The First National Technology Summit Hosted by Istanbul Nişantaşı University Brought Academia, Industry and Young People Together to Explore the Future of the Domestic Defense Ecosystem

The “National Technology Summit – The Future of the Domestic Defense Ecosystem,” organized jointly by T3 Foundation–TEKNOFEST and Istanbul Nişantaşı University under the coordination of the Department of Health, Culture and Sports, was held with strong interest and participation.

Receiving more than 2,000 applications, the summit filled its conference halls and attracted great interest from students. Academia, industry representatives and young people met on a shared platform to exchange knowledge and experience.

The opening was led by T3 Foundation Board of Trustees Member Muhammet Saymaz, T3 Foundation Istanbul Provincial Coordinator Erkut Kalkavan and Rector Prof. Dr. Ayşegül Komsuoğlu Çıtıpıtıoğlu. Moderated by Prof. Dr. Murat Türk, the panel featured Prof. Dr. Uğur Yozgat of Istanbul Nişantaşı University, Barış Elçin of TEI, Tamer Ayar of SSB, Serdar Gökdemir of TUSAŞ and Doğan Varlı of HAVELSAN.

The panel comprehensively addressed the domestic and national defense industry, Türkiye’s technological advances and career opportunities for young people. Throughout the summit, students communicated directly with industry representatives and gained valuable insights for their career journeys.

The event also featured a traditional Ottoman military band performance and folk dances, while Kirpi-2 and Kobra-2 armored vehicles were displayed for participants. Through the journey beginning with the National Technology Summit, ideas grew, questions deepened and goals became clearer. By hosting one of the summit’s first stages, Istanbul Nişantaşı University strengthened its position among the select universities within the TEKNOFEST ecosystem.

We thank everyone who contributed and participated.