Bi’ Dünya İş Conference captured the pulse of the industry

Organized for the eighth time this year by the Banking and Insurance and Foreign Trade Programs of the Vocational School at İzmir University of Economics, the “Bi’ Dünya İş Conference” was held on May 14, 2025, with high participation. The conference, which brought together leading figures from the business world with students, shed light on the transformation dynamics of today's professional environment.

The event featured three sessions in which experts from different sectors shared their insights and experiences.

In the first session, Ünal Kılıç, Regional Director of Loans at QNB Aegean, delivered a presentation titled “Digital Transformation in Corporate Loans and Sustainable Credit Policies,” evaluating the impact of digitalization in the finance sector and approaches focused on sustainability.

In the second session, Mehmet Çağlar Er, Customs Consultant at Irmak Group, addressed the topic “A Critical Step in the Supply Chain: Customs and Compliance Management in Logistics,” highlighting the importance of regulatory and logistical integration in foreign trade.

The third session featured Bengi Aşkallı, Human Resources and Corporate Communications Officer at Irmak Group, who discussed “HR Compatible with Global Trade: Transformation through Next-Generation Strategies,” focusing on how human resources processes are integrated into international trade and emerging practices in the field.

The conference attracted great interest from students and provided a valuable learning opportunity to follow sectoral developments closely and engage directly with professionals. This event, which serves as a bridge between the university and the business world, is set to continue in the coming years with new topics and distinguished speakers.