Organized by our association, which aims to raise social awareness, Turkey’s first and only ‘Wellbeing Conferences’ virtually turned into a ‘celebration of well-being’ in its fourth year with a record-breaking attendance of 650 people.
Aiming to improve individual, corporate, and public health, our Wellbeing and Holistic Health Association pulled off a massive organization on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at The Grand Tarabya managed by Accor Hotel. Hundreds of people rapidly filling the Ballroom from the early hours of the morning became the strongest proof of the intense search for a “better state of feeling” in society.
Giant Names of the Business, Finance, and Medical Worlds Met for Wellbeing
Presented with the vibrant energy of Wellbeing Coach Hale Caneroğlu, the conference took place with 9 separate panels under the titles of Career, Finance, Business World, Longevity, Health Sector, Skin Health, Work-Life Balance, Exercise, and Music.
At the conference, where the opening speeches were delivered by the Chair of the Association’s Board of Directors, Ebru Şinik, and the General Manager of Philips Personal Healthcare META, Sibel Yıldız, 28 expert names who have made a name for themselves in their respective fields took part as panelists.
In the panels, valuable names such as Hülya Gedik, Dr. Yılmaz Argüden, Murat Sağman, Attila Köksal, Meri İstiroti, Eralp Arslankurt, Artist Demet Tuncer, Qanun Virtuoso Ahmet Baran, Prof. Dr. Murat Aksoy, Cenk Akıncılar, Ayça Turgay, and Prof. Dr. Cahit Reha Yavuzer came to the forefront, while the state of wellbeing was addressed with a multidisciplinary perspective throughout the day.
A Massive Meditation for 650 People and an Enthusiastic Closing Concert
The most unforgettable moments of the conference were when theoretical knowledge transformed into experience. With AFAA-Group Fitness Instructor Ambassador Noyan Dülek, the energy of the entire hall was carried to its peak accompanied by laughter during the “Move Your Body” section.
Following that, to refresh the minds, the “Heart-Brain Coherence Meditation” performed simultaneously by 650 people under the leadership of our president Ebru Şinik created a unique field of serenity in the hall.
In the finale, total enthusiasm prevailed. During the Music and Wellbeing panel, artist Demet Tuncer’s performance of the song “Hıdrellez” and Ahmet Baran’s energetic concert, along with the Association’s Board of Directors taking the stage to accompany them as a choir, brought the entire hall to its feet.
At the book signing corner set up throughout the event, Attila Köksal and Murat Sağman signed their latest books for the participants free of charge.
28 veteran names took part across 9 panels at the IV. Wellbeing Conference, where you can watch all the panels on our Association’s YouTube channel;
• I. Career Wellbeing Panel: Moderated by HR and Finance Consultant and Wellbeing Coach Ayyüce Ökten, with the participation of Boehringer Ingelheim Turkey Human Resources Director Özlem Kar, QNB Turkey Deputy General Manager of Human Resources Cenk Akıncılar, and Microsoft Turkey Corporate Communications Director & Wellbeing Coach Ayça Turgay.
• II. Financial Wellbeing Panel: Held under the silver sponsorship of Yatırım Finansman, the panel began with a speech by Yatırım Finansman General Manager Eralp Arslankurt, followed by the participation of Financial Analyst-CFA Attila Köksal, moderated by Foder Board Member and Consultant to the Board of Osmanlı Yatırım Murat Sağman.
• III. Wellbeing in the Business World Panel: Moderated by Journalist and BloombergHT TV programmer Hande Demirel, with the participation of Gedik Holding Chair of the Board Hülya Gedik.
• IV. Longevity and Wellbeing Panel: Moderated by Pathophysiology, Functional Medicine, Metabolism and Clinical Nutrition & Wellbeing Coach Prof. Dr. Pelin Arıbal Ayral, with the participation of General Surgery Specialist Prof. Dr. Murat Aksoy and Nuclear Medicine Specialist, Functional Medicine Consultant Prof. Dr. Nilüfer Yıldırım.
• V. Health Sector and Wellbeing Panel: Held under the gold sponsorship of Carmed İlaç, the panel section started with a speech by Carmed Scientific Studies Director Asst. Prof. Dr. Selin Aktar Kiremitci, followed by the participation of Medihit Founder and Central Hospital Board Member Meri İstiroti, moderated by Gastroenterology and Wellbeing Coach Dr. Özdal Ersoy.
• VI. Skin Health and Wellbeing Panel: Moderated by General Surgery Specialist, Mesotherapy & Ozonetherapy and Wellbeing Coach Op. Dr. Volkan Tekin, with the participation of Dermatology Specialist Prof. Dr. Gonca Gökdemir and Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon Prof. Dr. Cahit Reha Yavuzer.
• Work-Life Balance and Wellbeing Panel: Moderated by Functional Medicine Specialist Dr. İrem Ergun, with the participation of Strategist & ARGE Consulting Chair of the Board Dr. Yılmaz Argüden.
• VII. Exercise and Wellbeing Panel: Moderated by Expression Designer Arkın Çelik, with the participation of Orthopedics and Traumatology Sports Surgery Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serkan Sürücü, Specialist Physiotherapist Gizem Bilen, and Online Fitness Coach & Founder of Fit Kültür Online Fitness & Nutrition Services Erhan Ünal.
• VIII. Music and Wellbeing Panel: Moderated by Radio Voyage Editor-in-Chief Neslihan Yavuzer, with the participation of Qanun Virtuoso and Conductor Ahmet Baran and Charismatic Leadership Strategist, Speaker, and Artist Demet Tuncer.
• IX. Add Movement to Your Life Section was conducted by Professional Coach & Wellness Consultant and AFAA-Group Fitness Instructor Ambassador Noyan Dülek.
• X. Collective Meditation: One of the most remarkable moments of the conference was the collective meditation session led by Ebru Şinik, Chair of the Association’s Board of Directors and the founder of Yükselen Çağ Wellbeing Academy. During the “Heart-Brain Coherence Meditation” session, which was attended by 650 people simultaneously, the participants came together in a collective field of awareness, experiencing a powerful unity that carried the holistic health experience far beyond the stage.
Throughout the conference, latest books were signed for the participants free of charge by Attila Köksal and Murat Sağman at the book signing corner.
The main hall branding sponsorship of the conference was undertaken by Technogym, and the Bronze sponsorships were undertaken by Güven Hospital, Wellworld/Esteworld, and Okuducu Holding.
“Wellbeing is an Indicator of Overall Quality of Life”
Stating that this massive interest represents the rising consciousness in society, Association President Ebru Şinik said: “Our main mission is to facilitate access to scientific resources for a healthy and balanced life. We invite everyone who adds value to themselves and society to become a part of this family.”
If you also want to take a step towards feeling better and wish to:
• Contribute to your personal growth and raise your awareness by gaining much easier access to scientific resources and practices that support a healthy and balanced lifestyle,
• Become part of a social solidarity and support network by coming together with individuals who share healthy living goals,
• Have the right to participate free of charge in ongoing trainings, webinars, and events organized by Association Instructors and Board Members, and
• Consciously contribute to society by seizing the opportunity to volunteer in projects that elevate the state of Social Wellbeing,
you can benefit from these opportunities by becoming a member of our country’s first and only Wellbeing Association; you can both invest in your own well-being and contribute to the elevation of social wellbeing.
To become a part of our Wellbeing Family that adds value to themselves and society, you can contact us at: info@wellbeingdernegi.org