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ZORLU HOLDING
Zorlu Holding Held “Write the Future: AI Leaders Gathering”
Zorlu Holding, which places technology at the center of its business and continues its transformation journey with a holistic approach by drawing strength from the joint learning, resource optimization and cross-value creation potential of artificial intelligence, organized the “Write the Future: AI Leaders Gathering” on April 26. Digitalization, advanced technology and innovation rank amongst the priorities of Zorlu Holding’s sustainable strategy, Smart Life 2030. In line with this approach, the “Artificial Intelligence Mobilization” was launched across the Group, which aims to effectively use artificial intelligence technology in all business lines, from decision-making processes to organizational structure. “Write the Future: AI Leaders Gathering” hosted by Zorlu Holding Technology and Digital Business Development Group Directorate was arranged to strengthen this vision and help inspirational experiences to be shared. Bringing together executives from Zorlu Holding and Group Companies, the event went beyond technological developments and offered the opportunity to evaluate the effects of this transformation on business practices, corporate culture and leadership approach.
VESTEL
Vestel Mobilite’s new 1 MW power DC charging unit Stella-M is on sale
Vestel Mobilite, with its wide range of high-speed charging and energy storage solutions, was at EES Europe 2025, which is one of the leading fairs in e-mobility and charging infrastructure in the world. Stella-M, part of the DC series, which was one of the outstanding products in the fair, drew attention with its innovative features and charging power that can go up to 1MW. Vestel’s new DC charging unit Stella-M marks a new era with its charging capability that can go up to 1 MW and high-speed charging with MCS output. The charging unit provides maximum efficiency even in peak usage with its liquid cooled power cabinet. Vestel, which prioritizes user experience, makes all processes easier with a 10.1-inch touchscreen and makes the invoicing process convenient with the integrated credit card module which offers contactless payment or Pin-on-Glass options. The Ghost OCPP function, which enables remote access in addition to OCPP connection on all DC tools, increases operational productivity with post-sale services such as customer support, maintenance and updating.
ZORLU ENERGY
Zorlu Enerji attracted attention with its digital transformation and technology investments
Zorlu Energy Technology and Digital Business Development Director Fulya Bıçak Muştu achieved a significant success and was included in the “Most Active 50 Technology Leaders” list compiled in cooperation with DataExpert and BMI Business School for the third time. Organized for the third time this year, the research aims to determine the "technology leaders" who can best direct this transformation and influence change within the organization, as technological transformation has become one of the most critical factors that directly affects the competitiveness of companies.
Zorlu Enerji was deemed worthy of two awards at once in “CIOs of the Year” and “Leaders of the Future” categories at Future of CIO Summit & Awards 2025, organized by CxO Medya. Zorlu Enerji was deemed worthy of two awards at once in “CIOs Of the Year” category of the organization with “TUNNEL - Technology Focused Transformation Program of Zorlu Enerji” and “Leaders of the Future” category with “Shine Digital Transformation Program”.
ZORLUTEKS
Taç Reborn Collection was awarded the Kotler Impact Award
Zorluteks, which has been leading the home textile industry with its innovative projects and solutions since its establishment, has been further strengthening its pioneering position with its visionary approach focused on sustainability in recent years. The company has achieved another significant success with Reborn Ecodesign Bedding Collection under the Taç brand. Prepared with the motto of “Today for the Future” and designed with a focus on sustainability, the Taç Reborn Ecodesign Collection was deemed worthy of an award in the “Most Successful 360 Degree Marketing Campaign of the Year” category at the Kotler Awards organized by Kotler Impact Turkey, one of the most prestigious platforms in the marketing world. Zorluteks supports not only environmental production understanding with this collection, but also social awareness on protecting endemic species.
VESTEL
Vestel Wins 7 Awards From iF Design Award
Vestel won 7 awards from the iF Design Award which has been recognizing design quality on an international scale for over 70 years and is one of the most long-established and prestigious design competitions in the world. The jury, consisting of over 130 international design professionals, deemed Vestel’s design worthy of 3 awards in the Customer Electronics category, 3 awards in the White Goods category and 1 award in the UI-UX category. Thus, Vestel Design Center has increased the number of awards it has received from the iF Design Award to 43, which is very important for both consumers and design professionals. The products Vestel develops and designs with an understanding beyond world standards have received a total of 1,084 awards in long-established and prestigious international platforms.
ZORLU PSM
7 thousand people gathered at Sónar Istanbul
Considered one of the most prestigious music festivals in Europe, uniting music lovers around the axis of music, creativity and technology, Sónar Istanbul took place for the 9th time this year with the contributions of %100 Music on May 9-10 at Zorlu PSM. 50 artists and over 7 thousand music lovers participated in Sónar Istanbul's 2-day festival marathon with Sonar +D panels, installations and musical performances on 5 different stages. Many successful local and foreign names who are outstanding in the electronic music stage were in the line-up of Sónar Istanbul 2025 this year as well.
The free of charge Sónar+D program drew attention at the two-day long festival where visual and audio performances were showcased. The panels and workshops held by Sónar+D offered an inspiring festival experience to festival participants, focusing on topics such as creative technologies, the future of the music industry, artificial intelligence, sound design, new media and digital culture.
VESTEL
Vestel and Biolive collaboration wins recycling award
Biolive, one of Vestel Ventures’ initiatives, won first prize in the “Automotive, Electrical and Electronic Products” category at the PAGÇEV Plastic Recycling Awards given during the RePlast Eurasia Plastic Recycling Technologies and Raw Material Fair. The recyclable bioplastic developed by Biolive has once again proven its remarkable success in the field of sustainable transformation with this award. The environmentally friendly bioplastics produced from olive pits by Biolive, which was founded in 2015, are used as raw materials in sectors such as automotive interior panel production, electrical-electronics, food packaging and toys. Unlike existing plastics produced from petrol and its derivatives, bioplastic-added raw materials produced from olive pits completely decompose in nature. The solutions developed by the initiative supported by Vestel Ventures are used in a wide range of products such as white goods, refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers, air conditioners, televisions and remote controls in Vestel's production facilities, reducing environmental impacts and supporting sustainable production targets without compromising performance.
VESTEL
Aysu Türkoğlu, who is sponsored by Vestel, has successfully crossed the Kaiwi Channel
Ultra marathon swimmer Aysu Türkoğlu continues the Ocean’s Seven series at full steam with Vestel sponsorship. The young athlete successfully crossed one of the most difficult open water routes, the Kaiwi Channel in Hawaii, the fifth route of the tough series on 27 April 2025. Türkoğlu started the 42-kilometer route at 17:30 on April 27 and completed it in 21 hours by swimming approximately 60 kilometers due to the currents. With this accomplishment, Türkoğlu became the youngest Turkish swimmer to complete the Kaiwi Channel. The next goals of Türkoğlu, who aims to complete the seven open water routes of the Oceans Seven in five years and enter Guinness World Records, are to complete the Gibraltarian and Tsugaru Strait. Türkoğlu, who has swum through English Channel, North Channel, Cook Strait and Catalina Channel until now, became the youngest Turkish swimmer to assume the title of “Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming” in 2024 by completing the Catalina Channel.
ZORLU PSM
Highly anticipated Broadway musical Chicago mesmerized the audience
The legendary production Chicago, which won six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards and one Grammy and is the longest-running American musical in Broadway and West End history, was staged at Zorlu PSM Turkcell Stage between April 15-20. Bringing together the enchanting atmosphere of the 1920s with the audience with eight special screenings at the Zorlu PSM Turkcell Stage, Chicago offered a visual feast for art lovers with its stage design, costumes, dances and music that exactly reflected the spirit, aesthetics, music and atmosphere of the period.
