Rise & Connect: Beyond Women’s Day

Join us after Women's Day for a powerful gathering that continues the conversation! 🌟

In collaboration with İTÜ ARI Teknokent and Rise Her Collective, this event brings together female entrepreneurs, academia, and the investment world around one table. Expect inspiring keynote speeches and engaging panels focused on networking, gaining fresh perspectives, and sparking collaborations in a half-day meet-up.

Agenda:

• 12:00 – 13:00 | Registration & Networking
• 13:00 – 13:10 | Welcome & Rise Her Collective Vision
• 13:10 – 13:25 | Hülya Çağlayan
  Topic: From Visibility to Impact: Women Academic Leadership in Europe and EWORA
• 13:25 – 13:45 | Prof. Dr. Gülsün Sağlamer
  Position: Chair of İTÜ ARI Teknokent Management Board
  Topic: Leadership Journey in Academia: Experiences, Transformation, and Values
• 13:45 – 14:15 | Entrepreneur Panel: Women Shaping Technology
  Moderator: Erman Karaca – Cloudone
  Speakers:
  • Ufuk Peker – ARYA-AI Digital Workforce
  • Dila Abdulhayoğlu – Vitsupp by Marin
  • Hilal Kurt İrfanoğlu – PODER
• 14:15 – 15:00 | Investor Panel
  Speakers:
  • Gizem Yağız – General Partner, 212 NexT
  • Selma Bahçıvanoğlu – Managing Director, Simya VC
    Focus: Investment networks and dynamics in Turkey, critical points for receiving feedback, and strategic contributions beyond capital.
• 15:00 – 15:30 | Hülya Mutlu
  Speaker | Trainer | Author
  Topic: Personal Development Workshop
• 15:30 – 16:00 | Networking & Closing

📍 Location: ITU MAGNET
🔗 Learn more and register: Event Link