‘We should not fear digital transformation’

Izmir University of Economics (IUE) Vocational School brought together the leading names of the business world with university and high school students at the conference called “Bi’ Dünya İş”. 5 business people, who have proven themselves with their success in different fields such as insurance, software, artificial intelligence and virtual applications, told their inspiring career stories and made guiding suggestions in the event that took place for the 4^th time this year.

The event, which took place at the IUE Conference Hall, started with the opening speeches of Rector Prof. Dr. Murat Aşkar and Izmir Chamber of Commerce (IZTO) Board Member Adil Özyiğit. Young people showed great interest in the conference held in 5 sessions.  The guests included Bahri Ertuğrul Yücenur, Vice General Manager of Allianz Sales and Distribution Channels, Burçin Türkmen, Director of PayTR Marketing, Mutlu Uğursal, CEO of AGITO, Hakan Güngör, Managing Partner of METISBOT, and Buket Erşan, Projects, ADK, Marketing and Customer Services Director of FIBA Emeklilik ve Hayat A.Ş.  

PROVIDED GREAT BENEFITS

Experts in their fields answered the questions of the young people, explained the tricks of the business world and gave career suggestions to the students by giving examples from their experiences. The event, where the latest developments in digitalization and technological innovations were also discussed, provided great benefits for young people to improve themselves. Students of Arkas Narlıdere Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School, Yeşilyurt IMKB Trade Vocational High School, and Izmir Foreign Trade Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School also attended the event.

THE TRANSFORMATION ACCELERATED

IUE Rector Prof. Dr. Murat Aşkar noted that the worldwide digital and financial transformation has accelerated with the pandemic. Stating that new financial technologies and digital banking strategies shed light on the development of new products by big technological companies, Prof. Dr. Aşkar said, “We are in a very rapid digital transformation. We see that both producer and consumer demands change. The pace of change should not be a cause for fear. We will see clearly in the coming years that people who read digital innovations correctly will come to the fore. As a university, we are constantly updating our work and educational content. Young people should also create new areas of interest in the digital environment and focus on benefiting from change. The conference organized by IUE Vocational School was very useful and effective for our young people to develop themselves and meet with sector representatives. I believe that young people will make the most of these opportunities presented to them.”

ALL SECTORS MUST ADAPT TO THE NEW AGE

IZTO Board Member Adil Özyiğit said that the country has a serious production and manpower, however they need to be improved. Özyiğit said, “We, as a country, have to undertake high value-added works by creating and exporting technology. For this, we need well-trained and qualified workforce and entrepreneurs. At this point, universities have great responsibilities. Regardless of the sector, we cannot achieve sustainable success if we do not reinforce science with education. We have seen in the pandemic that there are situations where the human factor is disabled. We also saw the importance of making unmanned production when necessary. At this point, all sectors need to adapt to the new age and world order. As Izmir Chamber of Commerce, we are fully prepared. Our work groups continue their activities on a regular basis. With the support of Izmir University of Economics, we continue training courses without interruption.”