“The Colors of Ethics” – Theme of the 10th International Ethics Summit

The Ethics and Reputation Association (TEİD), which operates in the fields of adopting ethical values, reputation management, and compliance in business life, will hold the 10th International Ethics Summit on October 4, 2023, at the Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel under the theme “The Colors of Ethics.”

The 10th International Ethics Summit, organized by the Ethics and Reputation Association (TEİD), will take place on October 4, 2023, at the Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel. This year’s theme for the summit is “The Colors of Ethics.” At the International Ethics Summit, TEİD members and professionals interested in ethics, compliance, and reputation management will come together to shed light on the future.

The TEİD International Ethics Summit has become a significant developmental platform for professionals interested in ethics, compliance, and reputation management to follow developments in Turkey and internationally and benefit from the experiences of experts in their fields. The summit not only brings together national and international guests and participants through civil society and private sector cooperation but also provides a unique sharing environment and a rich platform focused on the private sector in Turkey and the region.

As the Ethics and Reputation Association (TEİD) prepares to hold the 10th International Ethics Summit on October 4, 2023, with the theme “The Colors of Ethics” in a full-day program at the Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel, expert speakers at the event will address topics such as Business Ethics, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), Sustainability, Ethics in Digitalization, Compliance, Internal Control, and Audit Processes, providing answers to pressing questions.

The opening speech will be delivered by Menteş Albayrak, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Ethics and Reputation Association (TEİD), while the moderators will include Serdar Turan, General Managing Editor of the Harvard Business Review Turkey; Altuğ Özgün, Managing Partner at CBC Law Firm and a Board Member of the Ethics and Reputation Association (TEİD); and Emre Çolak, Uyum Programs Manager at PMI and a Board Member of the Ethics and Reputation Association (TEİD).

The summit will feature speakers such as John Mair, Deputy Director and Compliance Officer at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD); Atilla D. Yerlikaya, Head of Corporate Relations, Communication, and Sustainability at Anadolu Group; Ayşe Nilüfer Türkçü Hıra, Chief Legal and Compliance Advisor at Çalık Holding; İrem Erdoğan, HR and Development Executive Board Member at Borusan CAT; Özgün Çınar, Director of Risk Management at Pera ESG Consulting; Prof. Dr. Hikmet Özdemir, Author of Atatürk’s Ethical Legacy; Bradley Henry, Partner at Akerman LLP; Sofia El Mansouri, Founder and Consultant at Compliantly LLC; Vera Cherepanova, Ethical Consultant, Speaker, and Compliance Author at Studio Etica; Toğrul Ahmadov, Chief Legal, Compliance, and Corporate Governance Officer at Neqsol Holding; Umut Keskin, Ph.D. Assistant Professor at Istanbul Bilgi University; Babak Yektafar, Program Director for Afghanistan, Turkey, and Iran at the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE); and Vitor Geromel, Legal Analyst at the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

The panelists will discuss topics such as the evolving roles of ethics and compliance managers in a rapidly changing world, the strategic advantages of compliance programs for companies, changing perspectives on compliance as an opportunity-driven approach, the transformation of the perception of ethics and compliance managers into sustainable business enablers, the promotion of design-focused compliance within organizations, the benefits of compliance programs in terms of culture and people, and trends in the future of ethics and compliance.

The summit is sponsored by ACTECON as the main sponsor, Borusan, Bosch, bp, MG International Fragrance Company, and SOCAR as platinum sponsors, and Çalık Holding as the gold sponsor. The strategic partners of the summit are akerman, cbc law, and Pera ESG, while silver and bronze stands are supported by Moral Kınıkoğlu, Pamukkale Kökenek, Nazalı, Fordefence, Özoğul Yenigün & Partners, and Remed Etikhat.

Summit Program:

09:15 – 09:45: Registration
09:45 – 10:00: Opening Speech – Chairman of TEİD Board of Directors
10:00 – 10:20: Keynote / Why Is Managing Ethics and Reputation So Challenging?
10:20 – 10:50: Break
10:50 – 11:45: Panel / “The Colors of Ethics: Emerging Risks and Opportunities”
11:45 – 12:00: Break
12:00 – 12:20: Keynote / “Promises and Keeping Them”
12:20 – 12:40: Keynote / “Atatürk’s Leadership”
12:40 – 13:30: Lunch
13:30 – 14:45: Panel / “Compliance as a Competitive Advantage – Reorienting the Perspective on Compliance and Redefining Compliance Perception”
14:45 – 15:00: Break
15:00 – 15:30: Keynote / “Optimization and Ethics”
15:30 – 15:45: Break
15:45 – 16:45: Panel / “What’s Next? – The Future of Ethics and Compliance”
16:45 – 17:15: Thank You and Appreciation Ceremony
17:15 – 17:15: Closing

For registration and detailed information, visit: link to event website

TEİD – The Ethics and Reputation Association (TEİD): TEİD was founded in 2010 with the aim of effectively managing ethical and compliance risks, increasing awareness of honesty, accountability, and transparency, and making business ethics an integral part of the culture of companies operating in Turkey. Today, TEİD continues its work with over 210 corporate members of great importance in their respective sectors, which collectively account for 15% of Turkey’s GDP and employ over 800,000 people. Recognizing that a company’s success is defined not only by financial metrics but also by factors such as responsible citizenship, the effectiveness of sustainable production policies, innovation policies, and compliance with ethical rules, TEİD plays a coordinating role for the private sector in implementing the anti-corruption agreements Turkey is a party to under the United Nations and OECD. Additionally, TEİD actively contributes to bringing global values in the field of ethical risk management to Turkey and holds roles such as the Regional Representative of the Global Ethics Network, member of the European Business Ethics Network, member of the Basel Institute on Governance working group, and member of the OECD Anti-Corruption Working Group and Regional Advisory Board.