The second term of “Enerjisa: A Better and Sustainable Future,” carried out for the second time this year in partnership with Enerjisa Enerji, CIFAL Istanbul, UNITAR, and Bahçeşehir University, was successfully completed following a rich fourteen-week academic period.
8 June 2026, Istanbul, Türkiye – Launched on 2 March 2026 with the kick-off lecture delivered by Prof. Dr. Çisil Sohodol, Director of CIFAL Istanbul, the second term concluded on 8 June 2026 with a closing lecture held at Enerjisa Headquarters with the participation of Murat Pınar, CEO of Enerjisa Enerji, followed by a certificate ceremony held on the same day.
Bringing together students from various departments, the program addressed topics such as sustainability, energy efficiency, corporate sustainability, social impact, sustainability communication, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, green finance, sustainable consumption, and next-generation skills through an interdisciplinary approach. With the contributions of distinguished speakers from academia, the private sector, public institutions, and civil society, students had the opportunity to explore sustainability through different sectors and areas of practice.
In the opening lecture, Prof. Dr. Çisil Sohodol emphasized the importance of addressing sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals from interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral perspectives. Highlighting that sustainability should become a lasting area of awareness in students’ academic, professional, and personal lives, Prof. Dr. Sohodol also underlined the role of sustainability communication in creating social impact.
Throughout the term, representatives from Enerjisa Enerji, including Ebru Taşcıoğlu, Irmak Pınar Tercan, Göktürk Demirel, and Murat Pınar, came together with students to share their experiences on the energy sector, corporate sustainability, sustainability communication, social investment, volunteering activities, and Enerjisa’s vision for a better future. Through these sessions, students had the opportunity to hear directly from sector professionals about the role of sustainability in the energy sector and the social, environmental, and economic impact areas of institutions.
The program also covered a wide range of themes, including civil society, social entrepreneurship, economic efficiency, green finance, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, future trends, energy policies, sustainable consumption, and next-generation skills, with the contributions of speakers from different fields of expertise. Sait Beyazyürek, General Manager of Needs Map and Member of the IDEMA Steering Committee; Prof. Dr. Itır Erhart, Dean of the Faculty of Communication at Istanbul Bilgi University; Ercüment Büyükşener, Founder of Digital Gateway; Prof. Dr. Emre Alkin, Rector of Istanbul Topkapı University; Akan Abdula, Founder of FutureBright; Dr. Bilal Düzgün, Head of the Department of Energy Efficiency and Environment at the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources; Prof. Dr. Ahu Ergen, Head of the Department of International Trade and Business at Bahçeşehir University; and Dr. Yasemin Ülker, Deputy Director of CIFAL Istanbul, were among the speakers who met with students throughout the program.
In addition to the lectures, the hands-on workshop organized in collaboration with Robotel Association stood out as one of the most meaningful and impactful components of the program. During the workshop, students actively participated in the assembly of 3D-printed mechanical hands designed for children with limb differences, gaining first-hand experience in a project that brings together technology, social innovation, and community engagement. By contributing directly to the production process, students were able to observe how innovative solutions can respond to real social needs and create tangible value for individuals and communities.
The workshop also encouraged collaboration, problem-solving, and empathy, while offering participants a deeper understanding of the relationship between sustainability, accessibility, and inclusive design. Through this practical experience, students engaged with the concepts of sustainability and social impact not only within a theoretical framework, but also through a concrete and purpose-driven application.
The closing lecture of the program was delivered by Murat Pınar, CEO of Enerjisa Enerji, under the title “Building a Better and Sustainable Future: An Enerjisa Experience” at Enerjisa Headquarters. During the closing session, students had the opportunity to learn about Enerjisa’s sustainability vision, its approach to transformation in the energy sector, and its efforts to build a better future through the lens of institutional experience.
Following the closing lecture, a certificate ceremony was held for the students who successfully completed the second term of “Enerjisa: A Better and Sustainable Future.” After the ceremony, students toured Enerjisa Headquarters accompanied by Enerjisa Enerji executives and had the chance to observe the institution’s working environment closely. The program concluded with a networking gathering that brought together students, academics, and representatives of Enerjisa Enerji.
Throughout the fourteen-week academic period, “Enerjisa: A Better and Sustainable Future” brought together interdisciplinary learning, sectoral experience, and social impact-oriented practices in the field of sustainability, contributing to students’ knowledge, awareness, and skills for building a better and more sustainable future.
