Maritime at the Intersection of Science and Industry: Vision and Practices Symposium
The “Maritime at the Intersection of Science and Industry: Vision and Practices” Symposium, organized in collaboration with the Türk Loydu Foundation and Istanbul Technical University, brings together leading figures, academics, and experts from the maritime sector.
The symposium will explore how scientific developments in maritime are integrated with industrial applications and what opportunities they present for the present and future of the sector. Participants will have the opportunity to gain insights into visionary approaches, current technologies, and best practices in the industry.
Date: September 16, 2025
Venue: Marriott Hotel, Pendik – Istanbul
Time: 09:00 – 16:30
We would be honored to have you join us to discuss the future of maritime and listen to the distinguished figures shaping the sector.
Symposium Program
09:30 – 10:30 | Opening Vision Speeches
Prof. Dr. Oral ERDOĞAN, Chairman of the Board, Türk Loydu
Murat KIRAN, Chairman of the Board, GİSBİR
Tamer KIRAN, Chairman of the Board, IMEAK Chamber of Shipping
Prof. Dr. Hasan MANDAL, Rector, ITU
Prof. Dr. Orhan AYDIN, President, TÜBİTAK
Rear Admiral R. Erdinç YETKİN, Commander, Istanbul Naval Shipyard
Durmuş ÜNÜVAR, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure
10:30 – 12:00 | Panel 1 The Strategic Role of Maritime Investments and Economic Transformation
Moderator: Prof. Dr. Oral ERDOĞAN, Chairman of the Board, Türk Loydu; Faculty Member, Piri Reis University
Panelists:
Ünal BAYLAN, Director General of Maritime Affairs, Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure
Cihan ERGENÇ, Chairman, Turkish Shipowners’ Association
Prof. Dr. Nafiz ARICA, Rector, Piri Reis University
R. Yüksel YILDIRIM, CEO, Yılport Holding
Prof. Dr. Kerem ALKİN, Former Ambassador, Faculty Member, Medipol University
Erhan ZEYNELOĞLU, CEO, Garanti BBVA International NV
12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch Break (Courtesy of Türk Loydu)
13:00 – 14:00 | Panel 2 Ship Modeling, Design and Newbuilding Methods
Moderator: Prof. Dr. Mesut GÜNER, Vice President, TÜBİTAK
Panelists:
Prof. Dr. Ahmet Dursun ALKAN, Faculty Member, YTU Faculty of Naval Architecture and Maritime
Dr. Akın TUZCUOĞLU, General Manager, Sefine Shipyard
Mehtap ÖZDEMİR, Secretary General, GİSBİR
Murat AVİNAL, General Manager, Navtek
Murat KAPLANOĞLU, Head of Plan Approval and Engineering Department, Türk Loydu
14:15 – 15:15 | Panel 3 Rules, Quality and Insurance in Maritime
Moderator: Prof. Dr. Serkan EKİNCİ, Dean, YTU Faculty of Naval Architecture and Maritime
Panelists:
Bülent HÜSEYİNOĞLU, Chairman of the Board, Chamber of Naval Architects, TMMOB
Yaşar CANCA, Chairman of the Board, Chamber of Marine Engineers, TMMOB
Prof. Dr. Özcan ASLAN, Dean, ITU Maritime Faculty
Ufuk TEKER, Board Member, Türk Loydu & General Manager, Türk P&I
Aydın GÜRBÜZ, Head of Quality Management Department, Türk Loydu
15:30 – 16:30 | Panel 4 Sustainability, Digitalization and Green Transformation in Maritime
Moderator: Prof. Dr. Ömer Kemal KINACI, Dean, ITU Faculty of Naval Architecture and Marine Sciences
Panelists:
Prof. Dr. Erinç DOBRUCALI, Dean, BTU Faculty of Maritime
Prof. Dr. Selma ERGİN, Faculty Member, ITU Faculty of Naval Architecture and Marine Sciences
Dirim ŞENER, General Manager, Delta Marine Design
İbrahim KONTAYTEKİN, Vice Chairman, Turkish Shipowners’ Association
Aykut YILMAZ, Türk Loydu UDH Inc. Department Manager
Closing & Acknowledgements
Kindly RSVP by 17:00 on September 12, 2025. Please note that seats are limited; registration will be prioritized on a first-come, first-served basis, and you will be notified accordingly.
RSVP: sempozyum@turkloydu.org
