Distinguished figures from business, arts, media, sports and the international community gathered at VIP Sunset. One of Istanbul’s most prestigious social events, the “007 James Bond Gala Night”, was successfully held at VIP Sunset under the hosting of businessman and international project developer Cenk Dağcı, in collaboration with Diamond Club Milan, Super Yacht Europe, Sentinel Executive Group and Celebre Magazine World.
Bringing together leading business executives, investors, artists, media representatives and prominent members of high society from Türkiye and Europe, the event has been an exclusive gala evening and an important platform for international cooperation, social responsibility and artistic expression.
The gala welcomed nearly 300 prestigious guests from the worlds of business, media, arts, sports and diplomacy. Investors and entrepreneurs from Italy, Germany, and European countries also attended the event, further strengthening its international profile.
Among the distinguished guests were Tarkan Önal, Hülya Kalyoncu, Prof. Dr Mehmet Sungur, Prof. Dr Murat Topalan, Ertan Özyiğit, Bülent Sarıgül, Kadriye Olgar, Banu Kalpakçıoğlu, Cüneyt Ortan, Ali Koç, Ferruh Karakaşlı, Yelda Carmen Tackerim, İlker Caha, Zuhal Mansfield, Haluk Nur Velidedeoğlu, Aras Seyrekoğlu, Sinem Yıldırım and Emir Kosif. International guests included the Editor Massimo Basile (Celebre Magazine World – Switzerland), Carmelo Ali (Diamond Club Milan – Italy) and Philippe Baltz Nielsen (Sentinel Executive Group – Germany), all of whom contributed to the international prestige of this unforgettable evening.
ART AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY UNDER ONE ROOF – One of the highlights of the evening was the live art performance presented by UNESCO Artists Ahad Saadi and Parisa Karamnezhad Saadi. Throughout the event, the artists created a unique artwork inspired by the spirit of the evening. The piece was auctioned at the end of the gala, with all proceeds donated to the International Down Syndrome Association. This meaningful initiative transformed the event into more than a prestigious social gathering, positioning it as a platform that actively supports social awareness and charitable causes.
HONOR AWARDS AND RECOGNITION PLAQUES – As part of the 007 James Bond Gala Night, honorary awards and recognition plaques were presented to individuals and organisations for their outstanding contributions to business, social responsibility initiatives, international cooperation and support of the event. The Award recipients included: Diamond Club Milan – Carmelo Ali // BMW Kosifler Oto Bağdat Avenue – Emir Kosif // Kiss FM – Cüneyt Ortan //AS Global Media – Agency President Sevgi Dağ Baturünlü // AuraHub – Yeşim Kaya // Sherwood Furniture – Atilla Coşkun // AAH Art – Ahad Saadi & Parisa Karamnezhad Saadi // Cengiz Akçay – Business Leadership Honor Award // Don Domina – Engin Baturünlü // Seyrekoğlu Jewelry – Aras Seyrekoğlu // Sunset Grill & Bar – Maya Tansever // Celebre Magazine World – Massimo Basile // International Down Syndrome Association – Ahmet Diyapoğlu // United Gode – Kaan Uskanlı // Bina Outdoor Advertising – Bülent Sarıgül // Sentinel Executive Group – Philippe Baltz Nielsen // Presented on behalf of Muzaffer Caha – İlker Caha.
Guests warmly applauded the award recipients throughout the ceremony, celebrating the spirit of cooperation, leadership and international friendship that defined the evening.
ISTANBUL… A GLOBAL HUB FOR INTERNATIONAL GATHERINGS – Speaking after the event, host Cenk Dağcı stated: “This evening was much more than a gala. It became a meeting point where business, art, social responsibility and international friendship came together. We are proud to showcase Istanbul’s global potential by bringing together distinguished guests from different sectors and countries. I would like to thank all our guests, sponsors and supporters who contributed to the success of this memorable night.”
Dağcı also extended his special thanks to the Sunset family, whose hospitality played a significant role in the success of the event, as well as to all sponsors and partners who added value to the evening through their support.
By bringing together influential leaders from business, arts, media and high society, the 007 James Bond Gala Night further strengthened its position as one of Istanbul’s most distinguished international networking and social events.
Photo Credit: Ömer Akyildiz
Article edited by Massimo Basile
Editor & Founder