After graduating from Istanbul Technical University, Department of Civil Engineering, Hasan İnanç Kabadayı worked professionally for ten years. During his professional career, he had the opportunity to work at every level of his profession and in 2006 he founded Ege Yapı, a company operating in the fields of contracting and real estate development. Since its establishment, Ege Yapı has successfully carried out real estate development and contracting works of projects such as hotels, offices,residences, business centres, educational facilities, industrial facilities, mainly residential projects. Throughout his 28-year professional career, he has produced privileged projects by giving importance to innovation and quality in the real estate sector. Prioritising customer satisfaction, he pioneered many new technologies applied in the construction sector with the experience he gained in the national and international market. He has experience in the development, construction, marketing and management of projects with a total construction area of 5 million m². In addition to his thought leadership and mentorship in the sector, he regularly shares his ideas in many national and international conferences and television programmes. İnanç Kabadayı is also actively involved in leading non-governmental organisations in the sector and stands out with his activities in the field of entrepreneurship.

Born on 22 October 1986, Ms. Didem Güneş graduated from Istanbul University in 2010 with a degree in Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering double major programme. After completing her master's degree in Construction Management at Yıldız Technical University in 2011, she started her career at Enka Construction. In 2011, Güneş joined Ege Yapı and worked in many different departments and still continues to work at Ege Yapı. Didem Güneş has worked at different levels of Ege Yapı, most recently as Business Development Manager, Design and Project Development Director, Sales and Marketing Director and After Sales Customer Services Manager. She has developed and delivered many projects consisting of residential and commercial units in Istanbul and Izmir. Didem Güneş, who has many sectoral training certificates, specialises in urban transformation, sustainable design and construction and is currently the General Manager of Ege Yapı GYO.

In his 40 years of professional life, he has been involved in the processes in which approximately 3 Million M2 production and approximately 20 independent section sales have been realised. During the last 25 years of his professional life as a Senior Manager, he has worked intensively on restructuring, system building, improvement and development of existing systems related to Budget Planning and Reporting, Tax Law, Accounting, Finance, After Sales Finance and Audit under the roof of financial affairs of companies. He determined the risks that companies are likely to face while carrying out their activities and carried out studies on measures to prevent these risks. Managed the ‘Project Finance’ processes with the authorities of national and international financial institutions to ensure the financing of investments. He took part in the Investment Committee of Turkey's first Real Estate Investment Fund, which has ‘Condominium Properties’ with assets of ~150 Million USD. He is currently responsible for the group's Financial, Administrative Affairs, Legal and Information Technologies processes.

She has more than 20 years of experience in project development and investment, market research, cost estimation, feasibility analysis, urban transformation, marketing & sales, housing policy development in the real estate sector. Since 2017, she has been providing project-based consultancy services to international organisations such as the World Bank, EBRD and IFC within CRE Consulting. She is on the real estate investment committee of Repie PYŞ company with a fund size of 60 billion TL. She provides consultancy services to many housing and real estate development and urban transformation projects. She is also on the advisory board of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) Istanbul Planning Agency (IPA) under the title of urban transformation and housing policies within the scope of Istanbul Vision 2050 project. She started her career as an urban designer at Atelye T. After working in various companies in the real estate sector, she worked as a research assistant at Istanbul Technical University. From 2004 until 2017, she assumed different positions in Soyak Holding Group companies. Lastly, as Business Development Manager reporting to the Board of Directors, she undertook land and project development, including urban transformation projects, and sustainability and energy efficiency management of group companies in line with the company's strategies. During this period, she took different responsibilities in the investment and development processes of a total of 8 residential projects in Istanbul and Izmir with a total investment value exceeding $1.5 billion and the development of approximately 20,000 residences and commercial units within them, and the investment and development processes of a 55,000m2 GLA and 100,000m2 construction area office project developed in the CBD in Istanbul. She also managed the project development and market analysis studies of 10,000 residences and commercial units in Gaziosmanpaşa urban transformation project. She is currently a part-time lecturer at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University. She gives lectures on Real Estate Development and Investment Management in Construction Management Master's programme and on Planning and Real Estate Development in Urban Planning Bachelor's programme. She graduated with a degree in Urban and Regional Planning from ITU Faculty of Architecture. After her master's degree in urban design at ITU, she received her MBA diploma from Bilgi University. She completed her PhD on Urban Transformation and Financial Models at Mimar Sinan University. She has certificates in executive education programmes at MIT and Harvard University on real estate development, financing, sustainability, and strategy. She is involved in many NGO organisations in the real estate sector. She has publications on urban transformation, sustainability and energy efficiency, zoning and real estate legislation, housing policies.

Born on 01 January 1983 in Adana. In 2005, he received his bachelor's degree from Istanbul University, Department of Economics, in 2010 he received his master's degree from Marmara University, Department of Banking, and in 2021 he received his doctorate degree in Financial Economics from Istanbul Ticaret University, Institute of Finance. In addition, in 2004-2005, he completed the Executive MBA programme carried out in partnership with Boğaziçi University and Kavrakoğlu Consultancy. He holds a number of sectoral training certificates, especially Capital Market Activities Level 3 Licence. During the period 2002-2005, while continuing his undergraduate studies, he worked as the Director of the Research Centre at ActiveGroup and as a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of Active Banking and Finance Magazine. After his military service, Mr. Sözer continued his career as an Economist at Garanti Bank between July 2006 and June 2012, during which time he conducted models and scenario analyses on the Turkish economy and risk modelling on the banking sector. In June 2012, he joined Odeabank as the Economic Research and Strategic Planning Group Manager in the team that established a bank in Turkey from scratch after 14 years. During this period, in addition to continuing to develop strategies in line with the conjuncture regarding the Turkish economy, he took part in the institutionalisation process of the bank and represented the bank on national/international platforms. Since the end of 2015, he has been working as a ‘Company Doctor’ to increase the market value of companies in Turkey and to provide access to foreign financing. With his macro and microeconomic knowledge of the global and Turkish economies and strong relationships with international financial institutions, Sözer provides comprehensive and strategic corporate financial advisory services to Turkey's leading companies, including sustainability and green transformation. Since 2020, Sözer has taken an active role as an investor in the entrepreneurship ecosystem and is also a member of the investment committee of the CMB-licensed Basefunder Crowdfunding Platform, which he founded. Apart from his professional life, Sözer is involved in the world of academia and conducts studies on finance, real sector and banking. He also gives guest lectures and trainings at various institutions and universities. Since 2013, Mr Sözer has been regularly sharing his views on developments in the economy, banking and financial markets in national and international print and visual media. Mr Sözer is a member of the Galatasaray Sports Club Association and plays an active role in social responsibility projects at the LAMON9 Association. Sözer has also been working as a personal development and life coach since 2022 under the Transformal Breath Coach hat.

Çağrı Kanver is a highly successful real estate deal maker, with expertise in the United States and Turkey. He holds an architecture degree and an MBA, allowing him to both structure deals and secure financing. GYODER, the Association of Real Estate Investors in Turkey, has appointed him as President of its US Chapter.

Cagri specializes in large-scale projects exceeding $100 million, delivering significant
returns for investors. He recently completed a project in Brooklyn, New York, providing a 2x ROI for investors. Cagri has collaborated with developers in Miami and Chicago, bringing in equity and sourcing construction materials from Turkey. As a partner at Watermark Investments LLC, Cagri facilitates project structuring and financing across the US. His exceptional abilities, knowledge, and extensive network make him highly sought after in the real estate industry globally.

Mehmet Can Ormancı holds a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from METU (Middle East Technical University), which he completed from 1980 to 1985. This educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in the field of civil engineering, enabling him to excel in his Professional career.

He began his career in the late 1980s, gaining valuable experience at Baytur Insaat as a Field Engineer.
He then progressed to become an Assistant Project Manager at Koray Insaat, overseeing prestigious
projects such as the Sabanci Center and Yapi Kredi Plaza. As a Project Manager at ILPA SA, he successfully managed the construction of the Siyami Ersek 382 Beds Cardiovascular Hospital. In 2000, he became the General Manager for ILPA SA's Russia and Middle East region, leading notable projects like Armada Towers and Boulevard Plaza in Dubai. Later, as the General Manager of Citer Invest BV, he achieved significant milestones with the IQ Quarter project in Moscow. Since 2019, as the General Manager of ANT YAPI Florida LLC, he has successfully completed projects such as Missoni Baia Tower, 830 Brickell Plaza, and Una Residences. Throughout his career, Mehmet has demonstrated a Completed Project commitment to excellence, earning a reputation as a respected leader in the industry.

He worked as a Civil Engineer at different levels of multinational projects. Since 2015 responsible for the construction of the group.

He worked as a Civil Engineer in many qualified construction projects. He is responsible for the investment projects of the group.

Onur Karaöz has more than 20 years of experience in the field of construction and Project management, including the reconstruction of facilities. Extensive experience in building business processes and managing the construction directorate, creating departments from scratch; management of a team of 100+ people in direct subordination, contractors, up to 3,000 employees at the construction site. Formation of a team ready to comprehensively begin the implementation of a project of any complexity. Successful interaction with government agencies in terms of preparing and obtaining resolutions, orders from administrations and other documentation. Development of project implementation methodology; management accounting and Project budgeting. Participation in tender procedures; Knowledge of regulatory documents in the field of design and construction. Included in the National Register of Specialists in the Field of Construction (Russia) and the National Register of Specialists in the Field of Engineering Surveys and Architectural and Construction Design (Russia).

Mehmet Eğilmezer, a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the construction and project management industry, holds a Civil Engineering degree from Dokuz Eylül University and an MBA from Mersin University. His career is distinguished by strategic leadership and technical expertise in managing complex construction projects across diverse international markets.

As a Project Management Professional (PMP) with additional certifications in Agile Leadership (PAL-I) and as a Master Certified Coach (MCC), Mehmet combines rigorous project management methodologies with a coaching approach that enhances team capabilities and project outcomes. He is highly proficient in leading-edge tools such as AutoCAD, Primavera, Microsoft Project, Revit, and Navisworks, which facilitate precise project planning and execution.

Mehmet's commitment to professional growth and industry excellence is evident in his active participation in various non-governmental organizations and his foundational role in initiatives like BIM4Azerbaijan, which promotes advanced building practices. He regularly shares his insights and expertise at national and international conferences, contributing to the discourse on construction technology and management.

Dedicated to mentoring and developing future leaders, Mehmet’s influence extends beyond project sites to shaping the strategic direction of the construction sector through education and innovative practices.

Elif is a real estate professional with 15 years of experience working with leading Developers and foreign investors. She has worked on large scale residential projects and been involved in site selections, financial structuring, design, construction, and marketing phases.

Throughout her illustrious career, Elif has demonstrated a keen ability to identify opportunities and turn them into thriving real estate projects. Her portfolio boasts an impressive array of successful developments, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties. One of Elif's hallmark qualities is her ability to navigate the complexities of the real estate development process. She excels in every phase, from initial conceptualization and land acquisition to design, construction, and project management. Elif's meticulous attention to detail ensures that each development not only meets but exceeds industry standards, resulting in properties that are highly sought after and contribute positively to the communities they serve. Elif's success is not solely measured by her impressive portfolio but also by her ability to forge strong relationships with stakeholders, including investors, contractors, architects, and local authorities. Her reputation for honesty, transparency, and professionalism has enabled Elif to assemble high-performing project teams and secure the necessary approvals and funding to bring her visions to life. Elif has helped clients navigate the intricacies of real estate financing, ensuring that investments align with their financial goals and risk tolerance. Her knack for evaluating potential returns and assessing downside risks has proven invaluable to clients seeking to maximize their real estate investments. Prior to her real estate career, Elif worked in the oil and gas industry for 10 years in Houston as a Business Developer where she identified and evaluated domestic and global markets for business growth. She has cultivated a vast network of contacts, including key decision-makers, industry experts, and potential collaborators, which enabled her to facilitate strategic partnerships, secure valuable contracts, and open doors to new business ventures.

She holds a BS degree in Business Administration and an MS degree in Management Information Systems.

Malcolm S. Taub has been engaged in the practice of law for in excess of 45 years. He has specialized in the areas of real estate litigation, corporate litigation, real estate practice, as well as matrimonial and family law litigation. In addition, during this period of time he has provided counsel to significant business entities throughout the United States, South America, Europe, and the Middle East.

Mr. Taub is the founding partner of the law firm of Taub & Lewis LLP, a law firm in the City of New York.

Mr. Taub has been involved in environmental related projects for several decades, and specifically, among other activities, he organized one of the first hydroelectric plants in the State of Vermont which was integrated into the electric grid of that state. Mr. Taub is a founder and Chairman of the Audit committee of Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics Inc., a public company involved in stem cell research and which is trading on the NASDAQ Stock exchange. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Cruiser Capital Offshore Fund, an asset management fund. He has taught business and law in several universities, throughout the State of New York, including a course in syndication at The New York University, Real Estate Institute.

Mr. Taub was engaged by the New York Stock Exchange, market surveillance departments to design and teach a program for the detection of possible market fraud through the analysis of trading anomalies detected by the New York Stock Exchange's integrated technology system. He has served as a director of private and public companies throughout his career.

Mr. Taub is a graduate of the city University of the city of New York, and holds a Juris Doctor degree from Brooklyn Law School, City of New York.

In 1962, when Olivier Vidal started to study architecture at Ecole Nationale des Beaux Arts de Paris (ENSBA), he had the great opportunity to work with the companion of Le Corbusier, Vladimir Bodiansky. Also, he could attend classes of a master, Jean Prouvé, at the Arts et Métiers School in Paris. He continued his studies at the renowned Polytechnic Institute of Zurich ETH. After earning his diploma, he worked on a doctorate with Professor Ronner on sustainable development in 1969.
In 1969 he created a multidisciplinary group named SOPHA where all design arenas were represented.
During the same period Olivier Vidal was teaching at the ETH Zurich as an assistant for Professor Trbuhovic, and later for professor Schaal. Olivier Vidal started teaching at UCLA in the Design Institute with Dr Nathan Shapira. Since then, Olivier has been teaching as a guest teacher in many different countries, France, Switzerland, India, UK.

Beyond his academic career Olivier designed buildings all over the world from Beijing to Rio, Los Angeles, Europe and the Persian Gulf. He was associated with Louis Khan and Kenzo Tange for the development of Abbas Abbad in Tehran. Later, he became formally associated with Kenzo Tange. He did numerous projects with IM Pei like the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris. Furthermore, he worked as a partner with other luminaries of the profession. His first large modular project was the CSH 600 school for the French ministry of education, 1000 units all over the country. A large experience in affordable housing across the world. For the last 25 years, he has been the space planner landscape Architect for the reconstruction of Beirut. He has offices in several countries. He spends half of his time in India where he has numerous projects. Olivier is multilingual, speaking French, English, German and Spanish fluently with some Italian, Farsi, and Japanese. In 1989 he created a traveling fellowship at the UCLA Architecture Department. 

Olivier’s objective is to elevate the experience of architecture to a new level in which space establishes a dialogue with its inhabitants, thus succeeding in generating a quality of experience and of living through the design of space. For him Architecture is about people and reaching out to them.

Ruth J. Katz's early career was marked by a remarkable journey within the residential mortgage industry. She played a pivotal role in contributing to a residential mortgage company, initially with just a small team of six individuals. Over time, this company expanded significantly, boasting a workforce of over 2,500 employees. It became a prominent player in the industry, managing substantial residential mortgage transactions, totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. Ruth herself achieved outstanding success, consistently ranking as one of the top three salespeople within the company. Her performance also earned her recognition as one of the top 200 mortgage brokers across the nation, a feat she maintained from 1999 to 2003.

Her contributions were instrumental in steering the company's growth and development, ultimately
leading to its decision to go public in 2004 and its subsequent acquisition by an investment bank in 2006. With an impressive career spanning more than three decades in the real estate industry, Ruth J. Katz currently serves as the CEO of two esteemed entities: Tides Turn Capital, LLC, a family office, and RK Commercial Real Estate, LLC, a prominent brokerage company. Her expertise lies in facilitating national off-market real estate transactions, with a particular focus on serving real estate family offices. Throughout her career, Ruth has diligently cultivated an extensive network of real estate owners, nurturing strong and enduring relationships. She specializes in identifying direct national opportunities spanning various asset classes. These include land development, hospitality, multi-family, mixed-use, warehouse, retail, office, senior living, and industrial properties.

In her capacity as CEO, Ruth takes on the crucial role of representing respected sponsors, real estate
developers, institutional investors, and prominent family offices. Her support extends across the spectrum of their real estate endeavors, encompassing acquisitions, sales, developments, and joint ventures across diverse asset categories.

Furthermore, Ruth offers invaluable consultancy services to clients, assisting them in securing capital partners tailored to their specific projects, which includes debt financing