DR. BEHICE ECE ILHAN

Cultural Strategist & Digital Transformation Advisor | Human-Centered Tech Leadership | Consumer Culture Scholar

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DR. BEHICE ECE ILHAN's Biography

Dr Behice Ece Ilhan, Cultural Strategist Dr. Behice Ece Ilhan is a visionary cultural strategist and thought leader at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and business transformation. With a multidisciplinary background spanning engineering, marketing, and consumer culture, Dr. Ilhan brings a unique perspective to the challenges of the digital age. As former Director of Cultural Strategy at Deloitte Digital and Senior Trend Strategist & Brand Futurist at Mintel, Dr. Ilhan has guided global leaders through disruptive shifts, consistently delivering multi-million dollar value. Her work in human-centric digital transformation and strategic foresight has reshaped how organizations approach innovation and customer, workforce and digital experience. An accomplished academic and practitioner, Dr. Ilhan holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration with minors in Communication & Sociology from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign with a focus on consumer culture, transmedia engagement, and cultural branding. Her research has been published in top-tier journals and she continues to shape future business leaders as an Adjunct Professor at DePaul University's Kellstadt Graduate School of Business. Known for her towering strengths in creating bespoke frameworks and synthesizing diverse data into actionable insights, Dr. Ilhan excels in navigating ambiguity and crafting strategies that harmonize technological advancement with human needs. Her approach combines rigorous analysis with creative problem-solving, enabling organizations to thrive in uncertain, rapidly evolving markets. As a co-founder, Dr. Ilhan is dedicated to empowering executive teams with strategic clarity and tailored frameworks. Her vision is to catalyze confident action in complex, tech-driven environments, fostering innovations that are both cutting-edge and deeply resonant with human values.

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Human Centered AI: Beyond the Algorithm | Dr. Behice Ece Ilhan

Responsible Tech | Dr. Behice Ece Ilhan

Cultural Strategy | Dr. Behice Ece Ilhan

Future of Series | Dr. Behice Ece Ilhan

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Human and AI

Are you asking the right questions about your AI strategy? Many organizations, caught up in the "AI euphoria," overlook the most vital component: the human factor. Based on first-hand experience advising companies on AI strategy approaches, Dr Ilhan demonstrates that true AI success lies not just in sophisticated technology but in a human-centered approach. Through compelling examples across diverse industries, including insights relevant to the Turkish context, the presentations in this series unveil a proprietary framework for elevating customer (CX), employee (EX) , and user (UX) experiences. Learn the critical questions every leader must address to strategically address and integrate the human factor and unlock the full potential of AI.

Responsible Technology, Responsible AI and Ethical AI

In an era where AI and emerging technologies are rapidly reshaping our world, responsible innovation isn't just a choice—it's an imperative for our collective future. Across a series of insightful presentations, Dr. Ilhan confronts the critical question of how we can shape technology to serve humanity by embedding core human values. Explore the urgent need to address biased algorithms and learn practical frameworks for building transparent, ethical, accountable, and inclusive AI and technological systems. Through real-world examples of leading US and global initiatives, Dr. Ilhan inspires Turkish companies with where to start and how to execute these principles to create human-centered solutions that not only innovate but also build trust and maximize positive social impact within the Turkish market.

“Future of…” Series

Gain a strategic edge by understanding tomorrow's realities, today. Dr Ilhan offers a compelling look into the "Future of" various sectors, from healthcare to automotive and beyond. This series moves beyond surface-level trends to examine the hidden interconnections and strategic implications that will define success. Learn how to anticipate transformative shifts and position your organization not just to navigate the future, but to win in it. Explore bespoke foresight scenarios tailored to your industry.

Cultural Strategy

Forget fleeting trends. True brand power lies in navigating cultural faultlines. In this series, Dr. Ilhan reveals how leading brands become cultural forces, deeply resonating with consumers and society—driving loyalty, cultural visibility, and premium pricing. This demands CMOs and marketing leaders rethink brand strategy, especially as AI complicates differentiation. Cultural resonance offers a powerful way to stand out, connect meaningfully, and achieve lasting success, including in markets like Turkey. Learn to decode these dynamics and transform your brand.TR

DR. BEHICE ECE ILHAN's Biography

Dr Behice Ece Ilhan, Cultural Strategist

Dr. Behice Ece Ilhan is a visionary cultural strategist and thought leader at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and business transformation. With a multidisciplinary background spanning engineering, marketing, and consumer culture, Dr. Ilhan brings a unique perspective to the challenges of the digital age.

As former Director of Cultural Strategy at Deloitte Digital and Senior Trend Strategist & Brand Futurist at Mintel, Dr. Ilhan has guided global leaders through disruptive shifts, consistently delivering multi-million dollar value. Her work in human-centric digital transformation and strategic foresight has reshaped how organizations approach innovation and customer, workforce and digital experience.

An accomplished academic and practitioner, Dr. Ilhan holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration with minors in Communication & Sociology from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign with a focus on consumer culture, transmedia engagement, and cultural branding. Her research has been published in top-tier journals and she continues to shape future business leaders as an Adjunct Professor at DePaul University's Kellstadt Graduate School of Business.

Known for her towering strengths in creating bespoke frameworks and synthesizing diverse data into actionable insights, Dr. Ilhan excels in navigating ambiguity and crafting strategies that harmonize technological advancement with human needs. Her approach combines rigorous analysis with creative problem-solving, enabling organizations to thrive in uncertain, rapidly evolving markets.

As a co-founder, Dr. Ilhan is dedicated to empowering executive teams with strategic clarity and tailored frameworks. Her vision is to catalyze confident action in complex, tech-driven environments, fostering innovations that are both cutting-edge and deeply resonant with human values.