🚀 AI: The Future is Now! 🚀
What an incredible evening at “The Power of AI: Transforming Your Business”—a remarkable collaboration between TBCCI and DTİK, graciously hosted by H.E. Osman Koray Ertas, Turkish Ambassador to the UK, at the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in London!
🌟 An Event to Remember! 🌟
Bringing together industry leaders, SMEs, and AI experts, this event showcased the groundbreaking impact of AI on businesses, innovation, and global collaboration.
🎤 Key Highlights from Our Esteemed Speakers:
✅ H.E. Osman Koray Ertaş, Turkish Ambassador to the UK, opened the event with an inspiring speech, drawing a powerful comparison between AI’s transformation of business and the Industrial Revolution. He emphasized Turkey’s unique AI advantages, including a young and dynamic talent pool, strong government backing, and global innovation ties, reinforcing the growing partnership between Türkiye and the UK.
✅ Serpil Timuray, CEO of Vodafone Investments, DTİK UK Representative, and Member of the Executive Committee at Vodafone Group, delivered a powerful message on AI as a necessity, not a luxury, for SMEs. She emphasized that businesses must integrate AI and automation to scale, boost profitability, and stay competitive.
✅ Alderman Professor Emma Edhem, Chairperson of TBCCI, highlighted the fusion of AI and satellite data integration platforms, demonstrating how these technologies enhance human intelligence, optimize decision-making, and revolutionize industries.
💡 A Panel Discussion That Left Us Inspired! 💡
Moderated by Ulas Malli, AI Product & Strategy Director at Centrica Group, the panel featured exceptional industry experts who shared cutting-edge insights:
🔹 Ignacio Garcia, Vodafone Group AI & Digital Director, showcased how AI is redefining customer engagement, personalizing marketing strategies, and optimizing business operations. He also emphasized the critical role of AI ethics, data security, and responsible AI deployment.
🔹 Zehra Chatoo, Strategic Planning Partner at META, brought a fascinating perspective on how AI is reshaping job roles, enhancing workforce efficiency, and unlocking new career opportunities. She stressed that AI isn’t replacing jobs—it’s transforming them while empowering businesses with smarter decision-making.
🙌 A Huge Thank You to Everyone Who Made This Event a Success!
A heartfelt thank you to our inspiring speakers, expert panellists, and our engaged audience for making this event such a resounding success. TBCCI members were exclusively invited to this outstanding gathering—just one of the many benefits of being part of our vibrant network!