About the institution
STARTINFORUM International Business Consultancy
Founded in 2018 in Türkiye, STARTINFORUM is a dynamic project management and business consultancy company specialising in the synergy between Education, Technology and International Business. As a core partner in the HUMAN-AI framework, the company leverages a multidisciplinary team to bridge the gap between academic research and industrial application.
Core expertise & achievements
- Project management: coordination of international R&D projects in education, professional development, ICT and e-learning, and organisational and business psychology.
- Academic leadership: founder and sponsor of IATELS — International Association for Technology, Education and Language Studies — hosting three flagship annual conferences (ICET, ICLTE, APBM).
- Digital educational innovation: pioneer in AI-supported ELT and ESP pedagogy through English IATELS.
- Global networking: an inter-sectoral network across Europe, Asia and the Americas to foster professional mobility and innovative business–education partnerships.
- Publishing house (ISBN/ISSN) ensuring sustainable international dissemination of scientific findings.
For HUMAN-AI, STARTINFORUM provides modern office spaces and fully equipped conference halls with internet access, has extensive experience in organising professional conferences and interactive workshops, collaborates with hotels for comprehensive event support, and operates its own publishing house to facilitate promotional materials.
IATELS — International Association for Technology, Education and Language Studies
A global professional network dedicated to fostering academic collaboration and research, the merging of theory and practice, interdisciplinary excellence and academic career growth. IATELS provides a sophisticated platform for international staff mobility and experience exchange in education and research, including human-centric digital methodologies. Through its flagship conferences and peer-reviewed publishing channels, the Association bridges research, pedagogy and practice internationally.
English IATELS
International English Language platform specialising in innovative, personalised English training for students, academics and business professionals. As an educational arm within HUMAN-AI, English IATELS integrates AI-supported pedagogy and educational psychology to build high-level communicative competence in multicultural environments.
Team
Prof. Dr. Iryna Sekret — Coordinator at STARTINFORUM
Founder of STARTINFORUM and IATELS Committee Chair. Expert in Education and Psychology; develops and coordinates international projects focusing on AI-driven pedagogy and digital competencies. With 100+ publications and extensive experience in FP7 and Horizon projects, she coordinates international R&D, develops innovative methodologies and practical frameworks, and manages global research dissemination through IATELS and publication projects.
Dr. Elif Öcalmış
PhD in Eastern Languages and Literatures; specialises in the intersection of philology and digital transformation. As STARTINFORUM contributor to HUMAN-AI, she focuses on the ethical integration of AI in language teaching and literary translation, with expertise in preserving the „human touch” and cultural nuance in the AI era. Her contributions include evaluating AI’s capacity to grasp psychological and socio-cultural ethics, and leveraging her background in cultural diplomacy and South Asian academic networks to promote project findings internationally.
Andrii Sekret
IT professional specialising in Software Engineering and Management. He leads projects in personnel management and development, LMS and educational platforms. Within HUMAN-AI, he focuses on digital content development, website architecture and AI-driven marketing strategies. His contribution centres on the technical integration of AI tools for education, streamlining LMS configurations and enhancing virtual training environments.
Oleksii Sekret
Graphic design and arts specialist with extensive experience in educational event management and content development. In HUMAN-AI, he leads the analysis and testing of AI applications in multimedia and marketing. He is responsible for needs assessments among university students and teachers, the development of AI-driven graphic design methodologies, and delivering specialised training on related digital competencies.
Zeynep Bülte
Soft-skill trainer and member of the European Pharmaceutical Students’ Association (EPSA). Specialises in soft-skills development; delivers international training on leadership, teamwork and communication. Within HUMAN-AI, she focuses on AI ethics and the impact of digital tools on student well-being. As a TEMA Foundation volunteer, she also integrates climate policy awareness into her advocacy for responsible technology.