The INSEAD International Directors Programme (IDP63 Module 4) convened in Istanbul under the theme “Bridging Continents – Shaping Perspectives," bringing together international executives and thought leaders to explore the evolving dynamics of global governance and investment. Hosted by INSEAD—one of the world's leading and largest graduate business schools—at various venues across the city, the event featured a range of expert-led sessions on geopolitical shifts, economic transformation, and Türkiye's strategic positioning.
Investment and Finance Office President A. Burak Dağlıoğlu participated as a keynote speaker, delivering a presentation titled “Investment Climate in Türkiye." In his address, Dağlıoğlu outlined Türkiye's strengths as the nexus of manufacturing, innovation, and logistics, emphasizing the country's growing role in global value chains and digital transformation. He noted Türkiye's ability to attract high value-added investments across diverse sectors, supported by robust infrastructure, a digitally savvy talent pool, and its strategic geographic position as the nexus of the world.
The program also featured prominent speakers including Tosyalı Holding and Togg Chairman Fuat Tosyalı, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mehmet Kemal Bozay, TED University Vice-President and Board of Trustees Member Prof. Dr. Ahmet Kasım Han, and Bosphorus Institute President Bahadır Kaleağası. Sessions addressed issues such as global market volatility and Türkiye's role as a geopolitical and economic bridge between continents.
The program provided a platform for dialogue on Türkiye's investment strategy within a broader global context. With participation from senior business leaders and policymakers, the event reinforced Türkiye's significance as a key actor in shaping the future of international investment.