Ufuk Tarhan
Ufuk Tarhan is one of the leading names in the IT industry in Turkey. A futurist, economist and author, her expertise is well-known around the world, having served as a top executive for many companies.
Why you should book Ufuk Tarhan for your next event
- Her work has led the way for women in IT and telecommunications and she remains the leading female expert in these industries.
- She is a leading futurist, a concept that looks to the future in a range of disciplines from art to technology, using imagination and creativity to plan and predict the future in these different fields.
- Leading business woman who speaks with authority about the development of women in a variety of industries and encourages others to find their own path.
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Understand the transformative trends shaping our future
Ufuk Tarhan has worked in the IT and telecommunications industries since 1982. Her vast experience and knowledge have seen her appointed to the boards of a number of companies. As an award-winning businesswoman she has used her vast knowledge of the industry to foster growth and become one of the world’s top futurists. She is a founder member of the Turkish Futurist’s Society and remains the only female keynote speaker in Turkey to specialist in this field. She lectures in Future Studies at several universities and has plans to study for a doctorate.
Ufuk Tarhan is a renowned futurist and strategist with over 20 years of experience in Future Studies, well-known in Turkey and international networks. She is recognized among Forbes Magazine's top 50 female futurists.
Tarhan has provided consultancy services, conferences, and designed innovative projects for leading global companies such as Microsoft; IBM; Epson; Unilever; Bosch; Siemens; Coca Cola; Nestle; Ford; Mercedes; Audi; Renault; P&G; Novartis; Sanofi; Pfizer; Turkish Airlines; Lufthansa; PwC; and Deloitte.
She delivers seminars and workshops on the future of business, technological trends transforming industries, AI-compatible strategies, and developing future skills.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in economics (Econometrics) from METU and a master's degree in Innovation & Entrepreneurship from BAU. She has worked as a senior manager in various sectors, primarily technology, for 20 years. She has won numerous awards, including "Most Successful Businesswoman in the IT Sector" and "Women Who Make a Difference."
She is also the author of the best-selling books T-İnsan and Don't Leave Tomorrow's Work for Tomorrow.
Tarhan is passionate about sustainability, gender equality, and women empowerment, and actively participates in NGOs working on these issues. Tarhan, with thousands of hours of speeches, seminars, presentations, moderating, and workshops at home and abroad described as "inspiring, changing perspective, shocking, triggering, and very impressive."
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Ufuk Tarhan is a renowned futurist and strategist with over 20 years of experience in Future Studies, well-known in Turkey and international networks. She delivers seminars and workshops on the future of business, technological trends transforming industries, AI-compatible strategies, and developing future skills.
Ufuk can talk about the follwing topics:
- Tectonic Trends and the Future.
- How to Plan for the Future.
- Future of AI and How to Adapt.
- Future of [Specific Industry] (on demand).
- Upskilling and The Model: T-Human.
- Career Renovation and Repair for Everyone.
- Don't Leave Tomorrow's Work for Tomorrow.
- Corporate Success in AI World.
- Successful Businessperson in the Age of AI.
- Embracing Innovation for Sustainable Growth with AI.
- Navigating Technological Disruption.
- The Role of Human Values in AI Age.
- Building Resilient Organizations for the Future.
- Ethics, New Metrics and Rules in AI.
- Hurry Slowly to Seize the AI Revolution!
Key Takeaways:
- A comprehensive understanding of the transformative trends shaping our future, especially in the context of AI and technological advancements.
- Learning how to strategically plan for the future, adapt to rapid changes, and leverage AI to drive sustainable growth.
- Acquire practical skills for upskilling and becoming T-shaped professionals, fostering corporate success in the AI-driven world, and navigating technological disruptions effectively.
- Explore the ethical considerations and new metrics in AI, understand the importance of human values, and build resilience in their organizations.
- Ultimately, these insights will empower participants to act thoughtfully and strategically, positioning themselves and their organizations to thrive in the evolving landscape of the AI revolution.
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Mission Winnow - Project Reset - Bölüm 8 - Türkçe Alt Yazılı
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