“CIO of the Year” Award Goes to Sabiha Gökçen
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (ISG) Airport has achieved yet another milestone in its digital transformation journey.
ISG’s Director of IT and Automation, İsmihan Baysal Anderson, was named “CIO of the Year” at the IDC Türkiye CIO Summit 2025 for the innovative “SAVVy Project,” the first generative AI-powered digital assistant implemented in an airport environment.
ℹ️ International Data Corporation (IDC) is a globally recognized research and consultancy firm specializing in information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology. The award ceremony was held on May 7 in Istanbul as part of the IDC Türkiye CIO Summit 2025, a major gathering that brought together top-level IT executives from both the public and private sectors. The summit focused on digital transformation, AI integration, and emerging IT strategies, with SAVVy standing out as a pioneering example of innovation in airport operations.
