As the first-ever UN summit focused entirely on transforming our global food systems, it was a powerful call to action—to rethink how we grow, distribute, and share food in ways that are equitable, sustainable, and rooted in justice. With over 90 heads of state and global leaders participating, the summit centered urgent challenges like food insecurity, climate injustice, and the exploitation of labor and land.

Held in Doha, the 2024 edition brought together over 15,000 participants from 118 countries -activists, entrepreneurs, journalists, and creators- committed to shaping a more just, inclusive, and sustainable digital future.

British Council International Policy Forum on the Creative Industries at Zorlu PSM in Istanbul, bringing together diplomats, policymakers, academics, and cultural workers from Turkey and across Europe. The discussions focused on how the creative economy can be a force for social justice, sustainable development, and challenging entrenched power structures. We tackled big questions around new business models, the rise of creative cities, and how technology impacts access and representation in culture.

The forum’s theme, "Journalism Under Fire," focused on the urgent challenges journalists face - from reporting in conflict zones to combating disinformation and algorithmic bias. We also explored innovations like generative AI and their implications for media justice.

Metaverse Forum held at Uniq Hall, bringing together thinkers, creators, and activists exploring the future of digital spaces. Our conversations focused on how the metaverse can be shaped to promote digital justice, inclusion, and community empowerment, rather than just corporate profit and surveillance. We examined the social, ethical, and political implications of virtual worlds—from accessibility and representation to data rights and collective governance.

At Sinematek’s Sector Days, I moderated a timely conversation on the future of streaming platforms, joined by Deniz Şaşmaz Oflaz (VP, WBD Turkey) and Dila Naz Kelekçi (Marketing Manager, WBD Streaming). Together, we unpacked the chaotic rebranding journey from HBO Max ➝ Max ➝ HBO Max, and discussed what it reveals about deeper systemic issues in global media—from corporate decision-making to the marginalization of local voices.

For several consecutive years in its early stages, I had the privilege of moderating and emceeing at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum—a rapidly growing platform for international dialogue at the intersection of diplomacy, culture, and technology.

For several years, I’ve had the chance to moderate at the NEXT Forum, a space where young people, artists, thinkers, and change-makers come together to explore the intersections of culture, politics, and social transformation.