Advertising & Design Club T\u00fcrkiye (ADC*T)<\/strong> is an independent creativity and design club established to connect T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s creative industries with international creative networks. ADC*T serves as the official representative in T\u00fcrkiye of Art Directors Club Europe (ADCE)<\/strong>, one of Europe\u2019s leading creative organizations, and The One Club for Creativity<\/strong>, one of the world\u2019s most influential creative communities.<\/p>\nBelieving in the transformative power of creativity, design, communication, and cultural production, ADCT aims to serve as a common meeting point for advertisers, designers, strategists, creative leaders, students, and emerging talent. More than simply offering a community experience,<\/em> ADCT seeks to build a living ecosystem that provides its members with opportunities for education, international access, professional development, and creative visibility.<\/p>\nThe organization\u2019s primary goal is to contribute to the creation of internationally recognized work by combining T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s rich traditions of craftsmanship, aesthetics, and production with today\u2019s creative technologies.<\/p>\n
To realize this vision, ADC*T is built upon four core pillars:<\/p>\n
\n- Building and nurturing creative communities<\/li>\n
- Developing educational programs<\/li>\n
- Providing access to national and international awards and competitions<\/li>\n
- Establishing connections with global creative networks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
With Istanbul\u2019s centuries-old cultural heritage and tradition of creative production at its core, ADCT aims to position T\u00fcrkiye once again as an international reference point in the fields of communication arts and creativity<\/em>. ADCT is not merely an organization that celebrates outstanding work; it is a movement dedicated to fostering a culture of creativity, supporting the next generation of talent, and shaping the future of T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s creative industries.<\/p>\n<\/div>Advertising & Design Club T\u00fcrkiye (ADC*T)<\/strong> is an independent creativity and design club established to connect T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s creative industries with international creative networks. ADC*T serves as the official representative in T\u00fcrkiye of Art Directors Club Europe (ADCE)<\/strong>, one of Europe\u2019s leading creative organizations, and The One Club for Creativity<\/strong>, one of the world\u2019s most influential creative communities.<\/p>\nBelieving in the transformative power of creativity, design, communication, and cultural production, ADCT aims to serve as a common meeting point for advertisers, designers, strategists, creative leaders, students, and emerging talent. More than simply offering a community experience,<\/em> ADCT seeks to build a living ecosystem that provides its members with opportunities for education, international access, professional development, and creative visibility.<\/p>\nThe organization\u2019s primary goal is to contribute to the creation of internationally recognized work by combining T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s rich traditions of craftsmanship, aesthetics, and production with today\u2019s creative technologies.<\/p>\n
To realize this vision, ADC*T is built upon four core pillars:<\/p>\n
\n- Building and nurturing creative communities<\/li>\n
- Developing educational programs<\/li>\n
- Providing access to national and international awards and competitions<\/li>\n
- Establishing connections with global creative networks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
With Istanbul\u2019s centuries-old cultural heritage and tradition of creative production at its core, ADCT aims to position T\u00fcrkiye once again as an international reference point in the fields of communication arts and creativity<\/em>. ADCT is not merely an organization that celebrates outstanding work; it is a movement dedicated to fostering a culture of creativity, supporting the next generation of talent, and shaping the future of T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s creative industries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Advisory Board & Founding Members<\/h2><\/div>Committed to aligning T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s creative potential with international standards, ADCT is shaped by the contributions of experienced creative leaders, communication professionals, academics, and entrepreneurs. The Founding Board and Advisory Board, which guide the strategic direction of the organization, bring together respected figures from across T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s creative ecosystem to support and advance ADCT<\/em>\u2019s vision.<\/p>\n<\/div>Committed to aligning T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s creative potential with international standards, ADCT is shaped by the contributions of experienced creative leaders, communication professionals, academics, and entrepreneurs. The Founding Board and Advisory Board, which guide the strategic direction of the organization, bring together respected figures from across T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s creative ecosystem to support and advance ADCT<\/em>\u2019s vision.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Founding Members<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/adct.org.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Demir_Karpat_Polat.webp\" "\\"Demir_Karpat_Polat\\"")
<\/span><\/div>Demir Karpat Polat<\/strong><\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Founder & Creative President, KARPAT; Board Member, REPID<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/adct.org.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ayse_Bali_001.webp\" "\\"Ayse_Bali_001\\"")
<\/span><\/div>Ay\u015fe Bali<\/strong><\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Creative Director, Rafineri<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/adct.org.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Burcu_Ozdemir_001.webp\" "\\"Burcu_Ozdemir_001\\"")
<\/span><\/div>Burcu \u00d6zdemir<\/strong><\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>CEO, TBWA Group Istanbul; Chairwoman of the Board, Advertisers Association<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/adct.org.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ceren_Sehitoglu_Behen_001.webp\" "\\"Ceren_Sehitoglu_Behen_001\\"")
<\/span><\/div>Ceren \u015eehito\u011flu Behen<\/strong><\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Chief Strategy Officer, Tribal Worldwide Istanbul<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/adct.org.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ela_Gokkan_Savci_001.webp\" "\\"Ela_Gokkan_Savci_001\\"")
<\/span><\/div>Ela G\u00f6kkan Savc\u0131<\/strong><\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>CEO, MullenLowe Istanbul; Board Member, Advertisers Association<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/adct.org.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ilker_Zaharya_001.webp\" "\\"Ilker_Zaharya_001\\"")
<\/span><\/div>\u0130lker Zaharya<\/strong><\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Co-Founder, BURO; Board Member, Advertisers Association<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/adct.org.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ozge_Guven_001.webp\" "\\"Ozge_Guven_001\\"")
<\/span><\/div>\u00d6zge G\u00fcven<\/strong><\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Designer & Founder, \u00d6zge G\u00fcven Graphic and Consultancy; Member, Alliance Graphique Internationale (AGI)<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/adct.org.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Sami_Basut_001.webp\" "\\"Sami_Basut_001\\"")
<\/span><\/div>Sami Basut<\/strong><\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Chief Creative Officer, TBWA\\Istanbul<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Advisory Board<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/adct.org.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Faruk_Kaptan_001.webp\" "\\"Faruk_Kaptan_001\\"")
<\/span><\/div>Faruk Kaptan<\/strong><\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Agency President
\nAjans Ultra<\/p><\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div>
![](\"https:\/\/adct.org.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gunseli_Ozen_001.webp\" "\\"Gunseli_Ozen_001\\"")
<\/span><\/div>G\u00fcnseli \u00d6zen<\/strong><\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Editor-in-Chief
\nMarketing T\u00fcrkiye<\/p><\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div>
![](\"https:\/\/adct.org.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Haluk_Mesci_001.webp\" "\\"Haluk_Mesci_001\\"")
<\/span><\/div>Haluk Mesci<\/strong><\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Former Agency President
\nMarkom Leo Burnett; Former Agency President
\nKlan Euro RSCG; Former Chairman of the Board
\nAdvertisers Association<\/p><\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div>
![](\"https:\/\/adct.org.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Oguzhan_Akay_001.webp\" "\\"Oguzhan_Akay_001\\"")
<\/span><\/div>O\u011fuzhan Akay<\/strong><\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Agency President
\nAjans Come to Movida<\/p><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-212","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n
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