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Thursday, October 23, 2025 / Swissôtel The Bosphorus 8:30 – 17:30

Forum Program

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REGISTRATION AND WELCOME
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OPENING SPEECHES
  • Erdal Bahçıvan, Chairman of the Board, Istanbul Chamber of Industry
  • Titta Maja-Luoto, Ambassador of Finland for Bio- and Circular Economy
  • Steliana Nedera, Manager of Istanbul Regional Hub, UNDP Regional Bureau for Europe and CIS
  • Mika Sulkinoja, Senior Lead, Sitra International Programs
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SESSION1: GLOBAL MOMENTUM and DEVELOPMENTS in the CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Moderator: Pınar Taşdelen Engin, Honorary Consul of Finland
  • Fatih Turan, General Director of Environmental Management, Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change
  • Charlotte De Bruyne, Regional Policy and Technical Specialist, UNDP Istanbul Regional Hub
  • Bernard Crabbe , Head of Sector, Environment & Circular economy, European Commission
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Coffee Break
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SESSION2: CIRCULAR MANUFACTURING and the PATH TO SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
Moderator: Sultan Tepe, Board Member, President of Sustainability Committee of ICI
  • Fatih Konukoğlu, Vice Chairman of the Board, Sanko Holding; Chairman of the Board, RE&UP
  • Bahar Güçlü, Deputy Permanent Representative of Türkiye to the EU
  • Başar Vural, Chairman of the Board, ABB Türkiye
  • Milica Uraz, CEO, Steel Impex
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LUNCH
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Katja Tuokko, Senior Specialist, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland

PARALLEL SESSIONS
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A: INTERACTIVE SESSIONS

The interactive sessions will offer participants the opportunity to move beyond listening and actively engage as part of the process. Exploring critical themes such as financing, innovation, and nature-based solutions in advancing the circular economy, these sessions will convene experts and stakeholders from diverse sectors. Participants will be invited to exchange perspectives, co-create solutions, and contribute to shaping the path forward. Designed as collaborative dialogues, these sessions aim to illuminate the future of sustainable transformation.

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    Financing the Circular Future: Accelerating Green Investments for Broader Impact
  • Kerem Okumuş, CEO, S360
  • Seçil Yıldız, Sustainability and Impact Leader, Development Investment Bank of Türkiye
  • Elif Erkek Baknalı, Director of Industry, Trade and Agricultural Enterprises, EBRD
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    Innovation for Climate Neutrality: The Role of Nature-Based Solutions & Circular Technologies
  • Prof. Levent Kurnaz, Boğaziçi Univ. Center for Climate Change and Policy Studies, Manager
  • Titta Maja-Luoto, Ambassador of Finland for Bio- and Circular Economy
  • Heikki Sorasahi, Senior Specialist, Ministry of Environment of Finland
  • Hanzade Sarıçiçek, Deputy Secretary General, Technology Development Foundation of Türkiye (TTGV)
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B: SHOWCASES

The Showcases session highlights concrete projects and innovative initiatives that bring the circular economy to life. It presents a wide range of examples, from waste management to textiles, and from water and energy management to supply chain practices. These cases demonstrate methods successfully applied across different sectors, offering participants valuable insights and inspiration.

  • Atlas Copco Compressors: Handan Çilingir, Oil-free Air Division Manager, Atlas Copco Compressors
  • BLUEIT: Hülya Tomak, Founder
  • ECOWISE: Dr. Tülay Çağlayan Özlü, Director of Circular Economy and Digital Industrial Solutions
  • Ovido: Otto Merikallio, Commercial Director
  • RE&UP: Ebru Özküçük Güler, Sustainability Director
  • RVM STYSTEMS: Ayşegül Eroğlu, General Manager
  • Tomra Collection: İlkim Yiğit, Vice President of Public Affairs
  • UPM Biochemicals: Holger John, Sales Manager
  • Wasteless: Giorgi Guliashvili, Chairman of the Board
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Coffee Break
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NETHERLANDS & NORDIC EXAMPLES OF CIRCULAR PRACTICES
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THEME 1 – INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS

Welcoming: Netherlands Consul General & Denmark Consul General
Moderator:Didem Eryar Ünlü, Sustainability Editor, Nasıl Bir Ekonomi

  • Guus ter Haar, Circle Economy Foundation, Director of Impact
  • Kemal Say, Fibertex Nonwovens, General Manager
  • Apoorva Arya, Founder and CEO, Circular Innovation Lab
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THEME 2 – DESIGN THINKING

Welcoming:Sweden Consul General & Norway Political Counsellor
Moderator:Prof. Gülname Turan, Faculty Member, Faculty of Fine Arts and Architecture, Hasan Kalyoncu University

  • Furkan Demirci, President, Türkiye Design Council
  • Kerem Aksaray, Regional Director, Ethica
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WRAP-UP & CLOSING SESSION
  • Sultan Tepe, Board Member, President of Sustainability Committee of ICI
  • Kerem Okumuş, CEO, S360
  • Didem Eryar Ünlü, Sustainabity Editor, Nasıl Bir Ekonomi
24 October 2025, Friday / Odakule - Consulate General of the Netherlands 8.30 – 12.00

Forum Program

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REGISTRATION and NETWORKING
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WELCOME
  • Istanbul Chamber of Industry
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER
  • Yakup Beris, UNDP Resident Representative, Serbia
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SECTORAL PERSPECTIVE ON CIRCULAR ECONOMY WORKSHOP

Moderated and designed for interactive participation, the session will begin with a 10-minute presentation by the moderator, who has experience in the related sector’s transition to a circular economy. It will then continue with a discussion focusing on the challenges, opportunities, and potential areas for collaboration related to this transition. During this part, inquiries, insights, and views from industry representatives in the room will be collected, with participants contributing both via the online platform and by speaking directly.

  • Regional Best Practices in the Textile Sector from Circular Economy Perspective
  • Regional Best Practices in the Packaging /Plastics Sector from Circular Economy Perspective
  • Regional Best Practices in the Automative Sector from Circular Economy Perspective
  • Regional Best Practices in the Metal / Construction Materials Industry from Circular Economy Perspective
    Moderator: Meral Mungan Arda, UNDP Türkiye, Climate Change and Environment Portfolio Manager
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CLOSING REMARKS