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The 39th International Consumer Quality Summit was held in Istanbul, organized by Lobin International and hosted by the Taş Yapı Group. The event brought together representatives from government, business, academia and civil society to discuss consumer rights, international trade and the future of commerce. The summit opened with speeches from key figures. Deputy Minister of Trade Mahmut Gürcan emphasized the importance of protecting consumer rights, strengthening trust in trade, and improving quality standards. He urged that consumer satisfaction remain the foundation of all business activities. Taş Yapı’s board chairman Emrullah Turanlı also spoke at the opening, while Fehim Ustaoğlu, a board member of Lobin International, highlighted the Ahilik tradition of honesty, professional ethics and quality, noting its relevance to today’s business environment. Following the opening remarks, the summit proceeded with two main sessions. Dr. Mustafa Necip Uludağ moderated the first session titled “Universal Consumer Rights and Trade.” The second session was moderated by Prof. Dr. Uğur Özgöker. Speakers included Halil Sert, president of the Diplomat Association; Özgür Ulupınar; Mehmet Demir, chairman of Sinbo; Dr. Azmi Ofluoğlu, chairman of the Board of Trustees of Istanbul Yeni Yüzyıl University; Ertan Özyiğit; Dr. Nihat Şen, deputy mayor of Ordu Metropolitan Municipality; Merve Ünler, chairman of Özteknik’s board; and Eyüp Akbal, chairman of Fuzul Tasarruf Finansman’s board. They discussed consumer rights, changing market conditions and new financing models. Derya Şahin served as the event’s host. After the sessions, a gala dinner was held, hosted by Gökay Kalaycıoğlu. Attendees included Devran İskender, Ece Mumay, Yusuf Güney, İpek Tenolcay, Emel Yıldırım, Ozan Orhon, and Dr. Fırat Yayla, mayor of Babaeski. The evening celebrated the participation of business, arts and community leaders. The summit’s origins trace back to 1988, when the consumer movement was founded with the support of then‑Finance Minister Adnan Kahveci. The 39th edition continues that legacy, aiming to raise consumer awareness, promote a culture of quality and strengthen cross‑sector collaboration. Article source: Haberler | Image credit: Haberler
The 39th International Consumer Quality Summit was held in Istanbul, organized by Lobin International and hosted by the Taş Yapı Group. The event brought together representatives from government, business, academia and civil society to discuss consumer rights, international trade and the future of commerce. The summit opened with speeches from key figures. Deputy Minister of Trade Mahmut Gürcan emphasized the importance of protecting consumer rights, strengthening trust in trade, and improving quality standards. He urged that consumer satisfaction remain the foundation of all business activities. Taş Yapı’s board chairman Emrullah Turanlı also spoke at the opening, while Fehim Ustaoğlu, a board member of Lobin International, highlighted the Ahilik tradition of honesty, professional ethics and quality, noting its relevance to today’s business environment. Following the opening remarks, the summit proceeded with two main sessions. Dr. Mustafa Necip Uludağ moderated the first session titled “Universal Consumer Rights and Trade.” The second session was moderated by Prof. Dr. Uğur Özgöker. Speakers included Halil Sert, president of the Diplomat Association; Özgür Ulupınar; Mehmet Demir, chairman of Sinbo; Dr. Azmi Ofluoğlu, chairman of the Board of Trustees of Istanbul Yeni Yüzyıl University; Ertan Özyiğit; Dr. Nihat Şen, deputy mayor of Ordu Metropolitan Municipality; Merve Ünler, chairman of Özteknik’s board; and Eyüp Akbal, chairman of Fuzul Tasarruf Finansman’s board. They discussed consumer rights, changing market conditions and new financing models. Derya Şahin served as the event’s host. After the sessions, a gala dinner was held, hosted by Gökay Kalaycıoğlu. Attendees included Devran İskender, Ece Mumay, Yusuf Güney, İpek Tenolcay, Emel Yıldırım, Ozan Orhon, and Dr. Fırat Yayla, mayor of Babaeski. The evening celebrated the participation of business, arts and community leaders. The summit’s origins trace back to 1988, when the consumer movement was founded with the support of then‑Finance Minister Adnan Kahveci. The 39th edition continues that legacy, aiming to raise consumer awareness, promote a culture of quality and strengthen cross‑sector collaboration.
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