Professor Ozgur Demirtas

Chair Professor of Finance at Sabanci University

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Professor Ozgur Demirtas's Biography

Ozgur Demirtas was born in Ankara, Turkey. He was among the top 50 students who attended the Turkish University Placement Exams. He got his BS degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Bogazici University in 1998. He earned his Ph.D. degree in Finance from Boston College in 2003. In the same year, he was appointed as a tenure track Assistant Professor at Baruch College, City University of New York. In 2004, he was elected as the best instructor within the Finance Department of the college. In 2005, he was elected as the best instructor within all the departments of the business school. In 2007, he was awarded with one of the prestigious medals of the University: The Presidential Award for Teaching Excellence. He earned a tenured Associate Professor position in the same year. In 2010, he was ranked within the top 20 list among more than one million professors evaluated by 10 million students in USA, Canada, England, and Scotland. He also taught classes at the New York University (NYU) Stern School of Business and he earned the highest evaluations in the finance department. His academic work has been published in various academic journals. He published more than 30 academic articles in top leading journals such as Journal of Monetary Economics, Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Management Science, Review of Finance, and Journal of Business Economics Statistics. He published a book by Elsevier Press. His research has been rewarded by the City University of New York for six consecutive years. In 2012, he joined Sabanci University as a Chair Professor of Finance and achieved to be Marie-Curie Research fellow. Professor Demirtas is a founding chairman of the Center of Excellence in Finance (CEF) at Sabanci University. He is also a founding board member of Turkey’s first Financial Literacy and Savings Association (FODER). He is a consultant for several businessmen associations such as TUGIAD (Young Businessmen Association of Turkey), TAYSAD and DASK. He frequently acts as a chief advisor to large corporations. He develops risk management software for the insurance industry. He joins think tank organizations with leading politicians of the country to emphasize the importance of economic development.

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Beyond the Numbers: Smart Economic Forecasting for Emerging Markets

In this talk, our speaker Ozgur Demirtas explores how global economic dynamics impact emerging markets and developing economies. With over 25 years of academic and consulting experience in the U.S. and Turkey, he analyzes macroeconomic indicators through the lens of central bank policies, particularly focusing on the balance sheets of institutions like the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank. His approach provides forward-looking insights into interest rates, currency fluctuations, and economic cycles.

This session offers valuable guidance for multinational corporations and investors aiming to make well-timed strategic decisions. By covering topics such as equity markets, debt-equity structures, and investment timing, Demirtas equips decision-makers with a data-driven framework that extends beyond historical trends—bridging analytical depth with real-world financial foresight.

The Age of Intelligence: Navigating the AI Revolution

In this talk, our speaker Ozgur Demirtas delves into the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep AI across a wide range of industries. He clearly distinguishes between these technological layers, emphasizing how deep AI now surpasses human intuition in highly complex tasks. Highlighting examples from finance, supply chain, and textiles, Demirtas outlines how these innovations are redefining operational efficiency and strategic decision-making across the board.

This session also draws attention to the broader implications of AI for white-collar professions and corporate structures. Demirtas urges organizations to embrace AI technologies to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving market, while also cautioning against the risks of ethical challenges and over-reliance on opaque algorithms. With his extensive experience as a professor, consultant, and board member, he provides a pragmatic and forward-looking roadmap for leveraging AI to drive meaningful innovation and long-term growth.

Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Metaverse

In this talk, our speaker Ozgur Demirtas explores how blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and decentralized finance (DeFi) are transforming the global financial landscape. He presents blockchain as both an evolutionary step and a revolutionary shift, explaining its potential to reshape not only financial systems but also real-sector industries. By drawing historical parallels and referencing modern economic trends, Demirtas highlights why Bitcoin emerged as an alternative to inflation-prone monetary policies and how DeFi reduces reliance on traditional intermediaries.

Demirtas also addresses the structural advantages of blockchain technologies, such as transparency, efficiency, and cost reduction, while acknowledging ongoing challenges like regulatory compliance. With extensive experience as a finance professor, consultant, and board member, he offers a strategic perspective on how companies must adapt to stay competitive. This keynote equips organizations with the insights needed to evaluate risks, embrace innovation, and navigate a rapidly evolving digital economy.

Professor Ozgur Demirtas's Biography

His academic work has been published in various academic journals. He published more than 30 academic articles in top leading journals such as Journal of Monetary Economics, Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Management Science, Review of Finance, and Journal of Business Economics Statistics. He published a book by Elsevier Press. His research has been rewarded by the City University of New York for six consecutive years. In 2012, he joined Sabanci University as a Chair Professor of Finance and achieved to be Marie-Curie Research fellow.

Professor Demirtas is a founding chairman of the Center of Excellence in Finance (CEF) at Sabanci University. He is also a founding board member of Turkey’s first Financial Literacy and Savings Association (FODER). He is a consultant for several businessmen associations such as TUGIAD (Young Businessmen Association of Turkey), TAYSAD and DASK. He frequently acts as a chief advisor to large corporations. He develops risk management software for the insurance industry. He joins think tank organizations with leading politicians of the country to emphasize the importance of economic development.