Event Programme

3 September - 6 September

FOOD ARENA - HALL 12A

DAY THEME: MARKET POTENTIAL

Export Opportunities
Economic Forecasts
Food Trends

A new era begins in global markets! What awaits the food industry in the 2025 road map? Where the sector will turn its compass with sustainable food exports, growth strategies and global collaborations?

3 September
TUYAP

NEW ERA IN GLOBAL MARKETS: SUSTAINABLE FOOD AND EXPORT

*In collaboration with TİM

• Current state, supports, and targets in competitive power
• Advantages and challenges of e-exports
• Adapting to international standards and entering global markets
• Sustainability compliance processes and green export strategies
• Food safety and quality standards
• Bringing food and gastronomy services to the world with innovative approaches
• The role of digital marketing and e-commerce
• Technology and strategy: Becoming a shining star in global competition

Moderator

Ahmet Tiryakioğlu

President of Türkiye Exporters Assembly Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds and Products Sector Board

Speaker

Ahmet Güldal

Director General of Turkish Grain Board , Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry

Mehmet Ali Kılıçkaya

Director General of Export, Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Trade

Melisa Tokgöz Mutlu

Türkiye Exports Assembly Chairperson of Agriculture Committee

3 September
12:00 – 13:00
TUYAP

NEW FOOD ERA: HOW TO CREATE A CRISIS-RESILIENT FOOD SYSTEM FROM FARM TO TABLE?

• The global population has doubled since 1960, yet thanks to agricultural innovations, proportionally fewer people are hungry than half a century ago.
• Climate change poses the danger of triggering a hunger crisis, and farmers are now looking for new technologies to improve production.
• Technological innovations like artificial intelligence (AI) are being used in various ways to manage crops, research more resilient seeds, or predict yields.
• What is happening in the fields and on the tables?
• The future of agriculture and food
• Transformation in the retail sector
• Global forces and opportunities

Moderator

Ilgaz Gürsoy

Journalist, Author, Sustainability Platform Member of Istanbul Chamber of Industry

Speaker

Dr. Ayşegül Selışık

FAO Turkiye Representative Ass.

Semra Sevinç

Sustainability Academy Turkiye Board Member

Dr. Tamer Atabarut

Boğaziçi University Institute of Environmental Sciences, UN SDSN Türkiye Member of the Board

3 September
13:15-14:15
TUYAP

CHAIRPERSONS' SESSION: THE FOOD INDUSTRY AT THE HEART OF EXPORTS AND THE 2025 ROADMAP

*In collaboration with the Turkish Food Platform

• Standing Out in Global Competition: Strategic Approaches for Turkey's Food Exports
• New Markets and Growth Strategies in Exports
• Competing in Global Markets: Turkiye's Strong Steps
• Sustainable Supply Chain and New Era Practices
• 2025 Roadmap
• 2026 Projections

Moderator

İrfan Donat

Agricultural Editor of Bloomberg HT

Speaker

Ahmet Tiryakioğlu

President of Türkiye Exporters Assembly Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds and Products Sector Board

Celal Kadooğlu

President of Southeast Anatolian Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds and Products Exporters’ Association

Cihat Alagöz

President of TOBB Türkiye Fair Sector Assembly & ALZ Group Chairman of the Board

Demir Şarman

President of the Federation of Food and Drink Industry Associations Of Türkiye

Eren Günhan Ulusoy

President of Black Sea Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds and Products Exporters’ Association

Kazım Taycı

President of İstanbul Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds and Products Exporters’ Association

Melih Şahinöz

President of Foodservice Suppliers Association

Muhammet Öztürk

President of Aegean Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds and Products Exporters’ Association

Nihat Uysallı

President of Middle Anatolian Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds and Products Exporters’ Association

Semi Benbanaste

WorldFood Istanbul Event Director

Veysel Memiş

President of Mediterrenian Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds and Products Exporters’ Association

3 September
14:30 – 16:00
TUYAP

FOOD ARENA - HALL 12A

DAY THEME: FOOD FOR CLIMATE

* In collaboration with Esmiyor

Sustainability
Diversity
Innovative Production Methods

Climate and food are changing, the food chain is transforming! What are the innovative solutions and strategies for a sustainable food system? Are the formulas and solution suggestions developed to combat this climate change challenge ready?

In collaboration with Esmiyor, we have designed a day dedicated to discovering innovative solutions and strategies for a sustainable food system. This enlightening day aims to address the urgent challenges and opportunities in sustainable agriculture, food security, and waste management by bringing together experts, entrepreneurs, and practitioners. How should we produce and nourish ourselves, not only for the future and health of our planet but for our own future and health as well? It is no longer possible to talk about food without sustainability. However, it will be a day where we will talk not only about problems but about solutions, and even more about solutions.

4 September
TUYAP

CAN TECHNOLOGY FEED US?

• How can technology revolutionize food production and distribution?
• How can we meet our future nutritional needs in the face of the climate crisis?
• Latest developments in food technology and innovation
• Potential impacts of technologies on sustainability

Moderator

Shirley Kaston

Kök Project Co-Founder

Speaker

Aygen Savaş Alkan

Kybele’s Garden Co-Founder & CEO

Burcu Arıkan

Myconom Co-Founder

Cihan Baltepe

EatVappy Archaeologist, Entrepreneur & Futurologist

Murat Badur

Mayamilk Founder, CEO

4 September
12:00 – 13:00
TUYAP

TOGETHER FOR THE CLIMATE: RESILIENCE AND COLLABORATION IN THE FOOD SECTOR

• Supply Chain Management and Food Supply Security: Solutions in the Face of the Climate Crisis
• Sustainability in Logistics: Reducing Food Waste and Increasing Efficiency
• From Producer to Table: Climate-Friendly Production Models and Alternative Solutions
• The Role of Major Companies: The Responsibility of the Food Sector in Combating the Climate Crisis
• Food Supply Security and Nutrition: The Climate Crisis and Future Generations

Moderator

Utku Güven

Co-Founder of Esmiyor

Speaker

Arzu Kaymanlı Örsel

Tiryaki Agro, Global Corporate Comms Director

Esra İren

PepsiCo Türkiye Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Senior Director

Selda Susal Saatçi

Anadolu Efes Chief Corporate Communications and Affairs Officer

Serra Tükel

Arkas Maritime Group Sustainability Director

4 September
13:15 – 14:15
TUYAP

SUSTAINABLE FOOD: CREATING A FOOD SYSTEM THAT IS GOOD FOR US AND THE PLANET

• Future nutrition systems
• Renewable Agriculture and Sustainable Production Methods
• The Place of Ecological Living in Food Production
• Nature-Friendly Farming Techniques
• Reducing and Transforming Food Waste
• Conservation of Biodiversity and Its Reflections on Agriculture
• Ecological living and sustainable food policies
• Concrete suggestions for both producers and consumers

Moderator

Utku Güven

Co-Founder of Esmiyor

Speaker

Ecem Asma

Anadolu Meraları, Programs Manager

Gülbanu Altunok Dertli

UN Women Türkiye, Programme Anlayst

Prof. Dr. Utku Perktaş

Hacettepe University Biology Department Faculty Member, Ecologist and Evolutionary Biologist

4 September
14:30 – 15:30
TUYAP

ONE'S WASTE, ANOTHER'S FEAST

Speaker

Ceyda Artun

Chef, Sanki Atelier Founder, Food Designer

Berat Çokal

Food Writer, Influencer (Mösyö Şokola)

4 September
15:45 – 16:30
TUYAP

SUSTAINABLE RECIPES FOR THE CLIMATE: TRACING HISTORY’S FOOTSTEPS

Moderator

Ömür Akkor

Chef, Traveller, Researcher

4 September
16:45 - 17:30
TUYAP

FOOD ARENA - HALL 12A

DAY THEME: INNOVATION IN TRUSTED FLAVORS

Quality Parameters
Healthy Eating
Well-Being

The power of alternative foods and the design of menus that offer new taste experiences are on the rise! How can personalized nutrition and diversity in taste be achieved? What methods can be used for trust-based well-being? What innovative solutions are being developed to ensure transparency in consumption?

5 September
TUYAP

STRONG KITCHEN WITH ZERO WASTE: SUSTAINABLE FUTURE WITH LOCAL PRODUCT

Moderator

Mehmet Yalçınkaya

MYK Gastro Arena Founder & Executive Chef, MasterChef Turkiye Jury Member

5 September
11:00 - 11:45
TUYAP

TRUST IN TASTE, INNOVATION IN HEALTH: POWER BEYOND NUTRITION

* In collaboration with Food, Beverage and Agricultural Policy Research Center

The importance of healthy generations and today's eating habits
Well-being in the food sector: approach to new generation foods
Innovation with science and technology: healthy products with reliable tastes
The rise of functional foods: regulations, standards and health benefits
Probiotics and prebiotics: natural sources, diversity and areas of application
Food supplements, food quality and biological value
Innovative approaches to ensure transparency in consumption

Moderator

Samet Serttaş

GIFT Chairman

Speaker

Ahmet Serkan Gözükara

Dairy and Plant-Based Products Research and Innovation Senior Manager, Danone Türkiye

Ayşen Can

Ak Gıda R&D Executive

Erdem Koylan

Fropie Board Member

Prof. Dr. İsmet TAMER

Acıbadem Maslak Hospital Healthy Life and Functional Medicine Clinic

5 September
12:00 – 13:00
TUYAP

ARE YOU READY FOR THE FUTURE MENUS?

*In collaboration with Unilever Food Solutions

• Unexpected Flavor Pairings and Experimental Cuisine
• Menus Appealing to Sensory Experiences
• Feel-Good Foods
• Low-Waste Dining
• Variety in Taste, Trust in Health: Personalized Nutrition and Menus of the Future

Moderator

Hande Beceren

General Manager, Kantar Insights

Speaker

Eylül Er

Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) Marketing Lead Turkey

Murat Deniz Temel

Alaf, Chef Owner

Osman Bahadır

Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) Turkey, Lead Chef Turkey

5 September
13:15 – 14.15
TUYAP

SAFE FOOD FOR HEALTHY GENERATIONS: IS CIRCULAR PRODUCTION ENOUGH?

Natural and circular agriculture
Healthy nutrition with respectful economy
The place of circular production in the food system
Limits and new approaches
Integration of circular economy in the food system
Soil health and safe food production
Local production and seasonal consumption

Moderator

Taner Öztürk

Agro TV News Anchor

Speaker

Sencer Solakoğlu

Founder of Feyz Farm, Farmer

Zeynep Arpacıoğulları

Founder of Pulat Çiftliği

5 September
14:30-15:30
TUYAP

WORLD TOUR ON YOUR PLATE: NEW FLAVORS DISCOVERED BY TRAVELING CHEFS

Moderator

Oğuz Otay

Radio Host, Traveler & Content Creator

Speaker

Brodie Vissers

Travel Content Creator and Coffee Consultant

Jomon Kuriakose

The LaLit London Executive Chef

Louise Lindberg

Cake Artist, Pastry Consultant & Content Creator

5 September
15:45 - 16:15
TUYAP

MEET THE HIDDEN CULINARY GEMS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN

Speaker

Tanya Kilitkayalı

Chef, MasterChef Turkiye 20/23 Season Contestant

5 September
16:45 – 17:30
TUYAP

FOOD ARENA - HALL 12A

DAY THEME: TASTE OF THE FUTURE

*In collaboration with Yeni Çiftçi Platform

Artificial Intelligence
Experience Design
Transformation Ecosystem

The food industry gains a whole new dimension with AI. How are food experiences designed with R&D and innovation? When will foods prepared with 3D printers come to our tables? Is it possible to reduce food waste to zero with smart retail? How will we achieve a healthier system with data-driven food and supply chain?

6 September
TUYAP

FOOD 4.0: THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF TASTE AND EXPERIENCES

Definition and Scope of Food 4.0
Effects of Innovative Technologies on the Food Sector (Digitalization, automation, IoT, artificial intelligence, big data, 3D printers, etc.)
The Place of Technology in Food Production and Taste Design
Personalized Nutrition and Restaurants of the Future
Areas of Improvement in the Sector with Technology Solutions
Environmental Effects of Technology and Its Role in Sustainable Food Production
Future Evolution of the Food Sector
New Technological Trends
Effects of Changes in Consumer Expectations and Demands

Speaker

M. Serdar Kuzuloğlu

Technology Writer

Oğul Türkkan

Food & Beverage Expert

6 September
11:00 - 11:45
TUYAP

PRODUCTS SHAPED WITH NEXT-GENERATION FOOD TECHNOLOGIES

• Creating Food Experiences with R&D and Innovation
• Alternative Products and Personalized Nutrition
• Foods Prepared with 3D Printing
• Smart Agriculture and Food Techniques
• AI-Powered Food Waste Prevention Systems
• Transformation in the Food Sector and Success Stories
• The Flavor Map of the Future in Corporate Strategies

Moderator

Emrah İnce

Founder of YeniÇiftçi

Speaker

Anıl Ünver

General Manager of Veggy

Can Aydemir

General Manager of Doehler

Can Kayacılar

Industrial Scientist

Gökçe Uyanık Yaman

Technology Development Foundation of Turkey, Program Specialist

6 September
12:00 – 13:00
TUYAP

THE ARCHITECT OF FUTURE FOOD: AI

• AI-Focused Technologies
• Data-Driven Food
• Predictive Analytics in Agriculture: Smart Algorithms
• Efficiency, Quality, Safety, Economy, and Waste with Machine Learning Algorithms
• Optimization of Food Flow from Farm to Consumer
• Consumer-Centric, Resilient, and Sustainable Food Systems
• Innovation in Agriculture: Functionality and Transformation Ecosystem

Moderator

Emrah İnce

Founder of YeniÇiftçi

Keynote Speaker

İlker Mehmet Saydam

İmeceMobil Agriculture Platform General Manager

Speaker

Behlül Can Şengül

MOVE ON Business Development Manager

Deniz Sapaz

Soilbiom Co-Founder

Hasan İmge Çelik

Farmlabs CEO, Co-Fouder

Mine Okyay

Senior Business Development Specialist

6 September
13:15 – 14:15
TUYAP

OPTIMIZATION IS KEY, AI IS POWER: THE SMART SUPPLY CHAIN

• Efficient Food Distribution and Transparency
• Food Safety and Traceability
• AI-Based Food Processing and Quality Control
• Robotics and Automation
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Supply Chain Logistics with AI Algorithms
• Inventory and Operational Efficiency
• Smart Retail: Preventing Food Waste with AI

Moderator

Ayşe Ayşin Işıkgece

Owner of TANIŞIK Consulting Company, Independent Board Member, Deputy Minister at 27th Government, Member of Board at The Association of Women in the Board of Directors

Speaker