Event details

EIT Urban Mobility Türkiye Representative, by Farklabs and Sabanci University, is excited to invite you to the 6th edition of Connect4Mobility, an event focused on urban mobility. This year’s theme, “Data-driven urban mobility,” will bring together companies, entrepreneurs, academics, local authorities, and decision-makers from across Türkiye to shape the future of our cities.

Connect4Mobility will take place in Konya, declared as the ‘2026 European Cycling Capital’ by the European Capitals and Cities of Sport Federation (ACES), mainly thanks to its growing cycling culture and expanding cycling infrastructure investments. Konya counts with over 700-kilometer cycling infrastructure, including specialized bike lanes, a, Bicycle Tram and a dedicated Velespit (bike) Museum.

Join us for inspiring talks, engaging panels, and valuable networking opportunities as we work toward more livable, inclusive, and sustainable urban mobility solutions.

Register here: lu.ma/C4M26

Agenda

10:15 – Welcome

10:30 – Opening Speech
Uğur İbrahim Altay
Mayor of Konya Metropolitan Municipality

10:45 – Keynote Speech
Ahu Serter
Founder, Fark Labs

11:15 – Fireside Chat: 2026 European Cycling Capital – Konya

  • Dr. Hasan Görgülü, Head of Transportation Department, Konya Metropolitan Municipality
  • Dr. Ali Onuralp Ünal, CEO, Tripy

11:45 – Panel Discussion: The Anatomy of Data: Data‑Driven Urban Mobility

  • Representative, ISUZU (TBD)
  • Representative, Aselsan (TBD)
  • Representative, Türk Telekom (TBD)
  • Representative, TAYSAD (TBD)

12:30 – 13:30 – Lunch Break

13:30 – Keynote Speech
Duncan Robertson (TBD)

14:00 – Panel Discussion: Digitalization, Data Sharing, and Ethics in Urban Mobility

  • Melike Sarım Boynuyoğun, Boğaziçi Proje Mühendislik A.Ş.
  • Dr. Itır Akdoğan, TESEV
  • Academic Representative (TBD)
  • Dr. Fuat Yalçınlı, General Director, Mosaş Group

14:40 – Panel Discussion: From Traffic Forecasting to Policy Making with Artificial Intelligence

  • City Representative 1
  • City Representative 2
  • City Representative 3
  • City Representative 4

15:10 – Panel Discussion: Data‑Driven Mobility Applications in Cities

  • Konya Metropolitan Municipality × Parabol
  • Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality × Kent Kart
  • Use Case 3 (TBD)

15:45 – 16:30 – Networking Event: Pedal Through the City with Tripy

7 May 2026 - 10.15 to
7 May 2026 - 16.30

LOCATION

Şemsitebrizi, Ankara Cd. No:6, 42030 Karatay/Konya, Türkiye