Erdal Kilinc

Erdal Kilinc is the CEO and Co-Founder of Deal Room Events, a company that provides efficient tools for managing events and digitizing encounters.1 Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Kilinc has a strong background in event management, project management, and operational excellence in the events industry.1

Professional Background

Kilinc has been leading Deal Room Events since June 2017, focusing on improving the operational aspects of the events industry.1 His work involves studying visitor behavior and developing processes for efficient event management and enhanced visitor experiences.1

Education and Expertise

Erdal Kilinc has a diverse educational background:

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering from Middle East Technical University (1995-2001)1
• Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering/Project Management from Université de Montréal - École polytechnique de Montréal (2006-2007)1
• MBA from Aalto University Executive Education Ltd (2017-2018)1

His areas of expertise include:

• Event Management
• Project Management
• R&D Management
• Start-Up Coaching
• Facility Management
• System Development
• Performance Management1

Career History

Before founding Deal Room Events, Kilinc held various positions in different companies:

• Owner of Velosite Smart City (December 2012 - Present)
• Technical Project Manager at Technoscope (May 2012 - May 2013)
• Commissioning Lead Reduction at SNC-Lavalin International Inc. (February 2010 - July 2011)
• Training Manager at SNC-Lavalin International Inc. (April 2007 - April 2008)
• CSR at TELUS (July 2005 - April 2007)1

Vision for the Events Industry

Kilinc is particularly interested in how data can transform event management processes. He believes that while the events industry has grown rapidly for over 100 years, the core purpose remains unchanged: people attend events to meet and find connections.1 His work at Deal Room Events aims to leverage data to enhance these connections and improve overall event experiences.