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MELISA SABANCI TAPAN
My passion lies in making a meaningful difference across business, finance, politics, and art. From a young age, I was motivated by a desire to create positive change.
One of my most prominent initiatives is Gate 27, the international residency program I founded and continue to lead. Gate 27 is an international creative and production ecosystem that brings together art, innovation, and sustainability through an interdisciplinary approach, providing space for transformative and visionary projects.
Vision of Sakıp Sabancı
To bring the wisdom of the past into meaningful dialogue with today’s world, we are carrying forward the vision of my grandfather, Sakıp Sabancı, into the future through Vision of Sakıp Sabancı, marking the 20th anniversary of his passing. As part of this initiative, the Sakıp Sabancı Chatbot and podcast series reimagine his values and teachings; evolving them from a static narrative into a dynamic, interactive, and living knowledge platform that engages with contemporary challenges. Through this collective effort, we have demonstrated how enduring values can scale into a timeless digital guide.
A first in Türkiye and among a select number of global examples, this vision has been recognized across leading industry platforms. It received the “Best AI Online Integration” award at the European Excellence Awards, along with additional honors from Felis, Martech, and Future of AI & Cloud. At the intersection of artificial intelligence and thought leadership, the Vision of Sakıp Sabancı Podcast Series was awarded in four categories at MMA Smarties X Global 2025, earning “The Best in Show” distinction and becoming the first project from Türkiye to receive this recognition.
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