Introducing Our Steering Committee
Our Steering Committee is comprised of leading health IT and healthcare professionals committed to shaping the HIMSS + Eurasia HealthTech 2026 Conference & Exhibition. Their expertise in technology, policy, and innovation drives the event’s agenda, ensuring it reflects the latest in health IT advancements. Their leadership not only shapes the conference’s agenda but also ensures a diverse and inclusive experience, reflecting the global landscape of healthcare innovation.
Steering Committee
HIMSS + Eurasia HealthTech 2026 Chairperson
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şuayıp Birinci
Deputy Minister, Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health
Chair of the HIMSS Eurasia HealthTech Organizing Committee
Türkiye
Chair of the HIMSS Eurasia HealthTech Organizing Committee
Türkiye
Harold “Hal” Wolf
President & CEO HIMSS USA
USA
USA
Dr. Özgür Sezer
MoH, Health Information Systems General Manager
Türkiye
Türkiye
Engin Karabaş
MoH, EU and International Affairs Assistant General Manager
Türkiye
Türkiye
Spec. Dr. Hasan Basri Velioğlu
MoH Health Services General Manager
Türkiye
Türkiye
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammed Emin Demirkol
MoH, Public Hospitals General Manager
Türkiye
Türkiye
Dr. Aziz Alper Biten
MoH, EU and Foreign Affairs General Manager
Türkiye
Türkiye
Doç. Dr. Abdullah Emre Güner
MoH, Istanbul Provincial Health Director
Türkiye
Türkiye
Doç. Dr. Ayhan Kul
MoH, Izmir Provincial Health Director
Türkiye
Türkiye
Dr. İlker Köse
Director of HIMSS Analytics Türkiye
Türkiye
Türkiye
Op. Dr. Fatih Hayali
İzmir Tire State Hospital Chief Physician
Türkiye
Türkiye
Uzm. Dr. Mustafa Kozan
Yozgat City Hospital Physician in Chief
Türkiye
Türkiye
Uzm. Dr. Fikret Merter Alanyalı
Chief Medical Officer of the İzmir Ödemiş State Hospital
Türkiye
Türkiye
Doç. Dr. Osman İnan
Chief Medical Officer of Ankara Bilkent City Hospital
Türkiye
Türkiye
Prof. Dr. Özgür Yiğit
Coordinating Chief Physician of Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital
Türkiye
Türkiye
Doç. Dr. Dursun Topal
Chief Physician of Bursa City Hospital
Türkiye
Türkiye
Prof. Dr. Ilgın Türkçüoğlu
Chief Medical Officer of Gaziantep City Hospital
Türkiye
Türkiye
Dr. Gürhan Zincircioğlu
HIMSS Europe Executive Board Member / Tire State Hospital
Türkiye
Türkiye
Opr. Dr. Ekrem Aytar
Chief Physician of Isparta City Hospital
Türkiye
Türkiye
T. Ufuk Eren
OECD, TÜSİAD
Türkiye
Türkiye
B. Kemal Şahin
HIMSS Eurasia Event Director
Türkiye
Türkiye