📅 Date: 15 May 2025
📍 Venue: TÜYAP Fair and Congress Center – Istanbul

🌍Environmental Technology Stakeholders Unite to Strengthen Global Collaboration in Climate Action and Waste Management Combating climate change and achieving sustainable development goals Remains a top priority for the global community. On 15 May 2025, the “IREMCON International Environmental Conference,” held under the umbrella of the IFAT Eurasia International Environmental Technologies Trade Fair at the TÜYAP Fair and Congress Center in Istanbul, will gather representatives from public and private sectors as well as civil society to focus on enhancing global cooperation in the fight against climate change and effective waste management.

🌱 Together for the Future: The Global Climate Fight Begins in Istanbul!

🌎 Hosted by Yelina Asker, the event begins with registration from 12:00 to 13:00.

Opening speeches are held between 13:00 and 14:00. Among the keynote speakers are Galip Tekiner, Chairman of the Board of TAYÇED; Katharina Schlegel, Director of IFAT and BAUMA Trade Fairs; Hakkı Karabörklü, Director General for Product Safety and Inspection at the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Türkiye; Fatih Turan, Director General of Environmental Management; and Eyyüp Karahan, Director General of EIA, Permit and Inspection.

Between 14:00 and 18:00, leading experts, executives, and academics from Türkiye and Europe share their insights and experiences on topics such as sustainable waste management, circular economy, green growth, industrial transformation, and energy management.

The day concludes with the panel “Global Policies in the Supply of Critical and Strategic Raw Materials” from 16:30 to 18:00, which sheds light on international policies in the context of strategic resource management and the circular economy. Moderated by Prof. Dr. Caner Zanbak, the panel features notable participants including Prof. Dr. Mertol Gökelma, Murat Ilgar, and Seçil Kızılkaya. This significant event marks a major step toward strengthening international cooperation in ensuring environmental sustainability and effectively combating climate change.

🗓️ Event Schedule: 🕛 12:00 – 13:00 Registration and Reception 🎤 13:00 – 14:00 Opening Speeches Speakers: Galip Tekiner – Chairman of the Board, TAYÇED Katharina Schlegel – Director, IFAT and BAUMA Trade Fairs Hakkı Karabörklü – Director General for Product Safety and Inspection, Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Türkiye Fatih Turan – Director General of Environmental Management, Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change / Türkiye Eyyüp Karahan – Director General of EIA, Permit and Inspection, Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change / Türkiye 🌍

14:00 – 18:00 Conferences and Panels – Experts from Türkiye and Around the World Take the Stage Together!

14:00 – 14:15 Mehrali Ecer – Deputy President, Climate Change Directorate, Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change / Türkiye “Green Development and Türkiye’s Policies on Global Climate Change”

14:15 – 14:30 Luis Realista – Vice President, Sustainability Council, Portuguese Industry Confederation / Portugal “Circular Economy and Industry”

14:30 – 14:45 Dr. Halime Sezer – Director, Deposit Management System, Turkish Environment Agency / Türkiye “Deposit Refund System and Türkiye’s Related Policies”

14:45 – 15:00 Sandro Conceiçao – Director and Chair, Process and Renewable Energies Board, CIMPOR – AVE / Portugal “Waste Management and Use of Renewable Energy in Industry”

15:00 – 15:15 Prof. Dr. Cengiz Türe – Faculty Member, Head of Ecology Department, Eskişehir Technical University / Türkiye “Unsustainability in Economy and Industry”

15:15 – 15:30 Gianni Gallozzi – Coordinator, Ecoeridania Group “Use of SFR in the Cement Industry”

15:30 – 15:45 Volkan Bozay – CEO, TÜRKÇİMENTO / Türkiye “Use of RDF in the Cement Sector and Sustainability”

15:45 – 16:00 Christian Hartmann – Honorary President, GEIR / BRUSSELS–BELGIUMChief Sustainability Officer, TAYRAŞ Inc. / Türkiye “Contribution of Sustainable Used Motor Oil Refining to Global CO₂ Savings”

16:00 – 16:15 Betül Aydın Küçükay – Secretary General, TAYÇED / Türkiye “The Role of NGOs in Combating Global Climate Change”

16:15 – 16:30 Angelo R. Fornari – Smoco Operations Manager / Italy “The Role of Waste Management in Energy Management”  🧩

16:30 – 18:00 “Global Policies on the Supply of Critical and Strategic Raw Materials” 🎙️ Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Caner Zanbak – Chairman, IREMCON Advisory Board 👥 Panelists: • Prof. Dr. Mertol Gökelma – Materials Science Expert • Murat Ilgar – CEO, Exitcom • Seçil Kızılkaya – Deputy General Manager, Yıldız Development and Investment Bank 🎫

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IFAT Eurasia – The International Trade Fair for Environmental Technologies – is the Eurasian edition of the globally renowned IFAT Trade Fair family, which spans from China to South Africa, and from India to Brazil. The fair covers a wide range of products and services under the umbrella of environmental technologies, including but not limited to: Water and Wastewater Treatment, Solid Waste Management, Recycling, Waste-to-Energy, Air Pollution Control, Environmental Monitoring Technologies, and Renewable Energy.

In 2025, IFAT Eurasia will once again serve as a comprehensive platform offering visitors in-depth insights into the latest innovations and trends through panels, seminars, and product presentations.

Visitors will not only gain access to the latest developments in environmental technologies, but will also have the opportunity to connect with both national and international stakeholders, forging new collaborations and helping to shape a sustainable future. Let’s take a step toward the environmental technologies of the future—make sure to mark IFAT Eurasia 2025 in your calendar!