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Enis Oncuoglu graduated from METU Faculty of Architecture as an architect in 1989 and right after started to work at Oncuoglu Architects founded by Hasan Oncuoglu. In 1996 he assumed the general directorate of the company in 1996 after the founder of the office passed away. Enis Oncuoglu also acts as a jury member in many national and international competitions and participates in conferences such as MAPIC, MIPIM, ProEstate, ARKIPARC to share his experience in architecture and real estate issues. Enis Oncuoglu is also a member of the Board of TMMOB Chamber of Architects, TSMD (Association of Turkish Architects in Private Practice), OMIM (Union of Architects of Architectural Faculty of METU), AMPD (Shopping Centres and Retailers Association), TMMMB (Turkish Consulting Engineers and Architects Association) and ISCS (International Council of Shopping Centres). Oncuoglu is also one of the founders of TSMD Ankara Architecture Centre and Muğla SMD.

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Haldun Yilmaz earned his bachelor's degree from Bosphorus University in 1989 and holds a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, along with certifications in Facade Engineering from institutions like İTÜ and CWCT Bath University. He brings 37 years of extensive experience in the Facade Industry. In 2019, he became a member of CIBSE-SFE, received the FSFE title. After 27 years in leadership roles at prominent facade contracting firms in Turkey and internationally, he joined FMT Engineering Co. in 2014. Through this Turkey-based company, he provides International Facade Consulting and Engineering services across 16 countries in America, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Yilmaz has served on boards and committees of organizations such as Tügiad and Talsad and has held volunteer positions with T.S.E., DEİK, and İBB. Since 1996, he has participated in academic events and lectures as a guest speaker at various universities, contributing articles to numerous publications. He currently serves as the General Manager of FMT Façade Consultants.

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Beyza Sarıeyyupoğlu is an Industrial Engineer with over 16 years of experience in the powder coatings industry, supported by a strong background in strategic marketing and brand management. She currently serves as the ECA Regional Specification Manager at Jotun Powder Coatings, representing Jotun across architectural, appliance, automotive, and general industrial projects.

Throughout her career, she has worked closely with global OEMs, architectural firms, applicators, and solution partners by leveraging her deep understanding of regional market dynamics. Her expertise covers specification development, project management, product positioning, and sustainable applications. By combining technical knowledge with strategic insight, she manages the entire value chain — from product performance to market value proposition — in a holistic manner.

With a strong focus on innovation, high-performance solutions, and sustainability, she actively contributes to strengthening technical standards, balancing performance and aesthetics, and ensuring effective communication among all stakeholders. Through her presentations, project collaborations, and consultancy work on behalf of Jotun, she continues to support the wider adoption of powder coating technologies in architectural and industrial applications across the ECA region in a value-driven and forward-looking approach.

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Tolga Aycı is working as a Business Development Manager for Tremco CPG which is a global leader of construction chemicals. In this role, value propositions of group brands such as Tremco, illbruck, Nullifire, Dryvit, Flowcrete, Vandex and Nudura that provides sealing, bonding, insulation applications from ground to roof are discussed technically with stakeholders, specifiers, consultants, investors etc. He also ensures the integration of research & development projects into the region.

Tolga Aycı who has approximately 15 years of professional experience in project management, business development, sales, and marketing experiences, graduated from Yıldız Technical University, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering department with honor degree. Also, he took graduation lectures from Bosphorus University, Industrial Engineering department. In 2025, he completed Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Istanbul Technical University, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering department with the thesis about fire safety and fire protection systems.

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Gokhan Avcioglu, the Principal and founder of GAD - Global Architectural Development, has led an innovative design team for over four decades. Together, they've crafted dynamic and visionary architectural concepts, spanning from intimate residences to expansive urban master plans, both in Turkey and worldwide. Under Mr. Avcıoğlu's visionary leadership, the diverse international creative team at GAD consistently takes an unconventional approach to create projects that not only push design boundaries but also reshape architectural thought.Avcioglu is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) New York Chapter, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the Chamber of Architects of Turkey (TMMOB), Turkish Tourism Investors Association (TTYD), Ephesus Foundation (in collabration with Austrian Archeological Institue (OAW), Association of Turkish Independent Architects (TSMD) and GYODER. Gokhan Avcioglu is also a chairman of GAD Foundation.

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She is graduated from Ankara College in 1990 and from the Middle East Technical University (METU) Faculty of Architecture in 1994.

During the first decade of her professional career, she worked on the design and implementation of educational, tourism, office, and residential buildings at various architectural and construction firms in Ankara.

After moving to Istanbul, she delved into the world of light and glass, significantly contributing to architecture through marketing and brand management within Şişecam's Flat Glass group. While managing the Isıcam franchise system, she also provided glass consultancy for architectural projects in Turkey and internationally, focusing on innovative façade designs.

Currently, as the founder of Solo Design and Consultancy, she is dedicated to passive building design and innovative façade solutions that contribute to a greener, more livable world. Leveraging her expertise in integrating advanced glass technologies into sustainable architectural designs, she aims to create value and elevate industry standards by leading projects that utilize artificial intelligence in the construction materials sector to improve efficiency in production.

Additionaly, through her weekly radio program and podcast series titled "What’s Left Until 2053?", she collaborates with experts to raise awareness on sustainability and climate change, with a particular focus on energy efficiency through passive building design and best practices. As Turkey strives to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2053, this platform aims to foster awareness, consciousness, and change by regularly sharing success stories from Turkey and around the world, highlighting the individual, societal, and global benefits of energy efficiency in buildings.

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M. Vedat Sancakdar graduated from Istanbul Technical University with a degree in Metallurgical Engineering and holds 35 years of industry experience in aluminum alloys, extrusion processes, architectural system development and surface treatments. After 11 years at Feniş Aluminum, he has been working at ASAŞ Aluminum for over 24 years. Sancakdar spent 15 of those years as Factory Plant Director, overseeing operations and production management, and currently serves as the Director of Design and System Development regarding Aluminium Architectural Systems. In this role, he leads the development of architectural system platforms, test and training center projects, as well as standards and innovation processes within the aluminum industry.

He also holds several industry-related responsibilities, serving as a Board Member of AYID Surface Treatment Association, an Audit Committee Member of TALSAD, the Leader of the TALSAD Technical Committee and an ISO expertise. As an industry expert, he provides technical assessments on aluminum alloys, extrusion technology, aluminum surface treatments, and architectural system standards and he regularly delivers seminars at universities and industry events.

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Fatma Pir has studied mechanical engineering in Izmir Institute of Technology, in her home town. The Erasmus exchange programme has taken her to Italy for 6 months of study in Università degli Studi di Salerno. After bachelor science, she continued her studies in Milan, Italy in a master programme of Politecnico di Milano. In 2009, during her thesis, she joined Technoform Bautec Italy where she started working as an intern, as a product engineer. Following her graduation, she kept working in Technoform as a sales engineer. She is working in Technoform Bautec Italy more than 15 years in the field of thermal insulation solutions. Currently, she is product manager and responsible for the clients in the Turkish territory. She supports customers’ thermal break systems by supplying value added products. For over 50 years, Technoform has been a leader partner in providing high-precision insulating profiles for thermal insulation of windows, door and facades.

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He was born in 1979 in Ankara and has held various positions in the façade industry for nearly 25 years. After completing his education in Ankara, he conducted research on various façade products while working on his master’s thesis titled “Technical Applications in Landscape Areas.

He began his professional career at ANKER Façade Application Construction Inc., a company specializing in mechanical façade systems, as a “Technical Supervisor for Façade Applications.” In 2007, he joined Kaleseramik Inc. as a “Senior Technical Applications Sales Specialist.” During this period, he played an active role in the façade applications and sales of Kalebodur’ s large-format thin porcelain ceramic products. He also took part in projects that introduced innovative and alternative façade systems for Kalebodur.

He currently serves as the “Technical Applications Sales Manager” at Kaleseramik Inc. In his presentation, he provides information on the key features of Kalebodur products in façade applications, the standard façade systems in which the products are used, and the alternative application system KSF-FS25 developed by Kaleseramik Inc.

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Born on January 23, 1990, in Bursa, she studied Architecture at Doğuş University and completed her master’s at Yıldız Technical University. She worked in architectural design offices and sales roles before joining Cosentino Turkey in May 2025 as an Architect & Design Sales Manager. She supports industry professionals with Cosentino solutions and builds strong relationships with investors and contractors, providing follow-up through project completion. Throughout her career, she has focused on ensuring high customer satisfaction through creative and technical solutions, continually developing herself and integrating the latest industry innovations and design trends into her work.