Theme: Parkour

Our theme: Parkour.

But this parkour isn’t just about leaping from rooftop to rooftop or jumping over obstacles, as it’s commonly thought. This parkour is about facing life’s challenges, getting back up when we fall, and carving our own path with our own courage.

Life is a parkour in itself. At times, it may seem like a straight path, but we can stumble over a sudden bump along the way. Sometimes we are tested by rules set by others; other times, we get so lost in the crowd that we can’t even hear our own inner voice. But each of us must take one more step on our own journey. Because parkour means choosing to keep going.

ODTUGVO Kültür Merkezi
Universiteler Mahallesi İhsan Dogramaci Bulvarı no:5
Ankara, Ankara, 06800
Turkey

Anil Cekic

Entrepreneur

Anıl Çekiç is an executive and academic specialized in the fields of technology and education. He studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Middle East Technical University, earned a master’s degree in Computer Engineering, and received his Ph.D. in Management Sciences from Hacettepe University. For nearly 10 years, he held senior positions at Microsoft Turkey, focusing on public and industry solutions, during which he won numerous international achievement awards. After his time at Microsoft, he founded a technology company called Cerebrum Tech, which focuses on artificial intelligence, Web3, the metaverse, and smart cities, where he currently serves as the CTO. He also continues his academic work as a lecturer at Istanbul Bilgi University. His areas of expertise include digital transformation, artificial intelligence, big data, and public sector technologies.

Armagan Ateskan

Dr.

Dr. Armağan Ateşkan holds a bachelor’s degree in food engineering from Istanbul Technical University. She has a master’s degree in biology education from Bilkent University and a Ph.D. in computer education and instructional technology from Middle East Technical University. Since 2002, she has been serving as a lecturer at the Graduate School of Education at Bilkent University.

Behiye Duru Gezer

Student

Behiye Duru Gezer, a Grade 11 student at our school, is an enthusiast of psychology, art, and philosophy.

Oguz Sirmali

Artist

Oğuz Sırmalı made his stage debut in 2004 with the opera Carmen at the İzmir State Opera and Ballet, and in 2007, he passed the entrance exam for the Ankara State Opera and Ballet, becoming a permanent artist. Since then, he has performed as a soloist in numerous productions. In 2016, he played a leading role in launching the International Gaziantep Opera and Ballet Festival and was awarded for his contributions to the city of Gaziantep. In addition to his artistic work, he organized a national vocal competition in memory of his mentor Prof. Yalçın Davran, in collaboration with the State Conservatory Alumni Association. He has also served as the Corporate Communications and Press Coordinator at the General Directorate of State Opera and Ballet, taking part in many significant projects to date.

Soner Albayrak

Assistant Professor

Soner Albayrak is an assistant professor in the Department of Physics at Middle East Technical University (METU). After completing his undergraduate and graduate studies at METU, he went to Yale University for his doctoral research. He is known for his work in the field of physics both in Turkey and abroad. He is also an academic who mentors university students.