Ankara hosts 2nd Defense Industry Talent Management Summit

The second edition of the Defense Industry Talent Management Summit commenced in Ankara on January 14, convening human resources professionals, academics, and industry leaders from Türkiye’s strategic defense sector. Held under the theme “The Leader of Talent, the Talent of the Leader,” the two-day event serves as a key platform for addressing leadership development and talent retention in this critical industry.

Focus on Leadership and Human Capital Strategies

The summit aims to bridge technical expertise with managerial insight, featuring discussions on effective team management, leadership methodologies, and long-term strategies for cultivating and retaining skilled personnel. Senior sector leaders are participating not only as technical experts but also as mentors, sharing experiences in managing high-performance teams and fostering innovation within defense organizations.

Interactive Sessions and Knowledge Exchange

The program includes keynote speeches, panel discussions, and specialized sessions designed to enhance understanding of modern talent management practices tailored to the defense industry’s unique demands. Participants gain access to practical insights on navigating the sector’s evolving challenges, from technological adaptation to competition for specialized engineering and research talent.

Context of a Growing National Defense Ecosystem

The summit underscores the increasing emphasis on human capital within Türkiye’s rapidly expanding and indigenizing defense industry. As the sector advances technologically and expands its global market presence, effective talent management has become a strategic priority to sustain innovation and competitive advantage. The event reflects a concerted effort to institutionalize professional development and leadership culture across defense-related institutions and companies. Türkiye’s capital Ankara will host the second edition of the Defense Industry Talent Management Summit on Jan. 14-15, bringing together key stakeholders from the defense sector.

The summit, of which Anadolu is the global communications partner, will be held under the theme “The Leader of Talent, the Talent of the Leader.”

The two-day event aims to provide a common platform for human resources professionals, academics, industry experts and leaders responsible for technical units within the defense industry.

Sector leaders will participate not only by sharing their technical expertise, but also by contributing insights from their managerial roles. Discussions will focus on leadership, team management and strategies for developing and retaining talent in the defense sector.

Participants will have the opportunity to attend keynote speeches, panel discussions and specialized sessions designed to enhance understanding of talent management practices and leadership approaches in the strategic industry.

While leaders share their experiences in managing teams and developing talent, participants will benefit from various sessions, keynote speeches.