September 21, 2025

The Council of Higher Education and Science Communication Office booths at TEKNOFEST attracted great interest from young people and visitors of all ages. Citizens actively participated in the “Science Cafe” events organized by the Science Communication Office.

The Council of Higher Education President Erol Özvar visited the festival grounds and toured the booths. He met with university rectors and students.

Stating that TEKNOFEST is one of the most important organizations showcasing the achievements of Turkish youth in the fields of science and technology, Özvar emphasized that young people can successfully achieve their goals when they believe in themselves. Özvar said, “TEKNOFEST is one of the largest organizations in the world that demonstrates this fact in the most concrete way.”

He emphasized that the TEKNOFEST generation represents the success of young people educated in the Turkish education system who have embraced science, saying, “Our educational institutions, both at the secondary and higher education levels, demonstrate through TEKNOFEST programs how much these young people can contribute to our country.”

- Science Cafes made science accessible to everyone from 7 to 70-

Within the scope of TEKNOFEST, where science, artificial intelligence, technology, and young ideas come together, many universities organized Science Cafe events on different topics and fields at the booth of the Council of Higher Education.

With the goal of bringing science to the public, universities shared scientific information with visitors through interactive presentations and visual content at the booth.

The universities and their presentations are listed below:

Munzur University, with the participation of Rector Prof. Kenan Peker and Asst. Prof. Mehmet Tevfik Ağdaş. - “Higher Education and Infographic Applications,”

Istanbul Technical University, with the participation of Rector Prof. Hasan Mandal. - “ITU Pars Rocket to Space,”

Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, with the participation of Rector Prof. Hüseyin Dalgar. - “Digital Transformation in Agriculture,”

Bingöl University, with the participation of Rector Prof. Erdal Çelik. - “Developments and Digital Transformation in Aviation and Space in the Türkiye Defense Industry,”

OSTIM Technical University, with the presentation of Gökhan Topal, Director of the Technology Transfer Office. - “National Production in University-Industry Collaboration,”

Isparta University of Applied Sciences, with the presentation of Assoc. Prof. Mikail Boz. - “What Does the Future Hold for Humanity?”

Bartın University, with the presentation of Assoc. Prof. Ersin Alaybeyoğlu. - “AI Applications in Smart Logistics,”

Beykent University, with the presentation of Prof. Yalçın Kırdar. - “Intra-Family Communication,”

Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, with the presentation of Prof. Şenay Saraç - “Let’s Talk About Patents,”

Kırklareli University, with the presentation of Assoc. Prof. Okay Durman. - “AI and Ethics,”

Ankara University, with the presentation of Prof. Cem Özkan. - “Insects that Make the World Go Round: Who's Afraid of Insects?”

Süleyman Demirel University, with the presentation of Dr. Afra Çalık Kuş. - “Games and Gamification in Digital Education,”

Adana Alparslan Türkeş University of Science and Technology, with the presentation of Assoc. Prof. Tahir Durhasan. - “Journey of Inspiration from Nature to Aviation,”

Ege University, with the presentation of Dr. Fırat Sarsar. - “New Professions in the AI Process,”

Izmir Institute of Technology, with the presentation of Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Yağmurcukardeş. - “The Importance of Photonics Science in Technology Development”.