Asli Filinta

Asli Filinta

Keynote Speaker: Fashion Designer & Sustainability Advocate; Cultural Heritage & Social Impact Design Leader Supporting Women's Cooperatives; Elle Magazine Sustainability Designer Award Winner

Asli Filinta Biography

Aslı Filinta is a designer and sustainability strategist whose work bridges cultural heritage, intentional design and economic development. Trained in economics, Filinta began her career with a strong analytical foundation before transitioning to design, earning international recognition, industry awards and a U.S. extraordinary ability, or talent, visa. Her methodology focuses on using design as a tool for social impact, supporting women’s cooperatives, community-based production and disadvantaged regions, including post-earthquake zones in Turkey and crisis-affected areas in Syria.

Filinta’s work has been presented at United Nations side events, global sustainability summits, and through corporate collaborations with SkinCeuticals, Vestel and other international brands. She has received the Elle Magazine Sustainability Designer Award, Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Designer Award and the Women Who Make a Difference Award by Mediacat and has been featured in Vogue U.S., BBC, Dazed and other international media. She combines storytelling, visual case studies and practical strategies to inspire innovation, collective production and sustainable development.

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Asli Filinta Speaking Topics

Design as Economic Infrastructure: Empowering Women at Crisis-Affected Communities

This talk explores how intentional, heritage-inspired design strengthens economies in disadvantaged regions, including post-earthquake Türkiye and crisis-affected Syria. Through women’s cooperatives and community-based production, participants see how design becomes a tool for resilience, income generation, and measurable social impact. Attendees will learn practical strategies for integrating culture, sustainability, and collective production into projects that drive economic and social change.

Attendee Results:

  • Understand how cultural heritage can drive economic recovery.
  • Learn methods to implement community-centered production projects.
  • See measurable impacts of design in crisis-affected areas.

Sustainability & Collective Production: Transforming Communities into Thriving Economies

This session explores how heritage-based sustainable production models empower local communities, foster intergenerational skills, and create measurable economic outcomes. Asli Filinta shares real-world examples of collaborative design, upcycling, and ethical production that generate social and financial resilience. Attendees will gain insights into turning creative industries into vehicles for social innovation and community growth.

Attendee Results:

  • Learn frameworks for scaling collective production initiatives.
  • Understand the connection between sustainability, design, and local economies.
  • Discover actionable steps to implement community-driven projects.

Women Empowerment Through Design: Creativity, Entrepreneurship, and Social Impact

Asli Filinta demonstrates how culturally grounded design and entrepreneurship empower women in disadvantaged regions. Attendees explore actionable strategies for nurturing creative agency, fostering leadership, and generating economic independence. Case studies highlight women-led cooperatives and projects where intentional design drives real-world impact, inspiring participants to champion empowerment through creativity.

Attendee Results:

  • Learn how design-driven entrepreneurship empowers women.
  • Understand tools to foster leadership and economic independence.
  • Explore replicable strategies for community-centered projects.

Heritage-Inspired Design: Turning Traditional Craft into Social and Economic Innovation

Explore how traditional craft and cultural heritage can catalyze social innovation and sustainable development. Asli Filinta shares projects that balance authenticity and modern design while delivering measurable social and economic outcomes. Attendees will learn how to leverage cultural knowledge to create sustainable impact, combining innovation, storytelling, and intentional design.

Attendee Results:

  • Discover methods to integrate cultural heritage into modern projects.
  • Learn how traditional craft can generate measurable impact.
  • Gain strategies for designing with social, economic, and environmental purpose.

Collective Conscious Business Models: Leveraging Design for Community and Economic Impact

This talk presents frameworks from UN events and international collaborations showing how intentional design, ethical production, and community engagement deliver measurable results. Asli Filinta shares actionable strategies for creating collective-conscious business models that generate economic, social, and cultural value. Attendees leave equipped to apply these insights in global, local, and corporate contexts.

Attendee Results:

  • Learn frameworks for community-centered business models.
  • Understand how design can drive measurable social and economic outcomes.
  • Gain inspiration for applying intentional design globally.

Asli Filinta Videos

Asli Filinta- Beyond Fast Fashion Panel Discussion

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How much does it cost to book Asli Filinta for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Asli Filinta, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Asli Filinta are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Asli Filinta, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Asli Filinta speak about?

Asli Filinta is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Business Leadership, Sustainability, Art & Design, Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Social Activism, Influential Women and Fashion.

Where does Asli Filinta travel from?

Asli Filinta generally travels from Malibu, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Asli Filinta?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Asli Filinta for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Asli Filinta for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Asli Filinta or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Asli Filinta is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Creativity, Entrepreneurship and Social Entrepreneurship. The estimated speaking fee range to book Asli Filinta for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Asli Filinta generally travels from Malibu, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Aditi Mayer, Barjis Chohan and Sara Al Madani. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Asli Filinta for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 12/01/2026.

Asli Filinta Speaking Topics

  • Design as Economic Infrastructure: Empowering Women at Crisis-Affected Communities

    This talk explores how intentional, heritage-inspired design strengthens economies in disadvantaged regions, including post-earthquake Türkiye and crisis-affected Syria. Through women’s cooperatives and community-based production, participants see how design becomes a tool for resilience, income generation, and measurable social impact. Attendees will learn practical strategies for integrating culture, sustainability, and collective production into projects that drive economic and social change.

    Attendee Results:

    • Understand how cultural heritage can drive economic recovery.
    • Learn methods to implement community-centered production projects.
    • See measurable impacts of design in crisis-affected areas.

  • Sustainability & Collective Production: Transforming Communities into Thriving Economies

    This session explores how heritage-based sustainable production models empower local communities, foster intergenerational skills, and create measurable economic outcomes. Asli Filinta shares real-world examples of collaborative design, upcycling, and ethical production that generate social and financial resilience. Attendees will gain insights into turning creative industries into vehicles for social innovation and community growth.

    Attendee Results:

    • Learn frameworks for scaling collective production initiatives.
    • Understand the connection between sustainability, design, and local economies.
    • Discover actionable steps to implement community-driven projects.

  • Women Empowerment Through Design: Creativity, Entrepreneurship, and Social Impact

    Asli Filinta demonstrates how culturally grounded design and entrepreneurship empower women in disadvantaged regions. Attendees explore actionable strategies for nurturing creative agency, fostering leadership, and generating economic independence. Case studies highlight women-led cooperatives and projects where intentional design drives real-world impact, inspiring participants to champion empowerment through creativity.

    Attendee Results:

    • Learn how design-driven entrepreneurship empowers women.
    • Understand tools to foster leadership and economic independence.
    • Explore replicable strategies for community-centered projects.

  • Heritage-Inspired Design: Turning Traditional Craft into Social and Economic Innovation

    Explore how traditional craft and cultural heritage can catalyze social innovation and sustainable development. Asli Filinta shares projects that balance authenticity and modern design while delivering measurable social and economic outcomes. Attendees will learn how to leverage cultural knowledge to create sustainable impact, combining innovation, storytelling, and intentional design.

    Attendee Results:

    • Discover methods to integrate cultural heritage into modern projects.
    • Learn how traditional craft can generate measurable impact.
    • Gain strategies for designing with social, economic, and environmental purpose.

  • Collective Conscious Business Models: Leveraging Design for Community and Economic Impact

    This talk presents frameworks from UN events and international collaborations showing how intentional design, ethical production, and community engagement deliver measurable results. Asli Filinta shares actionable strategies for creating collective-conscious business models that generate economic, social, and cultural value. Attendees leave equipped to apply these insights in global, local, and corporate contexts.

    Attendee Results:

    • Learn frameworks for community-centered business models.
    • Understand how design can drive measurable social and economic outcomes.
    • Gain inspiration for applying intentional design globally.

Asli Filinta Videos

Asli Filinta- Beyond Fast Fashion Panel Discussion
  • How do I book Asli Filinta to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Asli Filinta for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Asli Filinta, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Asli Filinta or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Asli Filinta for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Asli Filinta, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Asli Filinta are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Asli Filinta, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Asli Filinta speak about?

    Asli Filinta is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Business Leadership, Sustainability, Art & Design, Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Social Activism, Influential Women and Fashion.
  • Where does Asli Filinta travel from?

    Asli Filinta generally travels from Malibu, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Asli Filinta?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Asli Filinta for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Asli Filinta for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Asli Filinta or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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