Talking Agriculture and Food with Youth
Talking Agriculture and Food with Youth
We are pleased to host on our campus a session of the FAO Talks panel series organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
As part of FAO’s 80th-anniversary “365 Days of Action” campaign, this series aims to empower young people with knowledge and agency on sustainable agriculture, food security, climate change, and biodiversity.
Date & Time: Thursday, 17 October, 10:00–12:30
Venue: ÖzÜ X
The program will open with a World Food Day video screening.
Welcome remarks: Dilara Koçak — Nutritionist, Sustainable Living Ambassador, and FAO Goodwill Ambassador Nominee.
Opening remarks: Dr. Ayşegül Selışık, FAO Deputy Representative in Türkiye; and Prof. Dr. M. İrşadi Aksun, Vice Rector, Özyeğin University.
Panel — “Talking Agriculture and Food with Youth”
Moderator: Dilara Koçak
Speakers:
Cavit Metin, Director of Private Label Products, International Business Development & Regional Marketing, Migros
Dr. Ayşegül Selışık, FAO Deputy Representative in Türkiye
Sinem Özler, Founder, Seraf
Nazlı Pişkin, Food Culture Writer
Dr. Aslı Zuluğ, Chair, Department of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, Özyeğin University
A Q&A session will follow the panel.
