NTU x GDEXA Mentoring Program
Join the exclusive mentoring program
Our 8-week mentoring program, designed by GDEXA and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore, offers the opportunity to work with top industry experts from Europe and the US.
Program participants will be matched with a mentor for 1:1 sessions and will also have the chance to attend three masterclasses led by industry thought leaders.
Apply for program
Take advantage of the chance and receive one-on-one guidance.
20 Jan – 08 Feb
2026
Programm Registration
30
available seats
Masterclasses
Join the exclusive masterclasses from our industry experts
11 Mar, 7:00 PM SGT
The Job Revolution – How AI will transform every job on earth
150 Million new jobs will be created until 2025 – 80% in the area of digital technology. And also the existing job roles and professions are going to change significantly with the capabilities of Artificial Intelligence and Digitization. In this Masterclass, Ekrem will provide insights into the changing world of the global workforce and how technology will change the way we work. Ekrem is a seasoned expert in technology and skills with stints at tech-giants like SAP and Microsoft. Tune in to this interactive session where you will get the chance addressing individual questions.
Ekrem Namazci
Founder & CEO
GDEXA / LIYA
TBD
Visit of Microsoft Innnovation Centre, Singapore
01 April, 7:00 PM SGT
Panel Discussion and Career Insights from Top Global Execs
Getting an internship? Applying for your dreamjob? Building a network? Land your questions during this interactive panel discussion and learn from the best how they designed and succeeded in their career. Our Global Mentors will share insights about their up’s and down’s and provide invaluable guidance to pave your path into the workforce.
Our global mentors for this program
Here is our list of industry experts for this 12th trip
Burcu Arslan
A strategic Account Director at LinkedIn, she orchestrates clarity and structural talent transformation in complex public sector and healthcare environments.
Feti Saliji
A seasoned financial strategist with over 20 years of experience, fusing deep B2B and UHNW market insights with digital innovation. As a key Integration Lead within the UBS & CS transition, they navigate complex operational landscapes, bridging the gap between strategic business development and robust IT execution.
UBS
Gihad Hammoud
A strategic innovator who fuses the precision of Sales Engineering with the flexibility of Agile practices. Gihad drives digital transformation and value delivery, leveraging a deep academic background from Ruhr-Universität Bochum to master the complexities of automation systems and modern IT challenges.
EY
Büshra Topaloglu
"A modern HR leader blending psychological expertise with strategic vision to foster empathetic, future-ready leadership."
Teekanne
Esra Bektaş
A Berlin-based consultant, who blends organizational insight with social purpose and empowers inclusive human-centered transformation through global strategy and intercultural collaboration.
Accenture
Griselda Welsing
A seasoned integrated marketing strategist with a 25-year legacy spanning Grey, L’Oréal, Google, and Pinterest. Fusing deep agency roots with Big Tech innovation, they act as a trusted advisor to global CPG leaders, building purposeful brands through a lens of integrity, courage, and equality.
We A.R.E
Kate Nazarova
A Senior Data Scientist dedicated to simplifying complex AI concepts for a global audience. Kate bridges the gap between deep learning theory and real-world application, empowering the next generation of data professionals through expert coaching and actionable insights.
BASF
Nick Palmer
A global business strategist driving Group-IB’s international expansion. Nick combines deep threat intelligence expertise with sales leadership to empower organizations in the fight against cybercrime.
Group IB
Sara Pepic
A strategic Enterprise Account Manager at Google with a global mindset. Sara fuses a WHU MBA foundation with deep expertise in Cloud, Data, and AI—gained at Microsoft and Oracle—to drive digital transformation for enterprise clients.
Turan Pinar
An expert Solution Engineer empowering organizations to master their data. Turan combines over a decade of experience in technical sales and BI architecture to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions and measurable growth.
Qlik
Nuri Köse
Working at ZF Group, Nuri brings valuable insights from the global technology and engineering sector. He combines deep technical knowledge with industry standards, helping mentees navigate their careers in modern, high-tech environments.
ZF Group
Program schedule
20 Jan. - 8 Feb.
Registration opens for students
9 Feb. - 13 Feb.
Matching of students to Mentors and informing of students Talents
25 Feb. 7:00 PM SGT
Bon Voyage Mentorship Workshop + Briefing
25 Feb. - 13 May
Mentorship begins (8 weeks)