From Gelisim to the Global Stage: IGU Academic Asst. Prof. Can Burak Nalbantoğlu Among the First 18 Speakers at WORLDEF Dubai 2026!

Asst. Prof. Can Burak Nalbantoğlu, a faculty member of the Department of Logistics Management at the Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences of Istanbul Gelişim University (İGÜ), has achieved a significant success by being selected among the first 18 speakers at WORLDEF Dubai 2026, one of the world’s largest e-commerce organizations. WORLDEF Dubai 2026, which will begin on February 12, 2026, at Dubai CommerCity and bring together the pulse of the global e-commerce ecosystem, will host Asst. Prof. Nalbantoğlu with his keynote speech titled “In the future of e-commerce, speed won’t win, intelligent logistics will.” In this talk, he will share visionary insights that are set to shape the future of logistics and e-commerce with an international audience.

A Global Achievement: Being Among the First 18 Speakers Is a Great Source of Pride

Stating that being selected as a speaker at a global-scale event like WORLDEF Dubai 2026 carries great personal meaning, Asst. Prof. Can Burak Nalbantoğlu shared his thoughts as follows:
“The first WORLDEF Dubai E-Commerce Fair, held last year, brought together many companies and professionals from all over the world. Being selected among the first 18 speakers for such an important and international organization this year is truly a great source of pride for me. The support, encouraging approach, and vision of Istanbul Gelisim University have been highly motivating throughout this process. Sharing field-based experience in logistics and e-commerce with the world and representing our university has become a much more meaningful and valuable opportunity thanks to this support.”

From Academia to the Global Stage: The IGU Signature

The ideas that Asst. Prof. Can Burak Nalbantoğlu will present at WORLDEF Dubai 2026 are grounded in the academic studies he has been conducting at Istanbul Gelisim University. Emphasizing that his research on data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence–based inventory management provides the scientific foundation for his intelligent logistics vision, Nalbantoğlu highlighted the significant role played by IGU’s technology-oriented research ecosystem in this process.

“Speed Is Not Enough—Intelligence Wins”

The title of Asst. Prof. Nalbantoğlu’s talk, “In the future of e-commerce, speed won’t win intelligent logistics will,” represents a fundamental paradigm shift in the e-commerce world. Emphasizing that this message prioritizes foresight, data-driven decision-making, resource optimization, and consistency in customer experience over mere speed, Nalbantoğlu offered the following evaluation:
“The issue is no longer just about being fast; it is about positioning the right product in the right place at the right time. Blind speed increases costs, whereas intelligent logistics ensures sustainability. In the future battles of e-commerce, it will not be brute force but brainpower that wins.”

AI-Supported Logistics Case Analyses to Take Center Stage

Asst. Prof. Nalbantoğlu stated that his presentation will particularly focus on artificial intelligence–supported logistics systems. He will share up-to-date case analyses with participants on demand forecasting, inventory optimization, warehouse automation, route planning, and last-mile delivery solutions.
Highlighting that artificial intelligence has become a strategic tool that not only accelerates logistics but also reduces costs, minimizes uncertainty, and increases customer trust, Nalbantoğlu noted that this transformation provides long-term competitive advantages for e-commerce businesses.

Dubai: The Global Logistics Hub of E-Commerce

Drawing attention to the importance of WORLDEF Dubai for the e-commerce ecosystem, Asst. Prof. Nalbantoğlu emphasized that Dubai is not only a trade center but also a global logistics and technology hub shaping the future of e-commerce.
Summarizing Dubai’s importance under three main headings, Nalbantoğlu stated that the city offers access to a large portion of the world’s population thanks to its strategic location; integrates technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain into its legal infrastructure through digital economy strategies; and transforms logistics into a data- and intelligence-driven model through smart infrastructures dedicated solely to e-commerce, such as CommerCity.

A Gateway to the Future

Emphasizing that WORLDEF Dubai 2026 offers major opportunities for new collaborations and partnerships for companies and academics from around the world, Asst. Prof. Nalbantoğlu drew particular attention to the strong connections established by institutions and individuals participating from Türkiye.
With Asst. Prof. Can Burak Nalbantoğlu’s significant representation at WORLDEF Dubai 2026, Istanbul Gelisim University once again demonstrates that it is a visionary, innovative, and internationally competitive university where academic knowledge is transformed into practice on a global scale. Through achievements that extend from Gelisim to the world stage, IGU continues to shape the global future of Turkish academia.