Speaker

Multi-Award-winning entrepreneur, philanthropist, business/financial coach and educator, Erol User is one of Turkeys pioneering game-changers in the business world. Born in Istanbul in 1960, User brings over 30 years’ experience in a wide range of industries and sectors. As a distinguished entrepreneur and Blockchain Analyst, he holds a proven track record and demonstrated excellence to transform digital services in the fields of Investment Banking, Energy, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Mergers & Acquisitions, Privatizations and IT in general. Mr. User is currently the President and CEO of User Corporation, a world-leading investment banking company, offering advisory services both to Turkish and International companies. He is a graduate of Economic Sciences with double majors in Business Administration and Finance from Istanbul University. As someone who loves to broaden his knowledge of study, Mr. User holds an MBA degree from Harvard Business School, a postgraduate degree in International Leadership from Sophia University, Japan, an MSc degree in Renewable Energy from Vienna Technical University. He has also obtained a postgraduate degree in Blockchain Strategy from Oxford Said Business School and in Cryptocurrency and Disruption from the London School of Economics (LSE), such as in Blockchain Technologies from MIT Sloan School. He is a visionary leader, with strong entrepreneurial background;adept with the knowledge of organizational development, through visioning, strategic planning, evaluation, monitoring, and trusted advisory support. Mr. User is also the Founder, President and Board Member of several organizations or associations to include: JCI Turkey, Worldwatch Institute Europe, TUGIAD, DEIK, TESEV, TEMA, Conference Board, Club Of Rome, Club of Budapest, European Business Roundtable, R. Kennedy Human Rights Foundation Leadership Global Compact, Abraham’s Path, Mahatma Gandhi Arise India, The Aladdin Project and Kids parliament. User actively did sports like ski, tennis, athletics, football and also served as Vice President of Fenerbahce Sports Club in Turkey. He is The Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Blockchainacademy Istanbul at Aydin University. As someone who loves giving back to his community, User is passionate about supporting many philanthropic initiatives. Seeking to impact his passion to many, he has written several books on Economy, Energy, Internet of Things, Metaverse, Crypto Money and Blockchain. User is Founder of Coinarmy, Charter Member of INATBA. User is Co-Chair of the INATBA Metaverse Task Force. User is Charter Founder of the Metaverse World Council.