The World CIO 200 Summit – Türkiye Edition, held on 16 April 2026 at Le Meridien Istanbul Etiler, brought together a powerful gathering of global CIOs, CISOs, cybersecurity experts, and enterprise leaders for a high-impact day of knowledge exchange, leadership dialogue, and strategic insights shaping the future of digital transformation.
The summit opened with the Honeywell OT Cybersecurity Roundtable, setting the foundation for critical discussions on operational technology security, industrial resilience, and evolving cyber threats. This was followed by the Global CIO Forum Türkiye Opening, officially launching the Türkiye edition of the global leadership roadshow.
A compelling Welcome Keynote was delivered by Dr. Erdal Ozkaya, President, Global CISO Forum, emphasizing cybersecurity leadership, national resilience, and the importance of collective defense in an AI-driven era.
The agenda continued with Leadership Lessons by Hilal Surerdem, CEO of Kiğılı, highlighting modern leadership approaches, transformation strategies, and adaptability in a rapidly evolving business ecosystem.
A thought-provoking session titled “Yapay Zekâ Suç İşler mi? (Does Artificial Intelligence Commit Crimes?)” by Mesut Demirbilek, CFE, Founder & Chairman of My Security Analytics, explored the legal, ethical, and security implications of artificial intelligence, addressing emerging risks and governance challenges.
Following a short break, the summit resumed with “From Transaction to Transformation: The AI Shift in 2026” by Ömer Çolakoğlu, Kurucu, Feyo Tech, focusing on how organizations are transitioning toward AI-driven enterprise ecosystems.
The session “Hayalet Avcısı (Ghost Hunter)” by Timur Özcan, Founder & CEO, NEOX Networks provided deep insights into advanced cyber threat hunting and proactive defense strategies.
Another key highlight, “Cybersecurity for Every Executive in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”, led by Gökhan Yüceler, Co-Founder & CTO, ThreatMon Advanced Threat Intelligence, reinforced that cybersecurity is now a board-level priority across all executive roles.
The Vendor Keynote by Hasan Hüseyin Özbenli, Country Manager, Binalyze, showcased advancements in digital forensics and enterprise cybersecurity solutions enabling stronger organizational resilience.
The summit concluded with the CIO 200 & Global CISO Forum Awards Ceremony, celebrating excellence, innovation, and leadership across the global technology ecosystem. Special appreciation was extended to Binalyze, Supporting Partner of the event, for their continued commitment to cybersecurity innovation.
The World CIO 200 Summit – Türkiye Edition served as a vital platform for collaboration and thought leadership, reinforcing the importance of cybersecurity, AI governance, and enterprise transformation in building resilient digital futures.
As part of the global CIO 200 roadshow, the Türkiye edition continues to stand as a key milestone in shaping the future of technology leadership worldwide.
