08:30 Delegate registration and morning coffee

09:30 Chairman welcoming remarks

10:00 Taking a look at the Turkish energy and infrastructure market

Latest insights into the energy and infrastructure markets, including emerging macroeconomic trends and prospective financing opportunities across the space A review of the projects expected to emerge in 2025 and beyond. What are the opportunities for international investors and is there a type of project that attracts them the most? The importance of attracting foreign investment in the face of geopolitical and economic uncertainty.   Currently used structuring approaches in the context of regional economics and regulations

SPEAKERS:

• Çağrı GÜVEN – Vice President, KfW IPEX-Bank; Treasurer, VP of Financial Institutions, TÜREB / MODERATOR
• Şule Kılıç – Director, Head of Energy Eurasia Region | Sustainable Infrastructure and Energy, EBRD
• Sebnem Alp – Country Head Turkey, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, UK Export Finance • Mert Yaycioglu – CFO, Enerjisa Enerji Uretim AS
• Seçil Yıldız – Executive Vice President / Investment Banking, Project Evaluation and Sustainability, Kalkınma Yatırım Bankası

10:40 Investing in Transition – understanding investor requirements

Investment prospects and pitfalls in Türkiye will be the topics of this discussion. An expert panel will investigate opportunities and growth potential in the burgeoning energy and infra sector amidst regulatory shifts. How to attract investment and make projects investable despite challenging market conditions?

SPEAKERS:

• Başak Başarı – Snr Project Finance Manager, IC Holding / MODERATOR
• Sanjar Usmanov – Chief Investment Officer, Turkic Investment Fund (TIF)
• Barış Derbentli – Founder – Project & Structured Finance Advisor, Derbentli Consulting
• Batuhan Hakyemez – Senior Investment Manager Turkey/Middle East/CIS, DEG

11:20 Coffee Break

 11:50 Turkish renewable energy market

A look at the most significant utility-scale onshore and solar projects throughout Türkiye What are the best ways to construct and finance renewable pipelines? Where are private credit funds looking to invest? Battery storage opportunities

SPEAKERS:

• Veli Ahmed Yumuk – Head of Treasury & Corporate Finance, Enerjisa Enerji Uretim AS / MODERATOR
• Sami Özgür Bostan – CFO, Naturel Enerji
• Merih Sakarya – General Manager, Efor Holding
• Yaşar Esen -General Manager / Solar Energy and Hydrogen Technology, Toysali Holding

12:30 Key insights from the infrastructure and PPP sectors

An overview of notable infrastructure projects and a look at recent and upcoming PPP pipelines in Türkiye. A panel discussion with industry experts will provide insights into the latest trends and opportunities for investors and businesses.

SPEAKERS

• Melike Ersoy – Business Development Director, Gülermak / MODERATOR
• Burak Kaya – Head of Global Corporates and Financial Institutions, MUFG
• Tolga Yakar – Project Management Specialist, Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)
• Mehmet Yavuz Güngör – Project Manager, PPP Department, Invest in Türkiye
• Hilmi Burak Arasli – Director of Global Business Development, Doğuş İnşaat

13:10 Lunch Break

14:10 Access to finance – trends and opportunities

 In this session we will navigate the world of financing the energy transition as an essential component of the sector. Join us as we uncover the key trends shaping the current financing landscape and how diverse financing mechanisms can support project development. Points will include: how the project and structured finance sector is adapting to recent market shifts and megatrends, the role of export finance in the energy transition, and sustainable/green finance trends.

SPEAKERS:

• Ahmet Can Yakar – Senior Managing Director, ICBC Turkey Yatırım / MODERATOR
• Yeliz Tufekcioglu Kucukaltan – Head of Europe and Middle East, SACE
• Stefen Shin – Manager, Project and Corporate Finance Clients Department, Global, AIIB
• Derya Deniz Yılmaz – CFO, Ağaoğlu Group of Companies

14:50 Energy storage: lessons learned so far and new ventures

In this session we focus on the latest projects and forthcoming opportunities in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) – a bridge between intermittent clean energy and a reliable source of 24/7 generation. Drawing lessons from around the region, let’s review the latest developments, advancements, roadblocks and risks for storage projects facing the industry.

SPEAKERS:

• Aydin Aydin – Co-funder, Effulgent Investment and Fiannce / MODERATOR
• Güryay Bingöl – Senior Partner, Pekin & Pekin
• Kerim Gökşin Bavbek – Consulting Manager, APLUS Enerji
• Can Hakyemez – Economic Research, Team Leader – Energy and Resources, TSKB

15:30 Future-Ready Airports: infrastructure, energy, and the road to sustainable aviation in Türkiye

This panel will explore the infrastructure investments shaping Turkish aviation—from the integration of renewable energy and energy efficiency measures to the future of SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) deployment. What are the major airport infrastructure developments currently underway or planned in Turkey? How are Turkish airports integrating sustainability (energy efficiency, electrification, solar, etc.) into their masterplans? What is the outlook for SAF production and deployment in Turkey—and how soon can it scale? Role of energy companies and refiners in enabling sustainable aviation.

SPEAKERS:

• Hulya Cebeci – Director, Türkiye Sustainable Aviation Alliance (TSAA) / MODERATOR
• Yigit Laçin – CEO, YDA Dalaman Airport
• Ali Uzun – General Counsel & Sustainability Senior Director, Pegasus Airlines
• Basak Helen TASKANV – Sustainability & Business Excellence Coordinator, TAV Airports