The 5th International Ankara Brand Meetings, organized by the Ankara Chamber of Commerce (ATO), will take place on April 24-25, 2026, at the ATO Congresium Congress and Exhibition Center. This year’s theme, “braind conference,” combines the concepts of brand, brain, and artificial intelligence (AI), with the slogan “Brains that make brands meet artificial intelligence.”
Focus on Artificial Intelligence and its Societal Impact
The event will highlight the rapid development of artificial intelligence in recent years and emphasize its role as a development model that offers competitive advantage and a tool for building the future, beyond just technology. The two-day program will feature over 100 conferences and panels with more than 120 local and international speakers. Universities and technoparks will showcase their projects at stands, and training programs will be held in 8 separate halls, with over 2,500 students receiving training and participation certificates.
Professor Dr. Selçuk Şirin, who continues his academic work at New York University, will deliver a speech focusing on education, artificial intelligence, and humanity. Baroness Manzila Uddin, a member of the British House of Lords, will address the ethics of artificial intelligence and public policies with her presentation titled “Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, and Equality: The Social Future of Technology.”
Celebrity Appearances and Diverse Discussions
Renowned artists such as Demet Akbağ, Yılmaz Erdoğan, Engin Altan Düzyatan, Okan Bayülgen, Oktay Kaynarca, Sefo, Musa Göçmen, and Gökhan Ünver will participate in the program with their talks and shows.
AI in Producer Economy and Brand Business Partnerships
Abel Deng, President of AgiBot Asia Pacific, Middle East, and North Africa Region, will deliver a speech titled “Scaled Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence, Robotics.” Digital content producers Ozan Sihay and Ömer Şanlı will discuss “Producer Economy and Artificial Intelligence in Brand Business Partnerships” moderated by Uras Benlioğlu. Kaan Kayabal, founder of Onedio, will draw attention to “Brands’ Media and Communication Strategy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.”
Creative Intelligence in the Age of Automation
The panel “Transition from the Age of Automation to the Age of Creative Intelligence” will be moderated by author and academic Nick Srnicek, Tony Blair’s AI Director Dr. Laura Gilbert, and Pio International’s Founding Director Professor Dr. Gresi Sanje.
A panel titled “New Treatment Methods and the Impact of Technological Power in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” moderated by Professor Dr. Ender Saraç, will feature Professor Dr. Tayfun Aybek, Cardiovascular Surgeon at TOBB ETÜ Hospital, Professor Dr. Raşit Dinç, Chairman of the Board of INVAMED, and Berk Boyacıgil, General Manager of Eczacıbaşı Evital.
The event promises a comprehensive exploration of artificial intelligence, its ethical implications, and its transformative potential across various sectors, bringing together experts, academics, and public figures for insightful discussions and engaging presentations.
