For the first time at GrindDialog, we welcome personalities whose visionary thinking and expertise have decisively shaped grinding and manufacturing technology. These pioneers are not only witnesses of progress, but also defining shapers of our industry. Take this opportunity for personal exchange and gain insights no book or lecture can offer.

M. Sinan Calik

Engineer. Author. Inspirer.

His passion has always been technology, but his true strength lies in inspiring people. With experience in industry, teaching, and entrepreneurship, M. Sinan CALIK combines knowledge with heart and encourages others to forge their own path.

Prof. Dr. Ulvi Seker

Researcher. Teacher. Visionary.

For years, he has focused on machining, a field that combines precision, technology, and innovation. Through his research and teaching, Ulvi not only inspires the professional community but also motivates the next generation to rethink technology and forge their own path.

Ali Demir Atasagun

Pioneer. Innovator. Doer.

Since 1957, Haskimya has shaped the Turkish industry through innovations in phenolic resins and marble saws. In 1972, following in his father’s footsteps, Ali Demir Atasagun continued with diamond abrasives as Turkey’s first diamond tool producer. He demonstrated that technological excellence is possible in Turkey and continues to inspire future generations.