGRO FOODS

MEHMET ALİ KÜÇÜKTAŞ

DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER, VMIND

12 : 10 PM

CANER AHMET AYDIN

SENIOR PRESALES MANAGER, KASPERSKY

12 : 20 PM

New Technologies; Cloud, ML, AI, RPA & Advanced Data Analytics, has never been more important — it’s now a strategic imperative. Once viewed as primarily the job of operational leaders, CIOs are the new drivers of digital transformation and experience across their organizations. We will hear from CIOs who are driving remarkable change, business impact and scale leveraging technology.

EMEL TURAL

IT DIRECTOR, BOSCH

BÖKE BACAKOĞLU

CIO, MAPFRE

CİHAN YILDIZ

CTO, BOYNER

MEHMET MURAT HUYUT

IT GROUP MANAGER, KUVEYT TÜRK

ÖZGÜR ÇETİNOĞLU

CIO, TOFAŞ

FAHRİ ARKAN

CIO, AGESA HAYAT VE EMEKLİLİK

13 : 00 PM

Networking Lunch

14 : 05 PM

Raffle Draw (Apple Watch, Apple Airpods, Apple TV, Smart IP Camera)

14 : 10 PM

SABRİ GÖKMENLER

CIO, TÜRKİYE İŞ BANKASI

MURAT YILDIZ

FOUNDER, CXO MEDYA

14 : 20 PM

SERDAR KUZULOĞLU

JOURNALIST & AUTHOR, TECHNOLOGY & FUTURE TRENDS

14 : 40 PM

ÇİÇEK BAYÜLKEN

COUNTRY MANAGER TURKEY / CIS, PURE STORAGE

14 : 50 PM

ERAY GÖZENER

EVP, DOĞUŞ TEKNOLOJİ

CEM KOTANOĞLU

FOUNDER, GENERAL MANAGER, SECURE FUTURE

15 : 00 PM

15 : 10 PM

SERKAN ZENT

APPLICATION SECURITY PRODUCT MANAGER, NSC BİLİŞİM

15 : 20 PM

ANDREEA SOCOL

DIRECTOR PRESALES UK & EMEA, DRUID AI

DRAGOS FILASTACHEANU

SALES & PARTNERSHIP DIRECTOR CEE & AFRICA, DRUID AI

15 : 30 PM

CİHAN YILMAZ

DIRECTOR OF CENTER OF EXCELLENCE, TESTINIUM

15 : 40 PM

SERTAN SELÇUK

VICE PRESIDENT OF METAP & CIS, OPSWAT

15 : 50 PM

HAKAN OLGUNSOY

REGIONAL MANAGER TÜRKİYE & CIS, EXTREME NETWORKS

SERDAR TURGUT

EVP, SYSTEM MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS, AKTİF TECH – AKTİFBANK

16 : 00 PM

Şirin Aktaş

CIO & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER, EDENRED TÜRKİYE

ARZU DEDE GÖNÜLTAŞ

CIO, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS & VANS TURKEY

EGE ÖRER

CIO & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER, AXA SİGORTA

MEHMET BÜTÜN

CIO, VAKIF KATILIM

ENGİN KAVAS

CTO, AYDEM ENERJİ

İSMİHAN BAYSAL ANDERSON

IT & AUTOMATION DIRECTOR, İSTANBUL SABİHA GÖKÇEN AIRPORT

16 : 10 PM

Modernization is not a destination but an ongoing transformational journey. CIOs are the drivers of this modernization and transformation. From harnessing emerging technologies to shaping forward-thinking agendas, this session aims to illuminate pathways for businesses to adapt, thrive, and set the stage for a future defined by technological evolution.

ŞİRİN AKTAŞ

CIO & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER, EDENRED TURKEY

ARZU DEDE GÖNÜLTAŞ

CIO, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS & VANS TURKEY

İSMİHAN BAYSAL ANDERSON

IT & AUTOMATION DIRECTOR, İSTANBUL SABİHA GÖKÇEN AIRPORT

EGE ÖRER

CIO & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER, AXA SİGORTA

MEHMET BÜTÜN

CIO, VAKIF KATILIM

ENGİN KAVAS

CTO, AYDEM ENERJİ

SAVAŞ ERGEN

IT GROUP DIRECTOR, CK ENERJİ

16 : 50 PM

Faced with the effects of climate change, the pandemic, geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressure and recession, it can be difficult to identify and navigate the right path. This session will evaluate the steps CIOs need to create an IT strategy that is both resilient to change and resilient to deal with disruptions.

YEKTA CAYMAZ

CIO, ARÇELİK GLOBAL

HAYRİYE KARADENİZ

CDO – DIGITAL SERVICES LEADER, FORD OTOSAN

MERT ORUZ

CIO, ARKAS HOLDİNG

UMUT ÖZDOĞAN

CHIEF DIGITAL & INFORMATION OFFICER, DENİZBANK

FAHRİ ÖBEK

COO, TÜRKİYE FİNANS KATILIM

FUNDA ÖNEY

CIO, HSBC

17 : 30 PM

IŞIL HASDEMİR

GENERAL MANAGER, DELL TECHNOLOGIES

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Murat Yıldız

Founder, CXO Medya

Sarper Türkay

Co-Founder, FUTURE OF Consultancy