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The European Pharmaceutical Students’ Association (EPSA)—the most established professional student platform representing over 100,000 pharmacy students and recent graduates from more than 30 countries across Europe—is hosting its 20th Autumn Assembly in Istanbul. As Dem İlaç, we are honored to participate in this prestigious gathering that shapes the future of the pharmacy profession, enhances educational standards, and fosters industry collaborations.
As part of the event, our Director of International Markets, Mr. Alp Turan, will engage with future healthcare professionals as a featured speaker in the "Symposium 2.1" session on October 22, 2026.
Mr. Turan will share his insights and expertise on international market expansion, strategic business development, and global growth dynamics with our young colleagues.
Alp Turan to Address Global Market Strategies at the 20th EPSA Autumn Assembly
Dem İlaç Director of International Markets, Alp Turan, will share his extensive expertise in global growth strategies, strategic product portfolios, and market access at the 20th EPSA Autumn Assembly, scheduled for October 22 in Istanbul. In addition to his symposium presentation, Turan will lead a hands-on workshop guiding participants through an end-to-end journey from identifying product opportunities to executing market-entry strategies.
EPSA: The Platform Uniting Europe’s Future Pharmacists
The European Pharmaceutical Students’ Association (EPSA) is an international organization dedicated to representing pharmacy students across Europe while fostering professional development, scientific exchange, and cross-border cooperation. By organizing international conferences and events, EPSA brings together pharmacy students with leading academic and industry experts, creating a collaborative ground for dialogue on healthcare policies, market access, and the future of pharmacy. Within this framework, the 20th EPSA Autumn Assembly aims to advance professional expertise and international networking by convening participants from across Europe. The event, taking place in Istanbul on October 22, 2026, will focus on the global dynamics of the pharmaceutical industry and current priorities in healthcare.
During the symposium titled “Policy and Access in Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs,” organized as part of the 20th EPSA Autumn Assembly, Turan will deliver his keynote presentation titled “Global Growth Vision: Market Strategies and Strategic Product Portfolios”.
His session will address the role of market intelligence in strategic decision-making, the impact of international partnerships on organizational growth, and how portfolio management shapes global positioning. Furthermore, within the context of rare diseases and access to therapies, the presentation will highlight the critical importance of identifying the right target segments and markets to sustain long-term growth.
Following the symposium, Alp Turan will facilitate a case-based workshop titled “Market Entry Strategy Workshop: From Product Opportunity to Market Launch”.
In this workshop, participants will examine market potential assessment, product positioning, commercialization pathways, and strategic partnership models through practical, real-world case studies. The session will focus on the structured process of evaluating a product opportunity and translating it into an actionable market entry strategy.
Both the symposium and workshop will highlight that sustainable growth in global markets extends far beyond mere geographic expansion—it requires a well-curated product portfolio, strong alliances, comprehensive market analysis, and patient-centric market access strategies.
At Dem İlaç, we remain committed to empowering science, global vision, and the next generation of pharmacists.
Event Information
- Event: 20th EPSA Autumn Assembly
- Date: October 20–25, 2026
- Location: Istanbul
- Speaker: Alp Turan | Director of International Markets, Dem İlaç
- Alp Turan Symposium Date: October 22, 2026
About Alp Turan
With more than 18 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Alp Turan began his career at Abdi İbrahim, where he spent 16 years building strong expertise in finance, global markets, regulatory affairs, business development, and strategic planning. Throughout his career, he has led market development, strategic partnerships, and growth operations across Türkiye as well as key international markets including the GCC, Eastern Europe, the Balkans, MENA, and Latin America. Following his entrepreneurial venture as the founder of TRIAONED and serving as Executive Director at Arslan Group, he currently serves as Director of International Markets at Dem İlaç, spearheading the company’s global growth strategies, international market expansions, and strategic licensing initiatives.