Keynote Speakers
Mehmet KÜRÜMLÜOĞLU
Mehmet Kürümlüoğlu holds a degree in
mechanical engineering from the University of Stuttgart (equivalent to a German master's degree).
In 1998, he started working as a researcher and project manager at the Institute for Human Factors and
Technology Management (IAT) at the University of Stuttgart. Since 2002, he has been working at the
Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering in Stuttgart. He is head of the Advanced Systems
Engineering Research Department and director of the Fraunhofer IAO PDM/PLM Consulting Center.
He teaches Product Lifecycle Management at the FOM University of Applied Sciences and the University of Stuttgart.
He is also an instructor for the certification course "PLM Professional". He has gained extensive experience in
many national and international consultancy and R&D projects in the fields of Advanced Systems Engineering,
Digitalization in Product Formation, Industry 4.0/5.0, PLM systems, Digitalization Strategy,
Strategic R&D Management and Technology Management. He has worked in various sectors such as automotive,
machinery/special machinery, component production, home appliances and medical technologies.
Berke ERCAN
Berke Ercan is a graduate of Yıldız Technical University,
Department of Electrical Engineering and Istanbul University, Department of Philosophy. He completed his master's degree at
Kocaeli University, Department of Automotive Engineering and is continuing his PhD in the same department. In his 34-year
business life in the automotive main industry and supply industry, he has held the positions of engineer, chief engineer,
engineering manager, technical director, factories director, deputy general manager and general manager at Oyak-Renault Bursa,
Renault France and Spain, Valeo-Nursan Electrical Hardware, Net Group and Cavo Automotive. He has served as General Secretary,
Board Member and Chairman of the Board of Directors in Yıldız Technical University Alumni Association and Yıldız Technical University
Social Services Association, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors in TAYSAD Automotive Supply Manufacturers Association,
member of TMMOB EMO (Chamber of Electrical Engineers), SIA (Société des Ingenieurs Automobile), Chamber of Industry
Professional Committees and faculty advisory boards of various universities. He speaks French, English and Italian.
Birkan ATLAMAZ
Electrical-Electronic Systems and Vehicle Cybersecurity Director | Anadolu Isuzu
Birkan Atlamaz is an engineer and leader with nearly 20 years of experience. He serves as R&D Director at Anadolu Isuzu and leads the
Electrical-Electronic Systems and Vehicle Cybersecurity fields. He is an expert in electric, hybrid, autonomous and connected vehicle systems,
cybersecurity, hardware-software integration and functional safety. He works on international standards such as ISO 21434, ECE R155/156,
CSMS and SUMS; and manages an engineering team of over 90 people.
He holds a bachelor's degree in Electrical-Electronic Engineering from Ege University, a master's degree in Engineering Management from
Izmir Institute of Technology and a diploma in Digital Transformation and Leadership from Harvard Business School. He is currently pursuing a
PhD in Organizational Behavior at Universidad Veracruzana.
Birkan Atlamaz has won many awards and is recognized as one of Türkiye's most influential technology leaders. It also contributes to the
development of young engineers through mentoring and consultancy activities.
