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At Fark Labs, we don’t just imagine the future — we actively seek ways to build it together. That’s exactly what we set out to do with the Mental Wealth Gathering, held on December 16, 2024, bringing together business leaders, academics, and public sector representatives under one roof.

At the heart of this event was mental wealth: the power to shape the future through the right knowledge, good intent, and meaningful connections.

💡 Ahu Serter: “Mental wealth is the most powerful tool to transform the world.”

Fark Labs and Arya Founder Ahu Serter kicked off the day with an inspiring keynote, describing mental wealth as a force that generates long-lasting value beyond money. She emphasized that real societal transformation is built on a foundation of knowledge, intent, and relationships.

Throughout the keynote sessions and panels, we explored forward-thinking ideas and bold questions around leadership, sustainability, mobility, new-age manufacturing, and future-focused investment.

Panel Highlights

💡Panel 1: Future of Leadership – What is Mental Wealth?

Moderated by Ahu Serter, this panel featured prominent voices including Serdar Turan (HBR Türkiye), Prof. Dr. Hasan Mandal (ITU), and Ömer Aras (QNB). Discussions centered on how mental wealth isn’t just a skill, but a driving force behind institutional and societal progress.

💡Panel 2: Growth Mindset – The Key to Transformation

Led by Fark Labs’ Growth Leader Selcen Uyguntüzel, this session featured KOSGEB President A. Serdar İbrahimcioğlu, former Vestel CEO Turan Erdoğan, and Cevher Group’s Cevher Özyavuz. Together, they explored how human-centered transformation builds organizational resilience — especially in times of crisis.

💡Panel 3: Future of Materials & Chemicals – Innovation in Manufacturing

Spearheaded by Dr. Özge Akbulut (Sabancı University), this panel brought together Fark Holding CEO Ömer Burhanoğlu and academic entrepreneurs to discuss next-gen production, synthetic biology, and the potential of nanotechnology in sustainable manufacturing.

💡 Panel 4: Future of Mobility – The Road Ahead

Leaders from TOFAŞ, Büyütech, Ampherr, and Tripy shared insights on how electrification is reshaping the mobility ecosystem. Moderated by Ussal Şahbaz, the session also touched on emerging battery tech, micromobility, and infrastructure shifts across Europe and Türkiye.

💡 Panel 5: Investing for a Better Future Together

Moderated by Ahu Serter, this closing session featured TÜSİAD President Orhan Turan and Arya & Güvensan CEO Münteha Adalı. The panel explored investment strategies that balance tech innovation with social impact — with a strong emphasis on women’s leadership, sustainable growth, and collective investment models.

The Mental Wealth Gathering reflected a shared commitment to shaping the future with intention and collaboration. Fueled by knowledge, vision, and partnerships, it was a powerful reminder that transformation always begins with individuals.