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Gani
Müjde
Writer, Script Writer, Director, Cartoonist
Biography
“One of our teachers told us to look at people in the streets, write stories about them and develop characters for them in our mind. I make many observations. The characters I cast are real Turkish people.”
A coffee/laughter break with Gani Müjde
Gani Müjde is a talented name whose works have filled our lives with joy. He has successfully managed to pull off many “firsts” in a landscape where “new” is not easily accepted. The master humourist’s films, which he produces and directs, and his TV series and programs, for which he writes the scripts, are embedded in our memories.
Gani Müjde invites his audience for a coffee break where he tells amusing anecdotes from his life and comments on interesting newspaper headlines, as well as celebrity blunders. The positive way he looks at life transports you away from your daily routine and makes for a truly special experience.
Take a break and smile at life with Gani Müjde!
Who is Gani Müjde?
Gani Müjde was born in 1959 in Istanbul. He graduated from Mimar Sinan University’s Cinema and Television Academy. Müjde worked for Gırgır and Fırt magazines for eight years. He also worked as an editor at the magazine Laklak. He then went on to establish Limon magazine and began writing a column called “Peynir Gemisi.”
He now heads a writer’s group called Tükenmezkalem and owns a production company called Peynir Gemisi.
Speech Topics
• Conversations with humorous anecdotes
Sevil
Atasoy
UN International Narcotics Control Board member, Owner of Kanıt Informatics Publishing and Consultancy Company, TV producer
Biography
Sevil Atasoy, immediate past president of the UN International Narcotics Control Board and elected as a member of the board for the 2017 – 2022 term, is also the vice-rector of Uskudar University. She also has a TV show titled Kanıt (Evidence) and owns a publishing and consultancy company named Bilişim.
“If your profession requires that you walk with the angels and the demons, what you live through is nothing like the scripts of crime movies. There are no cases which are researched by a handful of people or murders solved in a matter of days. If you work in a country without a DNA database on a national level, many crimes remain unsolved.” she says.
Prof. Dr. Sevil Atasoy was named as the science person of the year in Turkey for her contributions to crime scene investigation processes, forensic laboratories and DNA evidence processes. She shares her thirty-year experience with crime and introduces the audience to the challenging, thrilling and mysterious world of evidence hunters who are focused on facts and only the facts. Atasoy says, “There is no perfect murder. If the attempt were perfect, you would not even see the murder and assume death by natural causes or suicide. The trick is a good autopsy and proper evidence collection.” She served as the Ministry of Justice Chemicals Department Director for twelve years and Istanbul University Forensic Institute Manager for eight years.
Watch out! She has a mobile phone
Sevil Atasoy, represented by Indeks Speaker Agency, says that we as human beings, who have been careful about someone with a stone, stick, blade or pistol in hand, will be looking to hide when we see a mobile phone in the not-so-far future. New generation mobile phones have already been used as deadly weapons for perfect murders, it is just so few people are aware yet. It will be possible to remotely trigger a heart attack, induce a diabetic coma, trigger a traffic accident or induce the vagus nerve of the brain and trigger reflexes.
Speech Topics
• There is No Such Thing as a Flawless Murder; There Are Simply Murders That Are Close to Flawless
• A Guide to Arresting a Serial Killer
• A President Out of Water: Turgut Özal
• CSI: Sex, Lies and Larvae
• Mozart’s Skull, Beethoven’s Hair, Einstein’s Brain and Other Unimportant Things
Alphan
Manas
Innovation and Entrepreneurship at TİM and İHKİB, Technologist, Futurist, Honorary President of the Turkish Futurists Association
Biography
“The world is changing rapidly. All these developments make it more difficult for us to prepare for the future. We can be ready if we start studying the future now.”
How the future will be shaped
Alphan Manas is a futurist. As a prolific inventor he spends his time conceiving of and devising inventions which use innovative technologies. Besides designing household gear, security and daily life products, he works on modernizing and functionalizing products that have long been in use. Some of his patented products include: Z-Cart Shopping Cart, MaTTE Water Level, an audience counter, a cooler providing ideal storage conditions and allowing for stock tracking, a food storage mechanism, and a round refrigerator.
He evaluates the trends of different generations, from Baby Boomers (the post-World War II generation) to Gen-Z, on the one hand, and develops ideas to provide better life styles, living environments and products for societies of the near and distant future on the other hand.
He is a technology expert, and works closely with institutions and university technology transfer centres in Turkey and the U.S., to develop projects for developing countries. He is a board member at the “Institute of Ecolonomics” in the U.S., which is a non-profit organisation that promotes economic sustainability in rural areas through the local production of energy, food, housing and other products. The chairman of the Turkey chapter of the World Future Society, Manas also founded the Turkish Futurists Association which is an extension thereof.
As an author of columns published in numerous publications, Manas has a blog accessible at www.alphanmanas.com.
Who is Alphan Manas?
Alphan Manas graduated with a degree in Textile and Apparel Engineering from the Aegean University. He received his Master’s degree in Production Management from the State University of New York. He then worked as a Production Manager at Tenba’s New York factory. In 1987, he returned to Turkey as Country Manager of the Colonial Corporation, part of a Fortune 500 apparel giant and a supplier to American department store chains such as Sears, K-Mart, JC Penny and Wal-Mart. In 1988, he co-founded Exim, followed by Planet and Teknoser, which were then later all brought under the umbrella of his flagship company, Teknoloji Holding, in 1998. He parted ways with his business partner in February of 2006 and established Brightwell Holdings BV in the Netherlands which encompasses seven companies which left Teknoloji Holding as a result of the reorganization.
Speech Topics
• Birds Eye View on A Corporation
• Strategies for Future and their Reflections on the Industry
• The Mistakes that Influence the Future of the Companies: “Where did I Make the mistake?”
• Lifestyles of the Future
• Affects of the Technology on our Life
• Entrepreneurship
Şafak
Pavey
Politician, Diplomat, Human Rights Activist
Biography
Şafak Pavey, former Turkish MP is a highly respected figure in international diplomacy and a well known speaker. Pavey, is active in international human rights circles. She is an ambassador of tolerance and “positivism”, appreciated by all regardless of political perspective they represent . Pavey is a trusted activist for women, children, disabled, immigrant… in short “human” rights. In her own words, she is an “active citizen”.
As a child, Pavey was interested in art and communication and she studied art and cinema in Zurich. She lost an arm and a leg in a train accident, which has not discouraged her at all. On the contrary, she decided to work on behalf of handicapped groups including people with disabilities, minorities and immigrants and changed the path of her career. Pavey studied international relations and economics and worked to improve the well-being of humanity on a number of issues including human rights, humanitarian assistance and global peace.
A career of achievements from UN to the Turkish Parliament
Pavey started to work for the Office of the United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights in 2003 and held various positions during the following 7 years. She was a humanitarian assistance officer in Algeria, Sahara, Egypt, Yemen, Lebanon, Syria and Iraq. She was the commissioner’s agent in Iran and Afghanistan. Pavey served as the Public Relations and Strategic Communication Projects Manager in Geneva and the Coordinator for Ted Kennedy Nansen Immigrants Awards Committee in Washington. She was later assigned as the Central European Chief Agent of the Office of the United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Immigrants in Hungary. In 2010, she served as the Secretary General for UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. Following and invitation by the People’s Republican Party (CHP), she was elected as MP from Istanbul. Pavey as of 2017 is back to her active citizen activities, such as the Women Leaders Forum, headquartered in Brussels. She currently works on security, women and immigration issues.
She wrote a book with her mother, journalist Ayşe Önal, about the accident she was involved, titled “Railway Platform 13” which became the “Book of the Year” in Turkey. A year later in 2008, she wrote “Refugee Rights in Iran” with Nobel Peace Laureate Dr. Shirin Ebadi. She also served as an editor for two international publications and published “Wherever I Go The Sky Is Mine” (2011).
Who is Şafak Pavey?
Pavey was born in Ankara (1976). Graduated from Westminster University, London. She has a MA from the London School of Economics. She was acclaimed by the academic circles with her thesis titled “Property Rights of Non-Muslims in Muslim Countries”, and honored with the “Outstanding Young Person of the World Award”. She also received “International Woman of Courage Award” (2012) by the US Secretary of State. Pavey received the award from First Lady Michele Obama, while former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, supported with a long and comprehensive speech. Pavey speaks English, German, French, Italian and “international sign language.” She also speaks Arabic and Persian at an elementary level.
Speech Topics
- Universal Human Rights of Women, Children, Elderly and Disabled
- Philanthropy
- Global Migration and Social Cohesion Policies
- Working at the UN; A bird’s eye view of the world
- Humananistic Thoughts and Scenariosfor the Near Future
- Intercity Diplomacy
- Urban and Environmental Designs
- The Future of Security and Civil Security Issues
- Solutions for Inclusive Industrial Design
Barış
Özcan
Abak.us Kreatif Medya Ajansı Başkanı, YouTube İçerik Yapımcısı
Biography
New York based “storyteller” Baris is producing and broadcasting YouTube videos about art, design, technology and literature. Every week he tries to build and tell simplified stories around complex technological concepts and social issues as his hub content. Baris is also an award winner art director at the creative agency he founded, “Abak.us”, a certified instructor and a prominent public speaker at popular events such as TEDx talks in Turkey. He is married to one of the first ever internet bloggers in Turkey, Devletsah, and has a son.
Leyla
Alaton
Alarko Holding A.Ş. Board Member
Biography
“Brave businesswoman, bright speaker… Brings you fascinating topics.”
Leyla Alaton is one of the brightest figures of Turkish business life. She comes from a strong tradition of family business. Alaton draws attention with her unique style and brave ideas. She works tirelessly to help women achieve success in their business careers and improve their social status in a self sufficient manner. Alaton specifically speaks on and helps larger audiences understand the issues of entrepreneurship, innovation and women employment with her vast experience.
Leyla Aaton was actively in business life since 1986 and climbed the steps up her career fast thanks to a sophisticated analytic skill. Following her education in USA, she started her career in 1986 at Alarko Holding, founded by her father Ishak Alaton and his partner Dr. Üzeyir Garih and managed promotion and marketing of Alkent – Etiler Uyduşehir and Alsit Villakent projects.
She was named as the “Businesswoman of the Year” by the National Center for Productivity in 1992.
She was listed among the “Leaders of the Future” at the Davos World Economic Forum in 1993. In the same year, she founded Megatrend Public Relations and Consulting Company. She provided consultancy service for global giants including Aérospatiale and Alcatel.
Alaton is an active member of many non-governmental organizations including GYİAD (Young Businessmen Association) Founding Membership, GIF (Global Relations Forum) Membership, New Museum, New York Leadership Council Membership, Make A Wish Association Board Membership, Darüşşafaka Education Institutions Consulting Committee Membership, Contemporary Art Istanbul Consulting Committee Membership, WPO (World Presidents’ Organization) Membership and “Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards” jury membership.
She was also a jury member of the TV show “Do You Have An Idea” where she helped young entrepreneurs with their fresh ideas using her years of experience.
Supporting women employment
Alaton is a known advocate for women in business and social life. She encourages entrepreneur women on many platforms she is involved in, whether as a speaker or an invitee, and takes active action through a number of organizations to achieve this goal. One of these organizations is KAGİDER (Women Entrepreneurs Association), where she is a founding member. Leyla Alaton is an active speaker in demand on issues of women’s rights, improvement of their social status and entrepreneurship on TV shows, college meetings and various other organizations.
Art-lover
Alaton is well-known for her enthusiasm in arts, in addition to her business career, as well as her collections and a sophisticated interest in painting and modern arts since her college days. Alaton has a unique approach to art: “Arts should tranquilize those who are confused and confuse those who are tranquilized”. Alaton is a member of Contemporary Art Istanbul Consultative Committee and has a huge collection of paintings.
Who is Leyla Alaton?
Leyla Alaton, born n Istanbul attended Şişli Terakki, Lycée Sainte-Pulcherie and Notre Dame de Sion schools. She has a Business Management degree from Fairleigh Dickinson College in USA.
She also holds a Master’s degree in Social Sciences from New York University. Alaton is a board member of Alarko Holding A.Ş., Alvimedica and Tıbbi Ürünler San. ve Dış Tic. A.Ş. Leyla Alaton was granted with Légion d’Honneur, the highest decoration in France, for her positive contributions to Turkish-French relations.
Speech Topics
-Women Employment- Women’s Rights
-Business World from a Woman’s Perspective
-Women’s Entrepreneurship
Elif
Dağdeviren
Producer, Communication Consultant
Biography
“It is important to maintain inner courage and excitement. I gained something new with every different thing I tried. You will get what you want if you try the right thing at the right time.”
Who is Elif Dağdeviren?
Dağdeviren received a degree in business administration from Hacettepe University’s Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences. As part of her university education, she completed a course on “American Sociology and Languages” at Rutgers University in New Jersey, USA. After receiving her degree in Turkey, she took a course on the “Business of Music” at Baruch College, New York. She began her career translating movie scripts for TRT during her university years.
Elif Dagdeviren has started her career as a film translator for national Turkish television, TRT and continued her career in media in various roles; reporter, editor in chief, television producer and moderator. She founded netbul.com; the first major online content company in Turkey. Which was followed by a film production company, hundred percent owned by Dagdeviren, specialising in television programmes and cinema films that has been a candidate for Oscars. She also co-founded a 4,000 person capacity concert venue and hosted 40 different international concerts.
While her company Edge All In One acts as an umbrella agency for film producing, communication and brand consultancy; she continues to take roles in different projects. She has been acting as the Director of International Antalya Film Festival which one was 51.-52. Ve 53., one the oldest and most prestigious film festivals in Europe. Her deep commitment to cinema inspired her to establish Cinema of Turkey with the mission to promote Turkey and Turkish Cinema globally.
She works in international projects as a “cultural ambassador volunteer” to further promote Turkish cinema. She is a guest writer and lecturer on new media. She gives consultancy on communication and brand management, and also on production stage of TV and cinema projects, lastly for developing ideas for internet.
Speech Topics
Communication
• Communication management
• Corporate Communications
• New Trends In Communication
– Innovation and Creativity
– Marketing
• Personal Branding
• Brand
• Brand Management
– About Life
– Work and life balance
– Culture – Travel
– Art
– Cinema and everything about cinema
– Technology
– Digital life
– Internet
– Personal Development
– Creativity
– Management
– Business Development
– Talent Management
– Conventional and Digital Brand Journey
– Motivation, Courage and Entrepreneurship
– Women and Entrepreneurship
Güven
İslamoğlu
TV Producer, Director
Biography
He produces documentary films and TV programs and explains to people that a life at peace with nature is possible. He raises our awareness of our natural and cultural heritage.
Güven İslamoğlu demonstrates to his audience issues of environmental importance to Turkey and the world with his TV programs that he produces and presents. His aim is to promote a life at peace with nature. “We cannot protect something that we don’t know exists,” says İslamoğlu, who has travelled every inch of Turkey and emphasises what an incredible country we live in, with our archaeological, historical and cultural heritage.
With his vast experience at TRT and various newspapers, he was able to play an active role in the establishment of CNN TÜRK. He produced documentary films such as “Ecevit, Kıbrıs, Yaralı Balina and Ağrı’ya By-Pass.” He placed the CNN TÜRK flag at the top of Mount Ağrı. He broadcast live from 4,200 meters for the first time in Turkey. He played an active role in many events that left their mark on Turkey’s national consciousness. Currently, he works as the senior reporter at the News Centre of CNN TÜRK. He has won many awards for his program “Her Yerde Bir Haber Var.” İslamoğlu currently produces and presents another program “Yeşil Doğa.”
İslamoğlu has had a highly successful journalism career reporting from a number of regions around the world that are fast-paced, journalistically speaking, to say the least. He is currently involved in reporting on the environment and working on news programs. İslamoğlu has won an array of awards, including the Progressive Journalists’ Association “Best Documentary Award,” the Istanbul Environment Council Federation’s “Environment Award,” ÇEVKO’s “Respect to the Environment Award,” EUROSOLAR’s “Sun Award,” regarded as the environmental equivalent of the Nobel Prize of Europe, the Berlin Media Ethics Council’s “TV Documentary Ethics Award.”
In his private life he also seeks to live in harmony with nature. İslamoğlu dabbles in carpentry and is a keen hiker, cyclist and catamaran enthusiast.
Who is Güven İslamoğlu?
Güven İslamoğlu graduated from the Press Department of the Anatolian University’s Communication Sciences Faculty. He worked as a director on the programs “Gün Başlıyor” and “Akşama Doğru” at TRT Ankara Television between 1989 and 1991. He played a part in the establishment of HBB in 1992. He served as a producer and director in the Special News Department. He took charge of the programs “Anten” and “Yüksek Tansiyon.” He worked as a director in Hürriyet Production between 1993 and 1994. He directed the programs “Arena” and “Prizma.” In 1995, he decided to work in front of the camera rather than from behind the scenes and began working for Show TV News Centre, where he reported on news items of special interest. In 1997, he was transferred to Star News Centre. He served as an executive producer in addition to working on news items of special interest. In 1999, he began working for CNN TÜRK and played a part in its establishment.
Speech Topics
What sort of a country do we live in?
• Ecology
• Renewable and alternative energy
• New trends in communication: electronic-digital-social media
• Corporate communication
• The Secret of Discovery
• Battles for Water
• Ecological and Sociological Effects of Global Warming
• Environment is The New Trend
• Ways to Achieve Sustainability
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