With EU-Türkiye relations a cornerstone of regional stability and prosperity for over six decades, this conference, hosted by The Permanent Delegation of Türkiye to the EU alongside Forum Europe came at a pivotal moment to examine how both partners can renew and strengthen their economic ties in the face of global transformation.
Amidst profound geopolitical shifts and fierce strategic competition, the European Union and Türkiye must innovate to secure their economic futures. The EU has launched a renewed and urgent drive to bolster its competitiveness, strengthening its Single Market and industrial base to thrive in the green and digital transitions.
Concurrently, Türkiye is pursuing a comprehensive transformation agenda. Its 12th Development Plan (2024-2028) and Green Deal Action Plan prioritise a “twin transition” to a green and digital economy, aiming to develop competitive, high-value-added industries. With ambitious 2035 targets to significantly expand renewable energy capacity and a 2053 net-zero goal, Türkiye’s national strategy shows a clear parallel commitment to sustainable growth and industrial modernisation.
This Forum provided a critical platform where these complementary strategic agendas can converge. It explored how a deeper EU-Türkiye partnership can build sustainable and resilient value chains, turning shared challenges into mutual economic dynamism. We engaged policymakers, industry leaders, investors, and civil society to identify actionable pathways, advance Türkiye’s integration into European value chains, and deepen bilateral cooperation.
This event was held in person only, and was not live streamed.
Ambassador,
Permanent Representation of Türkiye to the EU
Deputy Permanent Representative,
Türkiye to the EU
Deputy Minister of Industry and Technology,
Türkiye
CEO,
Eurochambres
Co-Founder,
HISE Europe and HISE Global
Ambassador,
Permanent Representation of Germany to the EU
Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the European Union
Director for International Affairs and Climate Finance, DG CLIMA, European Commission
Team Leader for Transport & Infrastructures, DG INTPA, European Commission
General Director of EU & Foreign Affairs,
Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, Türkiye
Lead Urban Specialist, Europe and Central Asia, World Bank Group
CEO
ERTICO-ITS Europe
General Manager,
Karsan Europe
Policy Officer,
AI for Societal Good AI Office, European Commission
Head of the Regional Hub,
OECD Istanbul Centre
Chairman,
Sky Mavi Mobility Technologies
Member of the Board,
Limak Energy Group and Limak Yatırım A.Ş.
Transport Expert, Global Gateway Support Mechanism (EU/GGSM) and Author of EBRD and OECD studies on Middle Corridor
Director Policy & Projects,
POLIS
Head of Energy Policy, Climate & Sustainability,
Eurelectric
Head of Unit, DG ENEST
European Commission
Legal Counsel,
TÜV SÜD Türkiye
General Coordinator
HISE Global
Executive Board Member,
Natura Real Estate and Venture Capital Portfolio Management
Manager,
Mimaray Construction
Deputy General Manager,
NETZR Powered by Ottomotive
General Director
HISE Europe
Deputy Director for Climate and Energy,
EUROFER
Executive Board Member,
Natura Real Estate and Venture Capital Portfolio Management
Manager,
Mimaray Construction
Head of Cloud Products
IONOS
Global Privacy Officer and Head of EMEA Government Affairs
Broadcom
Director, Core Infrastructure
ANS
Head of IT Transformation & Cloud Solutions
Arvato Systems
Field CTO, Cloud Providers, VCF Division
Broadcom
Senior Project Manager
Poland’s Central IT Office
Times are in CET
Registration
Welcome Remarks
Ambassador of Türkiye to the EU
Ambassador of Germany to the EU
Opening Keynotes: A Strategic Partnership in a Fragmented World
In a challenging geopolitical and economic landscape, this session will examine how to align the EU’s renewed competitiveness agenda with Türkiye’s national development goals. Leaders will discuss the strategic necessity for collaboration, framing the dialogue around the shared objectives within Türkiye’s 12th Development Plan and the EU’s own industrial and trade transformation policies.
Deputy Minister of Industry, Türkiye
CEO, Eurochambres
Panel 1: Powering the Future – Energy, Innovation, and Trade in the Net-Zero Era
This session will address the critical intersection of energy security, industrial competitiveness and Net Zero. It will connect the EU’s clean energy objectives with Türkiye’s National Energy Plan, exploring joint opportunities in renewable energy and green hydrogen. The discussion will also cover the decarbonisation of energy-intensive industries, with a focus on pathways for green steel production, linking the availability of clean energy to industrial transformation and CBAM readiness.
Deputy Permanent Representative of Türkiye to the EU
Director for International Affairs & Climate Finance, DG CLIMA, European Commission
Board Member, Limak Investments
Executive Board Member, Natura Real Estate and Venture Capital Portfolio Management
Deputy Director General for Climate and Energy, EUROFER
Coffee Break
Panel 2: Sustainable Mobility Towards Net-Zero
This session explores Türkiye’s integration into the EU’s evolving mobility ecosystem. It will examine cooperation in the development of electric and connected vehicles, smart transportation systems, battery supply chains, and circular business models such as battery recycling. The panel will also highlight the role of public transport, digital infrastructure, and micro-mobility solutions within broader smart city frameworks, connecting these elements to both the green and digital transitions.
Chairman, Sky Mavi Mobility Technologies Consulting
Head of Energy Policy, Climate & Sustainability, Eurelectric
CEO, ERTICO-ITS Europe
Deputy General Manager, NETZR Powered by Ottomotive
General Manager, Karsan Europe
Lunch Break
Midday Reflections
Hise Global Founder Partner
Panel 3: Smart Cities, Infrastructure, and Urban Innovation
As urbanisation accelerates and the demands of climate adaptation grow, smart city strategies are becoming vital to sustainable development. This session will explore Türkiye–EU cooperation in modernising urban infrastructure through digital technologies, green building innovation, and smart public services. Topics will include retrofitting and construction, data and mobility infrastructure, and financing models for urban regeneration, in line with both the EU Green Deal and Türkiye’s Green Development Revolution.
Director, Policy & Projects, POLIS
Lead Urban Specialist, Europe and Central Asia, World Bank Group
Policy Officer, DG CNECT, European Commission
Manager, Mimaray Construction
General Coordinator, Hise Global
Coffee Break
Panel 4: The Middle Corridor: Advancing Global Value Chain Resilience
How can the EU and Türkiye operationalise the Middle Corridor to create resilient trade routes? This session will explore the investment, diplomacy, and infrastructure frameworks needed, building on Türkiye’s proactive role in establishing itself as a key logistical hub. Panelists will analyze the corridor’s strategic importance for securing critical raw materials and enhancing connectivity with Central Asia, directly supporting the EU’s Global Gateway objectives for trade diversification.
Transport Expert for Global Gateway Support Mechanism (EU/GGSM) and Author of EBRD and contributor to OECD studies on Middle Corridor
Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the EU
Team Leader for Transport & Infrastructures, DG INTPA, European Commission
Director General for EU Affairs and Foreign Relations, Turkish Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure
Head, OECD Istanbul Centre
Legal Counsel, TÜV SÜD Türkiye
Final Conclusions: A Roadmap for EU–Türkiye Strategic Alignment
General Director, HISE Europe
Head of Unit, DG ENEST, European Commission
Deputy Permanent Representative of Türkiye to the EU
“In a time of geopolitical change and strategic competition, this Forum will bring together Turkish and EU policymakers, business leaders, and investors to explore new avenues for cooperation. By aligning Turkish and EU green and digital transition agendas, we can strengthen Europe’s competitiveness, build more resilient value chains and secure a more sustainable and prosperous future. I look forward to welcoming you to this important event.”
Should you have any questions about this event, please contact Forum Europe, using the details below:
Ambassador Faruk Kaymakcı 
Bahar Güçlü, Deputy Permanent Representative, Türkiye to the EU 
Ivo Cré, Director Policy & Projects, POLIS 
Roman Vassilenko, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Belgium, Head of the Mission of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization 
Lenaic Georgelin, Team Leader for Transport & Infrastructures, DG INTPA, European Commission 
Joanna Mclean Masic, Lead Urban Specialist for Cities and Climate Change and Global Lead, World Bank 
Martin Hosken, Field CTO, Cloud Providers, VCF Division, Broadcom