Breakout Session E3: Esma Gulten
Organisation: Gizil GmbH
Job Title: Cofounder and CEO
Time & Date: 27 March 2025 @ 11h10
Session Title: Bridging Engineering & Digitalization: How Virtual Plants Enhance Safety, Integrity & Sustainability
Bio: Female Founder & CEO driving innovation and growth at Gizil, leading digital twin tech for industry sector with internationalization vision.
After graduating with a double major in industrial engineering and mechanical engineering, Esma Gulten started her career at Siemens, an internationally recognized giant company. After the successes she achieved in her professional career, Esma Gulten followed the spirit of entrepreneurship and charted a new path as the co-founder and CEO of Gizil company. Operating in the field of engineering and digitalization, Gizil GmbH has quickly become a renowned company in Europe's oil, gas, chemical, and tank terminals sectors. Gizil's vision and innovative approach have enabled the company to become a pioneer in the digital twin management platform field with the award-winning Virtual Plant software it developed. In 2024, Gizil GmbH was recognized by Global Tank Storage Wards as the Gold Winner of the Best Digital Solution category. Esma Gulten also contributes to the greater representation of women in STEM fields and entrepreneurship. Her story highlights the importance of determination, passion, and innovation on the path to success.
Presentation Summary: In an era where industries are navigating increasing safety, integrity, and sustainability challenges, digitalization is no longer a choice—it’s a necessity. This session explores how Gizil’s Virtual Plant technology is transforming industrial asset management by integrating reality capture, AI, and real-time data to create actionable digital twins. By bridging the gap between engineering and digitalization, Virtual Plants enable safer operations, improved regulatory compliance, and optimized maintenance strategies. Discover real-world applications where this technology has enhanced operational integrity, reduced risks, and contributed to net-zero goals—making industrial plants not just smarter, but also more sustainable and resilient for the future.