Artificial Intelligence, Sustainability, and Entrepreneurship Come Together at Istanbul Gelisim University

Istanbul Gelisim University continues its academic and industry-oriented events aimed at preparing students for the transforming business world of the future. As part of this effort, the seminar titled “Sustainability: Young Entrepreneurship in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”, organized by the Economics and Finance Department of FEASS and the Economics and Finance Student Club, was held to strong student attendance. At the event held in the K Block Firnas Auditorium, the development of AI, its impact on the entrepreneurship ecosystem, sustainable business models, and the working domains of the future were examined.

Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Sustainability on the Same Platform

The seminar was moderated by IGU Economics and Finance Department faculty member Assoc. Prof. İsmail Cem Ay. The event’s speakers were Sigortambir Founder Kürşat Köz, TOBB İGGK Sustainability and Environment Group Executive Board Member İbrahim Emirhan Bora, and İSO-TOBB İGGK Sustainability and Environment Group Chair Bengü Türk Sezer.

The speakers drew attention to the transformation process AI is creating in the business world and assessed the new areas of opportunity emerging particularly for young entrepreneurs. Comprehensive insights were shared on the future of technology-driven ventures, innovative projects developed in line with sustainable development goals, and shifting industry dynamics.

The Future of AI and New-Generation Business Models Explored

The seminar emphasized that AI is not merely a technological development area, but also has a transformative effect on entrepreneurship, finance, and sustainability policies. Participants were informed about future business models, digital transformation processes, and the new sectors taking shape around environmental sustainability.

The event, which attracted strong interest from students, was a noteworthy example of Istanbul Gelisim University's vision of bringing students together with industry professionals and complementing academic development with practice-oriented experiences.