The International Çeşme Women Leaders Summit will take place in Çeşme on October 24-25, 2025. The sessions will address women’s leadership in areas such as politics, public administration, economy, media, sports, technology, health and the climate crisis. The theme of “Women’s Visibility” will cover a wide range of topics from the global impact of women’s movements to the voices of Gen Z. Each session aims to offer solutions for women’s empowerment and equality.
24-25 October
Ilıca Spa & Wellness Thermal Resort Hotel
1. Day
24/10
09:45 - 09:55
Opening Speech by
Çeşme Mayor Ms. Lâl Denizli
10:10 - 10-30
Keynote Speech by
Ms. Aya Chebbi
10:30 - 11:30
Session 1: The Voice of Women in the Intellectual World
Moderator:
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Ms. Eylül Görmüş, Reader - TV Programmer
Speakers:
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Ms. Aylin Aslım, Musician
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Ms. Buket Uzuner, Author
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Ms. Hadiye Kalkavan, Sculptor
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Ms. Yasemin Şefik, Storyteller and Author
11:30 - 12:30
Session 2: Sports and Women
Moderator:
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Ms. Çağla Kubat, National Surfer
Speakers:
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Ms. Azade Apa Triolet, Former National Equestrian
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Ms. Yağmur Uraz, Athlete
12:30 - 14:00
Lunch Break
14:00 - 15:00
Session 3: Global Impacts of the Women’s Movement
Moderator:
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Prof. Dr. Feride Acar, Academic and Women’s Rights Activist
Speakers:
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Ms. Nazan Moroğlu, Expert in Women’s Law
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Ms. Şengül Akçar, Founder of KEDV
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Ms. Rümeysa Çamdereli, Founder of Havle Women's Association
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Ms. Şule Kut, Political Scientist
15:00 - 16:00
Session 4: Women in the Economy
Moderator:
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Ms. Münteha Adalı, Entrepreneur, Investor, and Social Impact Strategist
Speakers:
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Ms. Figen Baz, Co-Founder & Vice Chairperson of the Board, Duymer & Bazekol Health Group
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Ms. Işınsu Kestelli, President of İzmir Commodity Exchange and Founder of Agrilink & Agritrade
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Ms. Nilüfer Aktan, Commercial Director of Air France–KLM Turkey
2. Day
25/10
10:00 - 11.00
Session 1: The Rise of Women in Politics and Public Administration
Moderator:
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Ms. Ayşe Yürekli, KAGİDER EU Representative and Senior Advisor on European Policy
Speakers:
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Ms. Benjamina Karic, Mayor of Novo Sarajevo
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Ms. Huri Şahin, Mayor of Rijswijk
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Ms. Lâl Denizli, Mayor of Çeşme
11:00 - 12:00
Session 2: Media and Women
Moderator:
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Ms. Şirin Payzın, Journalist and Author
Speakers:
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Ms. Pelin Dilara Çolak, Philosopher
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Ms. Şule Aydın, Journalist
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Ms. Tuğçe Arslan, Marketing Manager of Mubi Turkey
12:00 - 13:30
Lunch Break
13:30 - 14:30
Session 3: Success Stories of Women Entrepreneurs
Moderator:
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Ms. Sanem Oktar, Turkish Serial Entrepreneur - Angel Investor
Speakers:
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Ms. Yağmur Çoban, Founder of Northfoxworks and Localmakers
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Ms. Mine İlhan, Chairman of the Board, İlhan Yumurta
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Ms. Gülsultan Doğan, Founder of MCAN Health and MCAN Polyclinic
14:30 - 15:30
Session 4: Technology and Women
Moderator:
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Ms. Sezin Mızraklı, Manager/Speaker
Speakers:
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Ms. Didem Duru, General Manager of CISCO Turkey
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Ms. Beyza Doğuç, Meta-Artist, Musician
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Ms. Gülsün Gönültaş Akhisaroğlu, CIO of Aydem & Gediz Retail
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Ms. Şirin Aktaş, CIO of Danone
15:30 - 16:30
Session 5: Digital Activism and Women
Moderator:
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Ms. Öykü Yalçın, Digital Content Creator
Speakers:
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Ms. Bedia Büyükgebiz, Lawyer
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Ms. Işıl Ergincan, Sustainability Activist
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Ms. Nihan Çumralıgil, Video Content Creator
16:30 - 17:00
Closing Remarks:
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Ms. Lal Denizli,
Mayor of Çeşme -
Mr, Çağrı Işıklıoğlu,
President of Public Technology Platform