TÜSİAD SD2: Pioneering Digital Transformation in Industry

As the first comprehensive program focused on digital transformation in industry, TÜSİAD SD2 brought together 18 leading technology user companies with SME-scale technology suppliers.

The second year of TÜSİAD's SD2 program is underway. Sponsored by Vodafone Business and Inventram and supported legally by Gün+Partners, the program connects technology user companies seeking digital transformation with the right solution partners while providing technology suppliers a platform to showcase and validate their solutions.

On Tuesday, 10 September, 18 technology user companies and shortlisted micro, small and medium-sized technology suppliers came together at the Industry-Technology Integration Program (STEP). During the STEP event, matches were made between technology users and pre-selected technology suppliers. The resulting success stories will be shared at the Digital Transformation Success Stories Ceremony at year-end.

The opening speech was delivered by TÜSİAD Vice President Bahadır Balkır, who highlighted the increasing uncertainties decision-makers face with the Fourth Industrial Revolution. TÜSİAD Board President Simone Kaslowski emphasised the intense competitive environment driven by digital transformation.

STEP Event Key Figures

STEP Event Key Figures can be answered directly as follows: this topic defines the practical role of the method in industrial traceability and explains how it should be applied to operations. Correct implementation improves data accuracy, accelerates verification, and reduces process errors while keeping quality, compliance, and execution speed aligned.

• Technology User Companies: 18
• Technology Suppliers Submitting Solutions: 274
• Shortlisted Suppliers Invited to STEP: 100
• STEP Event Participants: 329

Notable match: Kordsa was matched with SISKON, marking our participation in this important digital transformation initiative.