​Powering Türkiye: Solar, Storage, and the Road to COP31

​A Global Solar Council – Invest in Türkiye Investment & Policy Forum

​Türkiye’s renewable energy sector is entering its most dynamic phase yet. Backed by fast-growing solar and storage deployment, an advanced domestic manufacturing base, and the momentum of the incoming COP31 Presidency, this forum pairs high-level climate diplomacy with an investable growth story.

​This exclusive event connects international investors with Türkiye's transition leaders to convert climate leadership into capital, partnerships, and lasting investor confidence.

​Format: Virtual Webinar via Microsoft Teams
Date: 14 October 2026
Time: 11:00 London | 12:00 Brussels | 13:00 Istanbul | 18:00 Beijing
Duration: 60 minutes

​AGENDA

​11:00 - 11:05 Welcome Remarks
Furkan Karayaka, Vice President (Investment and Finance Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye)

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​11:05 - 11:10 Opening Remarks
Sonia Dunlop, CEO (Global Solar Council)

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​11:10 - 11:15 From Climate Ambition to Investment: What to Expect from COP31
Muhittin Aslan, Climate Diplomacy Advisor, Climate Change Authority of Türkiye (COP31 Presidency)

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​11:15 - 11:20 Energy Market Overview and YEKA Auctions 2026
Harun Köksal, Energy and Infrastructure Expert, Invest in Türkiye (Investment and Finance Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye)

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​11:20 - 11:50 Main Conversation/Panel Discussion

​Moderator: Ersoy Erkazanci, UK Country Advisor (Investment and Finance Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye)

​Panel Speakers:
• Muhittin Aslan (COP31 Presidency)
• Harun Köksal (Investment and Finance Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye)
• Halil Demirdağ, CEO (Smart Solar Energy Technologies)
• Representative from a Financial Institution

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​11:50 - 12:00 Closing Remarks: Looking Ahead to COP31