Impressions from Our Panel on Digital Transformation in the Defense and Metal Industries

December 20, 2024

We were proud and happy to host a significant event in Ankara that captured the pulse of technology and industry. Our panel, titled “National Strength Through Technology: Digital Transformation in the Defense and Metal Industries,” brought together leading names in the sector to shed light on the future.

Our goal at this special gathering was to unite national giants strengthening our defense industry like Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) and HAVELSAN, along with valuable companies standing out with their production capabilities like Hezarfen Aerostructures, on the same platform. We also aimed to include MEXT (MESS Technology Center), which guides the sector with its digital transformation vision, and our innovative solution partners Anot Group, Digitheta, and FlowMio, who offer modern technology systems to our country.

Our panel began with an insightful opening speech by our Co-founder, Cem Kılınç, who shared realistic expectations for the global and technological arenas in 2025. Following him, our esteemed speakers took the stage, conveying the current place of digital transformation, the new era the industry is evolving into, and future visions through inspiring perspectives filtered from their areas of expertise. The impressive information and powerful, concrete success stories shared offered a unique learning experience for all attendees filling the hall.

One of the most valuable moments of the event was when our manufacturers and technology partners very transparently shared their experiences, the challenges they faced, and the lessons learned on the path to success. These candid dialogues contained tangible advice on how more efficient and sustainable business models can be established.

For their valuable contributions to the realization of this visionary event, we extend our sincerest thanks to:

  • Hüseyin Savaş (HAVELSAN Quality and Process Management Group Manager)
  • Mustafa Yücel (Turkish Aerospace Industries Operational Development Manager)
  • Emre Fidan (Hezarfen Aerostructures Co-founder)
  • Ömer Cinpir (MEXT Digital Transformation Leader)
  • Eray Gönenli (Anot Group Board Member)
  • Onur Can Karaman (Digitheta Industrial Application Leader)
  • Cem Kılınç (FlowMio Co-founder)

And to all our speakers, our moderator, Business Development Manager Zeynep Dağ, who ensured the panel ran smoothly and efficiently, all our guests who enriched this valuable atmosphere with their participation, and the Teknopark Ankara team for their support during the organization process.

This panel once again demonstrated that knowledge multiplies when shared, and we can achieve greater goals when we act with collective wisdom. We will continue our work with the excitement of having passed another important milestone on our journey to build the future together.

Let’s not forget; We are stronger together!