The First IEEE Tarsus Summit was held on February 27, 2025, hosted by Tarsus University. The event, organized under the coordination of Tarsus University, brought together academics, industry representatives, students, and other interested participants. The opening speech of the event, which took place in the university’s Conference Hall, was delivered by Vice Rector Prof. Osman Murat Özkendir.

Prof. Osman Murat Özkendir began his speech by expressing his satisfaction at hosting an event that makes valuable contributions to scientific advancements. Emphasizing the importance of closely following global developments, he highlighted the significance of students and scientists attending such events worldwide and encouraged students to actively participate in more scientific activities.

In the following sessions, Yusuf Akbulut from the company Çelkonsan discussed how the collaboration between engineering and industry fuels technological advancements, and how the synergy created contributes to the national economy and industrial development. He emphasized the importance of university-industry cooperation.

Another guest speaker, Hacı Kardaş from C-Prot, addressed the growing threat of cyber-attacks worldwide. He shared insights into the importance of cybersecurity and provided examples of industry practices in the field.

The final speaker of the event was Çağlayan Erguvan from Baibars Mechatronics Aviation Industry. He shared personal and corporate experiences on recent developments and innovations in the aviation sector, entrepreneurship, and key factors for achieving success.

The program concluded with a mutual exchange of ideas between participants and industry representatives, networking opportunities, and the presentation of certificates of appreciation to the speakers.