On August 7, 2026, I participated in a strategic meeting at Swissôtel to explore potential collaborations between Özyeğin University, Özyeğin Philharmonic Orchestra, and Distinguished Artist in Residence Fazıl Say and his team. The meeting focused on identifying opportunities for artistic, academic, and innovative interdisciplinary collaborations, including a discussion I initiated on the creative potential of AI in music. Participants included Can Bora Sezer (Özyeğin Philharmonic Orchestra Committee, Innovation), Prof. Dr. Barış Tan (Rector of Özyeğin University), Prof. Dr. İrşadi Aksun (Vice Rector for Research, Innovation and Impact), Eren Yağmuroğlu (Strategic Advisor to Fazıl Say), Asst. Prof. Ayşe Ece Acar (Faculty of Law and Özyeğin Philharmonic Orchestra Committee), Ayla Göksel (Board Member of FIBA Group and CEO of Özyeğin Social Investments), and Assoc. Prof. Aslıhan And Say (Solo Flutist and wife of Fazıl Say).
Özyeğin University and Fazıl Say Explore New Horizons for Artistic and Interdisciplinary Collaboration
